Laboratory Methods for Assessing the Influence of Improper Asphalt Mix Compaction on Its Performance

Wróbel, Michał; Woszuk, Agnieszka; Franus, Wojciech

doi:10.3390/ma13112476

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“…The results showed that the effects of the VVTM and SGC method were basically equivalent, and they were both better than the Marshall method. This is also consistent with the relevant research conclusions of the research group [ 12 , 13 ].…”

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“…In the past 20 years, China’s traffic has been developing towards “large flow, heavy axle load, high tire pressure”, and some disadvantages of the Marshall method have become obvious [ 10 , 11 , 12 ]. The SMA pavements designed by the Marshall method with early ruts, oil spills, and water seepage indicate that the Marshall compaction standard cannot meet current traffic requirements [ 9 , 13 , 14 , 15 ]. In addition, the Marshall specimen has a poor correlation with the mechanical properties of the site so that the test indicators of the specimen produced by the Marshall method in the laboratory cannot determine the quality of the field pavement very well [ 9 , 13 , 16 ].…”

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“…The SMA pavements designed by the Marshall method with early ruts, oil spills, and water seepage indicate that the Marshall compaction standard cannot meet current traffic requirements [ 9 , 13 , 14 , 15 ]. In addition, the Marshall specimen has a poor correlation with the mechanical properties of the site so that the test indicators of the specimen produced by the Marshall method in the laboratory cannot determine the quality of the field pavement very well [ 9 , 13 , 16 ]. On the other hand, the compaction work of the SGC method and the GTM method is adjustable; the compaction parameters are basically consistent with the current heavy traffic development, and the preparation of the specimen has a strong correlation with the mechanical properties [ 17 , 18 ].…”

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Laboratory Evaluation of a Vertical Vibration Testing Method for an SMA-13 Mixture

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In order to simulate the on-site compaction conditions of a Stone Matrix Asphalt (SMA) mixture, The Vertical Vibration Testing Method (VVTM), Superpave Gyratory Compactor (SGC), and Marshall method are used to test the SMA-13 mixture, and the physical and mechanical properties of the asphalt mixture designed by these three methods are tested. Subsequently, the influences of the molding method on the mechanical properties are compared. The influence of vibration compaction time on the volume parameters of the SMA mixture is studied. Following the heavy traffic compaction standards, the vibration compaction time of the SMA mixture is determined. The results show that the densities of the heavy Marshall specimen, VVTM specimen, and SGC specimen are 1.018 times, 1.019 times, and 1.015 times greater than that of the standard Marshall specimen, respectively. The passing rate of the 4.75 mm aggregate of the standard Marshall specimen is 29.9%, and that of the VVTM specimen and SGC specimen is 31.1% and 30.5%, respectively, while that of the heavy Marshall specimen is 34.5%. The mechanical strength of the specimen can be greatly improved as the density increases. On the other hand, by the same compaction work, the mechanical strength of the VVTM specimens can be increased by at least 7% compared with the heavy Marshall specimen. The mechanical strength of the VVTM specimen is increased by at least 22% compared with the standard Marshall specimen. The results also show that under the optimal asphalt-aggregate ratio and the same compaction work, the compressive strength and shear strength of the VVTM specimens are increased by at least 6% and 9%, respectively, compared with the Marshall specimens. In summary, the performance of the asphalt mixture designed by the VVTM is superior, providing a wider choice for future asphalt mixture design.

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Laboratory Evaluation of a Vertical Vibration Testing Method for an SMA-13 Mixture

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“…As discussed earlier based on Figure 2 , the SEM image of the GRP-WP reveals that GRP-WP contains a considerable amount of micro-sized chopped glass fibers (CGF). Due to the irregular shapes of these CGFs, they have significantly longer lengths compared to their widths, and they might have negatively impacted the workability of the asphalt mixtures, causing a reduction in compaction, as discussed by several other studies, such as those presented by Melotti et al [ 56 ] and Wróbel et al [ 57 ]. Resistance to compaction might be one of the main reasons why Va results increase as GRP-WP content increases.…”

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Use of GRP Pipe Waste Powder as a Filler Replacement in Hot-Mix Asphalt

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There is an increasing global trend to find sustainable, environmentally friendly and cost-effective materials as an alternative to limited natural raw materials. Similarly, the use of waste materials has been gaining popularity in the production of hot-mix asphalt (HMA). In this study, the sustainable use of glass-fiber-reinforced polyester (GRP) pipe waste powder (GRP-WP), gathered from the cutting and milling process of GRP pipe production, utilizing it in asphalt mixes as a filler, is evaluated based on lab testing to find out: (i) if it produces similar or better performance compared to the most conventionally available filler material (limestone) and, (ii) if so, what would be the optimum GRP-WP filler content to be used in asphalt mixes. For this reason, an experimental test matrix consisting of 45 samples with three different amounts of binder content (4%, 4.5% and 5.0%), and a 5% filler content with five different percentages of the GRP-WP content (0%, 25%, 50%, 75% and 100% replacement by weight of the filler), was prepared to figure out which sample would produce the similar Marshall stability and flow values compared to the control samples while also satisfying specification limits. It was found that the samples with 4.5% binder content, 3.75% GRP-WP and 1.25% limestone filler content produced the results both satisfying the specification requirements and providing an optimum mix design. It is believed that use of GRP-WP waste in HMA production would be a very useful way of recycling GRP-WP.

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“…The compaction index is one of the most important technological parameters during asphalt pavement construction, which may be negatively affected by the wrong asphalt paving machine setting, weather conditions, or the mix temperature. Presented in [ 27 ], this laboratory study analyzes the asphalt mix properties in case of inappropriate compaction. The reference mix was designed for an AC 11 S wearing layer (asphalt concrete for a wearing layer with maximum grading of 11 mm).…”

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Testing of Materials and Elements in Civil Engineering

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2021

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This issue is proposed and organized as a means to present recent developments in the field of testing of materials in civil engineering. For this reason, the articles highlighted in this issue should relate to different aspects of testing of different materials in civil engineering, from building materials and elements to building structures. The current trend in the development of materials testing in civil engineering is mainly concerned with the detection of flaws and defects in elements and structures using destructive, semi-destructive, and nondestructive testing. The trend, as in medicine, is toward designing test equipment that allows one to obtain a picture of the inside of the tested element and materials. Very interesting results with significance for building practices of testing of materials and elements in civil engineering were obtained.

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Laboratory Methods for Assessing the Influence of Improper Asphalt Mix Compaction on Its Performance

Cited by 17 publications

References 44 publications

Laboratory Evaluation of a Vertical Vibration Testing Method for an SMA-13 Mixture

Laboratory Evaluation of a Vertical Vibration Testing Method for an SMA-13 Mixture

Use of GRP Pipe Waste Powder as a Filler Replacement in Hot-Mix Asphalt

Testing of Materials and Elements in Civil Engineering

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