scholarly journals Impact of Compaction Mode on Strength Properties of Sustainable Asphalt Concrete

2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Saad Issa Sarsam
Keyword(s):  
Tensile Strength ◽  
Shear Strength ◽  
Asphalt Concrete ◽  
Testing Temperature ◽  
Strength Properties ◽  
Concrete Mixture ◽  
Gyratory Compaction ◽  
Indirect Tensile ◽  
Asphalt Content ◽  
Made In

Various modes of compacting the asphalt concrete mixture can createmechanically different behaviour of the prepared specimens and can alterits sustainability. An attempt has been made in the present assessment toprepare asphalt concrete specimens by implementation of three modesof compaction, the gyratory, the roller, and the Marshall hammer. Thespecimens were prepared at the target bulk density of Marshall methodat optimum asphalt content. Extra specimens were prepared at 0.5 %asphalt below and above the optimum. Core specimens have been obtainedfrom the roller compacted slab samples. The specimens were tested forthe Marshall stiffness, tensile, and shear strength. It was observed that atoptimum asphalt content, the indirect tensile strength declines by (18.8and 70.5) % for gyratory and roller compacted specimens respectively ascompared with hammer compacted specimens. At optimum asphalt content,the shear strength declines by (70.5 and 82.2) % while Marshall stiffnessdeclines by (10.2 and 44.8) % for hammer and roller compacted specimensas compared with that of gyratory compacted specimen. Specimensprepared by gyratory compaction are less susceptible to the change inthe testing temperature as compared with other modes of compaction. Itis recommended to consider the mode of compaction to suit the requireddesign property of sustainable asphalt concrete mixture.

scholarly journals Effects of Using Limestone as a Filler and Starbit E-55 Asphalt as a Binder on the Performance of AC-WC Mixture

2019 ◽  
Vol 258 ◽  
pp. 04005
Author(s):  
Faizul Chasanah ◽  
Fajariesta Arta Putra
Keyword(s):  
Tensile Strength ◽  
Asphalt Concrete ◽  
Indirect Tensile Strength ◽  
Permeability Test ◽  
Second Stage ◽  
Performance Requirements ◽  
Indirect Tensile ◽  
Asphalt Content ◽  
Properties Of Materials ◽  
Last Stage

Asphalt concrete can be made through several methods including hot mix using Starbit E-55 asphalt as a binder and limestone as filler. This research aimed to determine the feasibility of the use of limestone as filler in AC-WC mixture and to identify the effects of limestone addition on the Marshall Characteristics, Durability, Indirect Tensile Strength (ITS), and Permeability. The first stage was to test the properties of materials consisting of aggregate, asphalt, and limestone. The second stage was to determine the optimum asphalt content with 0%, 25%, 50%, 75%, and 100% filler proportions, and the last stage was to conduct the Marshall, Immersion, ITS, and Permeability tests. The results showed that limestone has been in accordance with the performance requirements specified for a filler of AC-WC mixture using Starbit E-55 asphalt as a binder. There was a change in the Marshall characteristics of optimum asphalt content. The durability increased, and the ITS values of AC-WC mixture improved along with the increase in limestone proportion. However, the permeability test indicated that the mixture has a poor drainage feature towards water after variation in filler proportions was performed.

Variation of Asphalt Requirement and Strength Properties among Hot Mix (HMA) and Warm Mix (WMA) Asphalt Concrete

2020 ◽  
Vol 27 (2) ◽  
pp. 24-33
Author(s):  
Zainalabidine Nihad ◽  
Saad Issa Sarsam
Keyword(s):  
Asphalt Concrete ◽  
Research Work ◽  
Strength Properties ◽  
Warm Mix Asphalt ◽  
Indirect Tensile ◽  
Asphalt Content ◽  
Pavement Construction ◽  
The Stability ◽  
Marshall Stability ◽  
Emulsified Asphalt

Due to the restrictions for protecting the environment, and the requirements to reduce fuel consumption, research work was started globally for verifying the possibility of implementation of warm mix asphalt (WMA) in pavement construction. Warm mix asphalt enables the production and compaction of asphalt concrete mixtures at temperatures (20-30 °C) lower than that of traditional hot mix asphalt (HMA). In this investigation, two WMA mixtures have been prepared in the laboratory using medium curing cutback (MC-30) and Cationic emulsion. HMA mixture was also prepared for comparison. Marshall specimens of (101.6 mm) in diameter and (63.5 mm) in height were constructed form the mixtures and subjected to indirect tensile strength (ITS) test, Marshall Stability, flow and volumetric properties determination. Test results were analyzed and compared. It was concluded that the stability of WMA is higher than HMA by 17 % and 47.87 % for (cutback and emulsified asphalt) WMA respectively, while the WMA exhibit lower flow than HMA by 34.67 % and 1.33 % when using (cutback and emulsion) WMA respectively. The optimum asphalt content was (20.69 and 32.35) % higher for (cutback and emulsion) WMA than that of HMA. The (ITS) at 25 ⁰C decreases by (28.58 and 4.51) % when the asphalt content increased and decreased by 0.5 % from optimum asphalt content (OAC) for WMA- emulsion asphalt.

scholarly journals Moisture Damage of Warm Mix Asphalt Concrete

2019 ◽  
Vol 25 (6) ◽  
pp. 101-116
Author(s):  
Zain alabidine Nihad Abdul Mahdi ◽  
Saad I. Sarsam
Keyword(s):  
Tensile Strength ◽  
Asphalt Concrete ◽  
Moisture Damage ◽  
Warm Mix Asphalt ◽  
Strength Test ◽  
Compressive Strength Test ◽  
Indirect Tensile ◽  
Asphalt Content ◽  
Emulsified Asphalt ◽  
Peak Value

Implementation of Warm Mix Asphalt concrete (WMA) is getting global acceptance due to the restrictions for protecting the environment and the requirements to reduce fuel consumption. In this investigation, two WMA mixtures have been prepared in the laboratory using medium curing cutback (MC-30) and Cationic emulsion asphalt. Hot Mix Asphalt (HMA) was also prepared for comparison. The cylinder specimens (63.5mm) in height and (101.6mm) in diameter were constructed from the mixtures and subjected to indirect tensile strength test to determine the Tensile Strength Ratio (TSR). The cylinder specimens of (101.6mm) in height and (101.6mm) in diameter were also constructed from those mixtures and subjected to static compressive strength test to determine the Index of Retained Strength (IRS). It was concluded that the WMA are more prone to moisture damage than HMA, the TSR are (92 and 86) % for (emulsion and cutback) WMA respectively, both are lower than of HMA by (2.13 and 8.51) % respectively. As the asphalt content increases, the TSR also increases and reached to peak value of Optimum Asphalt Content (OAC) then decreases. The WMA has less IRS than HMA, the IRS are 70% and 78% for the WMA-emulsified asphalt and HMA respectively.  

scholarly journals VARIASI JUMLAH TUMBUKAN PADA PEMADATAN CAMPURAN BETON ASPAL MENGGUNAKAN BAHAN TAMBAH ANTI STRIPPING

2020 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 33-39
Author(s):  
Eko Wiyono ◽  
Anni Susilowati
Keyword(s):  
Asphalt Concrete ◽  
Test Method ◽  
Concrete Mixture ◽  
Optimum Number ◽  
Independent Variables ◽  
Dependent Variables ◽  
Marshall Test ◽  
Asphalt Content

AbstractThe objectives of the research were to obtain the Marshall properties of asphalt concrete mixture mixed with variations of manual compact collisions and to determine the optimum number of compactions collisions in the asphalt concrete mixture using anti stripping additives. The independent variables in this research are variation of the number of compaction collisions of asphalt concrete as many as 2x50, 2x75, 2x100, 2x125 and 2x150, with optimum asphalt content of 6%, and Wetfix Be 0,3% to optimum asphalt content. Marshall test method used in this research was based on SNI 06-2489-1991. The dependent variables (research parameters) included percent of cavities in the aggregate (VMA), percent of cavities in the mix, percent of cavities filled in asphalt (VFB), percent of cavity to mix (VIM), stability, melting, and Marshall Quotient. The result showed that the optimum number of compactions of asphalt concrete was 2x100 with Marshall properties value fulfilling SNI 8198-2015 specification. In Asphalt concrete mixture with optimum asphalt content (KAO) of 6%, Wetfix Be level of 0,3%, optimum number of compactions of 2X100, could be obtained by Aggregate (VMA) cavity 17.50%; Asphalt filled cavity (VFB) 76.50%; Cavity to Mixture (VIM) 4,00%; Stability of 1800.00 kg; Melting of 3.75 mm; and Marshall Quontient 500.00 kg/mmKeywords: Anti Stripping, Collision, Compaction, Wetfix BeAbstrakTujuan penelitian untuk mendapatkan nilai properties Marshall campuran beton aspal dengan berbagai variasi jumlah tumbukan pemadatan dan menentukan jumlah tumbukan pemadatan yang optimum pada campuran beton aspal dengan menggunakan bahan tambah anti stripping. Variabel bebas pada penelitian ini adalah variasi jumlah tumbukan pada pemadatan pembuatan beton aspal  sebanyak 2x50, 2x75, 2x100, 2x125 dan 2x150, dengan Kadar Aspal Optimum 6%, dan Wetfix Be 0,3% terhadap kadar aspal optimum. Metode pengujian Marshall berdasarkan SNI 06-2489-1991. Variabel terikat (parameter penelitian) meliputi persen rongga dalam agregat (VMA), persen rongga dalam campuran, persen rongga terisi aspal (VFB), persen rongga terhadap campuran (VIM), stabilitas, kelelehan, Marshall Quotient. Hasil penelitian didapat jumlah tumbukan pada pemadatan beton aspal yang optimum sebesar 2x100 dengan nilai properties Marshall memenuhi spesifikasi SNI 8198-2015. Campuran beton aspal dengan Kadar Aspal Optimum (KAO) 6%, kadar Wetfix Be sebesar 0,3%, Jumlah Tumbukan Optimum 2X100, diperoleh Rongga terhadap Agregat (VMA) 17,50%; Rongga Terisi Aspal (VFB) 76,50%; Rongga terhadap Campuran (VIM) 4,00%; Stabilitas 1800,00 kg; Kelelehan 3,75 mm; dan Marshall Quontient 500,00 kg/mmKata kunci: Anti Stripping, Tumbukan, Pemadatan, Wetfix  Be

Preliminary Development of Indirect Tensile Tester Cooperated with Industrial Computered Tomography for Asphalt Mixture

2010 ◽  
Vol 168-170 ◽  
pp. 2654-2657
Author(s):  
Xiao Jun Li ◽  
Li Hua Jiang ◽  
Yun Xian Wang
Keyword(s):  
Tensile Strength ◽  
Asphalt Concrete ◽  
Hoop Stress ◽  
Asphalt Mixture ◽  
Cylindrical Sample ◽  
Vertical Stress ◽  
Test Results ◽  
Tensile Tester ◽  
Indirect Tensile ◽  
Mixture Sample

In this paper, a new Indirect tensile tester (IDT) which can be cooperated with Industrial Computered Tomography (IDT) is developed. The new tester uses a set of sliders to transfer the vertical stress to hoop stress which applied to a hollow cylindrical sample. The micro-crack will be appeared and propagated in the weakest direction of hollow cylindrical sample with the increase of vertical stress and tensile strength can calculated with the maximum vertical stress. Due to the existence of central slider, the stress state of hollow cylindrical sample will be kept even after unloading and the mixture sample would not have recovery when it is moved for scanning with ICT. The test results show that the combination of the developed ICT with IDT will help obtain more useful information on understanding the nature of asphalt concrete with different tensile damage stages.

The Influence of Coconut Shell as Coarse Aggregates in Asphalt Mixture

2016 ◽  
Vol 700 ◽  
pp. 227-237 ◽  
Author(s):  
Siti Nur Amiera Jeffry ◽  
Ramadhansyah Putra Jaya ◽  
Norhafizah Manap ◽  
Nurfatin Aqeela Miron ◽  
Norhidayah Abdul Hassan
Keyword(s):  
Tensile Strength ◽  
Asphalt Concrete ◽  
Resilient Modulus ◽  
Asphalt Mixture ◽  
Indirect Tensile Strength ◽  
Coconut Shell ◽  
Engineering Properties ◽  
Modified Bitumen ◽  
Coarse Aggregates ◽  
Indirect Tensile

Significant quantities of coconut shell (CS), a by-product of agriculture, can be used as an artificial source of coarse aggregates. In this study, four CSs were used as coarse aggregates replacement in asphalt concrete with 0%, 10%, 20%, 30%, and 40% weight volumes. The particle sizes of the CSs used as main coarse aggregates range from 5 mm to 20 mm. The Marshall Stability test shows that the optimum bitumen content for asphalt mixtures is 5.1%. The engineering properties investigated include the volumetric, dynamic creep, indirect tensile strength, and resilient modulus. Test results show that stability decreases with increasing CS content because of high water absorption. Considering that CSs absorb bitumen, a further detailed investigation is needed to assess the performance of modified bitumen on mixture. Furthermore, the use of CSs as coarse aggregates in asphalt concrete help increase the resilient modulus, stiffness, and indirect tensile strength up to 30%. Generally, a 10% replacement of coarse aggregates with CSs is the optimal limit.

scholarly journals Assessing the Ageing Impact on Fatigue Life of Asphalt Concrete

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Saad Issa Sarsam
Keyword(s):  
Fatigue Life ◽  
Asphalt Concrete ◽  
Concrete Slab ◽  
Testing Temperature ◽  
Environmental Condition ◽  
Ageing Processes ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Short And Long Term ◽  
Asphalt Content

The fatigue life of asphalt concrete is often related to environmental condition, loading condition, ageing, material composition and  properties. This work investigates the influence of short and long term ageing of laboratory beam specimens, asphalt content, and testing temperature on fatigue life of asphalt concrete wearing course. Slab samples of (30 x 40x 6) cm have been prepared, beam specimens of (40x 5x 6) cm were cut from the asphalt concrete slab samples. Beam specimens were tested for fatigue life under the influence of three levels of micro strain (250, 400, and [3]750) at (5, 20, and 30) °C before and after practicing long-term aging. It was observed that the fatigue life decreases by (85 and 97) %, (87.5 and 97.4) %, (71.4 and 95.2) % after increasing the applied microstrain from (250 to 400 and 750) μƐ for control mixture and for mixtures subjected to short-and long-term ageing processes respectively. The fatigue life increases by (142.8 and 257.1) %, (34.4 and 57.8) % and (10 and 30) % when the asphalt content increases from (4.4 to 4.9 and 5.4) % for specimens practicing the applied microstrain of (250, 400 and 750) μƐ respectively. It was concluded that the fatigue life increases by a range of (two to fifteen) folds when the testing temperature increases from (5 to 20 and 30)°C respectively.

scholarly journals LABORATORY STUDY OF ASPHALT STARBIT E-55 POLYMER MODIFIED APPLICATION ON ASPHALT CONCRETE WEARING COURSE (AC-WC) IN TERMS OF DURABILITY AND INDIRECT TENSILE STRENGTH

2015 ◽  
Vol 1 (3) ◽  
pp. 101
Author(s):  
Damianus Kans Pangaraya
Keyword(s):  
Tensile Strength ◽  
Asphalt Concrete ◽  
Performance Test ◽  
Optimum Level ◽  
Modified Bitumen ◽  
Vehicle Load ◽  
Asphalt Road ◽  
Indirect Tensile ◽  
Test Result ◽  
Polymer Modified Bitumen

The conventional asphalt road has almost been considered fail to serve the transportation needs. It is indicated by the occurrence of premature damage which is caused by vehicle load and climate. Starbit E-55, the polymer modified bitumen, is formulated to meet the requirement of transport development. Considering those needs, it is important to investigate the feasibility level of that modified bitumen as alternate asphalt instead of the conventional one. This research began with the measurement of the properties of hard layered AC-WC Starbit E-55, then comparing the result to 60/70 penetration of Pertamina asphalt. The next step is then, to determine the converted value so as to be close to that of Pertamina (60/70 penetration). This step is conducted by applying durability and ITS tests on the mixture. Result of the tests showed that hard layered AC-WC Starbit E-55 has better characteristic at 5.7% optimum level asphalt and 6.4% of Pertamina asphalt (60/70 penetration). Starbit E-55 converted level within hard-layered ACWC is 5.6%. The performance test result on immersion with variance of 1, 3, 5, 7 and 14 days shows that durability value of Starbit E-55 AC-WC has better performance. During the process, Starbit E-55 required 15.38% higher energy consumption.

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