Analysis of Influence Rules of Material Composition on Compaction Characteristic of Asphalt Mixtures Using SGC Tests

2010 ◽  
Vol 152-153 ◽  
pp. 1289-1292
Author(s):  
Qun Chen
Keyword(s):  
Asphalt Mixtures ◽  
Material Composition ◽  
Optimal Amount ◽  
Densification Curve ◽  
Fine Aggregates ◽  
Gyratory Compaction ◽  
Compaction Characteristic ◽  
Mineral Powder ◽  
Compaction Performance ◽  
Mineral Aggregates

Through analysis of densification curve characteristic of gyratory compaction, influence rules of the content of mineral aggregates of all sizes and asphalt on compaction characteristic of mixtures were studied. Test studies show that the mixture having more of asphalt has a faster density-increasing speed, that there is an optimal amount of fine aggregates for optimal compaction, and that an appropriate amount of mineral powder will improve workability of mixtures but overmuch mineral powder will make mixtures dry and hard. Conclusions from this research can provide basis for how to adjust material composition for improving compaction performance of mixtures.

scholarly journals SGC Tests for Influence of Material Composition on Compaction Characteristic of Asphalt Mixtures

2013 ◽  
Vol 2013 ◽  
pp. 1-10
Author(s):  
Qun Chen ◽  
Yuzhi Li
Keyword(s):  
Asphalt Mixture ◽  
Asphalt Mixtures ◽  
Material Composition ◽  
Superpave Gyratory Compactor ◽  
Fine Aggregates ◽  
Gyratory Compaction ◽  
Compaction Characteristic ◽  
Mineral Powder ◽  
Compaction Performance ◽  
Mineral Aggregates

Compaction characteristic of the surface layer asphalt mixture (13-type gradation mixture) was studied using Superpave gyratory compactor (SGC) simulative compaction tests. Based on analysis of densification curve of gyratory compaction, influence rules of the contents of mineral aggregates of all sizes and asphalt on compaction characteristic of asphalt mixtures were obtained. SGC Tests show that, for the mixture with a bigger content of asphalt, its density increases faster, that there is an optimal amount of fine aggregates for optimal compaction and that an appropriate amount of mineral powder will improve workability of mixtures, but overmuch mineral powder will make mixtures dry and hard. Conclusions based on SGC tests can provide basis for how to adjust material composition for improving compaction performance of asphalt mixtures, and for the designed asphalt mixture, its compaction performance can be predicted through these conclusions, which also contributes to the choice of compaction schemes.

A Hybrid Model to Predict the Gyratory Compaction of Hot Mixed Asphalt

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Teng Man
Keyword(s):  
Hybrid Model ◽  
Asphalt Binder ◽  
Asphalt Mixture ◽  
Aggregate Size ◽  
Asphalt Mixtures ◽  
Compaction Process ◽  
Particle Rearrangement ◽  
Compaction Behavior ◽  
Grain Size Distributions ◽  
Gyratory Compaction

The compaction of asphalt mixture is crucial to the mechanical properties and the maintenance of the pavement. However, the mix design, which based on the compaction properties, remains largely on empirical data. We found difficulties to relate the aggregate size distribution and the asphalt binder properties to the compaction behavior in both the field and laboratory compaction of asphalt mixtures. In this paper, we would like to propose a simple hybrid model to predict the compaction of asphalt mixtures. In this model, we divided the compaction process into two mechanisms: (i) visco-plastic deformation of an ordered thickly-coated granular assembly, and (ii) the transition from an ordered system to a disordered system due to particle rearrangement. This model could take into account both the viscous properties of the asphalt binder and grain size distributions of the aggregates. Additionally, we suggest to use the discrete element method to understand the particle rearrangement during the compaction process. This model is calibrated based on the SuperPave gyratory compaction tests in the pavement lab. In the end, we compared the model results to experimental data to show that this model prediction had a good agreement with the experiments, thus, had great potentials to be implemented to improve the design of asphalt mixtures.

Use of Superpave Technology for Design and Construction of Rubberized Asphalt Mixtures

1997 ◽  
Vol 1583 (1) ◽  
pp. 71-81 ◽  
Author(s):  
H. Barry Takallou ◽  
Hussain U. Bahia ◽  
Dario Perdomo ◽  
Robert Schwartz
Keyword(s):  
Fatigue Behavior ◽  
Permanent Deformation ◽  
Performance Testing ◽  
Fatigue Cracking ◽  
Asphalt Mixtures ◽  
Mix Design ◽  
Asphalt Rubber ◽  
Constant Height ◽  
Overlay Design ◽  
Gyratory Compaction

The effect of different mixing times and mixing temperatures on the performance of asphalt-rubber binder was evaluated. Four different types of asphalt-rubber binders and neat asphalt were characterized using the Strategic Highway Research Program (SHRP) binder method tests. Subsequently, mix designs were carried out using both the SHRP Levels I and II mix design procedures, as well as the traditional Marshall mix design scheme. Additionally, performance testing was carried out on the mixtures using the Superpave repetitive simple shear test at constant height (RSST-CH) to evaluate the resistance to permanent deformation (rutting) of the rubberized asphalt mixtures. Also, six rectangular beams were subjected to repeated bending in the fatigue tester at different microstrain levels to establish rubberized asphalt mixtures’ resistance to fatigue cracking under repeated loadings. The results indicate that the Superpave mix design produced asphalt-rubber contents that are significantly higher than values used successfully in the field. Marshall-used gyratory compaction could not produce the same densification trends. Superpave mixture analysis testing (Level II) was used successfully for rubberized asphalt mixtures. Results clearly indicated that the mixture selected exhibited acceptable rutting and fatigue behavior for typical new construction and for overlay design. Few problems were encountered in running the Superpave models. The results of the RSST-CH indicate that rubber-modified asphalt concrete meets the criteria for a maximum rut depth of 0.5 in.; and more consistent results were measured for fatigue performance analysis using the repeated four-point bending beam testing (Superpave optional torture testing). The cycles to failure were approximately 26,000 at 600 microstrain.

The use of gyratory compaction to assess the workability of asphalt mixtures

2021 ◽  
pp. 91-97
Author(s):  
A. Margaritis* ◽  
T. Tanghe ◽  
J. De Visscher ◽  
S. Vansteenkiste ◽  
A. Vanelstraete
Keyword(s):  
Asphalt Mixtures ◽  
Gyratory Compaction

scholarly journals Rheological and Interaction Analysis of Asphalt Binder, Mastic and Mortar

Materials ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 128 ◽  
Author(s):  
Meng Chen ◽  
Barugahare Javilla ◽  
Wei Hong ◽  
Changluan Pan ◽  
Martin Riara ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Phase Change ◽  
Interaction Analysis ◽  
Asphalt Binder ◽  
Asphalt Mixtures ◽  
Physical Interaction ◽  
Fine Aggregate ◽  
Mineral Filler ◽  
Asphalt Mastic ◽  
Fine Aggregates ◽  
Asphalt Mortar

This paper investigated the rheological properties of asphalt binder, asphalt mastic and asphalt mortar and the interaction between asphalt binder, mineral filler and fine aggregates. Asphalt binder, mastic and mortar can be regarded as the binding phase at different scales in asphalt concrete. Asphalt mastic is a blend of asphalt binder and mineral filler smaller than 0.075 mm while asphalt mortar consists of asphalt binder, mineral filler and fine aggregate smaller than 2.36 mm. The material compositions of mastic and mortar were determined from the commonly used asphalt mixtures. Dynamic shear rheometer was used to conduct rheological analysis on asphalt binder, mastic and mortar. The obtained test data on complex modulus and phase angle were used for the construction of rheological master curves and the investigation of asphalt-filler/aggregate interaction. Test results indicated a modulus increase of three- to five-fold with the addition of filler and a further increase of one to two orders of magnitude with cumulative addition of fine aggregates into asphalt binder. Fine aggregates resulted in a phase change for mortar at high temperatures and low frequencies. The filler had stronger physical interaction than fine aggregate with an interaction parameter of 1.8–2.8 and 1.15–1.35 respectively. Specific area could enhance asphalt-filler interaction. The mastic and mortar modulus can be well predicted based on asphalt binder modulus by using particle filling effect. Asphalt mortar had a significant modulus reinforcement and phase change and thus could be the closest subscale in terms of performance to that of asphalt mixtures. It could be a vital scale that bridges the gap between asphalt binder and asphalt mixtures in multiscale performance analysis.

scholarly journals Investigation of Moisture Sensitivity and Conductivity Properties of Inductive Asphalt Mixtures Containing Steel Wool Fiber

2020 ◽  
Vol 2020 ◽  
pp. 1-9
Author(s):  
Seyed Mohsen Hosseinian ◽  
Vahid Najafi Moghaddam Gilani ◽  
Peyman Mehraban Joobani ◽  
Mahyar Arabani
Keyword(s):  
Electrical Conductivity ◽  
Tensile Strength ◽  
Electrical Resistivity ◽  
Asphalt Mixtures ◽  
Dynamic Resistance ◽  
Moisture Resistance ◽  
Steel Wool ◽  
Moisture Sensitivity ◽  
Optimal Amount ◽  
Marshall Stability

The construction of suitable roads in rainy areas has created problems in the construction process due to the low resistance of asphalt to moisture. To solve this problem, materials are commonly used that make mixtures resistant to moisture; however, these materials may reduce the dynamic resistance of asphalt. Therefore, materials should be used that, in addition to increasing the dynamic resistance, also increase the moisture resistance of asphalt mixtures. One of these materials used in this research is steel wool fiber (SWF), which in addition to creating conductive roads also could have a significant effect on moisture resistance. In this study, the impact of 2%, 4%, 6%, 8%, and 10% SWF on the Marshall stability and moisture sensitivity of mixtures was investigated using the Marshall stability and indirect tensile strength (ITS) tests, respectively. Moreover, using SWF as a conductive fiber, the conductivity properties of asphalt mixtures were explored to find the optimal amount of electrical conductivity. The results of the Marshall stability test indicated that by increasing SWF contents, the stability of mixtures increased, compared with the base sample, and greater amounts of 6% SWF resulted in the reduction of the Marshall stability. The results of ITS showed that modification of bitumen by SWF increased ITS and tensile strength ratio (TSR) amounts of mixtures. 6% SWF was the optimal amount for enhancing the resistance of asphalt mixtures to moisture sensitivity. The results of the electrical resistivity test showed that the resistivity had three phases: high resistivity, transit, and low resistivity. Mixtures containing less than 4% SWF illustrated an insulating behavior, with electrical resistivity greater than 7.62  ×  108  Ω . m . At the transit phase, the resistivity of mixtures had a sharp reduction from 7.62  ×  108  Ω . m to 6.17  ×  104  Ω . m . Finally, 8% SWF was known as the optimal content for the electrical conductivity of mixtures.

Laboratory Investigate of the Effect of Fine Aggregates on Asphalt Mixture Materials

2011 ◽  
Vol 225-226 ◽  
pp. 577-580
Author(s):  
Yong Ye ◽  
Yi Zhou Cai
Keyword(s):  
Compressive Strength ◽  
Asphalt Mixture ◽  
Aggregate Size ◽  
Asphalt Mixtures ◽  
Fine Aggregate ◽  
Test Results ◽  
Creep Tests ◽  
Aggregate Gradation ◽  
Static Creep ◽  
Fine Aggregates

The objective of this study is to investigate and evaluate the effect of fine aggregates (aggregate size smaller than or equal to 2.36 mm) on the compressive strength and creep behavior of asphalt mixtures. The variables that are considered in the study include the sizes and gradations of fine aggregate. A kind of standant aggregate gradation and four kinds of reduced aggregate gradation mixture specimens are used. Uniaxial compression and static creep tests were realized at different loading conditions. The test results showed that the different fine aggregate sizes do not result in significant differences in compressive strength and creep values using the same percentage of fine aggregates (38.4%). Only the different gradations showed a little differences for mixtures made with different gradations but same aggregate size (between 2.36 and 1.18 mm).

scholarly journals Analysis of Nanoindentation Test Results of Asphalt Mixture with Different Gradations

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (17) ◽  
pp. 7992
Author(s):  
Yunhong Yu ◽  
Gang Xu ◽  
Tianling Wang ◽  
Huimin Chen ◽  
Houzhi Wang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Material Properties ◽  
Asphalt Mixture ◽  
Test Methods ◽  
Asphalt Mixtures ◽  
Nanoindentation Test ◽  
Test Results ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Mineral Powder ◽  
Powder Content ◽  
Interaction Surface

Nanoindentation has been applied in the field of asphalt mixtures, but, at the nano-scale, changes in the composition of the mixture and material properties can have a significant impact on the results. Therefore, it is necessary to investigate the feasibility of nanoindentation tests on different types of asphalt mixtures with different gradations and the influence of material properties and test methods on nanoindentation results. In this paper, the nanoindentation test results on three kinds of asphalt mixture (AC-13, SMA-13, and OGFC-13) with different aggregate gradations were investigated. The load-displacement curves and moduli obtained from the nanoindentation tests were analyzed. In addition, nanoindentation tests were carried out before and after polishing with different ratios of filler and asphalt (RFA) (0.8–1.6). On this basis, the morphology of asphalt specimens with different RFAs is observed by scanning electron microscopy (SEM) imaging. The results indicate that using the nanoindentation test to characterize the mechanical behavior of asphalt mixture, the confidence level of the dense-graded mixture is low, and non-dense-graded mixtures are used as much as possible. Moreover, results illustrate that the nanoindentation modulus tends to increase as the RFA increases. and the SEM chart shows that the higher the mineral powder content in the mastic, the more complex the bitumen and mineral powder interaction surface, confirming the influence of mineral powder content on the nanoindentation test results. Furthermore, the effect of polishing is almost insignificant.

scholarly journals MINERALINIŲ MEDŽIAGŲ MECHANINIŲ SAVYBIŲ TYRIMAI, ANALIZĖ IR VERTINIMAS / RESEARCH, ANALYSIS, AND EVALUATION OF MECHANICAL PROPERTIES OF AGGREGATES

2018 ◽  
Vol 10 (0) ◽  
pp. 1-9 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lina Šneideraitienė ◽  
Daiva Žilionienė
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Asphalt Pavement ◽  
Road Construction ◽  
Test Methods ◽  
Asphalt Mixtures ◽  
Test Results ◽  
Analysis And Evaluation ◽  
Baltic Countries ◽  
Research Analysis ◽  
Mineral Aggregates

The two Baltic countries, Lithuania and Latvia, use asphalt mixtures with granite slag that is imported from other countries to install the top layer of asphalt pavement, which is quite expensive. One of the requirements for aggregates used in road construction is mechanical properties. There are some differences between these countries based on national requirements. The article presents test methods for determining the mechanical properties of aggregates. According to them, the mechanical properties of aggregates were tested: resistance to fragmentation, wear, polishing and to wear by abrasion from studded tyre. Tested aggregates were Lithuanian dolomite quarry stone, which was made based on the developed and common technologies as well as imported granite from Ukraine. The analysis and evaluation of the test results have been carried out by the requirements for mineral aggregates of Lithuania and Latvia. Santrauka Dvi Baltijos šalys, Lietuva ir Latvija, asfalto dangos viršutiniam sluoksniui įrengti naudoja asfalto mišinius su granito skalda, kuri importuojama iš kitų šalių, o tai gana brangu. Vienas iš reikalavimų mineralinėms medžiagoms, naudojamoms kelių tiesyboje, yra mechaninės savybės. Jos minėtose šalyse pagal nacionalinius normatyvinius reikalavimus šiek tiek skiriasi. Straipsnyje pateikti mineralinių medžiagų mechaninių savybių nustatymo bandymo metodų aprašai. Pagal juos atlikti skaldų mechaninių savybių bandymai: atsparumas smūgiams, trupinimui, dėvėjimuisi, poliruojamumui (LST EN 1097-8:2009. Bandymai užpildų mechaninėms ir fizikinėms savybėms nustatyti. 8 dalis. Akmens poliruojamumo nustatymas) bei dygliuotoms padangoms. Ištirtos skaldos yra Lietuvos dolomito karjero skalda, pagaminta pagal patobulintą ir įprastą technologijas, bei granito skalda iš Ukrainos. Atlikta gautų bandymų rezultatų analizė bei vertinimas pagal Lietuvos ir Latvijos reikalavimus mineralinėms medžiagoms.

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