Use of high modulus asphalt - "EME": case studies in the Indian Ocean area

EME (High modulus Asphalt) is a durable, deformation resistant, high performance base course mixture, based on established French technology according to NF EN 13108-1. The main characteristics of EME are improved rutting resistance, high stiffness modulus, durability thanks to high binder content and low void content, and they are obtained with the use of hard grade bitumen. For more than 10 years, Colas companies in the Indian Ocean area (Madagascar, Mauritius, and Reunion Island) have been using EME for major projects for the construction of pavement for roads, airfields and port facilities using local materials. These structures using EME layers are designed according to approved technical methods and provide the following advantages: improved mechanical characteristics leading to pavement thickness reduction and resource preservation; financial savings and earlier completion time. The environmental benefits can be assessed using specific software which assesses the environmental impact of pavement construction: energy and greenhouse gas emissions.

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• Authors:
  • Guyot, X
• Conference:
  • AAPA International Flexible Pavements Conference, 15th, 2013, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
• Publication Date: 2013-9

Language

• English

Media Info

• Pagination: 22p
• Monograph Title: Delivering new age solutions: 15th AAPA International Flexible Pavements Conference, 22-25 September, Royal International Conference Centre, Brisbane

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Base course (Pavements); Bituminous materials; Durability; Environment; Environmental impacts; Pavement design; Pavement layers; Pavements; Thickness
• Uncontrolled Terms: Pavement technology
• Geographic Terms: Madagascar; Mauritius
• ATRI Terms: Basecourse; Environmental effects; Pavement design; Pavement layer; Thickness
• ITRD Terms: 9011: Design (overall design)
• Subject Areas: Highways; Pavements; I22: Design of Pavements, Railways and Guideways; I31: Bituminous Binders and Materials;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 01503281
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: ARRB
• Files: ITRD, ATRI
• Created Date: Jan 6 2014 10:55AM