scholarly journals CALCULATION OF PAVEMENT PERMANENT DEFORMATION USING PERZYNA’S ELASTO-VISCOPLASTIC MODEL

2016 ◽  
Vol 54 (1) ◽  
pp. 150
Author(s):  
Nguyen Huynh Tan Tai

In this work, a method for calculation of pavement permanent deformation due to traffic loading is presented. The mechanics behavior of asphalt concrete layer is considered as Perzyna’s elasto-viscoplastic material. The pavement permanent deformation is incrementally calculated using nonlinear finite element method. Model parameters are determined using Hamburg Wheel Tracking Test result.

2014 ◽  
Vol 1049-1050 ◽  
pp. 422-425
Author(s):  
Chao Peng ◽  
Jian Ying Yu ◽  
Jing Dai ◽  
Zhi Jie Zhao ◽  
Jing Yi Fu ◽  
...  

Effect of a chloride deicing additive (Cl-DIA) on the performance of asphalt mixture was investigated by evaluating the moisture, cracking and rutting resistance. Freeze-thaw splitting test result showed that asphalt mixture containing Cl-DIA weakened moisture resistance to some extent but it was still applicable for asphalt pavement. Wheel-tracking test indicated that Cl-DIA evidently improved the rutting resistance of the asphalt mixture and the weight concentration of Cl-DIA in asphalt mixture had to exceed 3%. Beam bending test implied that Cl-DIA did not help for the cracking of the asphalt mixture.


Author(s):  
Abhirup Basu Roy-Chowdhury ◽  
Mofreh Saleh ◽  
Miguel Moyers Gonzalez

The Wheel Tracking Test (WTT) has been extensively used for laboratory characterization of permanent deformation of Hot Mix Asphalt (HMA). However, the fully-confined setup of the device is unable to capture the tertiary zone where shear deformation takes place. This makes the permanent deformation resistance characteristics of HMA difficult to analyze. Hence, a modified wheel tracker (MWT), with unconfined lateral sides along the wheel tracking direction was utilized in this study, which can capture the tertiary flow [referred to as the Flow Number (FN)]. The dynamic creep test, which yields FN, is a common laboratory test which has the ability to characterize permanent deformation considering the shear behavior. The study investigated the relationship of the MWT and the dynamic creep test utilizing the permanent deformation and permanent micro-strain data from the respective tests. A novel parameter, FN-Index was explored. The permanent deformation parameters derived from the MWT were well correlated with the dynamic creep test. The MWT showed promising repeatability for the FNs.


2016 ◽  
Vol 43 (5) ◽  
pp. 472-479 ◽  
Author(s):  
João Victor Staub de Melo ◽  
Glicério Trichês

Rutting is one of the most important issues associated with asphalt pavements. This defect leads to the accelerated degradation of the pavement and considerably reduces the level of road safety. This paper reports on the results obtained in the optimization of nanocomposite asphalt containing carbon nanotubes (CNTs) with regard to the resistance to permanent deformation. Nanocomposite asphalts were prepared with the addition of different proportions of CNTs. Based on a study on the empirical and rheological properties of the nanocomposites developed, optimization of the CNT content incorporated into the conventional asphalt binder was carried out. Then two asphalt mixtures were investigated, a reference mixture and a nanomodified mixture with CNTs (optimal content). The rheological evaluations were carried out on four-point fatigue equipment and the resistance to permanent deformation was tested in a traffic simulator (wheel tracking test). The results demonstrate the efficient contribution of the nanocomposite to the resistance to permanent deformation.


Author(s):  
Desy Yofianti

Multigrade asphalt use is an alternative method for handling road deterioration problem, e.g. a rutting, due to the repetitive traffic load and high pressure from vehicle wheels. In addition, the multigrade asphalt has been widely used to reduce temperature sensitivity of the asphalt mixture in flexible pavement due to an unpredictable climate change. Rutting is also caused by the accumulation of permanent deformations from all layers in the pavement structure. This study aims to analyze the permanent deformation value and the resilient modulus of an Asphalt Concrete Binder Course (AC-BC) modified mixture through the use of multigrade asphalt. The Wheel Tracking Test and UMATTA Test were used to test the specimens. The Tests on samples were carried out at temperatures of 35oC and 50oC. The results showed that the permanent deformation value of the AC-BC with multigrade asphalt had a better deformation resistance than the 60/70 pen bitumen mixture at 35oC. At the temperature of 50oC, the multigrade asphalt mixture had a smaller permanent deformation value (0.92 mm) compared to the 60/70 pen bitumen mixture. At the temperature of 35oC, multigrade asphalt mixture had a resilient modulus value of 1.04 times greater than the 60/70 pen bitumen mixture and at the temperature of 50oC, this mixture had a resilient modulus value of 1.16 times greater than the 60/70 pen bitumen mixture. Therefore, this study concluded that the increase/decrease of value of permanent deformation and resilient modulus were influenced by the temperature and types of asphalt in the mixture.


2013 ◽  
Vol 65 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Izzul Ramli ◽  
Haryati Yaacob ◽  
Norhidayah Abdul Hassan ◽  
Che Ros Ismail ◽  
Mohd Rosli Hainin

Fine Aggregate Angularity (FAA) has been identified as one of the important aggregate properties contributing to the stability of Hot Mix Asphalt (HMA) and its resistance against permanent deformation. The performance of dense graded asphalt mixture is significantly influenced by the shape, angularity and surface texture of fine aggregates. This study determines the FAA for different types of aggregates namely granite and natural sand and evaluates the rutting resistance of AC 10 mixture added with the aforementioned aggregates. Marshall test and wheel tracking test were carried out in order to assess stability and rutting resistance. It was found from FAA test, crushed granite has higher percentage of FAA (46%) compared to natural sand (37%). With higher FAA value, crushed granite mix was found to have better stability, stiffness, and flow compared to specimen with natural sand. From wheel tracking test, it was observed that the rut depth for specimen with crushed granite is lower compared to specimen with natural sand. Therefore it can be concluded that fine aggregates with more angular shape, provides better stability and increase the rutting resistance.


2020 ◽  
Vol 6 (9) ◽  
pp. 1726-1738
Author(s):  
Ahmed Abbas Saleem ◽  
Mohammed Qadir Ismael

Rutting is mainly referring to pavement permanent deformation, it is a major problem for flexible pavement and it is a complicated process and highly observed along with many segments of asphalt pavement in Iraq. The occurrence of this defect is related to several variables such as elevated temperatures and high wheel loads. Studying effective methods to reduce rutting distress is of great significance for providing a safe and along-life road. The asphalt mixture used to be modified by adding different types of additives. The addition of additives typically excesses stiffness, improves temperature susceptibility, and reduces moisture sensitivity. For this work, steel fibres have been used for modifying asphalt mixture as they incorporated in the specimens by three percentages designated as 0.5, 1.0 and 1.5 % by the weight of asphalt mixture. The evaluation process based on conducting Marshall Test, Compressive strength test, and the wheel tracking test. The optimum asphalt content was determined for asphalt mixture. The results of the Marshall quotient and the index of retained strength of modified mixtures were increased by 44.0 and 17.38% respectively with adding 1.0% of steel fibres compared with the conventional mixture. The rut depth and dynamic stability were determined by using a wheel tracking test at two various testing temperatures of 45 and 55°C and two applied stresses of 70 and 80 psi. Results show that adding 1% of steel fibres to asphalt mixtures is very effective in increase the rutting resistance and reduce moisture damage.


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