Evaluating the rutting resistance of asphalt mixtures using an advanced repeated load permanent deformation test under field conditions

2014 ◽  
Vol 61 ◽  
pp. 241-251 ◽  
Author(s):  
Qiang Li ◽  
Fujian Ni ◽  
Lei Gao ◽  
Qingquan Yuan ◽  
Yuanjie Xiao
Keyword(s):  
Permanent Deformation ◽  
Asphalt Mixtures ◽  
Field Conditions ◽  
Rutting Resistance ◽  
Deformation Test ◽  
Repeated Load

Characterization of Permanent Deformation of Asphalt Mixtures with Minimum Strain Rate, LVECD Program, and Triaxial Stress Sweep Test

2017 ◽  
Vol 2631 (1) ◽  
pp. 96-104 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dahae Kim ◽  
Y. Richard Kim
Keyword(s):  
Permanent Deformation ◽  
Single Layer ◽  
Asphalt Mixtures ◽  
Triaxial Stress ◽  
Structural Level ◽  
Flow Number ◽  
Specific Test ◽  
Rutting Resistance ◽  
Testing Effort ◽  
Repeated Load

The rutting resistance of asphalt concrete is typically assessed by using flow number tests in the lab in accordance with AASHTO TP 79. However, the flow number represents the rutting resistance of the material with regard to ranking for only a specific test condition. A significant amount of testing effort is needed to evaluate rutting resistance by using the flow number test under various loading conditions and temperatures. Therefore, researchers have developed alternative test methods to reduce the testing effort. For example, the incremental repeated-load permanent deformation test and the triaxial stress sweep (TSS) test are two promising protocols that can predict the permanent deformation of asphalt mixtures efficiently and accurately. This study compares the minimum strain rates (MSRs) obtained from incremental repeated-load permanent deformation and TSS tests to examine the ability of the TSS test to analyze the MSRs of asphalt mixtures. In addition, the viscoplastic shift model calibrated from the TSS test that is implemented in the layered viscoelastic pavement analysis for critical distresses (LVECD) program was used to predict the rut depths of 16 pavement sections from four sources. The MSRs and rut depths predicted from the LVECD program were compared with actual measured rut depths. The results of this study indicated that the MSR results could only be used to rank the rutting susceptibility of single-layer asphalt pavements. For a multilayered pavement system, structural level analysis is necessary to predict the accurate rutting performance and rut depths of the test sections.

Expedited Testing Program for Performance Characterization of Asphalt Mixtures

2019 ◽  
Vol 2673 (12) ◽  
pp. 225-233
Author(s):  
Intikhab Haidar ◽  
Charles W. Schwartz ◽  
Sadaf Khosravifar
Keyword(s):  
Permanent Deformation ◽  
Performance Testing ◽  
Testing Procedure ◽  
Test Methods ◽  
Asphalt Mixtures ◽  
Test Specifications ◽  
Research Grade ◽  
Repeated Load ◽  
Lengthy Process

The past two decades have seen significant efforts to standardize a series of simplified test methods to characterize the dynamic modulus (DM) and repeated load permanent deformation (RLPD) performance characteristics of asphalt mixtures using the asphalt mixtures performance tester (AMPT). While the current AASHTO T 79 test specifications for the AMPT are faster and easier to perform than their preceding research grade test protocols, there is still reluctance among highway agencies and industry to conduct performance testing using the AMPT. One significant reason is the lengthy process of sample preparation and testing for the DM and RLPD tests. Two studies to expedite this process are reported here. First, the potential for abbreviating the DM testing procedure was examined. It provides the option to fully exclude testing at 40°C by adding an additional frequency of 0.01 Hz at 20°C. This approach reduces time for testing as well as for sample conditioning at high temperature. Second, the possibility of reducing the total number of required specimens was evaluated. The variation of the DM under repetitive testing and the appropriateness of performing the RLPD test on samples already tested for DM were evaluated. The results showed that specimen damage or densification because of DM testing is insignificant. As a consequence, DM test specimens can be re-used for RLPD testing, reducing the required number of samples from 12 to 9.

Numerical and Graphical Method to Assess Permanent Deformation Potential for Repeated Compressive Loading of Asphalt Mixtures

2000 ◽  
Vol 1723 (1) ◽  
pp. 150-158 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rajesh K. Bhairampally ◽  
Robert L. Lytton ◽  
Dallas N. Little
Keyword(s):  
Strain Energy ◽  
Graphical Method ◽  
Permanent Deformation ◽  
Compressive Loading ◽  
Hydrated Lime ◽  
Numerical Approach ◽  
Empirical Models ◽  
Asphalt Mixtures ◽  
Deformation Potential ◽  
Repeated Load

Repeated-load permanent deformation testing has long been a popular way to characterize the performance of asphalt mixtures and to account for damage that leads to rutting. A number of empirical models have been used to fit repeated-load permanent deformation data. One such model, developed by Tseng and Lytton in 1989, fits permanent deformation data of most asphalt mixtures well. However, some mixtures exhibit a rate of damage that is in excess of that predicted by the 1989 Tseng and Lytton model. A numerical adaptation of the Tseng and Lytton empirical model is presented that readily characterizes such damage-susceptible mixtures. The excessive rate of damage is explained and reconciled in terms of plastic work theory and dissipated strain energy. The numerical approach is used to demonstrate the corrective effects of two types of additives to the mixtures: a recycled coproduct and hydrated lime.

Permanent deformation response parameters of asphalt mixtures for a new mix-confined repeated load test

2013 ◽  
Vol 20 (5) ◽  
pp. 1434-1442 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gong-yun Liao ◽  
Yi-wen Yang ◽  
Xiao-ming Huang ◽  
Jin-yuan Xiang
Keyword(s):  
Permanent Deformation ◽  
Asphalt Mixtures ◽  
Load Test ◽  
Deformation Response ◽  
Repeated Load

scholarly journals Rutting mechanisms and advanced laboratory testing of asphalt mixtures resistance against permanent deformation

2011 ◽  
Vol 9 (3) ◽  
pp. 407-417 ◽  
Author(s):  
Miomir Miljkovic ◽  
Martin Radenberg
Keyword(s):  
Traffic Safety ◽  
Triaxial Compression ◽  
Permanent Deformation ◽  
Asphalt Pavements ◽  
Flow Number ◽  
Potential Link ◽  
Deformation Test ◽  
Test Flow ◽  
Repeated Load

Permanent deformation in asphalt layers which manifestation on pavement surface is named rutting represents one of the most significant distresses of asphalt pavements. Depending on the level, it can be a huge inconvenience for traffic safety, driving comfort, and overall pavement life-cycle. Rutting may be classified into three basic types: one-dimensional or vertical compaction, lateral flow or plastic movement, and mechanical deformation. As an addition to Superpave? mixture volumetric design three, so called, simple performance tests (SPT) were recommended. Each of these tests in conduced in uniaxial or triaxial compression of cylindrical specimens. They cover the determination of dynamic modulus, repeated load permanent deformation test (flow number), and static load permanent deformation test (flow time). These tests provide relatively good insight in on-site mixture performance. An application of these tests provides a potential link between mixture design and structural analysis that was an underlying goal of substantial amount of earlier flexible pavement researches.

scholarly journals Characterization of neat and modified asphalt binders and mixtures in relation to permanent deformation

2019 ◽  
Vol 26 (1) ◽  
pp. 379-387
Author(s):  
Iuri S. Bessa ◽  
Márcia M. Takahashi ◽  
Kamilla L. Vasconcelos ◽  
Liedi L. B. Bernucci
Keyword(s):  
Permanent Deformation ◽  
Asphalt Binder ◽  
Asphalt Mixture ◽  
Asphalt Mixtures ◽  
Asphalt Binders ◽  
Rutting Resistance ◽  
Modified Asphalt ◽  
Recoverable Compliance ◽  
Modified Binder ◽  
Deformation Tests

AbstractThe addition of polymers on asphalt binders aims to enhance their performance, especially at high temperatures, which correspond to rutting resistance. The Superpave rutting parameter (|G*|/sinδ) has been considered to be inadequate to characterize the performance of modified materials, therefore the Multiple Stress Creep and Recovery (MSCR) test was developed, providing the parameter non-recoverable compliance (Jnr). This research has the main objective of correlating asphalt binders performance-based characterization with rutting resistance of asphalt mixtures, and presents results obtained for one conventional (50/70 penetration grade) and two modified asphalt binders (2.1% RET and 1.9% RET) regarding their rheological characteristics. With the use of the dynamic shear rheometer (DSR), master curves and MSCR results were obtained for the three binders. In addition, permanent deformation tests were performed on the asphalt mixtures by means of laboratory traffic simulation. The rutting characterization indicated higher permanent deformation resistance for the modified binders for the asphalt binder and the asphalt mixture testing. The main conclusions were that the use of modified binder reduced in approximately 50% the Jnr values and the rut depth; also, the asphalt binders’ characteristics were able to predict the asphalt mixtures rutting resistance.

Laboratory Study on the Effect of Asphalt Emulsion as a Rejuvenator in Aged Asphalt Pavement

2012 ◽  
Vol 587 ◽  
pp. 57-61
Author(s):  
Rashid Tanzadeh ◽  
Mahyar Arabani
Keyword(s):  
Asphalt Pavement ◽  
Permanent Deformation ◽  
Asphalt Binder ◽  
Asphalt Mixtures ◽  
Asphalt Pavements ◽  
Laboratory Research ◽  
Asphalt Emulsion ◽  
Aged Asphalt ◽  
Repeated Load ◽  
Penetration Tests

Modification of the asphalt binder is one approach taken to improve aged pavement performance. To make the most of maintenance budgets, many agencies have resorted to the use of asphalt rejuvenators as an alternative to revive aging and brittle asphalt pavements. The purpose of this study is laboratory research on the effect of asphalt emulsion in restoring the original properties of aged asphalt pavement. For this purpose, the repeated load axial test is carried out on conventional asphalt samples and aged asphalt samples containing rejuvenator agents in different stress and rejuvenator percentage. Bitumen aged with RTFO according to ASTM-D2872 and the optimum bitumen of 5.5% were considered. The softening point and penetration tests, to examine the effect of rejuvenator in asphalt mixtures modification, On the basic, aged and modified aged bitumen were performed. The results represent that asphalt emulsion as a rejuvenator material in aged asphalt samples because of suitable performance improve aged asphalt permanent deformation resistance and aged bitumen Rheological property.

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