Five-Year Performance of Improved Open-Graded Friction Course on the NCAT Pavement Test Track

2019 ◽  
Vol 2673 (2) ◽  
pp. 544-551 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zhaoxing Xie ◽  
Nam Tran ◽  
Donald E. Watson ◽  
Lyndi Davis Blackburn
Keyword(s):  
Design Procedure ◽  
Field Performance ◽  
Weather Conditions ◽  
Mix Design ◽  
Department Of Transportation ◽  
Test Track ◽  
Research Cycle ◽  
Laboratory Test Results ◽  
Life Issues ◽  
Open Graded Friction Course

Open Graded Friction Course (OGFC) mixtures are used as the final riding surface on roadways as they offer many benefits, such as reducing hydroplaning, reducing splash and spray behind vehicles for improved driver visibility, improving wet-pavement friction, and reducing surface reflectivity during wet-weather conditions. Despite these benefits, the use of OGFC has diminished over the years due to durability and service-life issues. The typical OGFC pavements in Alabama have exhibited premature distresses (e.g., raveling) after approximately six or seven years in service. Therefore, there is a need to change the current OGFC mix design procedure to improve the mix durability. In this study, three modified OGFC mixtures were designed based on a 12.5-mm OGFC mix design previously approved by the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) and paved in three test sections (E9A, E9B, and E10) on the National Center for Asphalt Technology pavement test track to evaluate possible changes to ALDOT’s OGFC mix design procedure. The ALDOT-approved mix design lasted less than 20 million equivalent single-axle loads (ESALs) on I-85, a few miles from the test track, whereas the three modified OGFC mixtures lasted more than 20 million ESALs and remained in place for another research cycle (10 millions ESALs) on the test track. The three modified OGFC mixtures also showed improved laboratory performance characteristics compared with those of the ALDOT-approved OGFC mixture. Based on the field and laboratory test results, adjustments made in the three modified OGFC mixtures can potentially improve the long-term field performance of OGFC mixtures in Alabama.

Refinement of New-Generation Open-Graded Friction Course Mix Design

2003 ◽  
Vol 1832 (1) ◽  
pp. 78-85 ◽  
Author(s):  
Donald E. Watson ◽  
Kathryn Ann Moore ◽  
Kevin Williams ◽  
L. Allen Cooley
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
Design Procedure ◽  
The United States ◽  
Mix Design ◽  
Superpave Gyratory Compactor ◽  
Open Graded Friction Course ◽  
Compactive Effort ◽  
And Performance ◽  
New Generation ◽  
Air Void

Open-graded friction course (OGFC) has been used in the United States for more than 50 years. In 2000, National Center for Asphalt Technology (NCAT) research led to a recommended mix design procedure for a new-generation OGFC, but the work involved only one aggregate source. Therefore, NCAT is in the process of refining this design procedure to ensure that it is applicable to other aggregate types used in surface mixes throughout the United States. The objectives of NCAT's current research are to refine and field validate the new-generation OGFC mix design procedure. This work has led to several experiments. Several objectives have been identified that need to be addressed. Superpave® technology and use of the Superpave gyratory compactor (SGC) need to be incorporated into the mix design procedure. The Cantabro test for durability and resistance to stone loss needs to be adapted to SGC-prepared specimens and performance parameters established. The asphalt draindown test (AASHTO T 305-97), which was developed for stone-matrix asphalt mixtures, also needs to be evaluated for applicability to OGFC mixtures. In addition, a method for effectively evaluating air void criteria needs to be investigated. On the basis of the research conducted in this study, 50 gyrations of the SGC was selected as the design compactive effort during mix design. Also, the use of SGC-prepared samples during the Cantabro test appears to be a reasonable alternative to use of Marshall-compacted samples.

Hot In-Place Recycling of Asphalt Pavements: Oregon Experience

1996 ◽  
Vol 1545 (1) ◽  
pp. 113-119 ◽  
Author(s):  
David F. Rogge ◽  
Walter P. Hislop ◽  
Richard L. Dominick
Keyword(s):  
Design Procedure ◽  
Project Selection ◽  
Lessons Learned ◽  
Mix Design ◽  
Asphalt Pavements ◽  
Ride Quality ◽  
Department Of Transportation ◽  
Suitable Candidate

A study was carried out to evaluate the potential of using hot in-place recycling (HIR) as a rehabilitation alternative in Oregon. Data from six Oregon Department of Transportation HIR projects constructed in 1992–1993 were analyzed. The construction equipment, pavement properties, project selection, mix design, and resulting performance are summarized and presented. Only one HIR project was successful in rejuvenating the pavement and restoring ride quality. Of particular interest are the problems encountered in the other projects, which are discussed and show the importance of preliminary engineering and project selection for successful HIR. The lessons learned from the six projects are used as guidelines for selecting suitable candidate pavements for HIR. The results from the HIR projects combined with a literature review and limited laboratory testing led to a recommended HIR mix design procedure. Significant findings include the following: (a) HIR is a developing technology that shows promise for properly selected projects, (b) project selection is the most critical step in the HIR process, and (c) critical mix design inputs come from testing in situ pavement properties and laboratory specimens remolded with rejuvenating agent added.

scholarly journals Application of Balanced Mix Design Methodology to Optimize Surface Mixes with High-RAP Content

Materials ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (24) ◽  
pp. 5638
Author(s):  
Fabrizio Meroni ◽  
Gerardo W. Flintsch ◽  
Brian K. Diefenderfer ◽  
Stacey D. Diefenderfer
Keyword(s):  
Asphalt Pavement ◽  
Design Procedure ◽  
Cost Savings ◽  
Field Performance ◽  
Mix Design ◽  
Potential Cost ◽  
Reclaimed Asphalt ◽  
Indirect Tensile ◽  
Environmental Savings ◽  
Virginia Department

The most common use of reclaimed asphalt pavement (RAP) is in the lower layers of a pavement structure, where it has been proven as a valid substitute for virgin materials. The use of RAP in surface mixes is more limited, since a major concern is that the high-RAP mixes may not perform as well as traditional mixes. To reduce risks or compromised performance, the use of RAP has commonly been controlled by specifications that limit the allowed amount of recycled material in the mixes. However, the ability to include greater quantities of RAP in the surface mix while maintaining a satisfying field performance would result in potential cost savings for the agencies and environmental savings for the public. The main purpose of this research was to produce highly recycled surface mixes capable of performing well in the field, verify the performance-based design procedure, and analyze the results. To produce the mixes, a balanced mix design (BMD) methodology was used and a comparison with traditional mixes, prepared in accordance with the requirements of the Virginia Department of Transportation’s volumetric mix design, was performed. Through the BMD procedure, which featured the indirect tensile cracking test for evaluating cracking resistance and the Asphalt Pavement Analyzer (APA) for evaluating rutting resistance, it was possible to obtain a highly recycled mix (45% RAP) capable of achieving a better overall laboratory performance than traditional mixes designed using volumetric constraints while resulting in a reduction in production cost.

Louisiana's Experience with Open-Graded Friction Course Mixtures

2012 ◽  
Vol 2295 (1) ◽  
pp. 63-71 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. Sharear Kabir ◽  
William King ◽  
Christopher Abadie ◽  
Patrick Icenogle ◽  
Samuel B. Cooper
Keyword(s):  
Traffic Safety ◽  
Comprehensive Evaluation ◽  
Field Performance ◽  
Performance Standards ◽  
Field Evaluation ◽  
The United States ◽  
Field Analysis ◽  
Mix Design ◽  
Test Field ◽  
Open Graded Friction Course

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) began developing open-graded friction course (OGFC) mixtures in the late 1960s and early 1970s. Then, in the late 1980s, a moratorium was imposed on their use because of some early failure issues. However, OGFC mixture performance and service life have improved significantly since a new generation of OGFC mixture was promoted in the United States in the late 1990s. Inspired by the success of other state agencies, the Louisiana DOTD modified the earlier mix design and constructed four new OGFC sections during the past decade to evaluate pavement performance and safety benefits. This paper includes a comprehensive evaluation of Louisiana OGFC mixtures based on their laboratory and field performance. Laboratory work entailed material and mixture design in addition to numerous laboratory tests, namely permeability, draindown, tensile strength ratio, and loaded wheel test. Field evaluation involved visual inspection, pavement condition survey, skid resistance, and traffic safety. With few exceptions in the laboratory, the selected OGFC mixtures showed the potential to meet current Louisiana DOTD specifications, as well as various performance standards established by previous studies. The field analysis indicated that the OGFC test sections showed improved rutting, cracking, and skid performance when compared with typical Superpave® roadway sections. This performance evaluation will likely support the ongoing use of OGFC mixtures in the state of Louisiana. Additionally, the evaluation provides an opportunity to continually improve the current OGFC specification and mix design procedures adopted by the Louisiana DOTD.

Retrofit of Aerodynamic Cable Instability on a Cable-Stayed Bridge: Case Study

2000 ◽  
Vol 1740 (1) ◽  
pp. 61-67 ◽  
Author(s):  
Niket M. Telang ◽  
Charles M. Minervino ◽  
Paul G. Norton
Keyword(s):  
Large Amplitude ◽  
Weather Conditions ◽  
Mitigation Measures ◽  
Mobile Bay ◽  
Department Of Transportation ◽  
Light Rain ◽  
Wind Speeds ◽  
Cable Stays ◽  
Large Amplitude Vibrations

Elegantly poised over the Mobile River, the twin pylons and the semi-harped cable stays of the Cochrane Bridge subtly complement the vast and undulating landscape of the Mobile Bay as the bridge carries US Route 90 over the Mobile River in Alabama. In February 1998, light rain drizzled on the bridge, and a weather station nearby recorded wind speeds of about 48 km/h (30 mph). Under these seemingly mild weather conditions, the normally immobile cable stays started to vibrate, and within moments, these nascent vibrations reached amplitudes of more than 1.2 m (4 ft). Alarmed by this event, the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) took immediate action to ensure the continued safety and serviceability of the bridge. A team of consultants was selected by ALDOT to investigate mitigation measures for the large-amplitude cable-stay vibrations. The fast-tracked comprehensive program planned and implemented to inspect, test, document, and evaluate the effects of the large-amplitude vibrations and the recommendation of retrofit measures that would limit future occurrences of such cable-stay vibrations on the Cochrane Bridge are described in detail.

Field performance comparison of asphalt crack-filling materials: hot pour versus cold pour

2007 ◽  
Vol 34 (4) ◽  
pp. 505-512 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yetkin Yildirim
Keyword(s):  
Field Performance ◽  
Weather Conditions ◽  
Performance Comparison ◽  
Asphalt Pavements ◽  
Asphalt Emulsion ◽  
Pavement Maintenance ◽  
Filling Materials ◽  
Crack Sealing ◽  
Study Results ◽  
Crack Sealant

One of the most important components of pavement maintenance has been the sealing of cracks. The most commonly used materials for crack sealing are hot-pour sealants, such as hot rubber asphalt. However, this material can be hazardous at high operating temperatures and is more likely to be picked up by vehicle tires if the sealant is not sufficiently adhered to the pavement. Thus, cold-pour sealants have been considered as an alternative for crack sealing purposes. This study aims to compare the performance of hot-pour rubber asphalt crack sealant and cold-pour asphalt emulsion crack sealant in five different Texas districts that experience different weather conditions. The comparison includes seven different crack sealants: three cold pour and four hot pour. Five different roads in five districts were selected for comparison of the sealants. The field study results indicate that hot-pour sealants performed better than cold-pour sealants.Key words: sealants, emulsified crack sealants, crack sealing, asphalt pavements.

scholarly journals Use of industrial wastes as filler in open-graded friction courses

2017 ◽  
Vol 12 (2) ◽  
pp. 106-116 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rajan Choudhary ◽  
Dibyatonu Chattopadhyay ◽  
Abhinay Kumar ◽  
Ashok Julaganti
Keyword(s):  
Regression Analysis ◽  
Fly Ash ◽  
Course Design ◽  
Industrial Wastes ◽  
Mix Design ◽  
Design Parameters ◽  
Void Content ◽  
Filler Materials ◽  
Open Graded Friction Course ◽  
Marble Dust

For a fast developing economy like India, expansion, rehabilitation, and maintenance of transportation infrastructure is crucial and require huge quantities of high quality natural aggregates. Meanwhile, vast amounts of industrial wastes accumulating in the country pose problems related to safe and sustainable disposal. The present study investigated possible utilisation of marble dust, a waste from stone industry, and fly ash, a waste from thermal power stations, as filler materials in open-graded friction course mixes. Open-graded friction course mixes incorporating fly ash, marble dust, and two sources of stone dust as filler fractions were designed and evaluated for mix design properties including draindown, abrasion loss, air void content, and permeability. Morphology of each filler was characterised through scanning electron microscopy. Physicochemical properties of fillers were examined through Rigden voids, German filler test, methylene blue, and hydrometer analysis. Analysis of variance using Fisher multiple comparison procedure was performed to evaluate the effect of filler type on design properties of open-graded friction course mixes. Regression analysis using forward selection technique was performed to identify significant filler characteristics influencing open-graded friction course properties. Results showed that filler type affected open-graded friction course design parameters significantly. Open-graded friction course mixes with marble dust showed promising performance with lowest draindown, and highest durability, air voids, and permeability. Regression analysis identified Rigden void content of filler materials as a major filler characteristic affecting the mix design parameters of open-graded friction course mixes.

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