Download or read book Influence of Mixture Characteristics on the Oxidative Aging of Asphalt Binders written by Nathaniel Evan Morian and published by . This book was released on 2014 with total page 1802 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The objective of this research effort focused on the evaluation of asphalt mixtures with respect to thermal cracking. Preliminary investigations soon indicated that a fundamental evaluation of thermal cracking was highly dependent upon the more complicated understanding of asphalt binder oxidation. The oxidation of asphalt binders within an asphalt mixture were understood to potentially be influenced by the mixture characteristics (i.e. air void levels, binder content, etc.) and aggregate properties (i.e. aggregate absorption, gradation, etc.). Therefore, this study was conducted in order to investigate and quantify the effects different aggregate sources and mixture properties may have on the oxidation and thermal cracking performance of asphalt mixtures. The investigation specifically focused on quantifying the oxidation of the asphalt binder alone and as part of the asphalt mixture when subjected to isothermal oven aging. The oxidation parameters of pan-aged asphalt binders were quantified, according to the standard of practice in the industry. These parameters were then compared to extracted and recovered mixture-aged asphalt binders to examine the influence of the main aggregate and mixture factors on the binder oxidation. The study observed differences between the pan-aged and mixture-aged asphalt binders in terms of oxidation kinetics, rheological measures, and the combined effect represented as the hardening susceptibility. Further evaluation of the binder oxidation based upon the dynamic modulus measures indicated marked influences of the mixture characteristics, the individual component materials, and the interactions between the investigated factors. Differentiation of the experimental factors was further identified by the newly developed low-temperature evaluation method, Uniaxial Thermal Stress and Strain Test (UTSST). The UTSST provides a fundamental approach to characterize the thermo-viscoelastic properties of asphalt mixtures permitting the pragmatic evaluation of changes in the stiffness and overall behavior of mixtures as a function of oxidative aging. Five distinct stages in the UTSST modulus were identified as thermo-viscoelastic properties, which are identified as a function of temperature: viscous softening, viscous-glassy transition, glassy hardening, crack initiation, and fracture stages. Through consideration of the thermo-viscoelastic properties, marked differences in the binder oxidation were noted between the experimental factors. Typically, decreases in the viscous response of the mixtures as well as increases in both the stiffness and brittle behavior were observed with aging. The evaluation method provides definitive measures to monitor multiple aspects of the performance of asphalt mixtures subjected to thermal loading.

Download or read book Rheological Chemical and Microstructural Characterization of Asphalt Binders Aged at Different Conditions and Evaluation of the Use of Antioxidants and Copolymers to Retard Aging written by Mohammad Solaiman Khan and published by . This book was released on 2017 with total page 314 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The rheological, chemical and microstructural properties of asphalt binders change with oxidative aging which is accelerated at elevated temperatures. Aging stiffens asphalt binders and increases the embrittlement of asphalt mixtures which would lead to fatigue cracking and eventually pavement failure under repetitive traffic loading. This study explored the feasibility of using antioxidant additives and copolymers with antioxidant agents to retard oxidative aging of asphalt binders. The performance of the additives was evaluated at the binder and mastic levels. The laboratory experiments included two unmodified binders, various antioxidant additives and copolymers, and three aggregate types. The fatigue characteristics of asphalt binders and mastic were determined before and after aging and an aging index was defined to evaluate the effect of the additives on aging. The results demonstrated that certain antioxidants and copolymers such as Redicote AP, Solprene, and Calprene may retard the aging and improve the rheological properties of the asphalt binders. In addition, the results of mastic testing confirmed the favorable effect of certain antioxidants on improving the resistance to fatigue cracking. Furthermore, the type of aggregate was found to influence the rate of aging of asphalt mixtures. Based on the rheological and fracture test results on asphalt binders and mastic, the effect of antioxidants was further investigated and validated at spectroscopic, chemical and microstructural level using Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), Gel-permeation chromatography (GPC) and Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM), respectively. The spectroscopic analysis with FTIR supported the efficacy of the additives in retarding aging by reducing the carbonyl growth in aged binders. The chemical analysis with GPC confirmed that both Redicote and Solprene were capable of reducing the large molecular size fraction in binders subjected to long-term aging. The image analysis with AFM provided insight on the spatial distribution, surface roughness parameters and micromechanical properties (i.e., adhesion, stiffness) of various phases and the effect of aging on the micro-rheology of antioxidant-modified binders. The last part of this study examined the effect of aging on the viscoelastic response of asphalt mixture using the Prony series representation and a newly developed parameter called aging state variable 'A'. The dynamic modulus test data was used for the analysis. The aging state variable 'A' was found to capture the effect of aging temperature and duration of aging on the viscoelastic properties of asphalt mixtures.

Download or read book Characteristics of Asphalt Binders written by and published by . This book was released on 1996 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Influence of Warm Mix Asphalt on Aging of Asphalt Binders written by Ala R. Abbas and published by . This book was released on 2014 with total page 99 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Physical Properties of Asphalt Cement Binders written by John C. Hardin and published by ASTM International. This book was released on 1995 with total page 237 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A dozen papers from a December 1993 symposium in Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas. Among the topics are why the new proposed rheological properties of asphalt binders are required and how they compare to conventional properties, the development and use of the SHRP direct tension specification test, oxidatio

Download or read book Understanding Oxidative Aging of Asphalt Binder and It s Effects on Cracking Susceptibility of Asphalt Mix written by Md Shams Arafat and published by . This book was released on 2020 with total page 432 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Superpave Mix Design written by Asphalt Institute and published by . This book was released on 2001-01-01 with total page 102 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Proceedings of the 5th International Symposium on Asphalt Pavements Environment APE written by Marco Pasetto and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2019-08-29 with total page 503 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume highlights the latest advances, innovations, and applications in the field of asphalt pavement technology, as presented by leading international researchers and engineers at the 5th International Symposium on Asphalt Pavements & Environment (ISAP 2019 APE Symposium), held in Padua, Italy on September 11-13, 2019. It covers a diverse range of topics concerning materials and technologies for asphalt pavements, designed for sustainability and environmental compatibility: sustainable pavement materials, marginal materials for asphalt pavements, pavement structures, testing methods and performance, maintenance and management methods, urban heat island mitigation, energy harvesting, and Life Cycle Assessment. The contributions, which were selected by means of a rigorous international peer-review process, present a wealth of exciting ideas that will open novel research directions and foster multidisciplinary collaboration among different specialists.

Download or read book Influence of Rheological Properties of Modified Asphalt Binders on the Load deformation Characteristics of the Binder aggregate Mixtures written by Akhtarhusein Asgarali Tayebali and published by . This book was released on 1990 with total page 460 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Asphalt Paving Technology 2015 written by Eugene Skok and published by DEStech Publications, Inc. This book was released on 2016-02-16 with total page 768 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Recent research on asphalt binder aging and rejuvenatorsKey data on asphalt performance and formulationsUpdates on tests and specificationsFully-searchable text on CD-ROM (included) This series volume comprises research papers and technical reports developed within the U.S.-based Association of Asphalt Paving Technologists. The book is divided into sessions focused on technology, specifications, cold recycling of RAP, and rejuvenators, with special emphasis on aging and on how rejuvenators are modeled, formulated and used to improve asphalt binders and prevent cracking. The CD-ROM displays figures and illustrations in articles in full color along with a title screen and main menu screen. Each user can link to all papers from the Table of Contents and Author Index and also link to papers and front matter by using the global bookmarks which allow navigation of the entire CD-ROM from every article. Search features on the CD-ROM can be by full text including all key words, article title, author name, and session title. The CD-ROM has Autorun feature for Windows 2000 with Service Pack 4 or higher products along with the program for Adobe Acrobat Reader with Search 11.0. One year of technical support is included with your purchase of this product.

Download or read book The Effect of Mixing Moisture Oxidative Aging and Tire Pressures on the Performance of Asphalt Mixes written by Ok-kee Kim and published by . This book was released on 1987 with total page 518 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The research undertaken consisted of the study of three topics affecting the performance of asphalt concrete mixtures, that is, mixing moisture, oxidative aging and higher tire pressures and axle loads. This thesis presents the findings of the research comprising these three topics. In the first study, the effects of mixing moisture (0,1,3%) and additives (lime, Pavebond Special) on performance of asphalt mixtures were evaluated using repeated load diametral testing of laboratory samples in terms of resilient modulus, fatigue life, and permanent deformation. To evaluate the long-term durability of mixes, the modified Lottman conditioning procedure was used. Test results show that inferior performance occurred for mixes with 3% moisture and the addition of lime resulted in distinct improvement of performance for moist mixtures. In the second study, the effects of oxidative aging on asphalt mixtures used in the construction of three projects in Oregon were evaluated. The repeated load diametral test for mixtures and Fraass test for asphalt cements were used. A modified Pressure Oxidation Bomb (POB) laboratory accelerated aging method with pure oxygen was adopted. As evaluation parameters, the modulus ratio and Fraass breaking temperature are good indicators of the aging rate of mixtures and asphalt cements, respectively. The third study, the effect of increased axle loads and tire pressures of trucks on the performance of asphalt concrete pavements, included a survey of existing truck operating characteristics in Oregon and an investigation of the current mix design criteria. In particular, stability of asphalt mixtures was evaluated. Six different aggregate gradations including the Fuller maximum density gradation using aggregate from four different sources were used. The correlation analyses between creep behavior and mix design criteria of asphalt mixtures were made. The results of the survey showed that 87% of the tires were of radial construction, and the average measured tire pressures of radial and bias are 102 and 82 psi, respectively. Theoretical equivalency factors taking into account the effect of tire pressures were developed. A 25% increase in tire pressure could result in a 40 to 60% increase in equivalency for a dual tired single axle of 18 kips and a tandem axle of 34 kips.

Download or read book Binder Characterization and Evaluation Test methods written by and published by . This book was released on 1994 with total page 220 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Oxidation of Asphalt Binders and Its Effect on Molecular Size Distribution and Consistency written by AS. Noureldin and published by . This book was released on 1995 with total page 17 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The molecules present in a given asphalt cement binder can be classified into three groups according to their size; large molecular size (LMS) group, medium molecular size (MMS) group and small molecular size (SMS) group. The balance between the relative amounts of these molecules is an important attribute to the asphalt physical characteristics, durability, performance in paving mixtures and overall value as a paving material.

Download or read book Influence of Anti oxidant Modifications in Asphalt Binder Phesio chemical Properties and Mixes Performance written by Christopher M. Reyes and published by . This book was released on 2012 with total page 342 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Evaluation of the Effect of Oxidative Aging on Asphalt Mixtures for Pavement Performance Prediction written by Farhad Yousefi Rad and published by . This book was released on 2018 with total page 255 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Effects and Causes of Oxidative Aging of Compacted Asphalt Mixtures written by Yong Wen and published by . This book was released on 2018 with total page 183 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Introduction to Unmanned Aircraft Systems Second Edition written by Douglas M. Marshall and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2015-10-26 with total page 1944 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The proliferation of technological capability, miniaturization, and demand for aerial intelligence is pushing unmanned aerial systems (UAS) into the realm of a multi-billion dollar industry. This book surveys the UAS landscape from history to future applications. It discusses commercial applications, integration into the national airspace system (NAS), System function, operational procedures, safety concerns, and a host of other relevant topics. The book is dynamic and well-illustrated with separate sections for terminology and web- based resources for further information.