“…Many researchers investigated the possibility of relating the properties of asphalt mastic and mortar to the corresponding asphalt mixture behavior showing that type, size, grading and particles concentration significantly affect the final performance [ 9 , 10 , 11 , 12 , 13 , 14 ]. In most cases, an improvement in rutting, fatigue cracking, and moisture damage resistance was observed coupled to an overall stiffening effect [ 10 , 11 , 15 , 16 , 17 ]. For example, the research conducted at the École Nationale des Travaux Publics de l’État (ENTPE) in France, demonstrated that when ultra-fine particles are incorporated with asphalt binder, a considerable stiffening effect is observed especially at higher temperature [ 7 , 14 , 15 ].…”