COOLING OF HOT-MIXED ASPHALT LAID ON AN INSULATED BASE

The cooling of hot-mixed asphalt laid on an insulated base was studied to determine the feasibility of using thin insulation to permit cold-weather paving of thin mats on an existing pavement. A computer program was developed to predict the temperature distribution in the mat, insulation, and base. Bench-scale laboratory tests were conducted to verify the validty of the computer program. The computer program was then used to simulate cold-weather paving for field conditions. The results were analyzed statistically to determine the variables that significantly affect the time available for compaction. A step-wise multiple linear regression program was used to develop equations that would give the time available for compaction as a function of these significant variables and their interactions. In addition, a nomogram was constructed to predict the time available for compaction graphically. The results of this study indicated the possibility of using thin insulation for cold-weather paving.

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• Authors:
  • Shah, N D
  • Dickson, P F
• Publication Date: 1974

Media Info

• Media Type: Digital/other
• Features: Figures; References; Tables;
• Pagination: pp 106-112
• Serial:
  • Transportation Research Board Special Report
  • Issue Number: 148
  • Publisher: Transportation Research Board
  • ISSN: 0360-859X

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Asphalt pavements; Cold weather construction; Compaction; Computer programs; Cooling; Electric insulating materials; Equations; Forecasting; Hot mix asphalt; Insulating materials; Laboratory tests; Linear regression analysis; Nomographs; Pavement base course; Statistical analysis; Temperature; Time
• Uncontrolled Terms: Temperature distribution
• Subject Areas: Construction; Data and Information Technology; Highways;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00080986
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS, TRB, ATRI
• Created Date: Mar 26 1975 12:00AM