Rutting Evaluation of Superpave Asphalt Mixtures in West Virginia Using the Loaded Wheel Tester and Field Surveys

As Superpave designed asphalt concrete mixes were introduced into West Virginia's construction program, samples were collected for evaluation with a Loaded-Wheel Tester (LWT). Subsequently the field performance of pavements constructed with these mixes was evaluated. This research examined if there was a relationship between rutting potential measured with the LWT and the field performance of pavements in West Virginia, USA. Samples of Superpave mixes constructed throughout the state were collected and subjected to Asphalt Pavement Analyzer type LWT testing. These results were compared to the field rutting performance from surveys performed by the Automated Road Analyzer, ARAN. Comparison between the laboratory rutting potential and the field results was established. The laboratory loaded-wheel test results indicate the Superpave mixes used in the state are not rut susceptible. The field data verifies that pavements constructed with Superpave mixes are not rutting.

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• Authors:
  • Zaniewski, John
  • Orobio, Armando
• Publication Date: 2011

Language

• English

Media Info

• Media Type: Print
• Features: Figures; References; Tables;
• Pagination: pp 15-26
• Serial:
  • International Journal of Pavements
  • Volume: 10
  • Issue Number: 1-2-3
  • Publisher: University of Mississippi, University
  • ISSN: 1676-2797

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Asphalt concrete pavements; Asphalt mixtures; Field tests; Laboratory tests; Mix design; Pavement performance; Rutting; Superpave
• Identifier Terms: Asphalt Pavement Analyzer
• Geographic Terms: West Virginia
• Subject Areas: Highways; Materials; Pavements; I31: Bituminous Binders and Materials;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 01502779
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Dec 31 2013 10:42AM