Moisture Sensitivity of Bituminous Mixtures with Compound Fly Ash Modifier

2012 ◽  
Vol 509 ◽  
pp. 149-154
Author(s):  
Jun Xie ◽  
Jun Cai ◽  
Shao Peng Wu ◽  
Ling Pang
Keyword(s):  
Tensile Strength ◽  
Fatigue Life ◽  
Fly Ash ◽  
Moisture Damage ◽  
Moisture Sensitivity ◽  
Bituminous Mixtures ◽  
Primary Object ◽  
New Type ◽  
Indirect Tensile ◽  
Short Span

Bitumen pavement suffers from moisture damage mainly due to loss of durability and stability in a short span of service life. Filler is known to be capable of increasing the stiffness of bitumen binder, contributing to improvement of moisture sensitivity of bitumen mixture. In this paper a new type of filler named 'Compound Fly Ash Modifier' (CFAM) was introduced in order to enhance the bond strength between acidic aggregate with bitumen. The primary object is to determine the effect of CFAM on the moisture sensitivity of bitumen mixtures prepared by gneiss and granite respectively, which are termed acidic aggregate. Modified Lottman test and fatigue test were conducted. The results show that CFAM improves the resistance of mixes to moisture damage in the increase in indirect tensile strength and the extension of fatigue life. Finally the mechanism of modified effects for CFAM is discussed.

scholarly journals Advantages Of Filler And Surfactant Additive To Improve Moisture Sensitivity Of Hot Mix Asphalt Mixtures.

2021 ◽  
Vol 1202 (1) ◽  
pp. 012011
Author(s):  
Asres Simeneh ◽  
Alamrew ◽  
Konrad Mollenhauer
Keyword(s):  
Tensile Strength ◽  
Mineral Composition ◽  
Hydrated Lime ◽  
Moisture Sensitivity ◽  
Bituminous Mixtures ◽  
Asphalt Mix ◽  
Indirect Tensile ◽  
Surfactant Additive ◽  
Long Term Performance ◽  
Term Performance

Abstract This research investigated the effect of mineral composition of aggregate on moisture sensitivity of bituminous mixtures and explored the benefits of hydrated lime filler and Wetfix BE surfactant additive to improve the resistance of the mix against moisture sensitivity. Basalt, quartzite, and limestone aggregates were selected based on their different mineralogy and 70 -100 penetration graded bitumen binders used during the study. Four laboratory tests the rolling bottle, shaking abrasion, pull-off tensile strength and indirect tensile strength tests were applied to study the effects of aggregate minerals and benefits of hydrated lime and Wetfix BE. Statistical analysis using Two-way ANOVA test conducted for each test to check the outcome significance. Results from each test revealed that mineral composition of aggregate have significant effects on the moisture resistance performance of bituminous mixtures and hydrated lime filler and Wetfix BE surfactant additives have advantages to improve the performance of bituminous mixture against moisture sensitivity and improves the long-term performance of asphalt mix.

scholarly journals Experimental Investigation of Moisture Sensitivity and Damage Evolution of Porous Asphalt Mixtures

Materials ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (23) ◽  
pp. 7151
Author(s):  
Xinyu Hu ◽  
Xiaowei Wang ◽  
Nanxiang Zheng ◽  
Qiang Li ◽  
Jinyue Shi
Keyword(s):  
Fatigue Life ◽  
Fatigue Test ◽  
Damage Evolution ◽  
Moisture Damage ◽  
Exponential Model ◽  
Asphalt Mixtures ◽  
Moisture Sensitivity ◽  
Porous Asphalt ◽  
Dry Conditions ◽  
Indirect Tensile

Porous asphalt (PA) mixtures are designed with a high air void (AV) (i.e., 18~22%) content allowing rainwater to infiltrate into their internal structures. Therefore, PA mixtures are more sensitive to moisture damage than traditional densely graded asphalt mixtures. However, the moisture damage evolution of PA mixtures is still unclear. The objective of this study was to investigate the moisture damage evolution and durability damage evolution of PA mixtures. The indirect tensile test (ITT), ITT fatigue test, and Cantabro loss test were used to evaluate the moisture sensitivity and durability of PA mixtures, and a staged ITT fatigue test was developed to investigate the damage evolutions under dry and wet conditions. Indirect tensile strength (ITS), fatigue life, indirect tensile resilience modulus (E), and durability decreased with the increment of moisture damage and loading cycles. The fatigue life is more sensitive to the moisture damage. The largest decrements in ITS and E were found in the first 3000 loading cycles, and PA mixtures tended to fail when the decrement exceeded 60%. Damage factors based on the ITS and E are proposed to predict the loading history of PA mixtures. The durability damage evolution and damage factors could fit an exponential model under dry conditions. Moisture had a significant influence and an acceleration function on the moisture damage evolution and durability damage evolution of PA mixtures.

Comparison of Coarse Matrix High Binder and Dense-Graded Hot-Mix Asphalt

1997 ◽  
Vol 1590 (1) ◽  
pp. 108-117 ◽  
Author(s):  
Richard P. Izzo ◽  
Joe W. Button ◽  
Maghsoud Tahmoressi
Keyword(s):  
Tensile Strength ◽  
Creep Test ◽  
Resilient Modulus ◽  
Permanent Deformation ◽  
Asphalt Binder ◽  
Moisture Damage ◽  
Static Creep ◽  
Indirect Tensile ◽  
Effects Of Aging ◽  
Static Creep Test

Coarse matrix high binder (CMHB) is a gap-graded hot mix consisting of a large proportion of coarse aggregate with an asphalt binder-filler mastic. CMHB and dense-graded mixtures were compared in terms of their resistance to rutting (permanent deformation), moisture damage, aging, and water permeability. A static creep test was performed to evaluate relative rutting susceptibility. Moisture damage was assessed with the tensile strength ratio (TSR) and a boiling-water test. The effects of aging were evaluated with indirect tensile strength and resilient modulus testing. Penetration and complex shear modulus ( G*) of the recovered, aged asphalt were measured. Permeability was determined with Darcy's Law for flow through saturated, porous media. The static creep test did not indicate that CMHB mixtures were consistently more resistant to rutting in comparison with dense-graded mixtures. CMHB mixtures were found to be more resistant to moisture damage, which was indicated by higher TSR values and less visible stripping than corresponding dense-graded mixtures. The dense-graded mixtures exhibited higher resilient moduli and indirect tensile strengths after short-term and long-term aging. Penetration of binder extracted from aged CMHB mixtures was greater than that from dense-graded mixtures. Binder extracted from aged dense-graded mixtures exhibited higher G* values. The permeability of CMHB mixtures was greater than that of the dense-graded mixtures with comparable air voids.

scholarly journals Investigating the Effect of Metal Nanomaterials on the Moisture Sensitivity Process of Asphalt Mixes

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Iraj Bargegol ◽  
Farhad Sakanlou ◽  
Mohsen Sohrabi ◽  
Gholam Hossein Hamedi
Keyword(s):  
Free Energy ◽  
Cyclic Loading ◽  
Resilient Modulus ◽  
Moisture Damage ◽  
Mechanical Tests ◽  
Destructive Effect ◽  
Moisture Sensitivity ◽  
Asphalt Mixes ◽  
Indirect Tensile ◽  
Sensitivity Indicator

One of the most common damages in asphalt mixes is the destructive effect of moisture on the binder cohesion and binder–aggregate adhesion which is called moisture damage. There are various methods to improve adhesion and reduce moisture damage in asphalt mixes. The most common of them is using an appropriate additive for binder modification. Accordingly, the current research was conducted to investigate the effect of two nanomaterials (Nano CuO, and Nano SnO2) in 2 different percentages on 2 types of aggregates (granite and limestone) and a type of base binder. In order to investigate the effect of nanomaterials, indirect tensile cyclic loading (the same as resilient modulus test) in dry and wet conditions and surface free energy (SFE) method were used. The moisture sensitivity indicator which shows stripping percentage of aggregate surface in loading cycles using SFE results and indirect tensile cyclic loading, has been considered as the moisture sensitivity indicator in this research. Results of mechanical tests used in this research show that nanomaterials have significantly increased asphalt mixes strength in comparison to control specimens. Results obtained from SFE method show that nanomaterials increase the cohesion free energy; this change causes a reduction in the possibility of failure in binder membrane. Additionally, nanoparticles have increased and reduced basic component and acidic component of SFE, respectively. This leads to improvement of their adhesion with acidic aggregates, which is sensitive to moisture damage.

scholarly journals Rice Husk Ash and Fly Ash Effects on the Mechanical Properties of Concrete

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 5402-5405 ◽  
Author(s):  
N. Bheel ◽  
M. A. Jokhio ◽  
J. A. Abbasi ◽  
H. B. Lashari ◽  
M. I. Qureshi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Tensile Strength ◽  
Compressive Strength ◽  
Energy Consumption ◽  
Fly Ash ◽  
Rice Husk ◽  
Carbon Dioxide Emissions ◽  
Rice Husk Ash ◽  
Split Tensile Strength ◽  
Cement Production ◽  
Indirect Tensile

Cement production involves high amounts of energy consumption and carbon dioxide emissions. Pakistan is facing a serious energy crisis and cement’s cost is increasing. In addition, landfilling of potential concrete components can lead to environmental degradation. The use of waste as cement replacement not only reduces cement production cost by reducing energy consumption, but it is also environmentally friendly. The purpose of this study is to analyze the characteristics of concrete by partially replacing cement with Rice Husk Ash (RHA) and Fly Ash (FA). This study is mainly focused on the performance of concrete conducting a slump test, and investigating indirect tensile and compressive strength. Cement was replaced with RHA and FA by 5% (2.5% RHA + 2.5% FA), 10% (5% RHA + 5% FA), 15% (7.5% RHA + 7.5% FA) and 20% (10% RHA+10% FA) by weight. Ninety concrete samples were cast with mix proportions of 1:2:4 and 0.55 water/cement ratio. Cube and cylindrical samples were used for measuring compressive and split tensile strength respectively, after 7 and 28 days. The results showed that after 28 days, the 5% RHA+5% FA sample’s compressive strength was enhanced by 16.14% and its indirect tensile strength was improved by 15.20% compared to the conventional sample. Moreover, the sample’s slump value dropped as the content of RHA and FA increased.

The Development of Slurry Seal Design with Ordinary Portland Cement Replacement by Low Calcium Fly Ash

2015 ◽  
Vol 776 ◽  
pp. 24-29 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ary Setyawan ◽  
D. Sarwono ◽  
M.S. Adnan
Keyword(s):  
Tensile Strength ◽  
Fly Ash ◽  
Portland Cement ◽  
Ordinary Portland Cement ◽  
Indirect Tensile Strength ◽  
Partial Replacement ◽  
Fine Aggregate ◽  
Low Calcium ◽  
Indirect Tensile ◽  
Slurry Seal

Slurry Seal is an impermeable non-structural thin layer that is used for pavement maintenance consisting of a cold laid mixture of asphalt emulsion with continuous graded fine aggregate, mineral filler, water and other added ingredients. Ordinary Portland Cement (OPC) as the main filler in the application of slurry seal. Due to the relatively high cement prices and the pollution control for the environment; it is required to maintain the quality of the slurry by using a combination of OPC and LCFA (Low Calcium Fly Ash). This research was conducted to determine the value of consistency, setting time and indirect tensile strength (ITS) of slurry seal containing LCFA. A consistency testing used to obtain optimum moisture content to produce the sample for the rest of the test. The results show that with the addition of 5% water for pre-wetting and subsequently 10% of water content, the mixture provide appropriate consistency as required by highways standard. The time settings also meet the requirements of highways standard between 15 to 720 minutes for all types of mixtures. The mixture with composition of 50% OPC and 50% LCFA is considered as an ideal mixture at the optimum density value of 1.769 g/cm3, porosity of 9.55% and the indirect tensile strength of 30.99 kPa. It could be concluded that fly ash can be used as OPC partial replacement and enhance the properties on slurry seal application.

scholarly journals Indicadores do desempenho de misturas asfálticas determinados através do ensaio de compressão diametral

TRANSPORTES ◽  
2008 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Lélio Antônio Teixeira Brito ◽  
Jorge Augusto Pereira Ceratti ◽  
Daniel Ramos Victorino
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Tensile Strength ◽  
Fatigue Life ◽  
Cyclic Loading ◽  
Tensile Test ◽  
Resilient Modulus ◽  
Phase Lag ◽  
Asphalt Mixes ◽  
Indirect Tensile Test ◽  
Indirect Tensile

<p>Os ensaios de compressão diametral são amplamente usados no Brasil para determinação das propriedades mecânicas de misturas asfálticas, tanto através de ensaios monotônicos para determinação da resistência à tração, quanto sob carregamentos cíclicos para determinação do módulo de resiliência e da vida de fadiga. Este trabalho teve como objetivo mostrar que com instrumentação adequada destes ensaios, indicadores adicionais àqueles usualmente determinados podem ser obtidos. A energia mobilizada durante o ensaio de resistência à tração, bem como o monitoramento da rigidez ao longo do ensaio de fadiga e a defasagem medida entre o pulso de carga e o deslocamento no ensaio de módulo de resiliência, mostram-se promissores para este propósito.</p><p><em><strong>Abstract</strong> Indirect tensile test (IDT) are broadly used in Brazil for the assessment of mechanical properties of asphalt mixes, not only under monotonic loading to determine the tensile strength, but also under cyclic loading to determine resilient modulus and fatigue life. This study tries to demonstrate that with adequate instrumentation of these tests, additional indicators to those usually determined are possible to be obtained. The mobilized energy during the IDT test, as well as the monitoring of the stiffness during the fatigue test and the phase lag measured between load and displacement pulses in the resilient modulus test are promising for this purpose. </em></p>

scholarly journals Evaluation of Using Natural Fillers to Improve Moisture Damage Resistance and the Use of Pull-Off Tensile Test in Determining Moisture Damage Resistance in Asphalt Mixture

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (12) ◽  
pp. 4318 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kroekphon Rachabut ◽  
Preeda Chaturabong
Keyword(s):  
Tensile Strength ◽  
Adhesive Bonding ◽  
Asphalt Mixture ◽  
Moisture Damage ◽  
Concrete Surface ◽  
Potential Method ◽  
Damage Resistance ◽  
Indirect Tensile ◽  
Mineral Fillers ◽  
Natural Fillers

Moisture is one of the critical failures affecting asphalt pavement. It has been recently found that moisture created by rainwater and undrained water deteriorate the bonding interface between asphalt mastic and aggregate. Using different mineral fillers can lead to different moisture resistance in the same mix design. Nowadays, waste natural materials allow agriculturists to receive more income by recycling in many industries. In this study, the researchers adopted bagasse and coconut peat grinding into very fine particle passing through the sieve number 200 (0.075 mm) to replace the mineral fillers. Although the indirect tensile strength (ITS) test is commonly used for evaluating the moisture damage resistance of hot-mix asphalt (HMA) in a laboratory, there are some shortcomings in using this test, such as costly, heavy and indirect equipment. Another potential test that is likely to be more advantageous than the ITS test for evaluating the moisture damage resistance is the pull-off tensile strength (POTS) test. However, it is typically measured on a concrete surface, and no results using an asphalt mixture have been reported. The objectives in this study were to investigate the effects of waste natural fillers in asphalt mixture on adhesive bonding caused by moisture, and to determine whether the POTS test is a potential method in measuring moisture damage resistance in a laboratory. Results showed that the tensile strength ratios (TSR) of asphalt mixture with bagasse and coconut peat fillers are approximately equivalent to those with mineral fillers. Results also showed that asphalt mixtures with bagasse and coconut peat fillers can effectively prevent the moisture damage resistance. In addition, with the preliminary result, it was found that the POTS test showed a very good R square (R2) for a relation of TSR with the ITS test. As a result, the POTS can be a valid tool of quantifying moisture damage resistance with better simulating to field behavior, lower cost of equipment, and light weight.

scholarly journals Influence of Polymeric Coating the Aggregate Surface on Moisture Damage of Hot Mix Asphalt

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mojtaba Khodadadi ◽  
Alireza Azarhoosh ◽  
Ali Khodaii
Keyword(s):  
Tensile Strength ◽  
Polyethylene Terephthalate ◽  
Hot Mix Asphalt ◽  
Resilient Modulus ◽  
Asphalt Binder ◽  
Moisture Damage ◽  
Indirect Tensile Strength ◽  
Polymeric Coating ◽  
Moisture Susceptibility ◽  
Indirect Tensile

Moisture damage is one of the common causes of asphalt pavement failure in moisture presence. One of the convenient approaches to decreasing moisture sensitivity in hot-mix asphalt is coating the aggregate surface with a suitable agent. In this study, the effects of polyethylene terephthalate on moisture damage of asphalt mixtures were evaluated by applying indirect tensile strength and resilient modulus tests. The asphalt specimens were prepared with two types of aggregates (granite and limestone) and neat asphalt binder of 60/70 penetration grade. The results showed that the ratio of wet/dry values of indirect tensile strength and resilient modulus for mixtures containing limestone was higher than those of the samples with granite aggregate. Furthermore, the results of the laboratory tests indicate that polyethylene terephthalate improves resistance to moisture susceptibility. Because polyethylene terephthalate increases the wettability of asphalt binder over the aggregate and the adhesion between the asphalt binder and aggregate, especially in the mixtures containing acidic (granite) aggregate prone to moisture damage.

scholarly journals Improving the Moisture Sensitivity of Asphalt Mixtures by Simultaneous Modification of Asphalt Binder and Aggregates with Carbon Nanofiber and Carbon Nanotube

2021 ◽  
Vol 2021 ◽  
pp. 1-11
Author(s):  
Mohammad Nikookar ◽  
Mojtaba Bagheri Movahhed ◽  
Jalal Ayoubinejad ◽  
Vahid Najafi Moghaddam Gilani ◽  
Seyed Mohsen Hosseinian
Keyword(s):  
Tensile Strength ◽  
Free Energy ◽  
Carbon Nanotube ◽  
Carbon Nanofiber ◽  
Asphalt Binder ◽  
Asphalt Mixtures ◽  
Indirect Tensile Strength ◽  
Moisture Sensitivity ◽  
Tensile Strength Test ◽  
Indirect Tensile

Moisture sensitivity of asphalt mixtures may cause damage due to cohesion in asphalt binder membrane and adhesion between aggregate and asphalt binder that result in considerable damage to the pavements. Therefore, by determining the adhesion quality in a modified aggregate-asphalt binder system, one can choose the suitable material compositions to decrease the moisture sensitivity of mixtures. In this study, the effects of modified asphalt binder with carbon nanofiber and modified aggregates with carbon nanotube on the moisture sensitivity of asphalt mixtures were simultaneously explored. For investigating the moisture sensitivity, the indirect tensile strength test and surface free energy concept were implemented. The results of the indirect tensile strength test revealed that modification of asphalt binder and aggregates with carbon nanofiber and carbon nanotube, respectively, increased the indirect tensile strength and tensile strength ratio values of mixtures. The results of surface free energy indicated that using carbon nanofiber and carbon nanotube enhanced the adhesion free energy of the aggregate-asphalt binder system. Moreover, utilizing carbon nanofiber to modify asphalt binder enhanced the cohesion free energy values in the asphalt binder membrane. Also, carbon nanofiber and carbon nanotube brought detachment energy of the system toward zero, indicating less desire for the mixtures to be stripped. Generally, investigations performed by the two methods showed that covering aggregates by carbon nanotube as well as utilizing carbon nanofiber as an asphalt binder modifier had a positive impact on decreasing moisture sensitivity of asphalt mixtures.

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