Evaluation of asphalt mixture laboratory long-term ageing methods for performance testing and prediction

2016 ◽  
Vol 18 (sup1) ◽  
pp. 28-61 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michael D. Elwardany ◽  
Farhad Yousefi Rad ◽  
Cassie Castorena ◽  
Y. Richard Kim
Keyword(s):  
Asphalt Mixture ◽  
Performance Testing ◽  
Ageing Methods

A compact guided-wave EMAT with pulsed electromagnet for ferromagnetic tube inspection

2020 ◽  
Vol 64 (1-4) ◽  
pp. 951-958
Author(s):  
Tianhao Liu ◽  
Yu Jin ◽  
Cuixiang Pei ◽  
Jie Han ◽  
Zhenmao Chen
Keyword(s):  
Power Plants ◽  
Signal To Noise Ratio ◽  
Small Diameter ◽  
Performance Testing ◽  
Guided Wave ◽  
High Signal ◽  
Receiver Coil ◽  
Signal To Noise ◽  
Corrosion Defects

Small-diameter tubes that are widely used in petroleum industries and power plants experience corrosion during long-term services. In this paper, a compact inserted guided-wave EMAT with a pulsed electromagnet is proposed for small-diameter tube inspection. The proposed transducer is noncontact, compact with high signal-to-noise ratio and unattractive to ferromagnetic tubes. The proposed EMAT is designed with coils-only configuration, which consists of a pulsed electromagnet and a meander pulser/receiver coil. Both the numerical simulation and experimental results validate its feasibility on generating and receiving L(0,2) mode guided wave. The parameters for driving the proposed EMAT are optimized by performance testing. Finally, feasibility on quantification evaluation for corrosion defects was verified by experiments.

Development of a Performance-Related Framework for Asphalt Mixture Design for the Illinois Tollway

2021 ◽  
pp. 036119812110148
Author(s):  
Behnam Jahangiri ◽  
Punyaslok Rath ◽  
Hamed Majidifard ◽  
William G. Buttlar
Keyword(s):  
Asphalt Mixture ◽  
Field Performance ◽  
Compact Tension ◽  
T Test ◽  
Novel Approach ◽  
Final Adjustment ◽  
Development And Validation ◽  
High Degree ◽  
Selection Of

Various agencies have begun to research and introduce performance-related specifications (PRS) for the design of modern asphalt paving mixtures. The focus of most recent studies has been directed toward simplified cracking test development and evaluation. In some cases, development and validation of PRS has been performed, building on these new tests, often by comparison of test values to accelerated pavement test studies and/or to limited field data. This study describes the findings of a comprehensive research project conducted at Illinois Tollway, leading to a PRS for the design of mainline and shoulder asphalt mixtures. A novel approach was developed, involving the systematic establishment of specification requirements based on: 1) selection of baseline values based on minimally acceptable field performance thresholds; 2) elevation of thresholds to account for differences between short-term lab aging and expected long-term field aging; 3) further elevation of thresholds to account for variability in lab testing, plus variability in the testing of field cores; and 4) final adjustment and rounding of thresholds based on a consensus process. After a thorough evaluation of different candidate cracking tests in the course of the project, the Disk-shaped Compact Tension—DC(T)—test was chosen to be retained in the Illinois Tollway PRS and to be presented in this study for the design of crack-resistant mixtures. The DC(T) test was selected because of its high degree of correlation with field results and its excellent repeatability. Tailored Hamburg rut depth and stripping inflection point thresholds were also established for mainline and shoulder mixes.

Evaluation of Asphalt Mixture Performance Using Cracking and Durability Tests at a Full-Scale Pavement Facility

2021 ◽  
pp. 036119812110218
Author(s):  
Amir Golalipour ◽  
Varun Veginati ◽  
David J. Mensching
Keyword(s):  
Performance Test ◽  
Asphalt Mixture ◽  
Performance Testing ◽  
Field Performance ◽  
Optimization Procedure ◽  
Cyclic Fatigue ◽  
Intermediate Temperature ◽  
Index Test ◽  
Reclaimed Asphalt ◽  
Indirect Tensile

In the asphalt materials community, the most critical research need is centered around a paradigm shift in mixture design from the volumetric process of the previous 20-plus years to an optimization procedure based on laboratory-measured mechanical properties that should lead to an increase in long-term pavement performance. This study is focused on advancing the state of understanding with respect to the value of intermediate temperature cracking tests, which may be included in a balanced mix design. The materials included are plant-mixed, laboratory-compacted specimens reheated from the 2013 Federal Highway Administration’s (FHWA’s) Accelerated Loading Facility (ALF) study on reclaimed asphalt pavement/reclaimed asphalt shingle (RAP/RAS) materials. Six commonly discussed intermediate temperature (cracking and durability) performance testing (i.e., Asphalt Mixture Performance Tester [AMPT] Cyclic Fatigue, Cantabro, Illinois Flexibility Index Test [I-FIT], Indirect Tensile Cracking [ITC, also known as IDEAL-CT], Indirect Tensile Nflex, and Texas Overlay Test) were selected for use in this study based on input from stakeholders. Test results were analyzed to compare differences between the cracking tests. In addition, statistical analyses were conducted to assess the separation among materials (lanes) for each performance test. Cyclic fatigue and IDEAL-CT tests showed the most promising results. The ranking from these two tests’ index parameters matched closely with ALF field performance. Furthermore, both showed reasonable variability of test data and they were successful in differentiating between different materials.

scholarly journals A Comprehensive Evaluation of Rejuvenator on Mechanical Properties, Durability, and Dynamic Characteristics of Artificially Aged Asphalt Mixture

Materials ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 11 (9) ◽  
pp. 1554 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pan Pan ◽  
Yi Kuang ◽  
Xiaodi Hu ◽  
Xiao Zhang
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Dynamic Characteristics ◽  
Comprehensive Evaluation ◽  
Asphalt Binder ◽  
Asphalt Mixture ◽  
Physical Property ◽  
Fatigue Property ◽  
Physical Test ◽  
Aged Asphalt

In this study, the aged asphalt binder and mixture were laboratory prepared through short-term ageing testing and long-term ageing testing. Firstly, the effect of rejuvenator on physical properties of aged asphalt binders was investigated. In addition, a series of laboratory tests were performed to evaluate the influence of ageing and rejuvenator content on the mechanical properties, durability and dynamic characteristics of asphalt mixtures. Physical test results of asphalt binder testified that rejuvenator used can efficiently recover the aged asphalt binder. However, the effect of ageing and rejuvenator content exhibits different trends depending on the physical property tests conducted. Moreover, artificially aged asphalt mixture with rejuvenator has better ability to resist moisture damage and ravelling. In addition, the ITSR value is more suitable to evaluate the moisture susceptibility for asphalt recycling. Although rejuvenator improves the thermal cracking resistance and fatigue property of aged asphalt mixture, rejuvenated mixture shows greater modulus and inferior ability to resist reflective cracking than the unaged mixture. Moreover, rejuvenated mixture shows less dependence on frequency at high temperature regions and stronger dependence at low temperature regions compared to unaged and long-term aged mixtures.

scholarly journals The Durability of the AC-BC Mixture Using Stone of Baba Mount, Tana Toraja Regency

2021 ◽  
Vol 3 (3) ◽  
pp. 69-75
Author(s):  
Cindy Pasilaputri ◽  
Alpius ◽  
Louise Elizabeth Radjawane
Keyword(s):  
Immersion Time ◽  
Asphalt Mixture ◽  
Immersion Test ◽  
Test Method ◽  
Traffic Load ◽  
Technical Requirements ◽  
High Durability ◽  
Marshall Test ◽  
Pavement Construction

Several factors that can affect road damage are excessive traffic load, temperature (weather), water, and pavement construction that does not meet the technical requirements. The durability of an asphalt mixture is the resistance of the mixture to the effects of water, water vapor, and temperature. A mixture with a high durability value provides a good mix quality and long-term use. The purpose of this study was to determine the durability of the AC-BC mixture using Mount Baba stone. The general specifications of Bina Marga in 2018 are the reference in this study. By using the standard Marshall test method, the results obtained through the Marshall AC-BC mixture immersion test with a duration of immersion time of 0.5 hours, 12 hours, 24 hours, 36 hours, 48 hours, 60 hours with a durability value of 95.49% - 86.99%. The increase in immersion time causes a decrease in the durability of the mixture.

scholarly journals Utilización de técnicas petrográficas para evaluar los efectos inducidos del NaCl, condiciones climáticas extremas y el paso del tráfico en las superficies de las carreteras españolas

2017 ◽  
Vol 67 (328) ◽  
pp. 138 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. P. Pérez-Fortes ◽  
M. J. Varas-Muriel ◽  
P. Castiñeiras
Keyword(s):  
El Paso ◽  
Asphalt Mixture ◽  
Polarized Light ◽  
Nacl Solution ◽  
Winter Maintenance ◽  
Traffic Conditions ◽  
Wheel Tracking Test ◽  
Wheel Tracking ◽  
Design Construction

The asphalt surface layer is the most exposed to weather and traffic conditions on roads, especially those subjected to winter maintenance. Therefore, a deep knowledge of the mechanisms which can damage this layer is necessary to improve its design, construction and long-term use. With this purpose, two types of asphalt mixtures used on roads from NW Spain were subjected to durability tests (freezing-thaw and thermal-stress) with a saturated NaCl solution. After the durability tests, a wheel tracking test was performed on the samples, and the resultant material was analyzed by optical polarized light and fluorescence microscopy. This analysis showed that the binder-aggregate low adhesion was the main responsible of the asphalt mixture damage. This damage was concentrated in the aggregates because the binder acted as an impermeable wall. Consequently, the NaCl solution penetrated and degraded the aggregates quickly and strongly.

Experimental Analysis of Dynamic Modulus and Phase Angle of High Modulus Asphalt Mixture

2011 ◽  
Vol 243-249 ◽  
pp. 4220-4225
Author(s):  
Rui Bo Ren ◽  
Li Tao Geng ◽  
Li Zhi Wang ◽  
Peng Wang
Keyword(s):  
Phase Angle ◽  
Dynamic Modulus ◽  
Asphalt Mixture ◽  
Performance Testing ◽  
Asphalt Mixtures ◽  
Testing System ◽  
High Modulus ◽  
Temperature Performance ◽  
Different Temperatures ◽  
Confining Pressures

To study the mechanical properties of high modulus asphalt mixtures, dynamic modulus and phase angle of these two mixtures are tested with Simple Performance Testing System under different temperatures, loading frequencies and confining pressures. Testing results show the superiority of high modulus asphalt mixture in aspect of high temperature performance. Furthermore, the changing rules of dynamic modulus and phase angle are also discussed.

scholarly journals Evaluation of a Cold-Mixed High-Performance Polyurethane Mixture

2019 ◽  
Vol 2019 ◽  
pp. 1-12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sun Min ◽  
Yufeng Bi ◽  
Mulian Zheng ◽  
Sai Chen ◽  
Jingjing Li
Keyword(s):  
Energy Consumption ◽  
High Performance ◽  
Greenhouse Gas Emission ◽  
Asphalt Mixture ◽  
Temperature Stability ◽  
Water Stability ◽  
High Temperature Stability ◽  
Forming Mechanism ◽  
And Performance

The energy consumption and greenhouse gas emission of asphalt pavement have become a very serious global problem. The high-temperature stability and durability of polyurethane (PU) are very good. It is studied as an alternative binder for asphalt recently. However, the strength-forming mechanism and the mixture structure of the PU mixture are different from the asphalt mixture. This work explored the design and performance evaluation of the PU mixture. The PU content of mixtures was determined by the creep slope (K), tensile strength ratios (TSR), immersion Cantabro loss (ICL), and the volume of air voids (VV) to ensure better water stability. The high- and low-temperature stability, water stability, dynamic mechanical property, and sustainability of the PU mixture were evaluated and compared with those of the stone matrix asphalt mixture (SMA). The test results showed that the dynamic stability and bending strain of the PU mixture were about 7.5 and 2.3 times of SMA. The adhesion level of PU and the basalt aggregate was one level greater than the limestone, and basalt aggregates were proposed to use in the PU mixture to improve water stability. Although the initial TSR and ICL of PU mixture were lower, the long-term values were higher; the PUM had better long-term water damage resistance. The dynamic modulus and phase angles (φ) of the PU mixture were much higher. The energy consumption and CO2 emission of the PU mixture were lower than those of SMA. Therefore, the cold-mixed PU mixture is a sustainable material with excellent performance and can be used as a substitute for asphalt mixture.

Research on Road Performance of Desulfurized Rubber Asphalt and Mixture

2014 ◽  
Vol 525 ◽  
pp. 546-551 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chun Wei Wang ◽  
Fei Wang ◽  
Wen Gang Zhang
Keyword(s):  
Shear Strength ◽  
Rubber Particle ◽  
Asphalt Mixture ◽  
Performance Testing ◽  
High Viscosity ◽  
Cohesive Strength ◽  
The Road ◽  
Swelling Mechanism ◽  
Road Performance ◽  
Asphalt Mortar

In order to discuss the road performance of desulfurized rubber asphalt and mixture, Swelling mechanism of desulfurized rubber asphalt was studied first, and then performance testing of KLMY90#, normal rubber asphalt and desulfurized rubber asphalt were taken, after that, penetration, shear strength and cohesive strength of desulfurized rubber asphalt mortar were test, road performance of desulfurized rubber asphalt mixture were test at last. The results of the study show that, there is no Rubber particle core, but lots of chemical reaction in desulfurized rubber asphalt; the performance of desulfurized rubber asphalt is better than normal rubber asphalt without high viscosity, easy isolation and poor high temperature storage stability; shear strength and cohesive strength of desulfurized rubber asphalt mortar is better; and desulfurized rubber asphalt mixture have good road performance.

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