Crack Propagation Characterization of Asphalt Mixtures: Weibull Distribution and Entropy Approach

2020 ◽  
Vol 32 (3) ◽  
pp. 04020003
Author(s):  
Ahmed A. Soliman ◽  
Raymond N. Laoulache ◽  
Walaa S. Mogawer
Keyword(s):  
Crack Propagation ◽  
Weibull Distribution ◽  
Asphalt Mixtures

scholarly journals Material parametrization of natural rubber based compound and characterization of crack propagation under consideration of dissipative effects

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dan Pornhagen ◽  
Konrad Schneider ◽  
Markus Stommel
Keyword(s):  
Energy Dissipation ◽  
Crack Propagation ◽  
Natural Rubber ◽  
Experimental Tests ◽  
Material Behavior ◽  
Prony Series ◽  
Material Forces ◽  
Cracking Behavior ◽  
Dissipative Effects

AbstractMost concepts to characterize crack propagation were developed for elastic materials. When applying these methods to elastomers, the question is how the inherent energy dissipation of the material affects the cracking behavior. This contribution presents a numerical analysis of crack growth in natural rubber taking energy dissipation due to the visco-elastic material behavior into account. For this purpose, experimental tests were first carried out under different load conditions to parameterize a Prony series as well as a Bergström–Boyce model with the results. The parameterized Prony series was then used to perform numerical investigations with respect to the cracking behavior. Using the FE-software system ANSYS and the concept of material forces, the influence and proportion of the dissipative components were discussed.

Characterization of asphalt mixtures produced with short Pulp Aramid fiber (PAF)

2021 ◽  
Vol 280 ◽  
pp. 122554
Author(s):  
Saeed S. Saliani ◽  
Pejoohan Tavassoti ◽  
Hassan Baaj ◽  
Alan Carter
Keyword(s):  
Asphalt Mixtures ◽  
Aramid Fiber

scholarly journals Estudio preliminar de caracterización de la velocidad del viento para instalar un aerogenerador de 400 W

2019 ◽  
pp. 23-30
Author(s):  
Gustavo Adolfo Fajardo-Pulido ◽  
Juan Carlos Juan Carlos ◽  
Gerardo Fuster-Lopez
Keyword(s):  
Wind Speed ◽  
Wind Energy ◽  
Weibull Distribution ◽  
Wind Turbine ◽  
Quintana Roo ◽  
Wind Rose ◽  
Scientific Advance ◽  
Method Of Calculation ◽  
Permissible Range

The characterization of wind speed in Cancun, Q. Roo Mexico, had as objectives: 1. To estimate the efficiency and energy produced by a 400W wind turbine at a height of 10 m; 2. To carry out the wind speed characterization. The methodology used was the Weibull distribution. In order to calculate the distribution of the wind speed, with the Wind Rose software we analyzed the energy in different directions and the calculation of potential wind energy based on Rayleigh's analysis. The results showed: that the power generated from the wind speed calculated in (PV) 2.8 m/s was 1.48 W, its capacity factor at 0.004 which does not reach the permissible range of 0.25 to 0.40; the energy produced annually was 14.02 kW/year, it is required to raise the wind turbine to 13.4 m, to reach 12 m/s speed and to be efficient to install a 400 W wind turbine. The paper identifies the preliminary activities and illustrates the method of calculation of wind characterization and energy produced to define the installation conditions of the wind turbine. It also contributes to the scientific advance by estimating the characterization of the wind in Cancun Quintana Roo, Mexico, for future wind turbine installations.

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.

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