Modelling Constant Displacement Rate Experiments of Asphalt Concrete Using a Thermodynamic Framework

This paper focuses on the constitutive modeling of asphalt concrete mixtures. The response of the pavement depends on the internal structure, which evolves during the loading process. The authors develop a single constituent model by associating natural configurations with internal structures, using a thermodynamic criterion. Displacement rate experiments are performed at various confinement pressures on specimens made of granite and limestone aggregates. By corroborating the model predictions with the experimental results, the efficacy of the model in predicting the mechanical response of asphalt concrete mixtures is demonstrated.

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• Authors:
  • Pradeep, H
  • Krishnan, J Murali
  • Rajagopal, K R
  • Little, D N
  • Masad, Eyad A
• Publication Date: 2005-12

Language

• English

Media Info

• Media Type: Print
• Features: Appendices; Figures; References; Tables;
• Pagination: pp 241-256
• Serial:
  • International Journal of Pavement Engineering
  • Volume: 6
  • Issue Number: 4
  • Publisher: Taylor & Francis
  • ISSN: 1029-8436
  • Serial URL: http://www.tandf.co.uk/journals/titles/10298436.html

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Aggregates; Asphalt concrete; Asphalt mixtures; Experiments; Granite; Limestone aggregates; Mix design; Thermodynamics
• Uncontrolled Terms: Constitutive modeling; Displacement rate
• Subject Areas: Geotechnology; Highways; Materials; I31: Bituminous Binders and Materials;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 01036444
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Oct 27 2006 8:15AM