Evaluation of Moisture Susceptibility for Asphalt Mixtures

2013 ◽  
Vol 361-363 ◽  
pp. 1563-1566
Author(s):  
Chuan Yi Zhuang ◽  
Ya Li Ye ◽  
Yan Zhou
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Performance ◽  
Water Immersion ◽  
Asphalt Mixture ◽  
Temperature Stability ◽  
Asphalt Mixtures ◽  
Hot Water ◽  
High Temperature Stability ◽  
Air Voids ◽  
Freeze Thaw ◽  
Hot Water Immersion

Types of asphalt mixture with different gradations and air voids were designed. Tests on their indirect tensile strength, compressive strength and resilient modulus of compression under single axle compressing were taken to study the effects of two forms of water immersion (hot water immersion and freeze-thaw split test) on asphalt mixtures mechanical performance and high temperature stability. Test results point out that water immersion decreased asphalt mixtures performance seriously and the effect of freeze-thaw split tests on asphalt mixtures performance is far stronger than that of hot water immersion. Asphalt mixtures performance is related with its gradation and percent air voids. Asphalt mixtures with different gradation are different in their percent air voids, suitable gradation can form framework and filling action obviously, so to yield mixture with suitable percent air voids and good water stability.

scholarly journals Experimental Study on the Performance Decay of Permeable Asphalt Mixture in Seasonally Frozen Regions under Freeze-Thaw Cycles

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (7) ◽  
pp. 2966 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chao Chai ◽  
Yong-Chun Cheng ◽  
Yuwei Zhang ◽  
Yu Chen ◽  
Bing Zhu
Keyword(s):  
Acoustic Emission ◽  
Asphalt Mixture ◽  
Temperature Stability ◽  
High Temperature Stability ◽  
Air Voids ◽  
Particle Loss ◽  
Seasonal Freezing ◽  
Freeze Thaw ◽  
Splitting Test ◽  
Air Void

This paper focuses on the freeze-thaw cycles (F-T cycles) resistance of porous asphalt mixture (PAM) with different air voids in order to explore the gradation of the PAM suitable for seasonal freezing regions. Three sets of PAMs with 18%, 21%, and 25% air voids were designed. After 0–20 F-T cycles, the effects of F-T cycles on the performance degradation of three groups of PAMs were studied by performing a low-temperature splitting test with acoustic emission technology, a normal temperature splitting test, a compression test, a Cantabro particle loss test, and a dynamic creep test. The results show that the damage process of PAM caused by multiple F-T cycles could be more clearly defined by acoustic emission parameters. In addition, the larger the air void, the smaller its indirect tensile strength and compression strength, and the worse its particle loss resistance and high-temperature stability, which made the adverse effect of F-T cycles more significant. Therefore, the air void of PAM used in seasonal freezing regions is suggested to be less than 21%.

Research of Asphalt Mixtures High Temperature Stability

2013 ◽  
Vol 405-408 ◽  
pp. 1871-1874
Author(s):  
Gen Chuan Luo
Keyword(s):  
High Temperature ◽  
Asphalt Pavement ◽  
Asphalt Mixture ◽  
Influence Factors ◽  
Temperature Stability ◽  
Asphalt Mixtures ◽  
High Temperature Stability ◽  
Air Voids ◽  
Asphalt Content ◽  
The Stability

Rutting is one of the most hazardous damage form of asphalt pavement.But,owing to itself inherent in the viscoelastic characteristics of asphalt mixture,the diversity of factors influencing the high temperature of asphalt pavement anti-rutting performance and the complexity of rut formation,this three reasons make ruts become a worldwide problem.Starting from the mixture.This article analyzed the influence factors of the rutting resistance of asphalt mixture at high temperature.For asphalt mixture, through the experimental data, the research status at home and abroad, from the type of asphalt, asphalt content, grading of aggregates and air voids four aspects analysis and study the influence factors of the stability of asphalt mixture at high temperature.

scholarly journals Assessments on the Performance of Asphalt Mixtures Prepared with Adhesion Promoters

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (3S3) ◽  
pp. 332-339
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Performance ◽  
Water Immersion ◽  
Asphalt Binder ◽  
Asphalt Mixture ◽  
Asphalt Mixtures ◽  
Adhesion Promoters ◽  
Modified Asphalt ◽  
Service Characteristics ◽  
Bonding Properties ◽  
Mechanical Performances

Asphalt pavement is typically susceptible to moisture damage. However, it could be improved with the incorporation of additives or modifiers through binder modifications. The objective of the study is to assess the effect of adhesion promoters, namely PBL and M5000, onto the Hot Mix Asphalt (HMA). The performance of asphalt mixture has been assessed in terms of the service characteristics, the bonding properties, and mechanical performances. The service characteristics were assessed through the Workability Index (WI) and Compaction Energy Index (CEI) to evaluate the ease of asphalt mixture during the mixing and compaction stage. The bonding properties of the modified asphalt mixtures were determined using the boiling water test and static water immersion test to signify the degree of coating after undergoing specific conditioning period and temperature. The mechanical performances of the modified asphalt mixture were evaluated via Marshall stability, semi-circular bending, and modified Lottman tests. All specimens were prepared by incorporating adhesion promoters at the dosage rates of 0.5% and 1.0% by weight of asphalt binder. From the investigation, the bonding properties significantly improved for the modified asphalt mixture compared to the control mixture. The WI of the modified asphalt mixture increased while the CEI decreased in comparison to the control specimen. This implies the workability of modified asphalt mixture is better and requires less energy to be compacted. Modified asphalt mixture generally had better mechanical performance. Therefore, it can be deduced that the asphalt mixture with adhesion promoters have better overall performance than the control mixture.

Laboratory Study of Pavement Performance of Basalt Fiber-Modified Asphalt Mixture

2011 ◽  
Vol 266 ◽  
pp. 175-179 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yuan Xun Zheng ◽  
Ying Chun Cai ◽  
Ya Min Zhang
Keyword(s):  
Asphalt Mixture ◽  
Basalt Fiber ◽  
Temperature Stability ◽  
Asphalt Mixtures ◽  
Polyester Fiber ◽  
Pavement Performance ◽  
High Temperature Stability ◽  
Modified Asphalt ◽  
And Control ◽  
Temperature Crack

In order to discuss the effect of the basalt fiber on reinforcing pavement performance of asphalt mixtures, the optimum dosage of asphalt and fibers were studied by the method of Marshall test and rut test firstly. Then pavement performances of basalt fiber-modified asphalt mixtures were investigated through tests of high temperature stability, water stability and low temperature crack resistance, and compared with that of polyester fiber, xylogen fiber and control mixture. The testing results showed that the pavement performance of fiber-modified asphalt mixture are improved and optimized comparing with control asphalt mixture, and the performance of basalt fiber-modified asphalt mixture with best composition were excelled than those of polyester fiber and xylogen fiber.

scholarly journals Microwave Absorption Ability of Steel Slag and Road Performance of Asphalt Mixtures Incorporating Steel Slag

Materials ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (3) ◽  
pp. 663 ◽  
Author(s):  
Baowen Lou ◽  
Zhuangzhuang Liu ◽  
Aimin Sha ◽  
Meng Jia ◽  
Yupeng Li
Keyword(s):  
Microwave Absorption ◽  
Steel Slag ◽  
Asphalt Mixture ◽  
Temperature Stability ◽  
Asphalt Mixtures ◽  
Microwave Absorber ◽  
Self Healing ◽  
High Temperature Stability ◽  
Road Performance ◽  
On The Road

Excessive usage of non-renewable natural resources and massive construction wastes put pressure on the environment. Steel slags, the main waste material from the metal industry, are normally added in asphalt concrete to replace traditional aggregate. In addition, as a typical microwave absorber, steel slag has the potential to transfer microwave energy into heat, thus increasing the limited self-healing ability of asphalt mixture. This paper aims to investigate the microwave absorption potentials of steel slag and the effect of its addition on road performance. The magnetic parameters obtained from a microwave vector network analyzer were used to estimate the potential use of steel slag as microwave absorber to heal cracks. Meanwhile, the initial self-healing temperature was further discussed according to the frequency sweeping results. The obvious porous structure of steel slag observed using scanning electron microscopy (SEM) had important impacts on the road performance of asphalt mixtures. Steel slag presented a worse effect on low-temperature crack resistance and water stability, while high-temperature stability can be remarkably enhanced when the substitution of steel slag was 60% by volume with the particle size of 4.75–9.5 mm. Overall, the sustainability of asphalt mixtures incorporating steel slag can be promoted due to its excellent mechanical and microwave absorption properties.

scholarly journals Dynamic Water Effect on the High Temperature Stability of Asphalt Mixture

2012 ◽  
Vol 5 ◽  
pp. 352-357 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ming Hao Hou ◽  
Yi Qiu Tan ◽  
Bin Hu
Keyword(s):  
High Temperature ◽  
Asphalt Mixture ◽  
Temperature Stability ◽  
High Viscosity ◽  
Test Method ◽  
Water Effect ◽  
High Temperature Stability ◽  
Air Voids ◽  
Working Together ◽  
Better Than

This paper introduces dynamic water effect into the test, develops a laboratory test device for simulating the dynamic water effect on asphalt pavement, and puts forward a test method of dynamic water effect working together with load, water and temperature. Based on this method, the high temperature stability of seven kinds of asphalt mixtures with the factors of asphalt grade, gradation and air voids are studied. The research shows that the effect of dynamic water can take adverse effect for the high temperature stability of asphalt mixture. The effect degree is different under different factors. It is the most disadvantaged when the air voids of the mixture is near 10%, the skeleton structure gradation of mixture is better than the suspended structure at the most disadvantage air voids, and the mixture made of high viscosity asphalt is more affected when the temperature is higher.

Experimental Study on Overlay Asphalt Mixture

2012 ◽  
Vol 253-255 ◽  
pp. 607-610
Author(s):  
Yu Qing Yuan ◽  
Wei Li ◽  
Xue Chan Li ◽  
Tao Guo
Keyword(s):  
High Temperature ◽  
Asphalt Mixture ◽  
Temperature Stability ◽  
Immersion Test ◽  
High Temperature Stability ◽  
Freeze Thaw ◽  
Passing Rate ◽  
Splitting Test ◽  
Marshall Test ◽  
Higher Temperature

To study the asphalt pavement performances on high temperature or its water stabilities, a series of tests, including high temperature stability test, immersion Marshall test, freeze-thaw splitting test, were finished. According to bailey method, initial quasi grading were calculated. Passing rate of 2.36 mm is respectively 36.3%, 33.1%, 36.1%, 38.7%, which is close to the initial quasi grading, namely 36%, 31.5%, 36%, 40%. Respectively at the test temperature of 60 °C, 68 °C, rutting tests were put forward. The results show that the mixture of gradation one has a higher temperature stability than the others in any case. Marshall immersion test and freeze-thaw test were conducted, optimizing with freeze-thaw splitting intensity ratio, which shows that the mixture of gradation one has a better water stability. To sum up, gradation one is recommended, designed by Marshall compaction molding with times of 100.

Study of Road Property of Basalt Fiber Asphalt Concrete

2012 ◽  
Vol 238 ◽  
pp. 22-25 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yuan Zhao Chen ◽  
Zhen Xia Li
Keyword(s):  
Asphalt Concrete ◽  
Asphalt Mixture ◽  
Basalt Fiber ◽  
Temperature Stability ◽  
Asphalt Mixtures ◽  
Polyester Fiber ◽  
Pavement Performance ◽  
High Temperature Stability ◽  
Reference Mixture ◽  
Temperature Crack

In order to discuss the effectiveness of basalt fiber in reinforcing pavement performance of asphalt mixtures, the pavement performances of basalt fiber asphalt mixtures were investigated by tests of high temperature stability, water stability and low temperature crack resistance, and compared with the pavement performance of asphalt mixtures with polyester fiber and xylogen fiber, and that of reference mixture. The results show that pavement performance of fiber asphalt mixture are improved and optimized comparing with reference asphalt mixture, the performance of asphalt mixture with basalt fiber are excelled than those with polyester fiber and xylogen fiber while the dosage of fibers is keeping at the optimum.

Research on the Paving Performance of Montmorillonite/SBS Modified Asphalt Mixtures

2012 ◽  
Vol 204-208 ◽  
pp. 4143-4146
Author(s):  
Zhong Guo He ◽  
Xin De Tang ◽  
Wen Jun Yin ◽  
Yi Fan Sun ◽  
Zhong Bo Liu
Keyword(s):  
High Temperature ◽  
Physical Properties ◽  
Asphalt Mixture ◽  
Temperature Stability ◽  
Asphalt Mixtures ◽  
High Temperature Stability ◽  
Moisture Susceptibility ◽  
Modified Asphalt ◽  
Sbs Modified Asphalt ◽  
Enhanced Stability

Montmorillonite/SBS composite modifed asphalts were prepared by mixing montmorillonite with SBS-modified asphalt, further the corresponding asphalt mixtures were obtained. The paving technical indexes of the mixture such as physical properties, moisture suscepyibility, and high temperature stability were tested, and compared with that of the corresponding SBS-modifed asphalt mixture and base asphalt mixture. The results demonstrate that the montmorillonite/SBS composite modifed asphalt mixture exhibites enhanced stability, improved flow value and moisture susceptibility, and increased high temperature stability.

scholarly journals Feasibility Evaluation of Preparing Asphalt Mixture with Low-Grade Aggregate, Rubber Asphalt and Desulphurization Gypsum Residues

Materials ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 11 (8) ◽  
pp. 1481 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xiaoliang Zhang ◽  
Ben Zhang ◽  
Huaxin Chen ◽  
Dongliang Kuang
Keyword(s):  
High Temperature ◽  
Low Temperature ◽  
Crack Resistance ◽  
Asphalt Mixture ◽  
Temperature Stability ◽  
Asphalt Mixtures ◽  
Limestone Powder ◽  
Low Grade ◽  
High Temperature Stability ◽  
Temperature Crack

Road construction consumes great amounts of high-grade natural resources. Using low-grade natural rocks or some solid wastes as substitute materials is a hot topic. Considering this, the feasibility of using low-grade granite aggregate, solid waste-based filler (desulphurization gypsum residues, DGR) and binder (waste tire rubber modified asphalt, RMA) simultaneously in asphalt mixtures has been fully investigated in this research. The commonly used base asphalt and limestone powder (LP) filler were control groups. Material characteristics of raw materials mainly including micro-morphology, functional group, mineral phase, chemical composition and thermal stability were first evaluated in order to recognize them. Four asphalt mixtures (two asphalt binder and two filler) were then designed by standard Superpave method. Finally, a detailed investigation into the pavement performance of asphalt mixtures was carried out. The moisture damage resistance and low-temperature crack resistance were detected by the changing rules of stability, strength and fracture energy, and the high-temperature stability and fatigue performance were determined by wheel tracking test and indirect tensile (IDT) fatigue test, respectively. Results suggested that RMA and DGR both showed positive effects on the low-temperature crack resistance and fatigue property of the granite asphalt mixture. DGR also strengthened moisture stability. The contribution of RMA on high-temperature deformation resistance of the granite asphalt mixture was compelling. It can offset the insufficiency in high-temperature stability made by DGR. A conclusion can be made that asphalt mixture prepared with granite, DGR and RMA possesses satisfactory pavement performances.

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