Evaluation of Nevada's Hot Mix Asphalt Mixtures Using Tire Rubber Modified Binders PDF Download

Author: Haissam K. Sebaaly
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Category : Binders (Materials)
Languages : en
Pages : 113

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Author: Mehdi Khalili
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Category : Asphalt
Languages : en
Pages : 156

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The objective of the proposed research project is to determine the feasibility of utilization of laboratory blended ground tire rubber (GTR), terminally-blended GTR following Nevada Department of Transportation's (NDOT’s) specifications, or other crumb-rubber-modified (CRM) products to meet the rheological and engineering properties of asphalt modified binders and mixtures. The test results will be compared to styrene butadiene styrene (SBS) modified binders used in Nevada. The specific objectives of the research project will include the following: (1) Determining initial recommendations for terminally-blended GTR mix design guidelines based on the literature review and basic laboratory test results; (2) Investigating the rheological characteristics of various crumb rubber types (e. g. -30, -40, and terminal blend) at high, intermediate, and low performance temperatures through the performance of American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) standards and any other NDOT’s specification requirements; (3) Investigating the effects of various rubber modifiers on NDOT’s mix design including the mix volumetric properties such as air voids, voids in mineral aggregate (VMA), and optimum asphalt binder ratio specifications from AASHTO and NDOT; (4) Determining the Hveem stability, moisture susceptibility, permanent deformation, dynamic modulus, flow number characteristics of various alternate modifiers with hydrated lime in terms of specifications from AASHTO and NDOT; and (5) Developing recommended specifications for Nevada DOT regarding the utilization of these materials.

Author: Balasekaram Jayaprakas
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Category : Asphalt
Languages : en
Pages : 71

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The purpose of this study is to evaluate warm mix asphalts (WMA) with recycled asphalt pavement (RAP) from Nevada. For this study, four different warm mix technologies and four different aggregate sources with two different percentages of recycled asphalt binder ratios were used. Aggregates from Lone Mountain, North Tenaya, Spanish Springs and Lockwood were used with appropriate binders for the particular climate conditions in those areas. All the aggregates were lime-marinated, as per requirement of the Nevada Department of Transportation. Advera, Evotherm 3G, Sonnewax and waterfoam were the warm mix technologies evaluated. All four WMA mixtures satisfied all the criteria for resistance to moisture damage with or without RAP for all the aggregate sources used. In terms of fatigue, the WMA mixtures showed better results than the HMA mixture. But for the rutting resistance all of the WMA mixtures showed lower values than the HMA mixtures. This was expected, even though the WMA's rutting resistance improved when RAP was added.

Author: Eugene L. Skok
Publisher: DEStech Publications, Inc
ISBN: 1605950688
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 801

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Author: Elie Y. Hajj
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Category : Asphalt emulsion mixtures
Languages : en
Pages : 188

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The state of Nevada is experiencing permanent deformation problems with hot mix asphalt pavements at or near intersections. The Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) is currently using a Type 2C dense graded mixture in most of its construction. The NDOT Type 2C mixture showed excellent rutting resistance under normal highway traffic, while its resistance to rutting and shoving at intersections in the hot environment of Las Vegas is questionable.The overall objective of this research was to identify a hot mix asphalt (HMA) mixture with good resistance to rutting and shoving at intersections. To this end, two laboratory evaluations were conducted: I. Postmortem evaluation of in-service intersections and II. Laboratory evaluation of different aggregate gradations. Based on past performance and data generated from this research, five different aggregate gradations were selected for laboratory evaluation. Aggregates were sampled from the Sloan quarry located south of Las Vegas, Nevada, along Interstate 15. All five gradations were mixed with a polymer-modified PG76-22NV asphalt binder which is the current specified asphalt grade for southern Nevada. A Hveem mix design was conducted for each of the five mixtures. This part of the research re-evaluated the APA and RSCH as potential candidates for a mix design test for intersection mixtures. In addition, the triaxial compression strength test and the repeated load triaxial test (RLT) were also evaluated. All tests ranked the permanent deformation resistance of the five mixtures in the same order. Additionally, dynamic mechanistic analyses were performed as an attempt to determine the pavement responses under a heavy loaded truck at and away from the intersection. The findings of the mechanistic analyses were used to predict permanent deformation potential in the HMA layer. To this end, permanent deformation models for NDOT Type 2C mixture were developed in the laboratory using the repeated load triaxial (RLT) and the repeated shear at constant height (RSCH) testing. The actual specifications used by NDOT for the various permanent deformation tests were reviewed and adjusted for the HMA mixtures that are going to be used at intersections and stopping areas. (Abstract shortened by UMI.)

Author: Corina Borroel Wong
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Category : Thesis
Languages : en
Pages : 264

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The intention of this research effort is to evaluate the use of warm mix additives with typical polymer-modified and terminal blend tire rubber asphalt mixtures from Nevada and California. The research effort is broken into three phases that are intended to evaluate the impacts of warm mix additives with typical polymer-modified and terminal blend tire rubber asphalt mixtures from Nevada and California: moisture damage, performance characteristics, and mechanistic analysis. In Phase I of this research effort, mixture resistance to moisture damage was evaluated using the indirect tensile test and the dynamic modulus at multiple freeze-thaw cycles. Laboratory testing was conducted to address the following: (1) the impact of warm mix additive and reduced production temperatures on the moisture damage resistance of asphalt mixtures, (2) the impact of residual aggregate moisture on the moisture damage resistance of WMA mixtures, (3) the impact of warm mix additives on the moisture damage resistance of anti-strip treated WMA mixtures, and (3) the impact of long-term aging on strength gain and the moisture damage resistance of WMA mixtures. A total of one aggregate source, four warm mix asphalt technologies (Advera, Sasobit, Revix and Foaming) and three asphalt binder types (neat, polymer-modified and terminal blend tire rubber modified asphalt binders) typically used in both Nevada and California are being evaluated in this study. This thesis will only summarize the test results and findings of the Phase I of the study for two warm-mix additives: Advera and Sasobit. The evaluation of the other two technologies (i.e. Revix and Foaming) as well as the Phase II testing are still in progress and have not been completed.

Author: Randy Clark West
Publisher: Transportation Research Board
ISBN: 0309259134
Category : Pavements, Asphalt
Languages : en
Pages : 162

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TRB's National Cooperative Highway Research Program (NCHRP) Report 752: Improved Mix Design, Evaluation, and Materials Management Practices for Hot Mix Asphalt with High Reclaimed Asphalt Pavement Content describes proposed revisions to the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) R 35, Superpave Volumetric Design for Hot Mix Asphalt, and AASHTO M 323, Superpave Volumetric Mix Design, to accommodate the design of asphalt mixtures with high reclaimed asphalt pavement contents.

Author: Cristian Diaz Montecino
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Category : Pavements, Asphalt
Languages : en
Pages : 110

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This study evaluated the properties and laboratory performance of hot mix asphalt and warm mix asphalt mixtures with different levels of recycled asphalt pavements content. The rheological properties were evaluated for virgin and recovered recycled asphalt binders. The mixtures were evaluated for their resistance to moisture damage and permanent deformation.

Author: Jon A. Epps
Publisher: Transportation Research Board
ISBN: 9780309053235
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 172

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This synthesis on the use of recycled rubber tires in highways will be of interest to administrators and policy-makers; pavement, materials, geotechnical, environmental, and traffic operations engineers; and research engineers involved with highway design and construction issues. Information is provided on the uses of rubber tires in asphalt paving materials as well as other uses, such as on fills and embankments, for erosion control and on railroad grade crossings. Specifically, information is included which identifies the agencies using or implementing applications for recycled rubber tires and defines the design parameters, technical and construction limitations, performance, costs, benefits, environmental limitations, specifications, and availability. This synthesis of information defines the use of recycled rubber tires in highways and is based on a review of nearly 500 references and on information recorded from state highway agency responses to a 1991 survey of practice. Updates are included for as much of the state practice information possible through 1993. The use of scrap tires for highway applications is dynamic with regard to policy and technical issues. Therefore, the reader should keep in mind that the information presented reflects the best available data at a particular time. The synthesis also identifies current research in the topic area, critical research needs, and legislative issues that affect application and use of recycled rubber tires.

Author: Rukesh Maharjan
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Category : Electronic books
Languages : en
Pages : 332

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The purpose of this research effort was to evaluate the use of warm-mix additives with modified (polymer-modified and terminal blend tire rubber) asphalt mixtures from Nevada and California. This research was completed in two stages: Sasobit and Advera were evaluated in first stage while Evotherm and Foaming were evaluated in second stage. The three main components of the experimental plan include: evaluation of mixture resistivity to moisture damage, pavement performance characteristics of the mixtures, and mechanistic analysis of the mixtures for simulated flexible pavement. The moisture resistivity of all mixtures were checked by Indirect Tensile Strength (ITS), and Dynamic Modulus (E*) tests. Dynamic Modulus Ratio (ECR) and Tensile Strength Ratio (TSR) were computed at multiple Freeze-Thaw (F-T) cycles for further evaluation of moisture sensitivity of mixtures. Flow Number (FN) and Flexural beam fatigue tests were conducted to evaluate the performance characteristics of WMA additives/technology. The terminal blend tire rubber-modified binder with lime treatment works effectively in resisting moisture damage, rutting, and to significantly-reasonably improve the fatigue life of the WMA Evotherm, Foaming, Advera and Sasobit mixtures. Hence, it is the best solution for the design and construction of sustainable asphalt pavements. The use of terminal blend rubberized asphalt binder is an excellent and economical selection in reducing tire waste and environmental impacts.