Bitumen in History

Early uses of bitumen in history

• Waterproofing
• Adhesives
• Mortars
• Works of Art

Application to Road construction

• 1830s in Europe
• 1870s in USA

BITUMEN COMPOSITION

• Maltenes
• Asphaltenes

BITUMEN MAIN PROPERTIES

• Solid
• Softens with temperature
• Non-volatile
• Black
• Waterproof
• Adhesive
• Cohesive
• Durable