scholarly journals Creep and morphological evaluation of polypropylene waste modified asphalt for pavement applications

2020 ◽  
Vol 39 (3) ◽  
pp. 654-664
Author(s):  
H.S. Otuoze ◽  
A.A. Shuaibu ◽  
H.A. Ahmed ◽  
I.T. Suleiman ◽  
I. Bello ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Creep Deformation ◽  
Performance Test ◽  
Relevant Literature ◽  
Field Performance ◽  
Modified Asphalt ◽  
Morphological Evaluation ◽  
Static Creep ◽  
Thermo Gravimetric Analyzer ◽  
Marshall Test ◽  
Fatigue Recovery

Synoptic findings by researchers have revealed tremendous physic-chemical improvements of polymer modified mixes over the conventional asphalt. Traditionally, laboratory mechanical properties were carried out for asphalt testing, but cannot calibrate simple performance test (SPTs) criteria for fatigue and field performance. Marshall test-sized specimens of polymer asphalt mixtures were engineered with arbitrary contents of 0 to 3.0% polypropylene waste admixed with 4.5 to 6.5% bitumen contents based on relevant literature. Creep deformation involves uniaxial static creep (USC) test using BS 598-111. Morphological examinations were test with Hitachi S-4700 field-emission scan-electron-microscope (FE-SEM). Thirdly, thermal degradation was determined using Shimadzu TGA-50 thermo-gravimetric analyzer. The results showed creep resistivity with fatigue recovery of 23.2% and 28.9% strain reduction at 10oC and 60oC respectively from the optimal 2.0% polypropylene and 6.0% bitumen compared to the control mix. Also, the same mix produced well dispersed and better enhanced pore packaging micro-structure capable of resisting ageing volatization under severe traffic and environmental loading conditions considered. Keywords: Asphalt pavement, polypropylene, creep deformation, age volatization and microstructure

scholarly journals Evaluating the Effect of Hydrophobic Nanosilica on the Viscoelasticity Property of Asphalt and Asphalt Mixture

Materials ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 11 (11) ◽  
pp. 2328 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wei Guo ◽  
Xuedong Guo ◽  
Mengyuan Chang ◽  
Wenting Dai
Keyword(s):  
Physical Properties ◽  
Creep Test ◽  
Performance Test ◽  
Asphalt Mixture ◽  
Lower Sensitivity ◽  
Modified Asphalt ◽  
Static Creep ◽  
Dynamic Creep ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Sem Test

Viscoelasticity property of bitumen is closely related to the service life of bituminous pavement. This paper evaluated the impact of one of the most efficient and widely used nanomaterials in various industries called hydrophobic nanosilica on the viscoelasticity property of bitumen and asphalt mixture. In this paper, three hydrophobic nanosilica modified bitumens and asphalt mixtures were researched by conventional physical properties test, SEM test, FTIR test, DSC test, DSR test, static creep test and dynamic creep test. The results showed that the introduction of hydrophobic nanosilica could strengthen the viscosity of asphalt more effectively and had better dispersion than hydrophilic nanosilica in asphalt. From conventional physical properties test and rheological performance test, hydrophobic nanosilica could weaken the temperature susceptibility of bitumen observably. From DSR test, hydrophobic nanosilica modified asphalt had a lower sensitivity and dependence on temperature and frequency than hydrophilic nanosilica modified asphalt. The Cole–Cole diagrams indicated that hydrophobic nanosilica exhibited good compatibility with asphalt compared with hydrophilic nanosilica. Newly formed chemical bonds were found in the hydrophobic nanosilica modified asphalt and its mixture with stone according to SEM test, FTIR test, and DSC test, which is the biggest difference from the modification mechanism of hydrophilic nanosilica modified asphalt. Through static and dynamic creep test, it found that the addition of hydrophobic nanosilica can significantly reduce the creep strain at the same temperature.

Asphalt modification with used lubricating oil

2008 ◽  
Vol 35 (2) ◽  
pp. 148-157 ◽  
Author(s):  
Aaron Villanueva ◽  
Susanna Ho ◽  
Ludo Zanzotto
Keyword(s):  
Low Temperature ◽  
Performance Test ◽  
Field Performance ◽  
Lubricating Oil ◽  
Modified Asphalt ◽  
Used Oil ◽  
Performance Grade ◽  
Asphalt Modification ◽  
Used Lubricating Oil ◽  
Oil Modification

The viability of used lubricating oil as an asphalt modifier was studied, with the enhancement of the low-temperature grade as the specific goal. Used oil modification was found to improve the Superpave low-temperature performance grade (PG), but at the expense of the high-temperature PG grade. When evaluated according to the Superpave MP1 specification, the low-temperature grade of the modified asphalt was not significantly improved due to failure of the bending beam rheometer (BBR) test’s m value. When evaluated according to the Superpave MP1a specification, the modified asphalt overall PG grade temperature spread remained essentially constant, varying only by approximately two degrees. The asphalt took as much as 12% of oil and still had less than the maximum limit of 1.0% rolling thin film oven test (RTFOT) mass loss (emissions). However, the oil may possibly have a detrimental effect on the asphalt quality, such as reduced adhesiveness to the aggregates, leading to stripping and raveling. The field performance test should be checked before considering lubricating oil as a modifier.

Experimental Study on Mix Ratio Design and Road Performance of Medium and Small Deformation Seamless Expansion Joints of Bridges

2021 ◽  
pp. 036119812098474
Author(s):  
Pengzhen Lu ◽  
Chenhao Zhou ◽  
Simin Huang ◽  
Yang Shen ◽  
Yilong Pan
Keyword(s):  
Traffic Safety ◽  
Performance Test ◽  
Asphalt Mixture ◽  
Small Deformation ◽  
Expansion Joint ◽  
Expansion Joints ◽  
Mixture Ratio ◽  
The Road ◽  
Marshall Test ◽  
Road Performance

Expansion joints are a weak and fragile part of bridge superstructure. The damage or failure of the expansion joint will lead to the decline of bridge durability and endanger the bridge structure and traffic safety. To improve the service life and performance of bridge expansion joints, the ideal method is to use seamless expansion joints. In this study, starting from the commonly used asphalt mixture gradation of seamless expansion joint, and taking into account the actual situation of bridge expansion joint structure and environment in China, the gradation and asphalt-aggregate ratio are preliminarily designed. Through a Marshall test, the corresponding asphalt mixture is evaluated and analyzed according to the stability, flow value, and void ratio, and the optimal gradation and asphalt-aggregate ratio are determined. Finally, the asphalt mixture is prepared with the mixture ratio design, and the test results of an immersion Marshall test, fatigue performance test, and full-scale test verify that the asphalt mixture meets the road performance requirements of seamless expansion joints. On the basis of the experimental data, the performance of large sample asphalt mixture is continuously tested, compared, and optimized. The results show that the asphalt mixture ratio designed is true and reliable, which can provide reference for the optimal design of seamless expansion joint filler.

scholarly journals Evaluation of Properties and Micro-Characteristics of Waste Polyurethane/Styrene-Butadiene-Styrene Composite Modified Asphalt

Polymers ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (14) ◽  
pp. 2249
Author(s):  
Bei Chen ◽  
Fuqiang Dong ◽  
Xin Yu ◽  
Changjiang Zheng
Keyword(s):  
Low Temperature ◽  
Performance Test ◽  
Permanent Deformation ◽  
Modified Asphalt ◽  
Basic Performance ◽  
Styrene Butadiene Styrene ◽  
Styrene Butadiene ◽  
Sbs Modified Asphalt ◽  
And Storage ◽  
Butadiene Styrene

In order to solve the problems caused by asphalt diseases and prolong the life cycle of asphalt pavement, many studies on the properties of modified asphalt have been conducted, especially polyurethane (PU) modified asphalt. This study is to replace part of the styrene-butadiene-styrene (SBS) modifier with waste polyurethane (WP), for preparing WP/SBS composite modified asphalt, as well as exploring its properties and microstructure. On this basis, this paper studied the basic performance of WP/SBS composite modified asphalt with a conventional performance test, to analyze the high- and low-temperature rheological properties, permanent deformation resistance and storage stability of WP/SBS composite modified asphalt by dynamic shear rheometer (DSR) and bending beam rheometer (BBR) tests. The microstructure of WP/SBS composite modified asphalt was also observed by fluorescence microscope (FM) and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), as well as the reaction between WP and asphalt. According to the results of this study, WP can replace SBS as a modifier to prepare WP/SBS composite modified asphalt with good low-temperature resistance, whose high-temperature performance will be lower than that of SBS modified asphalt. After comprehensive consideration, 4% SBS content and 15% WPU content (4 S/15 W) are determined as the suitable types of WPU/SBS composite modified asphalt.

Evaluation of Asphalt Mixture Performance Using Cracking and Durability Tests at a Full-Scale Pavement Facility

2021 ◽  
pp. 036119812110218
Author(s):  
Amir Golalipour ◽  
Varun Veginati ◽  
David J. Mensching
Keyword(s):  
Performance Test ◽  
Asphalt Mixture ◽  
Performance Testing ◽  
Field Performance ◽  
Optimization Procedure ◽  
Cyclic Fatigue ◽  
Intermediate Temperature ◽  
Index Test ◽  
Reclaimed Asphalt ◽  
Indirect Tensile

In the asphalt materials community, the most critical research need is centered around a paradigm shift in mixture design from the volumetric process of the previous 20-plus years to an optimization procedure based on laboratory-measured mechanical properties that should lead to an increase in long-term pavement performance. This study is focused on advancing the state of understanding with respect to the value of intermediate temperature cracking tests, which may be included in a balanced mix design. The materials included are plant-mixed, laboratory-compacted specimens reheated from the 2013 Federal Highway Administration’s (FHWA’s) Accelerated Loading Facility (ALF) study on reclaimed asphalt pavement/reclaimed asphalt shingle (RAP/RAS) materials. Six commonly discussed intermediate temperature (cracking and durability) performance testing (i.e., Asphalt Mixture Performance Tester [AMPT] Cyclic Fatigue, Cantabro, Illinois Flexibility Index Test [I-FIT], Indirect Tensile Cracking [ITC, also known as IDEAL-CT], Indirect Tensile Nflex, and Texas Overlay Test) were selected for use in this study based on input from stakeholders. Test results were analyzed to compare differences between the cracking tests. In addition, statistical analyses were conducted to assess the separation among materials (lanes) for each performance test. Cyclic fatigue and IDEAL-CT tests showed the most promising results. The ranking from these two tests’ index parameters matched closely with ALF field performance. Furthermore, both showed reasonable variability of test data and they were successful in differentiating between different materials.

Selection and breeding strategies for sustainable livestock production in developing countries, with particular reference to dairy cattle production

1993 ◽  
Vol 16 ◽  
pp. 119-128 ◽  
Author(s):  
K. J. Peters
Keyword(s):  
Developing Countries ◽  
Production Efficiency ◽  
Performance Test ◽  
Field Performance ◽  
Livestock Production ◽  
Breeding Strategies ◽  
Variable Environments ◽  
Breeding Objectives ◽  
Breed Improvement ◽  
The Tropics

AbstractBreeding strategies for sustainable livestock production in developing countries are discussed with reference to breeding objectives in more uniform environments of temperate regions and to those in stressful and highly variable environments of the tropics. The relative importance of breeding objectives to be based not on single performance traits but also on fitness traits is discussed in relation to production efficiency. With particular reference to breeding strategies for dairy production the following aspects are referred to: assessment of scope for performance improvement; the rôle of local breeds in stressful environments; the need for potential assessment and options for breed improvement; the use of exotic breeds; and the need for comparative field performance test as part of improvement schemes.

A Study of Polyurethane Rubber Composite Modified Asphalt Mixture

2014 ◽  
Vol 941-944 ◽  
pp. 324-328 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zhong Ping Yao ◽  
Meng Li ◽  
Wei Liu ◽  
Zhen Bei Chen ◽  
Rong Hui Zhang
Keyword(s):  
High Temperature ◽  
Asphalt Mixture ◽  
Temperature Stability ◽  
High Temperature Stability ◽  
Damage Resistance ◽  
Modified Asphalt ◽  
Rubber Composite ◽  
Marshall Test ◽  
Composite Modification ◽  
Temperature Crack

Use polyurethane rubber composite modified asphalt.Through the Marshall test and rutting test, test of polyurethane rubber asphalt mixture high temperature stability, low temperature crack resistance and water damage resistance, verify the composite modification advantages.

scholarly journals Mechanism of HCB-Modified Asphalt and Dynamic Properties of Mixtures

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (14) ◽  
pp. 4971
Author(s):  
Zhan Ding ◽  
Jinfei Su ◽  
Peilong Li ◽  
Hui Bing
Keyword(s):  
Functional Groups ◽  
Oxygen Content ◽  
Performance Test ◽  
Dynamic Properties ◽  
Chemical Properties ◽  
Active Surface ◽  
Asphalt Mixtures ◽  
Low Frequencies ◽  
High Oxygen Content ◽  
Modified Asphalt

Hydroxymethyl carbon black (HCB) was prepared as an asphalt modifier with a high oxygen content and active surface chemical properties. The microstructure of HCB was analyzed by scanning electron microscopy, energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy, and Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy. The improvement effect of HCB on asphalt’s physical, dynamic shear, rheological, and aging properties was evaluated. To analyze the dynamic properties of the HCB-modified asphalt mixtures, a simple performance test (SPT) was conducted, and then the change laws of the dynamic modulus and phase angle for the HCB mixtures were clarified. The results showed that the surface of HCB is smooth and that the oxygen content increases with the generation of hydroxyl functional groups. Polar oxygen-containing functional groups and hydrogen bonds are helpful in improving the resistance to cracking and aging. The surface activity of HCB is susceptible to temperature and frequency, causing a slight influence of HCB on the viscoelasticity of asphalt mixtures at high and low frequencies. At low temperatures and high frequencies, the HCB enhanced the elasticity characteristics and weakened the viscosity characteristics of asphalt mixtures.

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