DEVELOPMENT AND USES OF HARD-GRADE ASPHALT AND OF HIGH-MODULUS ASPHALT MIXES IN FRANCE

Hard-grade paving asphalts, i.e., those having a penetration at 25 deg C lower than 25 mm/10, have experienced in France a significant development over the past 20 years. A brief review of the evolution of asphalts in France is provided, mentioning the current recommendations for the selection of asphalts and the rheological characteristics of the different hard asphalts produced in France. Data on the effect of rolling thin-film-oven and pressure-aging-vessel tests are given. Then high-modulus asphalt mixes are discussed. The different types of application of hot-mix asphalt concrete (HMAC) are indicated. Information is given about the composition of HMAC together with the current specifications in Association Francaise de Normalisation standards. Results are presented with respect to compactibility with the gyratory shear compactor, stiffness, resistance to rutting and to fatigue cracking, and about field performance. Two examples illustrate the potential economical benefit when making use of HMAC in new pavements instead of conventional base asphalt concrete.

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  • This paper appears in Transportation Research Circular No. 503, Perpetual Bituminous Pavements. Distribution, posting, or copying of this PDF is strictly prohibited without written permission of the Transportation Research Board of the National Academy of Sciences. Unless otherwise indicated, all materials in this PDF are copyrighted by the National Academy of Sciences. Copyright © National Academy of Sciences. All rights reserved
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• Authors:
  • Corte, J-F
• Publication Date: 2001-12

Language

• English

Media Info

• Media Type: Digital/other
• Features: Figures; Photos; References; Tables;
• Pagination: pp 12-31
• Monograph Title: PERPETUAL BITUMINOUS PAVEMENTS
• Serial:
  • Transportation Research Circular
  • Issue Number: 503
  • Publisher: Transportation Research Board
  • ISSN: 0097-8515

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Accelerated tests; Asphalt; Asphalt mixtures; Chemical composition; Compactibility; Economic benefits; Fatigue (Mechanics); Gyratory testing machines; Hot mix asphalt; Modulus of elasticity; Oven tests; Pavement cracking; Pavement performance; Pressure vessels; Rheological properties; Rolling; Rutting; Specifications; Stiffness; Thin films
• Uncontrolled Terms: Penetration grade
• Geographic Terms: France
• Subject Areas: Design; Economics; Highways; Materials; Pavements; I22: Design of Pavements, Railways and Guideways; I23: Properties of Road Surfaces; I31: Bituminous Binders and Materials;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00824663
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS, TRB, ATRI
• Created Date: Feb 26 2002 12:00AM