The compatibility of asphalt emulsion and aggregate plays a significant role in the aggregate retention performance of chip seals. There are several, similar standardized test methods available for assessing the compatibility of emulsion–aggregate blends, including AASHTO T 59, ASTM D244, and North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) A-24. In all methods, a sample of aggregate and emulsion is mixed and rinsed. Subsequently, the compatibility of the rinsed sample is reported as “good,”“fair,” or “poor” based on visual inspection of asphalt coating the aggregate surface area. These visual inferences are subjective, making them susceptible to potential operator bias. The aim of this study is to develop an objective means to quantify emulsion–aggregate compatibility by using the Asphalt Compatibility Tester to obtain color-based measures in lieu of the visual assessment procedures. Multiple aggregate sources (granite, limestone, and lightweight), emulsion types (CRS-2L, CRS-2, and SS-1h), and sources were evaluated. In total, 25 emulsion–aggregate blends were analyzed. The results were used to establish color index thresholds to capture good- versus fair- or poor-performance emulsions. Additionally, chip seal samples from five construction projects were subjected to the Vialit test to measure aggregate retention performance. The Vialit test results were compared with the compatibility test results as a preliminary evaluation of the color-based criteria proposed here. The results indicated that the NCDOT A-24 procedure coupled with color measurements is effective at capturing the compatibility of emulsion–aggregate blends, providing a potential means to remove the subjectivity of the current visual rating procedures.


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    Titel :

    Using Color Measurements to Quantify Aggregate and Asphalt Emulsion Compatibility


    Weitere Titelangaben:

    Transportation Research Record: Journal of the Transportation Research Board


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    Erscheinungsdatum :

    2024-05-05




    Medientyp :

    Aufsatz (Zeitschrift)


    Format :

    Elektronische Ressource


    Sprache :

    Englisch



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