Simple and Practical Tests for Rutting Evaluation of Asphalt Mixtures in the Balanced Mix Design Process - read free eBook in online reader or directly download on the web page. Select files or add your book in reader. Download and read online ebook Simple and Practical Tests for Rutting Evaluation of Asphalt Mixtures in the Balanced Mix Design Process write by Ilker Boz. This book was released on 2023. Simple and Practical Tests for Rutting Evaluation of Asphalt Mixtures in the Balanced Mix Design Process available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) is currently using the asphalt pavement analyzer (APA) as a testing tool to screen the rutting potential of asphalt mixtures as part of its balanced mix design (BMD) method. However, the cost and availability of APA equipment in VDOT and contractor laboratories and the speed of testing are main barriers to the routine use of APA in the BMD process, especially during the production of asphalt mixtures. The existence of alternative tests that are simple, practical, and performance indicative can help facilitate the implementation of BMD into practice. The monotonic loading tests (hereinafter “monotonic tests”) have been proposed to address the need for simpler tests. This study was undertaken to assess the feasibility of using monotonic tests as a screening tool to evaluate the rutting potential of dense-graded asphalt surface mixtures as part of the BMD initiative in Virginia. In this effort, three monotonic tests, the indirect tensile at high temperature (IDT-HT) test, rapid rutting (RR) test, and Marshall stability and flow (MS) test, identified from the literature, were evaluated using 17 plant-produced asphalt mixtures with “A” and “D” designations. The results were used to assess the monotonic tests and the APA test relative to each other through several performance metrics and correlations with fundamental rutting tests and mechanistic-empirical–based simulations. The results were also used to develop performance threshold criteria for the considered tests. The results showed that the IDT-HT and RR tests can be used to screen the rutting potential of asphalt mixtures meeting VDOT mixture volumetric and gradation requirements for the A and D mixtures. The initial performance criteria for the IDT-HT and RR tests were established for these mixtures. Based on the results, the IDT-HT test was found to be the most suitable alternative test to the APA test. The study recommends using the IDT-HT test as part of the BMD initiative with a corresponding minimum strength of 133 kPa as a performance criterion based on the testing conditions used in this study. Implementation of traffic-based performance criteria for the A and D mixtures should be explored, as the current practice does not differentiate the performance between these mixtures. The results of the IDT-HT, RR, and the APA tests should be compared and correlated with those from fundamental rutting tests and with performance predictions obtained from mechanistic-empirical pavement design simulations using a larger number of mixtures to verify the findings of this study. In addition, the results should be compared to field performance results for full assurance that the implemented tests and associated threshold values are appropriate. Fine-tuning the testing process for the IDT-HT, RR, and APA tests and establishing precision estimates and statements are necessary for proper quality assurance practices. The study further recommends hands-on training and demonstration of the tests being considered by VDOT as part of the BMD implementation.
Balanced Mix Design for Surface Asphalt Mixtures: Phase I: Initial Roadmap Development and Specification Verification
Balanced Mix Design for Surface Asphalt Mixtures: Phase I: Initial Roadmap Development and Specification Verification - read free eBook in online reader or directly download on the web page. Select files or add your book in reader. Download and read online ebook Balanced Mix Design for Surface Asphalt Mixtures: Phase I: Initial Roadmap Development and Specification Verification write by Stacey D. Diefenderfer. This book was released on 2021. Balanced Mix Design for Surface Asphalt Mixtures: Phase I: Initial Roadmap Development and Specification Verification available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT), as with many owner agencies, is interested in ways to facilitate the increased durability of asphalt mixtures in an effort to make its roadway network more sustainable, longer lasting, and more economical. The balanced mix design (BMD) method addresses this through the incorporation of performance criteria into mix design and acceptance. VDOT has committed to the implementation of the BMD method in an effort to improve asphalt mixture performance. The purpose of this study was to continue advancing efforts toward VDOT’s implementation of BMD by developing a performance-based mix design roadmap for application in Virginia. The proposed roadmap was developed to provide guidance on the specific needs and activities necessary for VDOT to adopt the BMD concept. A specific need outlined in the roadmap was to validate and/or refine the selected initial performance tests and associated test threshold criteria. To accomplish this, 13 asphalt mixtures were evaluated using performance-measuring laboratory tests. The results of these tests were used to assess the initial performance tests and test threshold criteria selected for BMD use. The proposed roadmap is intended to be an evolving resource for outlining the agenda of activities necessary for implementation of BMD. The roadmap identified specific needs addressed in this study. Based on the results for the mixtures evaluated as part of those needs, the Asphalt Pavement Analyzer (APA) rut test (hereinafter “APA test”); indirect tensile cracking test (IDT-CT) (hereinafter “IDT-CT test”); and Cantabro mass loss test (hereinafter “Cantabro test”) are suitable for continued use in BMD. The current threshold criteria for all three tests were reasonable, based on additional testing and analysis. The study recommends that the roadmap for BMD continue to be refined to provide a clear direction of the activities necessary for implementation and serve as a resource to evaluate progress. VDOT should continue to use the APA, IDT-CT, and Cantabro tests for BMD. The APA and IDT-CT test results should be compared and correlated with those of fundamental rutting and cracking tests, respectively, and with performance predictions obtained from mechanistic-empirical pavement design simulations and field performance for full assurance that test threshold values are appropriate. In addition, the differences in test results attributable to mixture reheating and different specimen types, such as laboratory-compacted specimens and field cores, should be addressed. The study further recommends evaluating the Cantabro, IDT-CT, and APA test results to determine acceptable variability and establish precision statements.
Innovative Assessment Tests and Indicators for Performance-based Asphalt Mix Design
Innovative Assessment Tests and Indicators for Performance-based Asphalt Mix Design - read free eBook in online reader or directly download on the web page. Select files or add your book in reader. Download and read online ebook Innovative Assessment Tests and Indicators for Performance-based Asphalt Mix Design write by Hamza Alkuime. This book was released on 2019. Innovative Assessment Tests and Indicators for Performance-based Asphalt Mix Design available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Asphalt mixes are designed to provide adequate resistance to various distresses including cracking, rutting, and moisture damage. Recently, more efforts are directed towards including performance assessment tests during the design and production of asphalt mixes. Performance-Engineered Mix Design (PEMD) or Balanced Mix Design (BMD) is a new and innovative design approach that incorporates performance assessment tests to optimize the design of asphalt mixes to provide adequate performance. Although transportation agencies are motivated to implement the PEMD approach, several research knowledge gaps and concerns need to be addressed before PEMD successful implementation. This research study aims to advance, develop, and implement performance-engineered design approach and specifications to extend the service life of asphalt pavements.The first phase of this research developed and evaluated a new and innovative monotonic cracking performance indicator called Weibull Cracking Resistance Index (WeibullCRI). The proposed indicator describes the entire load-displacement curve, which overcomes the limitations of the existing performance indicators. First, WeibullCRI was examined using an extensive laboratory evaluation of 16 different asphalt mixes. The results indicated that WeibullCRI was sensitive to variation in binder content and binder PG and the results were in good agreement with the expected cracking resistance based on the composition of the studied mixes. In addition, WeibullCRI had low variability in test results and higher number of various statistical groups. Next, the applicability of WeibullCRI as a unified approach to analyze the results of various monotonic assessment tests was investigated using data generated by other researchers and reported in the literature. The results indicated that WeibullCRI is able to interpret the testing results of various monotonic performance assessment tests (i.e., IDT- intermediate temperature, Semi-Circle Bending [SCB]- intermediate temperature, SCB-low temperature, Disk-Shaped Compact Tension [DCT], and Simple Punching Shear Test [SPST]) and various displacement measurement methods (i.e., actuator vertical displacement and Crack Mouth Opening Displacement [CMOD]). WeibullCRI was also sensitive to variation in test conditions (i.e., specimen notch depth, thickness, and air void content) and mix composition proportions (i.e., binder content, binder grade, aggregate type, NMAS, aging, rejuvenator dosages, and Recycled Asphalt Pavement [RAP] materials).The second phase of this study reviewed and evaluated the current monotonic cracking performance assessment tests and indicators including the developed WeibullCRI used to assess asphalt mix resistance to cracking. In this phase, the testing requirements of various test standards, key publications, concepts, calculation methods, physical meaning, and advantages and disadvantages of various performance indicators were reviewed. Then, the study investigated the validity of the most promising testing standards and indicators. Three testing standards and 12 performance indicators were considered. Several aspects were examined including 1) investigate the fundamental meaning of the variation in the load-displacement curve in terms of the change in mix resistance to cracking, 2) sensitivity of performance indicators to mix compositions, 3) variability in test results, 4) number of various statistical groups, 5) correlation between various performance indicators, 6) direct correlation between laboratory results of monotonic performance tests and indicators with the observed field cracking, and 7) ability to develop PEMD specifications. A comprehensive laboratory investigation was conducted using 33 different asphalt mixes included six Laboratory Mixed-Laboratory Compacted (LMLC) and 10 Plant Mixed-Laboratory Compacted (PMLC) asphalt mixes, and 17 field projects with known cracking performance. The results showed that WeibullCRI calculated from the IDT test to have the lowest test variability, maximum number of Tukey's honestly significant difference (HSD) groups, and have excellent correlation with cyclic cracking resistance assessment indicators as compared to the other monotonic performance indicators. In addition, the results demonstrated that there was no direct correlation between all monotonic performance indicators and the observed field cracking performance, therefore an alternative approach was proposed, evaluated, and validated to develop performance thresholds for the selected performance indicators. Three pass/fail cracking performance thresholds were proposed for WeibullCRI to distinguish between asphalt mixes with good, fair, and poor cracking resistance using the proposed approach.The third phase of this study focused on the development and evaluation of a new cyclic cracking assessment test called Multi-Stage Semi-circle bending Dynamic (MSSD). The test offers advantages over the available monotonic and dynamic cracking assessment tests and addresses major concerns to implement the PEMD (i.e., performance test validity, complex specimen preparation, and testing time). The developed MSSD test simulates the repeated loading (cyclic) in a reasonable testing time (less than 9 hours per test regardless of mix type), has a fixed loading sequence that works for mixes with different characteristics (e.g., mix composition, percent air void content, thickness, etc.), and utilizes testing equipment and specimen geometry similar to that used in monotonic tests. The laboratory evaluation results showed that the proposed test and its derived performance indicators were sensitive to mix composition and had lower variability compared to other dynamic tests. In addition, the MSSD performance indicators correlated well with the observed cracking performance in the field and were able to distinguish between projects with good and poor resistance to cracking. Based on the evaluation results, three pass/fail cracking performance thresholds were proposed to distinguish between asphalt mixes with good, fair, and poor resistance to cracking.The fourth phase of this research examined the most promising tests and performance indicators to evaluate the resistance of asphalt mixtures to rutting. Two tests (i.e., Hamburg Wheel Tracking test [HWTT], and Asphalt Pavement Analyzer [APA] rut test) and three rutting performance indicators (i.e., HWTT rut depth after 15,000 passes [HWTT15000], HWTT rut depth at 20,000 passes [HWTT20000], and APA rut depth after 8,000 cycles [APA8000]) were considered. An intensive laboratory investigation was conducted that included six LMLC, 10 PMLC, and field cores extracted from 17 field projects. The research findings showed that both HWTT and APA rut test provided similar rutting assessment for the evaluated mixes. The study recommended using the HWTT over the APA rut test since HWTT can be also used to assess the resistance of asphalt mixtures to moisture damage to moisture damage. Also, the study recommended using HWTT15000 over HWTT20000 as a performance indicator since it requires less testing time.The final phase of this research provided recommendations of the best testing standards, performance indicators, and performance specifications to assess asphalt mix resistance to cracking and rutting. In addition, it provided guidelines to demonstrate the use of the proposed tools during the design and/or production of asphalt mixes. It also proposed standards testing procedures for the newly developed WeibullCRI performance indicator and MSSD test.
Evaluation of Laboratory Testing Systems for Asphalt Mixture Design and Evaluation
Evaluation of Laboratory Testing Systems for Asphalt Mixture Design and Evaluation - read free eBook in online reader or directly download on the web page. Select files or add your book in reader. Download and read online ebook Evaluation of Laboratory Testing Systems for Asphalt Mixture Design and Evaluation write by . This book was released on 2004. Evaluation of Laboratory Testing Systems for Asphalt Mixture Design and Evaluation available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle.
Performance Tests for Hot Mix Asphalt (HMA) Including Fundamental and Empirical Procedures
Performance Tests for Hot Mix Asphalt (HMA) Including Fundamental and Empirical Procedures - read free eBook in online reader or directly download on the web page. Select files or add your book in reader. Download and read online ebook Performance Tests for Hot Mix Asphalt (HMA) Including Fundamental and Empirical Procedures write by Louay Nadhim Mohammad. This book was released on 2006. Performance Tests for Hot Mix Asphalt (HMA) Including Fundamental and Empirical Procedures available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle.
