Experimental Research on Sound Absorption Performance of Low-Noise Pavement

2011 ◽  
Vol 374-377 ◽  
pp. 1400-1404 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ji Tan Guo ◽  
Rui Zhang ◽  
Rui Wang
Keyword(s):  
Sound Absorption ◽  
Traffic Noise ◽  
Aggregate Size ◽  
Low Noise ◽  
Maximum Aggregate Size ◽  
Aggregate Gradation ◽  
Absorption Performance ◽  
Standing Wave Tube ◽  
Air Void ◽  
Pavement Noise

OGFC can reduce traffic noise which has very high air-void contents to absorb tire-pavement noise. This paper proposes maximum aggregate size and aggregate gradation of OGFC with the objective void of 20%. Performance of modified asphalt and best asphalt-aggregate ratio are also proposed with four kinds of modifiers, including SBS, rubber, EVA and PVC. The absorption coefficients of the four kinds of OGFC and the dense-graded Marshall specimens were tested with standing wave tube. Then their sound absorption performances were compared.

scholarly journals Study on the Influential Factors of Noise Characteristics in Dense-Graded Asphalt Mixtures and Field Asphalt Pavements

2018 ◽  
Vol 2018 ◽  
pp. 1-13 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zhaoyang Guo ◽  
Junyan Yi ◽  
Sainan Xie ◽  
Jianpeng Chu ◽  
Decheng Feng
Keyword(s):  
Service Life ◽  
Aggregate Size ◽  
Low Noise ◽  
Influential Factors ◽  
Asphalt Mixtures ◽  
Asphalt Pavements ◽  
Maximum Aggregate Size ◽  
Noise Characteristics ◽  
Air Void ◽  
Pavement Noise

Determining the influential factors of noise characteristics in dense-graded asphalt mixtures and field asphalt pavement is important in constructing highways that are both low noise and environmentally friendly. In this study, the effects of nominal maximum aggregate size, asphalt binder type, air void percentage, and the service life of pavement on the noise absorption characteristics of asphalt mixtures were first investigated in laboratory. Thereafter, tire/pavement noise measurements were conducted on different types of dense-graded asphalt pavements. The effects of the service lives of the pavements, the types of the pavements, driving speeds, and test temperatures on the noise levels of the pavements were also studied. The Zwicker method is used to calculate psychoacoustic parameters on the tire/pavement noise spectrum. The laboratory results indicate that reducing the nominal maximum aggregate size, using rubber asphalt, and increasing air void percentage as well as surface texture depth improve the sound absorption performance of asphalt mixtures. The field measurements show that laying down asphalt pavements with a shorter service life or larger texture depth, using rubber asphalt, reducing traffic speed, and increasing air temperature can reduce noise.

Research on Effect of Equivalent Diameter of Voids on Sound Absorption Performance of Porous Asphalt Concrete Based on Grey Entropy Method

2020 ◽  
Vol 861 ◽  
pp. 414-420
Author(s):  
Ming Xi Liu ◽  
Jian Guang Xie ◽  
Zhan Qi Wang ◽  
Yan Ping Liu
Keyword(s):  
Asphalt Concrete ◽  
Sound Absorption ◽  
Traffic Noise ◽  
Entropy Method ◽  
Equivalent Diameter ◽  
Air Voids ◽  
Porous Asphalt ◽  
Absorption Performance ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Porous Asphalt Concrete

The sound absorption performance of porous asphalt concrete (PAC) is inseparable from the sizes of voids, as different sizes of voids have different absorption effects on noise in different frequency bands. However, the relationship between the two is not clear. In this study, the equivalent diameter of voids was obtained by the proposed image segmentation algorithm based on the square area, then grey entropy method was used to analyze the effect of different equivalent diameter of voids on the sound absorption performance of PAC in the frequency range of traffic noise. The results show that with the increase of air voids, the peak and average sound absorption coefficient of PAC increase, the sound absorption performance of PAC is improved; and the sound absorption performance of PAC is mainly affected by the equivalent diameter of voids of 3-4mm.

Impact of Gyration Reduction and Design Specification Changes on Volumetric Properties of Virginia Dense-Graded Asphalt Mixtures

2018 ◽  
Vol 2672 (28) ◽  
pp. 143-153 ◽  
Author(s):  
Stacey D. Diefenderfer ◽  
Benjamin F. Bowers ◽  
Kevin K. McGhee
Keyword(s):  
Aggregate Size ◽  
Asphalt Mixtures ◽  
Design Parameters ◽  
Maximum Aggregate Size ◽  
Volumetric Properties ◽  
Air Voids ◽  
Asphalt Mix ◽  
Production Value ◽  
Virginia Department ◽  
Air Void

In 2015, the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) proposed changes to their specification for asphalt mix design. The changes incorporated a reduction of design gyrations from 65 to 50; the addition of constraints on the No. 4 (4.75 mm) and No. 30 (600 µm) sieves; and adjustments to the production value for voids filled with asphalt and minimum voids in mineral aggregate. Before these modifications were fully adopted, a study was performed to assess the effect of the changes on mixture properties and laboratory performance. Eleven pairs of asphalt mixtures were evaluated; the pairs consisted of a typical VDOT 65-gyration mixture produced under the specification current at the time and a companion 50-gyration mixture designed and produced in accordance with the proposed specification. Mixtures were evaluated to determine the effect of the design parameters on volumetric properties, gradation, and permeability. The changes had very little effect on volumetric properties or gradation. Permeability effects were mixed, with 9.5 mm nominal maximum aggregate size mixtures requiring greater compaction to meet permeability requirements and 12.5 mm nominal maximum aggregate size mixtures showing improved permeability even at higher air-void contents. For the 50-gyration mixtures, core air voids were reduced, indicating the potential for increased durability attributable to improved densification in the field.

Effect of Single Face Compaction on Stability and Flow of Asphalt Specimen

2014 ◽  
Vol 69 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Fung-Lung Chang ◽  
Haryati Yaacob ◽  
Mohd. Rosli Hainin
Keyword(s):  
Design Method ◽  
Aggregate Size ◽  
Maximum Aggregate Size ◽  
Specimen Preparation ◽  
Aggregate Gradation ◽  
Single Face ◽  
Stone Mastic Asphalt ◽  
Local Specifications ◽  
The Stability

Recent research on the performance of bond strength between pavement layers results in the preparation of double layered specimen becomes inevitable. Double layered specimen may be in field scale or laboratory scale. Marshall mixture design method is normally adopted to prepare double layered specimen in laboratory, incorporating the compaction of binder course at both faces and followed by a single face compaction of wearing course. Due to that, compaction at single face only will raised potential scepticism over the quality of the compacted mixture. This paper focused on the performance of stability and flow for single face compacted wearing course specimen prepared using Marshall procedure at a thickness of 50mm for Asphaltic Concrete mixture of nominal maximum aggregate size 10 mm (AC10) and Stone Mastic Asphalt of nominal maximum aggregate size 14 mm (SMA14). The stability and flow was investigated with the increasing compacting effort. The stability and flow at optimum compacting effort was also checked. From the research, it was noticed that stability increased with compacting effort while flow shows a decreasing trend. A stability and flow value of 12.8 kN and 2.27 mm as well as 10.4 kN and 2.61 mm was recorded for AC10 and SMA14 respectively at optimum compacting effort. Such observation may be accounted to the aggregate gradation in the mixture besides the binder properties of two different binders used. Despite the adoption of single face compaction in specimen preparation, at optimum compacting effort, the stability and flow values was also found to be within the range as specified by local specifications.

Sound absorption characteristics of porous asphalt concrete pavements

2010 ◽  
Vol 37 (2) ◽  
pp. 273-278 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sungho Mun
Keyword(s):  
Asphalt Concrete ◽  
Sound Absorption ◽  
Traffic Noise ◽  
Void Content ◽  
Concrete Pavements ◽  
Aggregate Gradation ◽  
Porous Asphalt ◽  
Noise Measurements ◽  
Porous Asphalt Concrete ◽  
Absorption Characteristics

This study investigates the sound absorption characteristics of porous asphalt concrete (PAC) pavements using an impedance tube to assess noise reduction performance. It is clearly shown that an improved attenuation of sound wave energy is achieved by adjusting the air void content, aggregate gradation, and PAC pavement thickness, based on measurements of sound absorption coefficients. In addition, traffic noise measurements taken from PAC pavements in the field are compared to those taken from dense-graded asphalt concrete (DGAC), which is widely used in pavement materials.

Field Density Investigation of Asphalt Mixtures in Minnesota

2021 ◽  
pp. 036119812110095
Author(s):  
Tianhao Yan ◽  
Mihai Marasteanu ◽  
Chelsea Bennett ◽  
John Garrity
Keyword(s):  
Material Properties ◽  
Research Effort ◽  
Aggregate Size ◽  
Asphalt Mixtures ◽  
Mix Design ◽  
Maximum Aggregate Size ◽  
Density Level ◽  
Fine Aggregate ◽  
Aggregate Gradation ◽  
Field Density

In a current research effort, University of Minnesota and Minnesota Department of Transportation have been working on designing asphalt mixtures that can be constructed at 5% air voids, similar to the Superpave 5 mix design. High field density of asphalt mixtures is desired because it increases the durability and extends the service life of asphalt pavements. The paper investigates the current situation of field densities in Minnesota, to better understand how much improvement is needed from the current field density level to the desired level, and to identify possible changes to the current mix design to improve field compactability. Field densities and material properties of 15 recently constructed projects in Minnesota are investigated. First, a statistical analysis is performed to study the probability distribution of field densities. Then, a two-way analysis of variance is conducted to check if the nominal maximum aggregate size and traffic levels have any significant effect on field densities. A correlation analysis is then conducted to identify significant correlations between the compactability of mixtures and their material properties. The results show that the field density data approximately obey normal distribution, with an average field density of 93.4% of theoretical maximum specific gravity; there are significant differences in field density between mixtures with different traffic levels; compactability of mixtures is significantly correlated with fine aggregate angularity and fine aggregate gradation of the mixtures.

A Measurement Approach for Critical Voids in Mineral Aggregate Based on AC-20

2010 ◽  
Vol 108-111 ◽  
pp. 708-712
Author(s):  
Chen Ning ◽  
Ming Hui Wang
Keyword(s):  
Laboratory Data ◽  
Aggregate Size ◽  
Test System ◽  
Mix Design ◽  
Maximum Aggregate Size ◽  
New Paradigm ◽  
Aggregate Gradation ◽  
Mineral Aggregate ◽  
Superpave Gyratory Compactor ◽  
Object Of Study

The voids in the mineral aggregate (VMA) is considered to be the most important mix design parameter which affects the durability of the asphalt concrete mix. This has traditionally been addressed during mix design by meeting a minimum voids in the mineral aggregate (VMA) requirement, based solely upon the nominal maximum aggregate size without regard to other significant aggregate-related properties. The goal of this study is to determine the validity of the minimum VMA requirement versus nominal maximum aggregate size required in Marshall volumetric mix design. Specimens were compacted using the Superpave Gyratory Compactor (SGC), conventionally tested for bulk and maximum theoretical specific gravities and physically tested using the thiaxial creep test system under a repeated load confined configuration to identify the transition state from sound to unsound. AC-20 was classified in the light of fine, dense and coarse gradation. The AC-20C, AC-20D and AC-20F asphalt mixtures were tested as the object of study. The results clearly demonstrate that the volumetric conditions of an VMA mixture at the stable unstable threshold are influenced by a composite measure of the aggregate size gradation .The currently defined VMA criterion, while significant, is seen to be insufficient by itself to correctly differentiate sound from unsound mixtures. Under current specifications, many otherwise sound mixtures are subject to rejection solely on the basis of failing to meet the VMA requirement. Based on the laboratory data and analysis, a new paradigm to volumetric mix design is proposed that explicitly accounts for aggregate gradation factors.

scholarly journals Influence of Aggregate Gradation and Nominal Maximum Aggregate Size on the Performance Properties of OGFC Mixtures

2019 ◽  
Vol 2673 (1) ◽  
pp. 240-245 ◽  
Author(s):  
Haripriya Nekkanti ◽  
Bradley J. Putman ◽  
Behrooz Danish
Keyword(s):  
Shear Strength ◽  
Aggregate Size ◽  
Maximum Aggregate Size ◽  
Water Drainage ◽  
Aggregate Gradation ◽  
Performance Properties ◽  
Positive Effects ◽  
Current Specification ◽  
Permeability For Water ◽  
Indirect Tensile

The effect of aggregate gradation and nominal maximum aggregate size (NMAS) on the performance properties of open-graded friction courses (OGFC) mixtures was investigated in this research. Several tests which included porosity, surface texture, indirect tensile strength (ITS), shear strength, and Cantabro abrasion loss were used to compare eight different aggregate gradations having two NMAS (9.5 mm and 12.5 mm) all from one aggregate source. For each NMAS, the gradations varied by adjusting the percent passing the No. 4 (4.75 mm) sieve. The results indicated that aggregate gradation does influence the behavior of OGFC mixtures. An increase in percent passing the No. 4 sieve showed significant decreases in porosity, which were more pronounced for the 12.5 mm NMAS compared with the 9.5 mm NMAS. Conversely, the increase in the percent passing the No. 4 sieve generally resulted in increases in the mixture performance properties as measured by the ITS, Cantabro loss, and shear strength. The results of this study provide laboratory-based evidence that adjusting the OGFC gradation by increasing the allowable percent passing the No. 4 sieve toward the higher end of the current specification range (e.g., near 30% for 12.5 mm NMAS) could potentially have positive effects on mixture durability while also maintaining adequate permeability for water drainage.

Research on Correlation between Urban Low-Noise Pavement Air Voids and Sound Absorption Coefficient

2013 ◽  
Vol 303-306 ◽  
pp. 2898-2901
Author(s):  
Yan Liu ◽  
Bing Yang ◽  
Xiao Juan Zhang ◽  
Qiu Xin Xu
Keyword(s):  
Absorption Coefficient ◽  
Sound Absorption ◽  
Traffic Noise ◽  
Asphalt Mixture ◽  
Field Testing ◽  
Low Noise ◽  
Sound Absorption Coefficient ◽  
Paper Test ◽  
Air Voids ◽  
Absorbing Property

This paper test sound absorption coefficient of different air voids specimen in reverberation chamber and low noise pavement field testing, which gets main frequency band range of pavement noise is 315~5000Hz, noise arrives at the peak of about 500Hz; the relationship of microphone height and sound pressure level is not obvious; the porous asphalt mixture which air voids is more than 20% has the upper sound absorption coefficient at the frequency of 400~1000Hz, and its noise reduction effect is obvious; There is a linear relationship between the air voids and the maximum absorption coefficient of asphalt mixture, increasing air voids can cause larger absorption coefficient; sound-absorbing property of the low noise asphalt pavement is one of the dominant mechanism of mitigation traffic noise.

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