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The objective of this study was to compare the Superpave mix design to the Marshall mix design on a typical aggregate source in Wyoming. The comparison concentrated on the resistance to rutting and low-temperature cracking of asphalt mixes prepared using the two design methods. Chapter 1 of this report provides an introduction. Chapter 2 contains a literature review related to the Marshal and Hveem mix design methods in addition to the newer Superpave level one mix design method. Chapter 3 describes the design of the experiment including information about the materials used in the study, the Marshall and Superpave level one mix designs, and the accelerated testing devices used in the study. Results from the Marshall and Superpave mix designs are summarized in Chapter 4. Chapter 5 contains the Georgia Loaded Wheel Tester and Thermal Stress Restrained Specimen Tester accelerated testing results on the Marshall and Superpave samples. Conclusions and recommendations based on the study are presented in Chapter 6.
ABSTRACT (cont.): Analysis of test results in this study indicate that excessive asphalt binder may have been used in order to meet the voids in mineral aggregates (VMA) criteria for the poor performing mixtures. This finding may be consistent with other related findings that suggest that for some coarse graded aggregate structures, addition of so much asphalt binder may be necessary to meet the current Superpave VMA specification. The VMA requirement should, therefore, be reviewed. It is also found in this study that for mixtures with excessive asphalt binder the aggregate structure may not significantly affect the rutting resistance of the mixture. This may be the case because the asphalt binder tends to have a predominant influence, especially at higher temperatures, reduces the aggregate particle interaction in the mixture and, therefore, leads to poor rutting performance. The study finds that there may be apparent relationships between rutting resistance of mixtures and the following laboratory measured parameters: (1) the rate of change of gyratory shear per cycle measured from the slope of the gyratory shear versus number of cycles (semi-logarithm scale) in the Servopac Gyratory Compactor, (2) the rut depth measured in the Asphalt Pavement Analyzer and (3) the gyratory stability index measured from the Gyratory Testing Machine.
ABSTRACT: Two gradation specifications were developed as part of the Superior Performing Pavement Program in 1993. They are known as coarse and fine gradations respectively. It was recommended to use the coarse gradation in order to achieve better rutting resistance, however many researchers believe that either of the two gradations will do well in rutting resistance if they are properly designed and constructed. This research focuses on evaluating the rut resistance of a fine-graded mixture, as compared to a coarse-graded mixture in use in the State of Florida. Both field and laboratory evaluation methods were used.
Strategic Highway Research Program (SHRP) A407 recommends that aggregate gradations pass below the restricted zone as traffic level increases. This study investigated the use of natural sand in the fine and coarse gradations for the surface course mixtures. The mixtures were designed using the SUPERPAVE mix design approach and were evaluated for their performance in terms of resistance to rutting, fatigue and moisture damage. In addition, the accelerated performance of these mixtures was also evaluated using the Asphalt Pavement Analyzer.
TRB's National Cooperative Highway Research Program (NCHRP) Report 567: Volumetric Requirements for Superpave Mix Design examines whether changes to the recommended Superpave mix design criteria for voids in mineral aggregate, voids filled with asphalt, and air voids content might further enhance the performance and durability of hot-mix asphalt.