Case study and test method review on moisture damage

This report presents an extensive literature review on case studies of moisture damage in pavements and moisture sensitivity testing methods available worldwide. It includes summaries of interviews with Australian practitioners. Case studies generally agree on the importance of prevention of moisture ingress and the necessity of a suitable moisture sensitivity test during the mix design stage. The AASHTO T283 test method (also known asmodified Lottman) and variations on it are the most widely used methods at present. (a)

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• Authors:
  • CHOI, Y
• Publication Date: 2007

Language

• English

Media Info

• Pagination: 25P
• Serial:
  • Issue Number: AP-T76/07

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Flexible pavements; Loss and damage; Moisture content; Pavement design; Sensitivity; Test procedures
• ITRD Terms: 1614: Damage; 2944: Flexible pavement; 5920: Moisture content; 3055: Pavement design; 5928: Sensitivity; 6288: Test method
• Subject Areas: Design; Highways; Materials; Pavements; I22: Design of Pavements, Railways and Guideways; I31: Bituminous Binders and Materials;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 01060769
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: ARRB
• ISBN: 9781921329029
• Files: ITRD, ATRI
• Created Date: Sep 10 2007 1:02PM