scholarly journals Dynamic Response Analysis of Rutting Resistance Performance of High Modulus Asphalt Concrete Pavement

2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (12) ◽  
pp. 2701 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chundi Si ◽  
Hang Cao ◽  
Enli Chen ◽  
Zhanping You ◽  
Ruilan Tian ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Surface Layer ◽  
Thermal Stress ◽  
Temperature Variation ◽  
Asphalt Concrete ◽  
Asphalt Pavement ◽  
Moving Loads ◽  
High Modulus ◽  
Rutting Resistance ◽  
Resistance Performance ◽  
Continuous Temperature

In order to systematically study the rutting resistance performance of High-Modulus Asphalt Concrete (HMAC) pavements, a finite element method model of HMAC pavement was established using ABAQUS software. Based on the viscoelasticity theory of asphalt, the stress and deformation distribution characteristics of HMAC pavement were studied and compared to conventional asphalt pavement under moving loads. Then, the pavement temperature field model was established to study the temperature variation and the thermal stress in HMAC pavement. Finally, under the condition of continuous temperature variation, the creep behavior and permanent deformation of HMAC pavement were investigated. The results showed that under the action of moving loads, the strain and displacement generated in HMAC pavement were lower than those in conventional asphalt pavement. The upper surface layer was most obviously affected by outside air temperature, resulting in maximum thermal stress. Lastly, under the condition of continuous temperature change, HMAC pavement could greatly reduce the deformation of asphalt material in each surface layer compared to conventional asphalt pavement.

scholarly journals Rutting Resistance Evaluation of Structural Combinations of Asphalt Pavement Subjected to Heavy Duty

2012 ◽  
Vol 5 ◽  
pp. 316-321 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ze Jiao Dong ◽  
Xiang Bing Gong ◽  
Gui Qing Xiao ◽  
Teng Long
Keyword(s):  
Structural Design ◽  
Design Method ◽  
Asphalt Pavement ◽  
Single Layer ◽  
Asphalt Mixtures ◽  
Heavy Duty ◽  
Wheel Load ◽  
Rutting Resistance ◽  
Pavement Structures ◽  
Resistance Performance

Rut，referred to as a common damage of asphalt pavement ，is still a knotty problem to pavement researchers. Many reasons could cause rut, among which heavy duty, improper pavement structural combination design are two principal factors. As a result, three pavement structures and seven types of asphalt mixtures were used to evaluate the rutting resistance performance of different structural combinations. At first, through Marshall design method, the properties of asphalt mixtures were obtained such as gradation, asphalt content and so on. Based on the comparison of gradations and anti-rutting additives, the single layer rut was tested by wheel tracking test. Then, in order to consider influence of pavement structural design on pavement rut, six types of structure combinations under identical heavy duty condition were designed to perform rutting test. It shows that anti-rutting gradation and anti-rutting additives can improve rutting resistance performance of single layer. Also, a proper structural design could provide a better bearing capacity of wheel load even for heavy duty. It is better to integrate the anti-rutting gradation and anti-rutting additives into structural design. In this paper the results provide some new insight into the relationship between rutting resistance and mixture gradation, anti-rutting additives, heavy duty and structural combination. The consideration of these factors will give a better pavement design.

Research on Anti-Rutting Performance of High Modulus Asphalt Concrete Pavement

2010 ◽  
Vol 163-167 ◽  
pp. 4474-4477 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wei Ouyang ◽  
Guo Feng Yu ◽  
Fang Fang Zhu
Keyword(s):  
Dynamic Stability ◽  
Asphalt Concrete ◽  
Asphalt Pavement ◽  
Maximum Shear Stress ◽  
Middle Layer ◽  
High Modulus ◽  
Mechanical Calculation ◽  
Result Show ◽  
Pavement Structure ◽  
Asphalt Concrete Pavement

The new ways of anti-rutting was put forward by improving modulus of asphalt concrete and the effect of HMAT(high modulus asphalt concrete) on rutting is studied in view of mechanics; The cause of asphalt pavement track is closely related to pavement structure under load. Starting from the mechanism of rutting, the mechanical property of HMAT and the effect of modulus in middle layer on the rutting were analyzed; the dynamic stability and modulus of HMAC were analyzed by text and the result show that Increase of the dynamic stability and modulus of HMAC went against rutting; The mechanism of pavement structure was analyzed by the numerical analysis show that the maximum shear stress occurred in middle layer of pavement structure according to mechanical calculation. HMAC can raise modulus of elasticity of middle layer. HMAC can also improve stress state of pavement structure, reduce shear strain and prevent asphalt pavement track.

Analysis of the Mechanical Impact of High-Modulus Asphalt Concrete on Road Structure

2011 ◽  
Vol 97-98 ◽  
pp. 334-339 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xiu Shan Wang ◽  
Tuan Jie Chen ◽  
Xiao Jun Ding
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Asphalt Concrete ◽  
Mechanical Response ◽  
Asphalt Pavement ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
High Modulus ◽  
Dimensional Model ◽  
Three Dimensional Model ◽  
Load Carrying ◽  
The Ideal

In order to study the rutting problem of asphalt pavement, this paper sets up a three-dimensional model of asphalt pavement with finite element. By analyzing the mechanical response of high-modulus asphalt concrete at different layers, this paper finds out the layer set of high-modulus asphalt concrete. At the same time, it further analyzes the influence of the modulus’ size and thickness of the high-modulus asphalt concrete on the load-carrying capability of road structure. The results show that high-modulus asphalt concrete can significantly restrain rutting problem and the recommend ideal modulus is between 2000MPa and 2500MPa; the ideal thickness ranges from 5cm to 7cm.

scholarly journals PERFORMANCE PREDICTION OF WARM MIX ASPHALT PAVEMENT CONTAINING RECLAIMED ASPHALT PAVEMENT IN RHODE ISLAND

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
◽  
Neha Shrestha ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Surface Layer ◽  
Asphalt Pavement ◽  
Asphalt Binder ◽  
Fatigue Cracking ◽  
Thermal Cracking ◽  
Creep Recovery ◽  
Reclaimed Asphalt Pavement ◽  
Cracking Resistance ◽  
Rutting Resistance ◽  
Reclaimed Asphalt

The warm mixed asphalt (WMA) technology has gained a lot of interests in the recent years in academia, state agencies and industries. WMA technology allows reductions in production and compaction temperatures guaranteeing relevant environmental and cost saving benefits. The purpose of the present study was to study and evaluate the performance of a typical additive in WMA pavement with Reclaimed Asphalt Pavement (RAP) on rutting, fatigue cracking and thermal cracking resistance on RI Route 102. In the present study, the asphalt binder was tested at different dosages of additive using Dynamic Shear Rheometer (DSR), Rolling Thin Film Oven (RTFO), Pressure Aging Vessel (PAV), Multiple Stress Creep Recovery (MSCR) and Bending Beam Rheometer (BBR). From the overall test, it was found that 0.7% additive would lessen pavement damage due to rutting, fatigue cracking and thermal cracking. Based on the results of binder test, Hot Mix Asphalt (HMA) and WMA specimens containing 20 % RAP were prepared using PG 58-28 asphalt binder and Superpave Gyratory Compactor (SGC). From the volumetric analysis of both HMA and WMA specimens, it was determined that the optimum binder content (OBC) for HMA with 20% RAP was 5.3 percent and the OBC for WMA (0.7% additive with RAP was 5.6%. It was found that the required amount of neat regular asphalt binder for WMA specimen was higher than the one required by HMA. HMA and WMA Specimens with each containing 20% RAP were prepared at OBC and indirect tensile (IDT) strength test were conducted on that specimen. The test indicated that the performance of HMA mixtures was better than WMA with same amount of RAP. RI Route 102 was used as case study in this research study. Route 102 was rehabilitated through Full Depth Reclamation (FDR) in 2015. First half road of RI Route 102 was built with HMA base and surface layer and the other half was built with WMA base and surface layer using a typical additive. It was found that both sections have similar value in Pavement Serviceability Index (PSI) and in International Roughness Index (IRI) at this time. Four specimens were prepared to predict the performance of asphalt pavement using the dynamic modulus and the master curve. Two HMA specimens each were prepared with and without RAP. Similarly, other two WMA specimens were prepared with and without RAP. These four specimens were tested with the Asphalt Mixture Performance Tester (AMPT) machine and developed the master curves for each specimen. The results of the material testing were used to predict the performance of each test sections by using AASHTOWare Pavement ME Design (PavementME) software. It was found that the WMA-RAP performed better in fatigue cracking resistance but was found to perform poor in rutting resistance than HMA and HMA-RAP. This indicated that fatigue cracking was not a problem with WMA-RAP mixtures whereas rutting resistance still requires further investigation and improvement.

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