In order to improve the surface performace of epoxy asphalt pavement （EAP） for steel bridge deck, an epoxy asphalt chip seal （ ECS） covered by a cationic emulsified asphalt fog seal （i. e., fog-sealed chip seal）...In order to improve the surface performace of epoxy asphalt pavement （EAP） for steel bridge deck, an epoxy asphalt chip seal （ ECS） covered by a cationic emulsified asphalt fog seal （i. e., fog-sealed chip seal） isproposed and a laboratory study is conducted to design and evaluate te fog-sealed chip seal. First, the evaluation indices and methods of te chip seal on steel bridge deck pavement were proposed. Secondly, the worst pavement conditions during te maintenance time were simulated by te small traffic load simulation system MMLS3 and the short-term aging test for minimizing the failure probability of chip seal. Finally, the design parameters of fog-sealed chip seal were determined by the experimental analysis and the performance of the designed fog-sealed chip seal was evaluated in thelaboratory. Results indicate that the proposed simulation method of pavement conditions is effective and the maximal load repetitions on the EAPslab specimen are approximately 925 300 times. Moreover, the designed fog-sealedchip sealcan provide a dense surface with sufficient skid resistance,aggregate-asphalt aahesive performance and interlayer shearing resistance.展开更多
Hydroplaning speed can be affected by pavement texture depth,thickness of water film,tire pressure and tread depth.In this study,to understand the influence of pavement texture on the hydroplaning speed,a new lab-scal...Hydroplaning speed can be affected by pavement texture depth,thickness of water film,tire pressure and tread depth.In this study,to understand the influence of pavement texture on the hydroplaning speed,a new lab-scale apparatus has been designed and manufactured.The lack of proportion between linear movement of vehicle shaft and the wheel rotation was found to be a good index to determine hydroplaning threshold.A 5%drop in the ratio of wheel-to-axle rotation has been assumed as an index to determine hydroplaning threshold.Based on the measures,a simplified model was developed that is able to predict the hydroplaning speed depending on pavement's texture characteristics.The results indicated that a 77%increase in mean texture depth cause 9%increase in hydroplaning threshold speed.展开更多
Various technical studies have shown that impact-stiffness modulus values, defined as the ratio of the FWD （falling-weight deflectometer） impact load to its consequent central deflection, can be used to evaluate the...Various technical studies have shown that impact-stiffness modulus values, defined as the ratio of the FWD （falling-weight deflectometer） impact load to its consequent central deflection, can be used to evaluate the PCN （pavement classification number） of a particular flexible or rigid airport pavement, fn a previous study, use was made of the old dynamic stiffness modulus procedure developed by the USCOE （US Army Corps of Engineers）, this procedure was correlated with various FWD measurements conducted on several runways and taxiways in Israel, together with in-situ borings and the use of the new COMFAA-3.0 software. The results, obtained only for flexible pavements, were checked against the relevant results of full-scale trafficking tests conducted by the FAA （Federal Administration Aviation） at its National Airport Pavement Test Facility. The present study analyzes new FWD measurements and in-situ borings conducted on additional rigid and all-asphaltic runways and taxiways in Israel in order to formulate an updated correlative equation for these types of pavements. The paper concludes with an updated recommendation for the use of impact-stiffness modulus outputs from FWD measurements in order to determine the PCN of any type of pavement directly on the basis of local experience.展开更多
Uneven roads surface can be observed on bituminous pavements. This is due to moving loads and climate conditions. If the observed deformations exceed the elastic limit, important damages can occur, so new materials ar...Uneven roads surface can be observed on bituminous pavements. This is due to moving loads and climate conditions. If the observed deformations exceed the elastic limit, important damages can occur, so new materials are used to improve the stiffness modulus of bituminous mixtures. To achieve this, a modified bituminous concrete by addition of the PR PLAST Sahara （produced by PR industries and PLAST for Plastic） mainly used in arid region has been studied. The use of this additive at various percentages 0.1, 0.3, 0.6 and 0.9 by weight of bituminous concrete has been investigated to determine its stiffness modulus. An experimental design using the Taguchi tables has been elaborated to reduce the number of tests. Marshall and NAT （Nottingham asphalt tester） tests have been carried out, and a mathematical model of the stiffness modulus has been proposed.展开更多
基金The National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.51378122)
文摘In order to improve the surface performace of epoxy asphalt pavement （EAP） for steel bridge deck, an epoxy asphalt chip seal （ ECS） covered by a cationic emulsified asphalt fog seal （i. e., fog-sealed chip seal） isproposed and a laboratory study is conducted to design and evaluate te fog-sealed chip seal. First, the evaluation indices and methods of te chip seal on steel bridge deck pavement were proposed. Secondly, the worst pavement conditions during te maintenance time were simulated by te small traffic load simulation system MMLS3 and the short-term aging test for minimizing the failure probability of chip seal. Finally, the design parameters of fog-sealed chip seal were determined by the experimental analysis and the performance of the designed fog-sealed chip seal was evaluated in thelaboratory. Results indicate that the proposed simulation method of pavement conditions is effective and the maximal load repetitions on the EAPslab specimen are approximately 925 300 times. Moreover, the designed fog-sealedchip sealcan provide a dense surface with sufficient skid resistance,aggregate-asphalt aahesive performance and interlayer shearing resistance.
文摘Hydroplaning speed can be affected by pavement texture depth,thickness of water film,tire pressure and tread depth.In this study,to understand the influence of pavement texture on the hydroplaning speed,a new lab-scale apparatus has been designed and manufactured.The lack of proportion between linear movement of vehicle shaft and the wheel rotation was found to be a good index to determine hydroplaning threshold.A 5%drop in the ratio of wheel-to-axle rotation has been assumed as an index to determine hydroplaning threshold.Based on the measures,a simplified model was developed that is able to predict the hydroplaning speed depending on pavement's texture characteristics.The results indicated that a 77%increase in mean texture depth cause 9%increase in hydroplaning threshold speed.
文摘Various technical studies have shown that impact-stiffness modulus values, defined as the ratio of the FWD （falling-weight deflectometer） impact load to its consequent central deflection, can be used to evaluate the PCN （pavement classification number） of a particular flexible or rigid airport pavement, fn a previous study, use was made of the old dynamic stiffness modulus procedure developed by the USCOE （US Army Corps of Engineers）, this procedure was correlated with various FWD measurements conducted on several runways and taxiways in Israel, together with in-situ borings and the use of the new COMFAA-3.0 software. The results, obtained only for flexible pavements, were checked against the relevant results of full-scale trafficking tests conducted by the FAA （Federal Administration Aviation） at its National Airport Pavement Test Facility. The present study analyzes new FWD measurements and in-situ borings conducted on additional rigid and all-asphaltic runways and taxiways in Israel in order to formulate an updated correlative equation for these types of pavements. The paper concludes with an updated recommendation for the use of impact-stiffness modulus outputs from FWD measurements in order to determine the PCN of any type of pavement directly on the basis of local experience.
文摘Uneven roads surface can be observed on bituminous pavements. This is due to moving loads and climate conditions. If the observed deformations exceed the elastic limit, important damages can occur, so new materials are used to improve the stiffness modulus of bituminous mixtures. To achieve this, a modified bituminous concrete by addition of the PR PLAST Sahara （produced by PR industries and PLAST for Plastic） mainly used in arid region has been studied. The use of this additive at various percentages 0.1, 0.3, 0.6 and 0.9 by weight of bituminous concrete has been investigated to determine its stiffness modulus. An experimental design using the Taguchi tables has been elaborated to reduce the number of tests. Marshall and NAT （Nottingham asphalt tester） tests have been carried out, and a mathematical model of the stiffness modulus has been proposed.
