Because approximately 85 percent of the total volume of hot-mix asphalt (HMA) mixtures consists of aggregates, the performance of HMA mixtures is greatly affected and influenced by properties of the aggregate blend. The angularity, shape, and texture of the aggregate particles have a significant effect on the performance of HMA mixtures by controlling the mixture's strength and rutting resistance. Rough, angular aggregates have been proved to produce higher-quality HMA pavements than smooth, round aggregates. Current aggregate tests are primarily based on experience and empirical characterization tests. A study was conducted to evaluate test methods that could be used to characterize aggregate properties that are related to HMA rutting potential of heavy-duty pavements. Specifically, FAA aggregate properties and aircraft loading conditions were addressed. The aggregate particles were characterized with the particle index (ASTM D3398), uncompacted void content for fine aggregate (ASTM C1252), modified ASTM C1252 for coarse aggregate, and unit weight and voids in aggregate (ASTM C29). The HMA mixtures were evaluated for rutting potential using the confined repeated load deformation (dynamic creep) test. The laboratory investigation indicated that the tests for particle index, uncom-pacted void content for fine and coarse aggregates, and unit weight and voids in aggregate could be used to characterize the shape and texture of aggregate particles. The study also indicated that the confined creep test could differentiate between HMA mixtures with different aggregate properties in terms of their rutting potential.
Influence of Aggregate Properties on Performance of Heavy-Duty Hot-Mix Asphalt Pavements
Transportation Research Record
1996-01-01
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Elektronische Ressource
Englisch
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