Effect of aggregate gradation on low temperature performance of asphalt paving mixtures

Low temperature cracking has become one of the important factors that diminish asphalt pavement's ride quality and service life.Especially in cold region,cracking caused by low temperature is the main distress form.This paper discussed the effect of aggregate gradation on the low temperature performance in asphalt paving mixtures.A total of 11 asphalt mixtures with 11 different aggregate gradations and one asphalt binder content were studied.Volumetric properties of the coarse aggregate and asphalt mixtures showed aggregate grading has a significant impact on the degree of aggregate interlock in asphalt mixtures.A trend is existed in the low temperature performance with the change of gradation.With the aid of mathematic statistics,it indicates gradation affects the low temperature performance significantly.The findings also indicate the relationship between the degree of aggregate interlock in asphalt mixtures and the low temperature performance:With the stone-to-stone contact developed,the mixture has a high energy to resist contract and deformation at low temperature.The properties of fine aggregate and asphalt play an important part in resisting low temperature cracking in floating structure.But it provides lower energy to resist low temperature cracking compared to the skeleton structure.

Design Method and Performance for Large Stone Porous Asphalt Mixtures

Design method for large stone porous asphalt mixtures （LSPM） was analyzed to avoid the early distresses of semi-rigid asphalt pavements. Based on stone-to-stone skeleton structure concept, processes of LSPM gradation design was given. The gradation composite design for LSPM shows that the LSPM nominal maximum size （ N MS） should be larger than 26.5 mm, and the NMS sieve passing percentage should be greater than 50%. Through experiments and calculations on the volume properties of the aggregate, the range of aggregate gradation curve of LSPM was given. In terms of asphalt binder＇s normalized test results, MAC-70 and SBS modified asphalt were selected as the asphalt binders. The applicability of large scale Marshall Method and gyratory compaction method to shape specimens was investigated. Based on the asphalt mixture performance evaluation, the optimum asphalt content range （3.1%-3.6%）, the bitumen film＇s thickness range （13-16 μm） and the air void range （13%-18 %） were recommended. Finally, LSPM was tested by the laboratory performance tests including rutting resistance test, fatigue test and water stability test. The theoretic and practical analysis shows that LSPM has a good performance on water permeability, rutting resistance and reflection crack resistance.

Asbestos Tailings as Aggregates for Asphalt Mixture

To use many asbestos tailings collected in Ya-Lu highway,and to explore the feasibility of using asbestos tailings as aggregates in common asphalt mixtures,and properties of some asphalt mixtures were evaluated as well.X-ray diffraction （XRD）,X-ray fluorescent （XRF）,and atomic absorption spectrophotometry （AAS） were employed to determine the solid waste content of copper,zinc,lead,and cadmium.Volume properties and pavement performances of AC-25 asphalt mixture with asbestos tailings were also evaluated compared with those with basalt as aggregates.XRD and XRF measurement results infer that asbestos tailing is an excellent road material.Volume properties of AC-25 asphalt mixture with asbestos tailings satisfied the related specifications.No heavy metals and toxic pollution were detected in AAS test and the value of pH test is 8.23,which is help to the adhesion with asphalt in the asphalt concrete.When compared with basalt,high temperature property and the resistance to low temperature cracking of AC-25 asphalt mixture was improved by using asbestos tailings as aggregates.In-service AC-25 asphalt pavement with asbestos tailings also presented excellent performance and British Pendulum Number （BPN） coefficient of surface.

Dynamic Mechanical Characterizations and Road Performances of Flame Retardant Asphalt Mortars and Concretes

To research the dynamic mechanical properties and road performances of flame retardant asphalt mortars and mixtures, four different asphalt mortars/mixtures were prepared: a reference group and three asphalt mortars/mixtures containing composite flame retardant materials(M-FRs) of different proportions. Temperature sweep, frequency sweep, repeated creep test, force ductility test and bending beam rheological test were carried out to research the dynamic mechanical properties of asphalt mortars containing M-FRs; wheeltracking test, low-temperature bending test and freeze-thaw split test were used to study the road performances of asphalt mixtures containing M-FRs. The results show that high-temperature performances of the three flame retardant asphalt mortars improve greatly, while low-temperature cracking resistances decline. Both hightemperature performances and water stabilities of asphalt mixtures containing M-FRs are quite good and exceed the specification requirements. However, their low-temperature performances decline in different degrees. In summary, besides their good flame retardancy, the flame retardant asphalt mortars and mixtures also exhibit acceptable road performance.

Development of overlay tester for fracture test of asphalt mixture

To determine the fracture characteristics of asphalt mixture a novel fracture test with modified loading modes loading fixtures and the control system of the conventional overlay tester is implemented by the asphalt material performance tester AMPT .In order to evaluate the validity of the proposed fracture test four different loading rates including 1 2 3 and 4 mm/min are examined in the AMPT. The results indicate that the fracture behavior is similar to creep at a low loading rate and does not show significant marginal tail extension at a high loading rate.It clearly shows the phase of crack initiation crack propagation and fracture at a loading rate of 3 mm/min. Besides eight fracture parameters such as fracture energy tensile strength and tensile modulus are applied to evaluate the fracture characteristics of asphalt mixture.Development of the overlay tester for the fracture test of asphalt mixture can be considered as a new fracture test of asphalt mixture.

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.

Review on application of phase change materials in asphalt pavement

Phase change materials(PCMs)can regulate the temperature in asphalt pavement and minimize temperature-related problems,such as rutting and thermal cracking,because of their ability to store and release latent heat.Suitable PCMs can also enable additional road surface functions,such as snow melting ability,freeze-thaw cycle resistance,and heat island reduction.These functions are helpful in achieving intelligent,green,and sustainable transportation systems.Although the research on PCMs for asphalt pavement has been carried out for more than 10 years,a systematic material system and mature application technology have not yet been formed.The main reasons for restricting the development of this technology include the lack of suitability between the PCMs and asphalt pavement,the quantitative characterization of phase change temperature regulation property,and the evaluation of the effect of phase change energy storage on improving pavement performance.Although the published review has made a comprehensive summary of the existing research,it has yet to identify the key restricting the development of this technology and carry out a review and discussion based on it.To grasp the development status of the application of PCMs in asphalt pavement,sort out the development needs and break through the technical barriers,this study systematically summarizes the preparation and performance of PCMs for asphalt pavement,compares the performance and evaluation methods of asphalt mixtures with different PCMs,and summarizes the numerical simulation methods of phase change asphalt mixtures.Finally,this study presents potential approaches to address critical technical issues and discusses possible future research.

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。

基于微波加热的沥青混合料自愈合性能研究

微波加热作为一种全新的体积加热形式,因其快速、均匀和节能的加热特性,已广泛应用于食品、陶瓷等行业,但在道路早期养护领域尚处于探索研究阶段。本研究归纳了基于微波加热的沥青混合料自愈合性能研究进展,针对沥青材料自愈合理论、微波加热机理、微波加热材料、微波加热沥青混合料自愈合影响因素等方面研究现状进行了总结。综述分析表明:由于沥青成分、微观结构以及复杂的相互作用,沥青材料的愈合机制尚未完全清楚,但裂缝表面分子扩散理论、裂缝表面能理论和毛细流动理论在一定的限定条件下能够很好地表征沥青材料的自愈合特性;微波加热是一种高效、环保的沥青混合料自愈合热诱导形式,通过掺入钢屑、钢渣、炭黑、铁素体颗粒等微波加热材料,可提高沥青混合料的自愈合性能;沥青混合料的自愈合性能受到微波特性、沥青性能及沥青混合料类型、外部环境等因素的共同影响,外部环境对沥青混合料自愈合性能的影响最为显著,当超过最佳加热时间、含水率过高、损伤程度较大时,沥青混合料的自愈合性能显著下降。最后,从实际工程的角度,分析了微波加热沥青混合料自愈合性能工程应用面临的问题,并展望了其应用前景。

骨料级配对相变沥青混合料性能的影响

相变沥青混合料是一种可以调节沥青混凝土路面温度的新型功能性路面材料,其中,沥青混合料骨料级配对相变沥青混合料的路用性能和调温性能的影响值得深入研究。选择两种复合定型相变材料(composite-shaped phase change materials,CPCM)石蜡/膨胀石墨/高密度聚乙烯(paraffin/expanded graphite/high-density polyethylene,PHDP)和DTC道路温度调节材料,首先利用傅里叶变换红外光谱仪(Fourier transform infrared spectrometer,FTIR)试验,对CPCMs与沥青之间的反应进行了定性分析。其次,分别制备级配类型为AC-16与AC-20的相变沥青混合料,通过路用性能试验和调温试验评价不同骨料级配对相变沥青混合料路用性能与调温效果的影响。结果表明,两种CPCM与沥青之间均为物理反应;相比级配类型AC-16,AC-20可以显著提高含PHDP的相变沥青混合料的路用性能与调温效果,但是对于含DTC道路温度调节材料的相变沥青混合料的改善效果不显著。

碳纳米管对SBS改性沥青混凝土路用性能的影响研究

为研究碳纳米管对SBS改性沥青混凝土路用性能的影响,利用高速剪切的方法将碳纳米管掺入SBS改性沥青混凝土中,并配置相应的沥青混合料。通过实验研究碳纳米管对SBS改性沥青混凝土路用性能的粘滞及相容性的影响,进而确定碳纳米管的最佳掺入量为0.9%,碳纳米管的掺入控制了改性沥青材料内部相对运动情况,提升SBS材料在沥青混凝土中分散的均匀程度。实验结果表明,所提出方法在荷载作用次数为20000时的车辙深度为18.76 mm,马歇尔稳定度为12.98 kN,碳纳米管材料能够增强SBS改性沥青混凝土的高温稳定性及水稳定性。

表面处理对再生骨料-沥青混合料路用性能的影响

为了提高混凝土再生骨料(RCA)的利用率,本文提出利用硫酸氢钠和氢氧化钙饱和溶液结合超声波和有机硅防水剂对RCA进行离子沉积处理的方法(MIP)。分析MIP处理对RCA的微观形貌、物理性能,以及沥青混合料油石比和路用性能的影响。研究结果表明,MIP处理后的RCA表面均匀且孔隙内沉积大量石膏、氢氧化钙和钙矾石等胶凝材料,压碎指标、磨耗值和吸水率显著降低;MIP处理可显著降低RCA-沥青混合料的最佳油石比,提高界面黏附性、水稳定性和高温稳定性;MIP处理后的混凝土再生骨料可取代60%(质量分数)的原生粗骨料,生产具有优良路用性能和较低最佳油石比的沥青混合料。

含再生骨料和粉煤灰的多孔沥青混合料性能研究

文中研究了再生混凝土骨料(RCA)和C型粉煤灰对多孔沥青混合料整体性能的影响。试验室制备RCA和粉煤灰不同组合的混合料,测试分析多种性能参数,包括空隙率、渗透性、马歇尔稳定度、间接抗拉强度、水稳定性、宏观构造深度。结果表明,排水性沥青混合料掺入RCA或粉煤灰,其空隙率、渗透性和表面宏观构造深度略微降低。多孔沥青混合料用RCA替代10%的花岗岩集料,其稳定性、间接抗拉强度等性能降低。然而,混合料用粉煤灰进一步取代矿物填料,有助于抵消RCA的负面影响,RCA为10%时的混合料力学性能达到与对照混合料相当的水平。

地沟油冷再生沥青混合料路用性能研究

将地沟油作为老化沥青再生剂,通过再生沥青三大指标及再生沥青混合料劈裂强度、浸水马歇尔稳定度和四点弯曲疲劳寿命等测试,研究了地沟油对老化沥青再生性能及冷再生混合料路用性能的影响。结果表明:地沟油掺量在15%时再生沥青的性能基本达到70^(#)基质沥青要求;铣刨料掺量相同时,随地沟油掺量增加,冷再生混合料力学性能、低温性能、水稳定性逐渐提高,高温稳定性能降低,疲劳寿命呈先延长后缩短的趋势;地沟油掺量相同时,随铣刨料掺量增加,混合料的力学性能、低温性能、水稳定性降低,高温稳定性能提高,疲劳寿命缩短。

高掺量胶粉改性沥青混合料疲劳性能对比研究

为对比研究高掺量胶粉改性沥青混合料疲劳性能,选取5种不同类型混合料级配和3种改性沥青设计出8种沥青混合料进行疲劳试验。结果表明:1)高掺量胶粉改性沥青混合料路用性能较SBS改性沥青类混合料优越;2)40%胶粉改性沥青不同级配类型混合料疲劳性能整体优于30%胶粉改性沥青混合料,且疲劳性能优势随着应变水平提高呈先增大后减小的趋势;3)相较SBS改性沥青类混合料,胶粉改性沥青混合料疲劳性能具有明显的优势;4)随着公称最大粒径增大,同一掺量胶粉改性沥青其不同级配类型混合料的疲劳性能呈下降趋势,且随着应变水平增加,疲劳寿命逐渐降低。

复合改性玄武岩纤维PA-13排水沥青混合料性能研究

【目的】为改善排水沥青混合料的路用性能,选用SBS、橡胶粉及玄武岩纤维稳定剂对其进行复合改性。【方法】结合前期研究成果,在SBS及橡胶粉改性剂掺量分别为5%、10%,玄武岩纤维掺量为0.4%的基础上开展PA-13沥青混合料配合比设计;在不同橡胶粉掺量下对PA-13排水沥青混合料开展高温抗车辙、抗水损害及抗剥落等路用性能研究。【结果】从高温性能及经济性考虑,橡胶粉的合理掺量为12%;从水稳定性能角度考虑,橡胶粉掺量为10%;从抗剥落能力及经济性考虑,橡胶粉的合理掺量为10%。【结论】SBS、橡胶粉及玄武岩纤维的掺入能够改善排水沥青混合料的路用性能。

不同类型玄武岩纤维薄层罩面沥青混合料路用性能研究

[目的]常规薄层罩面沥青混合料性能存在不足,将玄武岩纤维掺入沥青混合料当中,以达到改善薄层罩面沥青混合料路用性能,延长其使用年限的效果。[方法]在玄武岩纤维掺量分别为0%、0.2%、0.4%、0.6%、0.8%的基础上分别对AC-10C、SMA-10两种薄层罩面沥青混合料开展配合比设计及相关路用性能研究。[结果]当纤维掺量为0.4%时,AC-10C、SMA-10两种混合料高低温性能最优,动稳定度试验结果分别为4 769、5 498次/mm,贯入强度试验结果分别为0.92、1.17 MPa,弯曲破坏应变试验结果分别为3 418、3 578με;当纤维掺量为0.6%时,AC-10C、SMA-10两种混合料水稳定性能最优,残留稳定度试验结果分别为91.8%、94.6%,残留强度比试验结果分别为89.2%、89.4%。[结论]从高低温性能方面考虑,玄武岩纤维推荐掺量为0.4%;从水稳定性能方面考虑,玄武岩纤维推荐掺量为0.6%。

蓄盐抗凝冰填料对沥青混合料性能影响研究

为评价自主研发的蓄盐抗凝冰沥青混合料的路用性能与抗凝冰效果,利用等体积置换矿粉填料的方法对自主研发的一款蓄盐抗凝冰填料进行配合比设计,并设计对照组实验,研究掺量对沥青混合料性能的影响。结果表明,自研蓄盐填料的掺入在一定程度上会降低沥青混合料的各项路用性能;自研蓄盐填料具有较好的抗凝冰性能;蓄盐抗凝冰沥青混合料的各项性能指标仍可满足规范要求。

基于精细分离RAP细料的应力吸收层再生混合料性能研究

精细分离技术可有效降低RAP结团,控制其变异性,但RAP在精细分离后会产生超过50%的RAP细料。由于沥青含量高及级配限制,RAP细料在常规混合料中较难再生利用,因此,亟需探索针对RAP细料的多途径利用方法。为研究精细分离RAP细料用于应力吸收层再生混合料的可行性,本文基于再生沥青性能的可恢复程度与级配可调性确定了RAP细料最大掺量,设计了0%,10%,20%三种RAP细料掺量的应力吸收层再生混合料,采用车辙试验、低温SCB试验与低温小梁弯曲试验、冻融循环状态下的SCB试验、OT试验评价了应力吸收层再生混合料的路用性能,并分析了RAP细料掺量对其性能的影响规律。结果表明:RAP细料用于应力吸收层沥青混合料的最大掺量为20%。随着RAP细料掺量的增加,混合料高温性能会有一定程度的提升,但低温抗裂性能、水稳定性和抗反射裂缝性能会略微降低,且RAP细料用于应力吸收层具有可行性。

纤维沥青混合料路用性能研究进展

大量研究表明,在沥青混合料中掺入纤维材料能够显著提高其路用性能。通过对常用的玻璃纤维、碳纤维、聚酯纤维、玄武岩纤维、陶瓷纤维以及植物纤维在沥青混合料中的作用机理进行分析,并总结分析不同类型纤维对沥青混合料的高温稳定性、低温抗裂性、水稳定性和抗疲劳性能等路用性能的影响。最后为今后纤维材料在沥青混合料中的应用和研究方向提出建议。