Mechanical Properties of Asphalt Mixture Reinforced with Cellulose-Polyester Hybrid Fibers

2012 ◽  
Vol 509 ◽  
pp. 142-148 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zheng Chen ◽  
Deng Cheng Ma
Keyword(s):  
Permanent Deformation ◽  
Asphalt Mixture ◽  
Asphalt Mixtures ◽  
Hybrid Fibers ◽  
Moisture Sensitivity ◽  
Moisture Susceptibility ◽  
Polyester Fibers ◽  
Pet Fibers ◽  
Indirect Tensile ◽  
Marshall Stability

With regards of discussing cellulose and polyester fibers reinforced asphalt mixtures, the contribution of cellulose (CEL) and polyester (PET) fibers had therefore been experimented. And on the basis of different reinforcement mechanisms, this research focused on the cellulose (CEL) - polyester (PET) hybrid fibers reinforced system, consequently determined the feasibility of utilizing CEL-PET hybrid fibers in asphalt mixture. Asphalt mixtures had been prepared, according to the specifications, following both the SHRP procedure and the traditional one. Mechanical characteristics of the mixtures were evaluated with Marshall stability (MS), indirect tensile strength (ITS), moisture sensitivity, high temperature rutting test and fatigue test. This study compared the performance of mixtures containing hybrid fibers with mixes made with and without commonly used cellulose and polyester fibers produced specifically for use in hot mix asphalt (HMA). The research results showed that no significant differences in MS, ITS or moisture susceptibility were found in mixtures containing hybrid fibers compared to cellulose or polyester. Also, the hybrid fibers significantly improved the permanent deformation resistance of the mixtures compared to cellulose fibers, say nothing of the control one without fibers.

scholarly journals Assessment of Moisture Susceptibility for Asphalt Mixtures Modified by Carbon Fibers

2020 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 304-317 ◽  
Author(s):  
Huda Qasim Mawat ◽  
Mohammed Qadir Ismael
Keyword(s):  
Carbon Fiber ◽  
Carbon Fibers ◽  
Permanent Deformation ◽  
Harmful Effect ◽  
Asphalt Mixture ◽  
Fatigue Cracking ◽  
Asphalt Mixtures ◽  
Moisture Susceptibility ◽  
Paper Work ◽  
Indirect Tensile

Moisture induced damage in asphaltic pavement might be considered as a serious defect that contributed to growth other distresses such as permanent deformation and fatigue cracking. This paper work aimed through an experimental effort to assess the behaviour of asphaltic mixtures that fabricated by incorporating several dosages of carbon fiber in regard to the resistance potential of harmful effect of moisture in pavement. Laboratory tests were performed on specimens containing fiber with different lengths and contents. These tests are: Marshall Test, the indirect tensile test and the index of retained strength. The optimum asphalt contents were determined based on the Marshall method. The preparation of asphaltic mixtures involved three contents of carbon fiber namely (0.10%, 0.20%, and 0.30%) by weight of asphalt mixture and three lengths including (1.0, 2.0 and 3.0) cm. The results of this work lead to several conclusions that mainly refer to the benefits of the contribution of carbon fibers to improving the performance of asphalt mixtures, such as an increase in its stability and a decrease in the flow value as well as an increase in voids in the mixture. The addition of 2.0 cm length carbon fibers with 0.30 percent increased indirect tensile strength ratio by 11.23 percent and the index of retained strength by 12.52 percent. It is also found that 0.30 % by weight of the mixture is the optimum fiber content for the three lengths.

Performance Characterization of Stone Mastic Asphalt using Steel Fiber

2021 ◽  
Vol 02 (02) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ekarizan Shaffie ◽  
◽  
H.A. Rashid ◽  
Fiona Shiong ◽  
Ahmad Kamil Arshad ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Steel Fiber ◽  
Mechanical Performance ◽  
Permanent Deformation ◽  
Asphalt Mixture ◽  
Moisture Susceptibility ◽  
Mastic Asphalt ◽  
Bitumen Content ◽  
Stone Mastic Asphalt ◽  
The Stability ◽  
Marshall Stability

Stone Mastic Asphalt (SMA) is a gap-graded hot mixture designed to provide higher resistance towards permanent deformation and rutting potential by 30% to 40% more than dense-graded asphalt, due to its stable aggregate skeleton structure. However, compared to other types of hot mix asphalt, SMA unfortunately has some shortcomings in term of its susceptibility towards moisture-induced damage due to its structure and excessive bitumen content in the composition. This research aims to assess the performance of a SMA mixture with steel fiber by enhancing overall stability, abrasion resistance, and, most importantly, moisture susceptibility. This study involved the incorporation of various steel fiber proportions of 0%, 0.3%, 0.5% and 0.7% by the total weight of mixture. The steel fiber modified SMA was made up of 6.0% PEN 60/70 bitumen content. The performance of SMA were evaluated through Marshall stability and flow test, Cantabro loss test and indirect tensile strength test. The results obtained from the testing showed that the incorporation of steel fiber is significantly effective to enhance the resistance towards moisture damage, while increasing the stability and reducing the abrasion loss of SMA mixture, compared to conventional mixture. Overall, it can be concluded that the addition of steel fiber in asphalt mixture specifically SMA, has improved the mechanical performance in the application of asphalt pavement with the optimum steel fiber proportion of 0.3% by the weight of mixture. The developed models between the independent variables and responses demonstrated high levels of correlation. The study found that Response Surface Methodology (RSM) is an effective statistical method for providing an appropriate empirical model for relating parameters and predicting the optimum performance of an asphaltic mixture to reduce flexible pavement failure.

scholarly journals Laboratory Evaluation of the Use of Florida Washed Shell in Open-Graded Asphalt Mixtures

Materials ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (22) ◽  
pp. 7060
Author(s):  
Mohammad Alharthai ◽  
Qing Lu ◽  
Ahmed Elnihum ◽  
Asad Elmagarhe
Keyword(s):  
Tensile Strength ◽  
Asphalt Mixture ◽  
Asphalt Mixtures ◽  
Indirect Tensile Strength ◽  
Laboratory Evaluation ◽  
Void Content ◽  
Coarse Aggregates ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Indirect Tensile ◽  
Marshall Stability

This study investigates the substitution of conventional aggregate with a Florida washed shell in open-graded asphalt mixtures and evaluates the optimal substitution percentage in aggregate gradations of various nominal maximum aggregate sizes (NMASs) (i.e., 4.75, 9.5, and 12.5 mm). Laboratory experiments were performed on open-graded asphalt mixture specimens with the coarse aggregate of sizes between 2.36 and 12.5 mm being replaced by the Florida washed shell at various percentages (0, 15, 30, 45, and 100%). Specimen properties relevant to the performance of open-graded asphalt mixtures in the field were tested, evaluated, and compared. Specifically, a Marshall stability test, Cantabro test, indirect tensile strength test, air void content test, and permeability test were conducted to evaluate the strength, resistance to raveling, cracking resistance, void content, and permeability of open-graded asphalt mixtures. The results show that there is no significant difference in the Marshall stability and indirect tensile strength when the coarse aggregates are replaced with Florida washed shell. This study also found that the optimum percentages of Florida washed shell in open-graded asphalt mixture were 15, 30, and 45% for 12.5, 9.5, and 4.75 mm NMAS gradations, respectively.

scholarly journals Effects of Carbon Fibre on Performance Properties of Asphalt Mixtures

2020 ◽  
Vol 15 (2) ◽  
pp. 49-65 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tacettin Geckil ◽  
Perviz Ahmedzade
Keyword(s):  
Carbon Fibre ◽  
Permanent Deformation ◽  
Asphalt Mixtures ◽  
Asphalt Pavements ◽  
Positive Contribution ◽  
Stiffness Modulus ◽  
Performance Properties ◽  
Creep Stiffness ◽  
Indirect Tensile ◽  
Marshall Stability

In this study, the effects of carbon fibre on improving the performance characteristics of asphalt mixtures were investigated. To this end, four percentages of carbon fibre (0%, 0.3%, 0.5%, and 0.7% by weight of bitumen) were used as an additive in asphalt mixtures. The mechanical properties of prepared mixture specimens were investigated using tests such as Marshall Stability and flow, Indirect Tensile Stiffness Modulus, Creep Stiffness, Indirect Tensile Strength, and moisture resistance. The results of tests applied to asphalt mixtures showed that the carbon fibre additive increased the resistance to shear stress by 25%, the fatigue life by 51% at 40 °C and the permanent deformation resistance by 2.25 times at 60 °C. It also improved the resistance of mixtures to moisture damage by increasing the durability and cohesion of asphalt mixtures. Experimental results indicated that the carbon fibre provided a positive contribution to the performance properties of asphalt pavements.

The study of moisture susceptibility for asphalt mixtures containing blast furnace slags

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nicoleta Mariana Ene ◽  
Carmen Răcănel ◽  
Adrian Burlacu
Keyword(s):  
Blast Furnace ◽  
Asphalt Mixture ◽  
Asphalt Mixtures ◽  
Moisture Susceptibility ◽  
Natural Aggregate ◽  
Important Target ◽  
Indirect Tensile ◽  
Natural Aggregates ◽  
Furnace Slag ◽  
By Products

Nowadays, in the context of increasing traffic, extending road network, and environmental protection, an important target is to develop sustainable roads through the use of by-products derived from various manufacturing processes that can lead to the reduction of environmental degradation. Blast furnace slag is the resulting material during the casting processes of the iron. This is a non-metallic process that is obtained by melting the chemical compounds from the sterile, ash coxe, and the founders. As a result of global research, it has been found that an ecological asphalt mixture (with slags as aggregate) can be used as a pavement layer. However, there are inconveniences related to poor moisture susceptibility. In this context, this paper presents the study of moisture susceptibility of asphalt mixtures with blast furnace slags starting from a basic recipe of AC 31.5 type with natural aggregate and replacing the natural aggregate with slag in different percentages. The paper presents the tests carried out on 15 asphalt mixture recipes with partial and total replacement of natural aggregates with slag artificial aggregates and compared to a classic recipe where 100% natural aggregates were used. The used tests were chosen to characterize the water-related behavior: water absorption and indirect tensile strength test. The results indicate that asphalt mixture with slag aggregates can be a valuable resource in designing asphalt mixtures and satisfactory performance has been achieved.

Relating Adhesion and Cohesion of Asphalts to the Effect of Moisture on Laboratory Performance of Asphalt Mixtures

2005 ◽  
Vol 1901 (1) ◽  
pp. 33-43 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kunnawee Kanitpong ◽  
Hussain Bahia
Keyword(s):  
Permanent Deformation ◽  
Asphalt Binder ◽  
Asphalt Mixture ◽  
Asphalt Mixtures ◽  
Asphalt Binders ◽  
Fundamental Properties ◽  
Water Conditioning ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Indirect Tensile ◽  
Wheel Tracking

Antistripping additives and polymer modifications are two common modifiers used to improve the fundamental properties of asphalt binders as those properties relate to the performance of asphalt mixtures. Adhesion and cohesion are two important related properties of asphalt binders that can affect asphalt mixture performance before and after water conditioning. The purpose of this study was to quantify the effects of antistripping additives and polymers on the adhesion and cohesion of binders and to relate these effects to the performance of mixtures as measured in the laboratory before and after water conditioning. The performance tests of asphalt mixtures included indirect tensile strength, uniaxial compression permanent deformation, and Hamburg wheel tracking. Asphalt mixtures were produced with different modified binders and with two aggregate types. The binders were modified with antistripping additives and polymers and by chemical treatment and oxidization methods. Granite and limestone were selected as two types of aggregate sources. The results indicate that the performance of asphalt mixtures is highly dependent on modification techniques and water conditioning. The overall performance of polymer-modified mixtures is more desirable than those of unmodified mixtures and of mixtures modified with antistripping additives. Polymers are found to improve rutting performance, adhesion, and cohesion of an asphalt binder. In contrast, the antistripping additive can improve only the adhesion without changing other properties. The results of this study also illustrate that the adhesion and cohesion of an asphalt binder are good indicators of the performance of asphalt mixtures in the laboratory when they are conditioned with water.

Laboratory Investigation on the Effects of Flaky Aggregates on Dynamic Creep and Resilient Modulus of Asphalt Mixtures

2014 ◽  
Vol 70 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohd Zul Hanif Mahmud ◽  
Haryati Yaacob ◽  
Ramadhansyah Putra Jaya ◽  
Norhidayah Abdul Hassan
Keyword(s):  
Laboratory Tests ◽  
Significant Contribution ◽  
Resilient Modulus ◽  
Permanent Deformation ◽  
Asphalt Mixture ◽  
Tensile Modulus ◽  
Asphalt Mixtures ◽  
Dynamic Creep ◽  
Bitumen Content ◽  
Indirect Tensile

This paper presents an investigation on the effects of flaky aggregates in asphalt mixture. In general, aggregate characteristics are critical to the performance of asphalt mixture. Therefore, flaky aggregate is normally avoided simply because it has significant contribution towards the gradation and reduces the interlocking characteristics of aggregates within asphalt mixture. In practice, it is recommended that the amount of flakiness aggregate should be limited to 25% or less. This study evaluates the mechanical properties of asphalt mixture specimens prepared with various percentages of flaky aggregates particularly 10%, 20% and 30% by the total weight of the mixture. Several laboratory tests were conducted including Marshall properties test, Indirect Tensile Modulus test and Dynamic Creep test. The results show that higher bitumen content is required with the increased in the amount of flaky aggregates added to mixture. Furthermore, greater amount of flaky aggregates tends to reduce the mixture’s resilient modulus and its resistance against permanent deformation.

scholarly journals A Review of Nanomaterials’ Effect on Mechanical Performance and Aging of Asphalt Mixtures

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (18) ◽  
pp. 3657 ◽  
Author(s):  
João Crucho ◽  
Luís Picado-Santos ◽  
José Neves ◽  
Silvino Capitão
Keyword(s):  
High Performance ◽  
Mechanical Performance ◽  
Permanent Deformation ◽  
Asphalt Binder ◽  
Asphalt Mixture ◽  
Asphalt Mixtures ◽  
Economic Feasibility ◽  
Asphalt Binders ◽  
Aging Resistance ◽  
Marshall Stability

This review addresses the effects of the modifications with nanomaterials, particularly nanosilica, nanoclays, and nanoiron, on the mechanical performance and aging resistance of asphalt mixtures. The desire for high-performance and long-lasting asphalt pavements significantly pushed the modification of the conventional paving asphalt binders. To cope with such demand, the use of nanomaterials for the asphalt binder modification seems promising, as with a small amount of modification an important enhancement of the asphalt mixture mechanical performance can be attained. Several studies already evaluated the effects of the modifications with nanomaterials, mostly focusing on the asphalt binder properties and rheology, and the positive findings encouraged the study of modified asphalt mixtures. This review focuses on the effects attained in the mechanical properties of the asphalt mixtures, under fresh and aged conditions. Generally, the effects of each nanomaterial were evaluated with the current state-of-art tests for the characterization of mechanical performance of asphalt mixtures, such as, permanent deformation, stiffness modulus, fatigue resistance, indirect tensile strength, and Marshall stability. Aging indicators, as the aging sensitivity, were used to evaluate the effects in the asphalt mixture’s aging resistance. Finally, to present a better insight into the economic feasibility of the analyzed nanomaterials, a simple cost analysis is performed.

Effects of Crushed Glass Waste as a Fine Aggregate on Properties of Hot Asphalt Mixture

2021 ◽  
Vol 28 (3) ◽  
pp. 129-145
Author(s):  
Ahmed Almuhmdi ◽  
 Abdulbasit Muhmood ◽  
Abdulhakim Salih
Keyword(s):  
Tensile Strength ◽  
Asphalt Mixture ◽  
Asphalt Mixtures ◽  
Partial Substitution ◽  
Fine Aggregate ◽  
Glass Waste ◽  
Air Voids ◽  
Binder Layer ◽  
Indirect Tensile ◽  
Marshall Stability

The recycling of waste requires large areas; besides recycling wastes to their origin is often economically and environmentally costly. Glass is considered as a solid waste that is difficult to dispose of; it doesn't degrade nor burn. Since glass is a silicic substance with similar properties to aggregates, it can be recycled in asphalt mixtures. This research aims to determine optimum binder content (OBC) of conventional hot asphalt mixture (HMA), (control mixture), and investigate the effect of crushed glass waste (CGW), on its properties. In this work, several percentages of CGW (10%, 15%, 20%, and 25%) have been used as a partial substitution for the weight of fraction size 2.36-0.075mm of natural aggregate to prepare glass-contained asphalt mixtures and compare their properties with the control mixture. Mix design by Marshall method was used, and the properties according to Iraqi standards (SORB/R9,2003), for binder layer, were found, as well as conducting of Retained Marshall stability (RMS), indirect tensile strength (IDT), and tensile strength ratio (TSR), tests on mixtures, as performance tests. The results showed that the OBC of the control mixture was 5% wt., and the Marshall stability and flow values of glass-contained asphalt mixtures were oscillating around the values of the control mixture. The air voids, voids in mineral aggregate, and bulk density were reduced regularly as CGW increased. Also, it was observed from the results that the glass-contained mixtures have good performance properties. However, all results conformed to the standards (SORB/R9, 2003). So, the incorporation of CGW in HMA for the binder layer is feasible.

scholarly journals Laboratory Evaluation of the Properties of Asphalt Mixture with Wood Ash Filler

Materials ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (3) ◽  
pp. 575
Author(s):  
Sanja Dimter ◽  
Miroslav Šimun ◽  
Martina Zagvozda ◽  
Tatjana Rukavina
Keyword(s):  
Tensile Strength ◽  
Asphalt Mixture ◽  
Road Construction ◽  
Wood Ash ◽  
Asphalt Mixtures ◽  
Laboratory Evaluation ◽  
The Road ◽  
Concrete Mixtures ◽  
Indirect Tensile ◽  
Marshall Stability

Today, the road construction profession is more than ever facing limited and increasingly expensive resources for component materials of asphalt mixtures, which has also led to the need for continuous research on the use of waste materials. One such potentially usable waste material is ash obtained by the combustion of wood biomass that is used to produce heat and electricity. The goal of this paper is to ascertain the possibility of using wood ash (WA) as the filler in asphalt concrete mixtures for the base-wearing layers of a pavement. The properties of Marshall stability (MS), quotient (MQ) and deformations, and the indirect tensile strength of water-conditioned samples and dry samples were tested on asphalt samples of an AC16 surf mixture with different contents of wood ash as the filler. The obtained values of MS and MQ indicate that a 50% content of bio ash in the filler results in an increase in asphalt’s resistance to the appearance of plastic deformations and greater tensile strength and in good asphalt resistance to the action of water.

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