Using the Indirect Tension Test to Evaluate Rut Resistance in Developing Hot-Mix Asphalt Mix Designs

This paper describes how the indirect tension (IDT) strength test, when performed at high temperatures following the recommended protocol, can be used to evaluate the rut resistance of hot-mix asphalt (HMA) mixtures. The suggested procedure is simple, quick, and can be performed using a standard Marshall press without the need of a temperature control chamber. The paper includes a review of the initial development of the high-temperature IDT test, and also discusses how the new, rapid test procedure was developed. Improved guidelines for interpreting the results of the high-temperature IDT test are presented, which include a rule of thumb for accounting for differences in traffic speed. Two case studies are presented in which the IDT test was used to help ensure that HMA designs had sufficient rut resistance for their intended applications.

• Record URL:
  • https://nap.nationalacademies.org/catalog/23136
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• Authors:
  • Christensen Jr, Donald W
  • Bonaquist, Ramon F
• Publication Date: 2007-12

Language

• English

Media Info

• Media Type: Web
• Features: Figures; Photos; References; Tables;
• Pagination: pp 62-77
• Monograph Title: Practical Approaches to Hot-Mix Asphalt Mix Design and Production Quality Control Testing
• Serial:
  • Transportation Research Circular
  • Issue Number: E-C124
  • Publisher: Transportation Research Board
  • ISSN: 0097-8515

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Asphalt mixtures; Case studies; High temperature; Hot mix asphalt; Mix design; Rutting; Traffic speed
• Uncontrolled Terms: Indirect tension test
• Subject Areas: Highways; Materials; I31: Bituminous Binders and Materials;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 01082889
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS, TRB
• Created Date: Dec 20 2007 1:56PM