MS-26: The Asphalt Binder Handbook, released in 2011, serves as a comprehensive, 242-page guide covering the chemistry, testing, and handling of liquid asphalt. Authored by R. Michael Anderson, this authoritative text consolidates decades of technical data into a single reference for engineering professionals. Verified copies are officially available through the Asphalt Institute bookstore or for loan via the Internet Archive MS-26 Asphalt Binder Handbook
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, is a definitive technical manual published by the Asphalt Institute (AI). It serves as the industry’s primary reference for understanding, testing, specifying, and handling asphalt binders (bitumen). Unlike general paving manuals, MS-26 focuses exclusively on the binder itself—its chemistry, physical properties, rheology, and performance grading. MS-26: The Asphalt Binder Handbook, released in 2011,