1. The existing method for determining mixing and compaction temperatures for asphalt was not effective for modified asphalt binders containing polymers. 2. Researchers tested various unmodified and polymer-modified asphalt binders using rheology to identify their viscoelastic properties. 3. They determined that the frequency at which the phase angle equaled 86 degrees correlated with the optimal mixing and compaction temperatures determined through experimental testing. This provided a new empirical model to predict mixing and compaction temperatures for different asphalt binders.