Lessons Learnt from a Premature Failure of Stone Matrix Asphalt (SMA) on a High-Volume Indian Highway

This paper discusses the lessons learnt from a premature pavement failure investigation of an Stone Matrix Asphalt (SMA) surface course laid to rehabilitate one of the most heavily laden National Highways in India. A detailed laboratory investigation was carried out to evaluate the causes of the failure. In addition to testing the samples from the field, the study also verified the applicability of an acid–base titration method to quantify the lime content in the field asphalt mixes. Considering the higher proportion of mineral filler in SMA mixes, a laboratory investigation was conducted as a part of this study to examine the influence of filler fractional voids on the properties of the SMA mixes. Along with the causes of the failure, the paper also emphasizes the pitfalls associated with the SMA construction. The paper also highlights the implications of these pitfalls and lessons learnt during the implementation of the project. One of the aims of the paper is to recommend best practices based on the lessons learnt, specifically etiquettes that are specific for SMA construction and that are not well established. Results of the additional laboratory studies as a part of the investigation showed that the filler fraction voids influenced the mix workability and the bitumen demand. Lime filler with high fractional voids resulted in mixes with lower workability and higher bitumen demand. The findings emphasize the importance of quality control tests for lime filler when used in SMA mixes.

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  • https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-99-3142-2
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• Authors:
  • Mondal, Purbayan Ghosh
  • Baditha, Anil Kumar
  • Ahriwar, Dharamdas
  • Chattaraj, Rajib
  • Kuna, Kranthi Kumar
• Conference:
  • 2nd International Conference on Transportation Infrastructure Projects: Conception to Execution (TIPCE 2022)
  • Location: Haridwar , India
  • Date: 2022-9-14 to 2022-9-17
• Publication Date: 2023

Language

• English

Media Info

• Media Type: Web
• Edition: 1
• Features: References;
• Pagination: pp 283-294
• Monograph Title: Recent Trends in Transportation Infrastructure, Volume 1: Select Proceedings of TIPCE 2022

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Failure analysis; High volume roads; Lessons learned; Stone matrix asphalt
• Geographic Terms: India
• Subject Areas: Highways; Materials; Pavements;

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• Accession Number: 01938984
• Record Type: Publication
• ISBN: 9789819931415
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Dec 9 2024 9:56AM