Optimisation of hot mix asphalt performance based on aggregate selection

Researchers over the last four decades have identified and demonstrated the effects of aggregate morphological properties (particularly shape, size distribution, angularity and texture) on the mechanical properties of hot mix asphalt (HMA). Rare studies, however, have clearly established the relationships between the aggregate properties and pavement performance. Therefore, they have not provided methods to optimise aggregate properties at the design stage to improve that performance. This study focuses on understanding the effects of aggregate gradation and type on moisture damage resistance of HMA and on pavement performance as indicated by stiffness and rutting. Results show that basalt aggregate achieves higher moisture susceptibility resistance and stiffness than limestone aggregate. Coarser gradation has the highest permanent deformation, while open gradation 2C provides the lowest moisture damage resistance. Furthermore, dense gradation 4C provides the lowest rutting and the highest stripping resistance. It is indicated that suitable selection of aggregate type and gradation can improve pavement performance and reduce the moisture damage problem of HMA.

• Record URL:
  • https://doi.org/10.1080/10298436.2015.1043634
• Availability:
  • Find a library where document is available. Order URL: http://worldcat.org/oclc/44544515
• Supplemental Notes:
  • Abstract reprinted with permission of Taylor & Francis.
• Authors:
  • Abu El-Maaty Behiry, Ahmed Ebrahim
• Publication Date: 2016-11

Language

• English

Media Info

• Media Type: Web
• Pagination: pp 924-940
• Serial:
  • International Journal of Pavement Engineering
  • Volume: 17
  • Issue Number: 10
  • Publisher: Taylor & Francis
  • ISSN: 1029-8436
  • Serial URL: http://www.tandf.co.uk/journals/titles/10298436.html

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Aggregate gradation; Basalt coarse aggregates; Hot mix asphalt; Limestone aggregates; Moisture damage; Optimization; Pavement performance; Pavement stripping; Rutting; Stiffness
• Uncontrolled Terms: Moisture susceptibility
• Subject Areas: Highways; Materials; Pavements;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 01600130
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: May 24 2016 7:04PM