This study focused on the improvement or redesign of dense-graded mixtures in Missouri by applying various strategies typified by a balanced mix design (BMD) approach. Briefly, the BMD approach involves designing mixtures using appropriate thresholds of mixture performance tests to control major distresses. In this study, two existing dense-graded mixtures from Missouri were adopted with 33% binder replacement by recycled asphalt pavement (RAP). Appropriate thresholds from three commonly used cracking tests, namely the disk-shaped compact tension test, or DC(T), the Illinois Flexibility Index Test (I-FIT), and the indirect tensile asphalt cracking test (IDEAL-CT), were paired with the Hamburg wheel track test (HWTT) toward the improvement or rebalancing of mixes designed before the availability or specified use of these tests. Preliminary test results showed that the existing mix designs did not satisfy the cracking thresholds adopted in this study, and thus the following modifications were made to the mixtures: (a) replacing the base binder with a softer grade binder, (b) adding a rejuvenator, and (c) adding ground tire rubber (either 10% or 20% by weight of base binder). According to the results, modification with rubber and softer binder was the most efficient strategy for improving and balancing DC(T) fracture energy and HWTT performance. On the other hand, the use of a softer binder or rejuvenator led to the best success in meeting semicircular bend (SCB) (I-FIT) and IDEAL-CT test requirements in balance with HWTT requirements.


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    Title :

    Application of Balanced Mix Design Strategies to Missouri Dense-Graded Asphalt Mixtures


    Additional title:

    Transportation Research Record: Journal of the Transportation Research Board


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    Publication date :

    2022-07-07




    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Electronic Resource


    Language :

    English



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