Application and Research on Plant-Mixed Thermal Regeneration Technology of RAP Asphalt Mixtures

When the plant-mixed thermal regeneration technology is adopted for the waste asphalt pavement mixtures,its performance can basically reach the level of freshly-mixed asphalt concrete,which can be used for paving the middle and lower layers of road pavements of various grades.Through the research and application of plant-mixed thermal regeneration technology based on China's Kunming-Yuxi Expressway Pavement Overhaul Project,this paper summarizes relevant technical points and effectively advocates the promotion and application of this technology in highway maintenance.

Experimental study of pavement performance of basalt fiber-modified asphalt mixture

To discuss the pavement performance of basalt fiber-modified asphalt mixtures,the optimum dosages of asphalt and fibers are studied by the Marshall test and the rutting test.The results demonstrate that the optimum dosages of asphalt and fibers are 4.63% and 0.3%,respectively.Then the pavement performances of basalt（polyester,xylogen）fiber-modified asphalt mixtures are investigated through high temperature stability tests,water stability tests and low temperature crack resistance tests.It indicates that the pavement performances of the fiber-modified asphalt mixtures such as rutting dynamic stability,freezing splitting tensile strength,low temperature crack resistance and so on are improved compared with control asphalt mixture.The results show that the pavement performances of asphalt mixtures can be improved by fiber-modifiers.Besides,the improvement effects of basalt fiber are superior to polyester fiber and xylogen fiber.

Investigation of material composition,design,and performance of open-graded asphalt mixtures for semi-flexible pavement:A comprehensive experimental study

The primary goal of this study is the design and construction of semi-flexible pavement(SFP)mixture in accordance with the engineering and mechanical criteria.This study involves the use of a range of gradation curves,air void contents,cellulose and synthesized fibers,and neat and modified asphalt binders to prepare the open-graded asphalt(OGA)mixtures.To analyze the characteristics of these mixtures,a variety of test,namely binder drainage,semi-circular bending(SCB),Cantabro,wheel tracking,indirect tensile strength(ITS),and permeability tests were conducted.Additionally,to analyze the prepared grouting material,flexural strength,compressive strength,and fluidity tests were conducted.In the final stage,SFP was compared to HMA in terms of engineering characteristics and performance.According to the results,SFP was more resistant to skid,rutting,fire,and moisture damage,while HMA had a better performance in fracture tests,including SCB test.According to the results of the mechanical performance tests conducted on OGA mixtures,the highest and lowest values for air void content to achieve the highest mechanical performance level were 30%-35%and 25%,respectively.Also,based on the laboratory results,it was determined that the required void ratio for constructing OGA mixtures was 24%-26%based on the bitumen type and fibers amount in the mixture.Finally,SFP mixture can be regarded as a viable alternative to common pavements thanks to its high resistance to rutting and moisture damage,long freezing-thawing fatigue life,and adequate fire and skid resistance.

Performance evaluation of new epoxy resin-based composite phase change materials and their asphalt mixture

In recent years,the temperature-adjusted asphalt pavement has been an extensive concern by scholars in various countries,and this pavement can reduce temperaturerelated diseases.In this study,the shaped composite phase change materials(CPCMs)were successfully synthesized by two processes,which are vacuum impregnation and epoxy curing.Firstly,the applicability of CPCMs in asphalt mixtures was evaluated by microscopic characterization,chemical compatibility,thermal properties,durability,and leakage stability.Secondly,CPCMs were applied to the asphalt mixture to evaluate its temperatureadjusted characteristics and pavement performance.Finally,the performance of the temperature-adjusted asphalt mixture was analyzed by integrating all factors.The research shows that the prepared CPCMs have excellent thermal properties and durability,the phase transition temperature is 48.93℃,and the phase transition enthalpy is 106.5 J/g,which fully meets the requirements for use in pavement.The temperature-adjusted asphalt mixture could alleviate the occurrence of extreme temperature,which was 4.9℃lower than the conventional mixture.The pavement performance of the temperatureadjusted asphalt mixture can meet the specified standards for humid areas.Considering the factors,the recommended amount of CPCMs is 1.5%.The research results provide a basis for the promotion of temperature-adjusted asphalt pavement and effectively support the development of pavement engineering technology.

Application of Nanomaterials in Subgrade and Pavement

With the continuous progress of social science and technology,there are increasingly more kinds of high-tech materials that can be used in the construction of subgrade and pavement.Among them,the application of nanomaterials plays a commendatory role,improving the quality of pavement.Based on this,this paper analyzes the characteristics of nanomaterials and puts forward specific measures for the application of nanomaterials on the basis of further exploring the working principle of nanomaterials in subgrade and pavement,so as to promote the further development of subgrade and pavement construction.

Laboratory evaluation of epoxy resin modified asphalt mixtures

The pavement performance of epoxy resin modified asphalt mixtures was investigated by the Marshall test, the indirect tensile test, the rutting test, the three-pointed bending test and the composite beam fatigue test. In comparison with the performance of epoxy resin modified asphalt mixtures, the performance of stone matrix asphalt mixtures （SMA10） was also investigated. The rutting test and composite beam fatigue test results show that the epoxy resin modified asphalt mixtures can improve permanent deformation and fatigue characteristics. They also show lower temperature susceptibility and greater resistance to moisture damage compared to the SMA10. Findings from the research indicate that the epoxy resin modified asphalt mixture provides an optional material for the pavement of long-span steel bridges in China due to profound performance and economic advantages.

Axle-equivalent method of steel-deck pavement

An index system of steel deck pavement design is proposed according to the study and classification of failure types. Furthermore the axle-equivalent equation is presented according to the fatigue principle of pavement structures. Based on indoor experiments and theoretical analysis, this paper studies the stress characteristics of three different axle types which are corresponding with the other three typical pavement structures, and also presents the parameters of each axle＇s equivalent formula. The three axle types include single-axle single-wheel, single-axle double-wheel and double-axle double-wheel. According to analyses of influential factors such as climate, environment, traffic and stress condition, the developed axle equivalent formula and the parameters modified by the field test data can be applied in the design of a new bridge deck pavement and the assessment of an existing bridge deck pavement.

Evaluation of modification effect of epoxy resin based on performance of asphalt mixtures

Based on the analysis of the main failures discovered in pavement on steel deck plate and the demanding service condition of the pavement on steel deck, high-temperature rutting test, low-temperature bending test and controlled stress flexural fatigue test are used to study the performance of asphalt mixtures modified by epoxy resin including high-temperature stability, low-temperature cracking-resistance, and fatigue cracking-resistance, which are served to evaluate the modification effect of epoxy resin of different contents. With the addition of epoxy resin, all the three performances are improved greatly. However, when the amount of epoxy resin added is over a certain value, the modification effect will be stable with no extra benefit detected. Finally, in terms of the properties of the three respects, 20%, 30%, 30% are given separately as the proposal adding contents.

Noise Reduction in Pavement Made of Rubberized Bituminous Top Layer

In Greece more than 60,000 tn End of Life Tires are stockpiled every year often uncontrollable, causing severe environmental and other socio-economic negative impacts. Studies up to date are focused mainly on mechanical and physical characteristics of rubberized mixtures (based on cement, asphalt or soil) in which tire rubber is used either as alternative to natural aggregates or as additive. However, effect of tire rubber on noise reduction in rubberized bituminous layers, which is the main topic of present paper, has not been widely studied. In particular, this research paper is dealing with a sustainable use of tire rubber in asphalt pavement, leading to its generated noise reduction. An experimental pilot application has been conducted in the frame of a European Research Project, which has been implemented in a heavy traffic road section, cited outside Lamia city of Greece, (Vasilikon Street). The upper surface layer of the pavement has been made of rubberized bituminous mixture, produced by the wet process. Rheological characteristics of rubberized bitumen as well as basic properties of the implemented, rubberized bituminous mixture are presented. Moreover, measurements of noise level, deriving from vehicles’ motion, under operational conditions took place at the road section right after its implementation as well as after 8 months of its operation, while all data are presented in details. Results of the measurements on conventional and modified pavement sections are compared, certifying that rubberized asphalt layers can be not only environmentally friendly—since a category of solid wastes (worn automobile tires) is utilized—but also, addition of tire rubber particles in bituminous binder provides up to 3dB noise reducing bituminous mixtures and pavements, noise reduction that remains even after 8 months of road section’s operation.

吸波沥青混合料的制备及微波自愈合特性

吸波材料具有良好的微波传热能力,可用于沥青路面微裂缝自修复。本研究选取了炭黑粉、羰基铁粉和镍锌铁氧体粉3种吸波材料替换部分矿粉制备了SMA-13吸波沥青混合料。通过车辙试验、低温弯曲破坏试验和冻融劈裂试验对比分析了不同吸波沥青混合料的路用性能,并采用半圆弯曲(SCB)试验研究了吸波材料类型、掺量、微波加热时间等因素对吸波沥青混合料表面温度分布和自愈合性能的影响。利用扫描电子显微镜(SEM)和X射线衍射(XRD)分析吸波材料的微观特性。结果表明,随吸波材料掺量从10%增至30%,炭黑粉沥青混合料的动稳定度和冻融劈裂强度比都呈现出逐渐上升趋势,而低温弯曲应变则表现出先增加后减小的特征;羰基铁粉沥青混合料动稳定度和低温弯曲应变均呈现先增加后减小的趋势,而冻融劈裂强度比表现出逐渐减小的特征;镍锌铁氧体粉沥青混合料动稳定度和低温弯曲应变均呈现逐渐减小趋势,而冻融劈裂强度比则与之相反。吸波沥青混合料的表面温度随着吸波材料掺量和微波加热时间的增加而逐渐上升,能够快速达到沥青混合料裂缝面的愈合温度,从而增强沥青混合料的微波自愈合性能。

多轮荷载作用下的高模量沥青道面力学响应特性

飞机起落架多轮荷载作用下,道面内部应力应变等力学响应将产生叠加与干涉。针对高模量沥青机场道面,通过ABAQUS有限元软件开展道面结构力学响应计算,分析飞机多轮荷载对道面力学响应敏感性,研究高模量沥青混合料在机场道面中的应用效果。结果表明:在飞机主起落架的六轮荷载作用下,道面结构层中产生的应力与路表弯沉的峰值最大,且道面的疲劳寿命最小,在进行道面结构计算与材料组成设计时,应以六轮荷载作为最不利荷载工况;机轮荷载分布的对称性越强,结构内应力与路表弯沉的峰值点位置越靠近荷载包围区域中心;沥青道面变形有一定的时间滞后,卸载后路表弯沉不能立即恢复并存在残余变形,且主起落架轮数越多,滞后时间越长,保留的残余变形越大;中面层采用的高模量沥青混合料可降低道面各层拉应力、压应力、剪应力的应力水平,进而有效地减少机场沥青道面轮辙与疲劳开裂。

热拌环氧浇注式沥青混合料性能试验研究

浇注式沥青混合料密水性、协调变形能力及耐久性优,而环氧沥青混合料的强度及高温抗重载能力极为突出,为实现两种混合料的优势集成,研发了环氧浇注式沥青混合料。对3种来源的热拌环氧沥青进行环氧树脂、热拌环氧沥青力学性能及170℃黏度试验;在热拌环氧浇注式沥青混合料配合比设计基础上,开展搅拌时长为45,135 min的混合料流动性、马歇尔、贯入度、车辙、弯曲及疲劳性能试验。结果表明,3种环氧树脂和热拌环氧沥青的力学性能基本一致,170℃黏度达1 Pa·s时间在3 h以上;混合料性能随搅拌时长增加衰减较大;环氧沥青类型对除流值和极限弯拉应变外性能指标影响不显著。搅拌45 min的XB环氧浇注式沥青混合料性能最优,流动度<5 s且可施工流动性维持时间在135 min以上,马歇尔稳定度超过48 kN,动稳定度达到18945次/mm,贯入度增量仅0.1 mm,-10℃极限弯拉应变>3000με,疲劳性能指标冲击韧性达到3517 N·mm,各项性能远超常规浇注式沥青混合料,多项指标也超过环氧沥青混合料,同时成本也较低。热拌环氧浇注式沥青混合料较好兼顾了浇注式沥青混合料和热拌环氧沥青的优点,可有效提高浇注式沥青混合料高温强度,对提高我国钢桥面铺装质量及耐久性具有重要意义。

基于热再生沥青混合料的半柔性路面材料性能研究

对热再生沥青混合料半柔性路面材料进行相关性能研究,运用CAVF法设计出具有单一粒径(9.5~13.2 mm)且空隙率为28%的母体混合料,通过沥青析漏和混合料飞散试验确定其母体混合料最佳沥青用量,并试验确定再生剂最佳掺量;最后通过浸水马歇尔试验、冻融劈裂试验、低温弯曲试验、车辙试验及劈裂疲劳试验等,分析评价不同RAP掺量再生半柔性路面材料性能,结果表明,半柔性路面材料性能优异,虽伴随RAP料掺量的增加,其疲劳性能、高温性能、低温性能及灌浆率有所下降,但都符合现行规范相关要求。控制好RAP料的掺量,热再生沥青混合料半柔性路面材料具有良好的灌浆率、优异的高温稳定性、水稳定性及抗疲劳性能,能够满足道路在重载交通和夏季高温等情况的使用要求。

Evotherm温拌再生沥青混合料路用性能研究

通过沥青混合料车辙试验、冻融劈裂试验、小梁弯曲试验,对Evotherm温拌沥青混合料及热拌沥青混合料的高温性能、水稳定性能、低温性能进行了试验研究。试验结果表明:Evotherm温拌剂对沥青混合料的高温性能、水稳定性有一定的影响,对其低温性能的影响不显著;掺加旧沥青混合料,有利于提高Evotherm温拌沥青混合料高温稳定性能,而其低温弯曲性能则有显著降低;温拌再生沥青混合料的水稳定性能随着旧沥青混合料掺量增加呈现先增加后减小的趋势。

RAP掺量对温再生沥青混合料力学性能和路用性能的影响规律研究

温再生技术是一种有效的利用沥青混合料回收料(RAP)实现再生的新技术。为改善温再生沥青路面性能,有效提高RAP的循环利用率,通过力学性能和路用性能分析考察了RAP掺量对温再生沥青混合料性能的影响规律,探讨动稳定度与重复加载蠕变试验力学参数的相关性。研究结果表明:随着RAP掺量的增加,温再生沥青混合料的高温稳定性、抗剪切和抗弹性变形能力提高,但低温抗裂性能、水稳定性能有所下降。此外,流动数与动稳定度之间具有较好的线性相关性,可以借助流动数评价混合料的高温抗车辙能力;相同RAP掺量下,改性温再生沥青混合料的各项性能均优于普通温再生沥青混合料,当RAP掺量达70%时,混合料各项性能仍能满足规范要求,可为后期工程应用和质量控制提供依据。

高寒大温差条件下玄武岩纤维沥青混合料低温性能研究

本研究基于低温弯曲实验、冻融劈裂实验和约束试件温度应力实验,模拟北方高寒地域环境纤维沥青混合料的低温耐受性,探究了沥青种类、玄武岩纤维长度和直径对沥青混合料低温性能的影响规律。研究结果表明:在高寒大温差条件下,沥青种类对沥青混合料低温性能具有显著影响,其中SBS改性沥青>70#基质沥青;在相同纤维掺量下,三种直径的玄武岩纤维对AC-13混合料低温性能的改善作用为7μm>16μm>25μm;三种长度(3 mm、6 mm、12 mm)的玄武岩纤维对AC-13混合料的性能改善呈先增后减趋势,6 mm长度的纤维对低温性能改善效果最佳。该研究成果可为玄武岩纤维在寒冷地区道路上的应用提供实验参考,也可作为教学案例应用于土木工程领域研究生课程,用来研究高寒地区道路工程路面材料的特殊设计需求。

富油型高黏高弹桥面铺装过渡层材料服役性能研究

针对混凝土桥面板铺装工程对铺装层材料的性能需求,提出富油型高黏高弹桥面铺装过渡层材料,开发出60℃黏度>70万Pa·s的过渡层材料专用高黏高弹改性沥青,研究了不同油石比、不同级配、不同厚度的过渡层材料与组合结构的服役性能规律.结果表明:富油型高黏高弹过渡层材料具备优异的高温、低温,以及水稳定性能,在组合结构的形式中与混凝土桥面板的25℃的剪切强度、拉拔强度分别达到0.98、0.71 MPa.动态荷载下,随着油石比与厚度的提高,组合结构试件的初始裂纹出现、裂缝扩展速度降低,起到阻止裂缝传递与反射的作用,在0.2应力水平下铺装层组合结构疲劳寿命可达到10万次.超薄组合铺装结构服役性能优异,可有效防止铺装层出现推移、拥包、开裂等桥面病害.

混掺纤维透水沥青混料的路用性能试验研究

外掺纤维材料可在一定程度上综合提升透水沥青混合料的服役性能,研究对不同组合方案下的透水沥青混合料与普通透水沥青混合料进行性能对比分析。纤维组合方案包括单掺BF、单掺PP、复掺BF+PP在内共计15种。分别对混合料的高温稳定性、水稳定性、低温抗裂性、疲劳性能及排水性能进行综合考察,认为玄武岩纤维可综合促进透水沥青混合料的高温稳定性、低温抗裂性及疲劳性能,但对水稳定性的提升不明显。而经过适宜比例复掺的混合料(0.4%BF+0.2%PP和0.4%BF+0.1%PP),能够对水稳性能在内的各项路用性能都进行显著提升,提升幅度可达到20%以上,这对于透水沥青路面的高品质发展及推广应用具有重要意义。

玄武岩纤维沥青混合料的路用性能及抗裂性能

为研究玄武岩纤维对沥青混合料路用性能和断裂性能的影响,基于马歇尔试验确定了不同玄武岩纤维掺量下的最佳油石比,并基于此分析纤维掺量对路用性能、老化性能、抗断裂性能的影响规律及其改善效果.结果表明:(1)玄武岩纤维掺量将影响最佳沥青用量,需同时考虑纤维掺量以确定最佳油石比;(2)纤维质量掺量为0.1%时,具有最佳的改善效果,最大可将高温稳定性能、低温抗裂性能、水稳定性能分别提升31.5%~38.4%、24.4%~37.3%、1.2%~5.5%.纤维对老化沥青混合料的高温稳定性的改善程度最佳,尤其是动稳定度,改善程度是其他性能的1.28~15.0倍;其次是低温抗裂性;水稳定性的改善效果最弱.纤维可通过增加沥青混合料的延性,以提高峰值荷载对应的裂纹张开位移,且玄武岩纤维在中温情况下对沥青混合料的抗断裂性能改善效果要高于低温条件,最大可提升21.64%的断裂韧性.