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Thirteen papers presented at the conference on [title], held in Phoenix, Arizona, December, 1994, discuss the products of the strategic highway research program, the Superpave method of mix design, and test methods for fatigue cracking and permanent deformation. Lacks an index. Annotation c. by Book
This report presents an Executive Summary of a comprehensive study conducted by ASU regarding a series of 11 separate projects relating to the implementation of the ME-PDG (developed under NCHRP 1-37A and NCHRP 1-40D)for the state of Arizona. The individual study project reports deal with the characterization of a variety of AC Binder types used by ADOT (Project 2); characterization results of E* Master Curve results for typical AC mixtures used in Arizona (Project 3); the characterization of these typical ac Mixtures for Thermal Fracture (Project 4), Permanent Deformation (Project 5), and Load associated Fatigue (Project 6). In addition, recommendations are made in Project 7 regarding the implementation of the SPT for AC Mixtures. Projects 8 & 9 focus on unbound bases/subbases and subgrades. Project 8 describes the results on non-linear Mr response on as variety of typical unbound bases and subgrades. Project 9 deals with the development of an unbound material permanent deformation database and development of a more universal permanent strain model. In the Project 10 study report, the state of Arizona has been subdivided, on the basis of relatively unique climatic regions based upon regional geomorphology. A total of 10 climatice regions in Arizona have been developed and a listing of current EICM weather stations found in the ME-PDG are identified by climatic region. Finally, Project 11 is a very comprehensive report study of the existing ADOT traffic files for eventual inclusion with the ME-PDG. A computerized (spreadsheet) traffic database of the entire ADOT highway network was conducted This database incorporates every mile of the Arizona highway network(6 Interstates; 13 U.S. Highways and 86 state highways). Four significant traffic factors are included in the database: Average Annual Daily Traffic(AADT), Annual Growth Rate (rg), Percent Trucks (pt), and Vehicle Classification Percentage (VCP). Relatively homogeneous traffic units were selected based on existing ADOT HPMS and VCP stations.
Asphalt concrete is the most recycled material in the United States and its reclamation allows the positive reuse of the constituent aggregates and asphalt binder, contributing to the long-term sustainability of the transportation infrastructure; decreasing costs, and the total energy and greenhouse emissions embodied into new materials and infrastructure. Although the national trends in Reclaimed Asphalt Pavements (RAP) usage are encouraging, the environmental conditions in Phoenix, Arizona are extreme and needs further consideration. The objective of this research study was to evaluate the viability of using RAP in future pavement maintenance and rehabilitation projects for the City. Agencies in the State of Arizona have been slow adopting the use of RAP as a regular practice. While the potential benefits are great, there is some concern on the impact to long-term pavement performance. RAP millings were sampled from the city's stockpiles; processed RAP and virgin materials were provided by a local plant. Two asphalt binders were used: PG 70-10 and PG 64-16. RAP variability was evaluated by aggregate gradations; extracted and recovered binder was tested for properties and grading. A mixture design procedure based on the City's specifications was defined to establish trial blends. RAP incorporation was based on national and local practices. Four different RAP contents were studied 10%, 15%, 25%, and 25% content with a softer binder, in addition to a control mix (0% RAP). Performance tests included: dynamic modulus to evaluate stiffness; Flow Number, to assess susceptibility for permanent deformation (rutting); and Tensile Strength Ratio as a measure of susceptibility to moisture damage. Binder testing showed very stiff recovered asphalts and variable contents with a reasonable variability on aggregate gradations. Performance test results showed slightly higher modulus as RAP content increases, showing a slight improvement related to rutting as well. For moisture damage potential, all mixtures performed well showing improvement for RAP mixtures in most cases. Statistical analysis showed that 0%, 10%, 15% and 25% with softer binder do not present significant statistical difference among mixtures, indicating that moderate RAP contents are feasible to use within the City paving operations and will not affect greatly nor negatively the pavement performance.