Investigate Feasibility of GPR to Measure In-Place Density of New Asphalt Pavement

Density of asphalt mixtures is one of the most important properties to monitor during construction of Hot Mix Asphalt (HMA) pavements. Many highway agencies routinely specify and measure in-situ asphalt mixture density or air void and use it as a basis for acceptance. Traditionally, density of a newly constructed asphalt concrete layer has been measured in the laboratory using randomly selected core samples extracted from finished pavement. This study investigates the applicability of Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) for assessment of in-place density of HMA mixtures. GPR measurements were made at two ongoing construction projects in Ohio. Core samples were simultaneously collected and tested in the lab. An analytical model called the ‘ALL model’ proposed by the University of Illinois researchers was used to derive density values from GPR measurements. The analysis of data indicated that results from core samples and GPR measurements are statistically comparable. Based on the results obtained, it can be concluded that GPR has the potential to map the density of in-place asphalt mixtures in comparison with core densities.

• Record URL:
  http://cdmresolver.worldcat.org/oclc/1044739416/viewonline
• Summary URL:
  http://cdm16007.contentdm.oclc.org/cdm/ref/collection/p267401ccp2/id/16800
• Corporate Authors:

  Infrastructure Management and Engineering, Incorporated

  2300 East Kemper Road, Suite A-17
  Cincinnati, OH  United States  45241-6501

  Ohio Department of Transportation

  Office of Statewide Planning and Research
  1980 West Broad Street
  Columbus, OH  United States  43223

  Federal Highway Administration

  1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE
  Washington, DC  United States  20590
• Authors:
  • Rajagopal, Arudi
• Publication Date: 2018-2

Language

• English

Media Info

• Media Type: Digital/other
• Edition: Final Report
• Features: Figures; Maps; Photos; References; Tables;
• Pagination: 57p

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Alternatives analysis; Asphalt pavements; Core samples; Feasibility analysis; Ground penetrating radar; Hot mix asphalt; In place density
• Geographic Terms: Ohio
• Subject Areas: Highways; Maintenance and Preservation; Pavements;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 01685233
• Record Type: Publication
• Report/Paper Numbers: FHWA/OH-2017-28
• Contract Numbers: SJN 135158
• Files: TRIS, ATRI, USDOT, STATEDOT
• Created Date: Nov 12 2018 5:15PM