Compaction of Noise-Reducing Asphalt Mixes in the Laboratory

This paper investigates the impact of compaction methods on the performance of quiet (porous) asphalt mixes. Four different compaction methods are included: Marshall impact compaction, Hveem kneading compaction, Superpave gyratory compaction, and rolling wheel compaction. The rolling wheel compaction was selected as a surrogate for field compaction. Specimens of four different porous mixes with the nominal maximum aggregate size (NMAS) varying from 4.75 mm to 19 mm were compacted by the four methods, and were tested for various performance indices, including permeability, sound absorption, friction, surface macrotexture, moisture sensitivity, resistance to raveling and aging, and rutting resistance. It is found that difference exists among performances of a porous asphalt mixture compacted by different methods. The compaction effect varies with aggregate gradation and the performance being evaluated. Recommendations are given in the paper on selection of compaction methods based on the nominal maximum aggregate size.

• Record URL:
  • https://doi.org/10.1061/47624(403)13
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  • http://ascelibrary.org/doi/book/10.1061/9780784476246
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  • Copyright © 2011 ASCE
• Corporate Authors:

  American Society of Civil Engineers

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  Reston, VA  United States  20191-4400
• Authors:
  • Lu, Qing
  • Luo, Sang
  • Harvey, John T
  • 0000-0002-8924-6212
• Conference:
  • GeoHunan International Conference 2011
  • Location: Hunan , China
  • Date: 2011-6-9 to 2011-6-11
• Publication Date: 2011

Language

• English

Media Info

• Media Type: Digital/other
• Features: References;
• Pagination: pp 97-105
• Monograph Title: Road Pavement and Material Characterization, Modeling, and Maintenance

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Asphalt mixtures; Compaction; Hveem test; Marshall test; Pavement performance; Porous materials; Superpave; Tire/pavement noise
• Uncontrolled Terms: Quiet pavements; Rolling wheel compaction
• Subject Areas: Environment; Highways; Materials; Pavements; I15: Environment; I22: Design of Pavements, Railways and Guideways; I31: Bituminous Binders and Materials;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 01347758
• Record Type: Publication
• ISBN: 9780784476246
• Files: TRIS, ASCE
• Created Date: Aug 8 2011 2:20PM