Addressing the Fuel Resistance of Hot Mix Asphalt by an Enhanced Test Method

In areas where hot mix asphalt(HMA)is likely to be exposed by any form of mineral oil the layer has to withstand the attack of these substances in order not to damage the construction.The European Standard EN 12697-43 provides a test procedure to determine the resistance of HMA to fuel.The paper reviews this method thoroughly.A completely revised and simplified test device for the brush test was developed meeting the requirements of the standard and creating results with a high repeatability at the same time.The test conditions given by the standard such as the exposure to fuel,cleaning of the specimen after exposure or the contact pressure of the brush were varied to isolate those test conditions with a substantial influence on the result.The research revealed that in the standard some conditions with a rather small influence are set quite strictly while other conditions with a distinct influence on the result are not defined with the required accuracy to obtain comparable and repeatable results.The paper presents suggestions for the improvement of the test method and the standard itself in respect to the layout of the test device and the definition of important test conditions to enhance the outcome of the EN 12697-43.

Long term performance of warm mix asphalt versus hot mix asphalt

The fatigue behavior, indirect tensile strength （ITS） and resilient modulus test results for warm mix asphalt （WMA） as well as hot mix asphalt （HMA） at different ageing levels were evaluated. Laboratory-prepared samples were aged artificially in the oven to simulate short-term and long term ageing in accordance with AASHTO R30 and then compared with unaged specimens. Beam fatigue testing was performed using beam specimens at 25 ℃ based on AASHTO T321 standard. Fatigue life, bending stiffness and dissipated energy for both unaged and aged mixtures were calculated using four-point beam fatigue test results. Three-point bending tests were performed using semi-circular bend （SCB） specimens at -10 ℃ and the critical mode I stress intensity factor K1 was then calculated using the peak load obtained from the load-displacement curve. It is observed that Sasobit and Rheofalt warm mix asphalt additives have a significant effect on indirect tensile strength, resilient modulus, fatigue behavior and stress intensity factor of aged and unaged mixtures.

Reducing the Compaction Segregation of Hot Mix Asphalt

This paper presented the methods of reducing the compaction segregation of asphalt layer by improving the operating characteristics of roller and paver. The fit formula, which expresses the compaction rule of the paving layer after passing different rolling passes of the steel wheel roller, was also put forward. The measured results of test road show that when some technical methods are adopted, the compaction segregation can be controlled.

The Compaction Characteristics of Hot Mixed Asphalt Mixtures

The quality of compaction is important to the performance of hot mixed asphalt （HMA） pavement. Most premature failures of asphalt pavement are concerned with poor compaction. Compaction characteristic of lIMA mixtures were studied. Compaction tests were done with typical widely used HMA mixtures, including dense gradation asphalt mixtures with different nominal maximum aggregate size （AC13,AC20,AC25）, and mixtures with different gradation （AC13, SMA13,Supl3 and OGFC13）. HMA mixtures were sampled at different compaction temperature and Marshall blow numbers, varying between 60 and 175 ~C and between 15 and 75 lows, respectively. The compaction characteristics of these mixtures were evaluated. The results showed that the Marshall stability and volumetric properties were significantly affected by the compaction temperature. Mixtures with the same NMAS but different type of gradation need different compaction energy to get the designed density.

Development of high stability hot mix asphalt concrete with hybrid binder

Cost reduction of public works projects has been desired due to severe financial circumstances. Therefore, asphalt pavement has been requested to extend its life. Semi-flexible pavement or epoxy asphalt pavement, which has high rutting resistance and oil resistance, may be applied to the place where these performances are demanded. However, special technique is required in manufacturing and construction. In addition, these materials have also raised a problem that they cannot be recycled. Meanwhile, conventional asphalt pavement has several drawbacks. It is vulnerable to rutting caused by traffic load and damage caused by petroleum oils such as gasoline or motor oil. The materials used in asphalt mixtures were studied for improving the durability of asphalt mixture. A high stability asphalt concrete was developed which has equal or superior performance to semi-flexible pavement and epoxy asphalt pavement. In this paper, the process of selecting the substance and the characteristics evaluation of the developed mixtures are described. Furthermore, an inspection result as well as follow- up survey of the performance of the developed mixtures obtained from trial and actual construction is shown.

Graphene sandwiched crumb rubber dispersed hot mix asphalt

The crumb rubber obtained from discarded vehicle tires and graphene oxide prepared by oxidation of graphite powder in laboratory were used to modify virgin bitumen. Four different hot mix asphalt matrices prepared using virgin bitumen, crumb rubber modified bitumen, graphene oxide modified bitumen and combination of crumb rubber-graphene oxide modified bitumen are compared. The modified bitumen matrices are characterised by Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy and scanning electron microscopy for structural and morphological analysis. Marshall properties along with indirect tensile test and tensile strength ratio tests were carried out to check the resistance towards cracking and moisture susceptibility of matrices. The results show that, crumb rubber and graphene oxide are completely compatible with bitumen. 9.8% crumb rubber content in crumb rubber modified bitumen hot mix asphalt exhibits the optimum result. The performance of graphene oxide modified bitumen hot mix asphalt exhibits superior performance in comparison to control mix and crumb rubber modified bitumen hot mix asphalt samples.The enhanced properties of modified bitumen hot mix asphalt with the combining effect of graphene oxide and crumb rubber, are suitable for road construction.

Mix design,development,production and policies of recycled hot mix asphalt:A review

Worldwide,flexible pavements are the paramount type of pavements.These national assets can be recycled to serve the next design life without the need to dispose of them in landfill.The old/distressed,flexible pavement material is called,reclaimed asphalt pavement(RAP)material.In view of the sustainable development practice,100%RAP should be recycled.However,the practical range of RAP incorporation in a drum mix plant ranges from 10%to 50%whereas in a batch mix plant,it is 10%-35%.In a batch mix plant,incorporation of the hot dried RAP(instead of cold RAP feeding)can increase the RAP incorporation level by 20%.Studies recommended that the rejuvenator should be added over the RAP material instead adding with the base binder.The addition of rejuvenator on the RAP conveyor belt(to the pug mill),provided sufficient time for rejuvenating the aged binder coating over RAP aggregates.Further,a thorough knowledge of the mix design process of recycled hot mix asphalt(RAP-HMA)is essential to produce a durable mix.For high RAP content(>20%),the RAP binder properties are important for the mix design process.However,very limited studies discussed(in detail)the recovery process of the RAP binder.The review article through light on the binder recovery process,method of RAP gradation,specific gravity determination for RAP material,minimum desirable properties of the RAP material etc.This review paper also provides a narrative review of the historical development of RAP-HMA technology,technical aspects related to the procurement of RAP material,mix design and production of the recycled mix.Moreover,the international&national policies/laws for construction and demolition waste are discussed.

Addressing the permanent deformation behavior of hot mix asphalt by triaxial cyclic compression testing with cyclic confining pressure

Rutting or permanent deformation is one of the major distress modes of hot mix asphalt in the field. Triaxial cycle compression testing （TCCT） is a standardized and scientifically accepted test method to address this distress mode in the lab and to characterize the resistance to permanent deformation. In most labs and according to EN 12697-25, standard TGCTs are carried out with cyclic axial loading and a constant confining pressure. In road pavements on the other hand, dynamic traffic loading due to passing wheels leads to cyclic confining pressure. In order to bring the TCCT closer to reality, the radial reaction and its phase lag to axial loading in standard TCCTs are analyzed and an enhanced TCCT with cyclic confining pressure is introduced. The cyclic confining pressure takes into account the viscoelastic material response by the radial phase lag to axial phase loading. In a subsequent test program, TCCTs with different confining pressure amplitudes were carried out on two hot mix asphalts. Results from standard and enhanced TCCTs were analyzed, compared and discussed. It is shown that the resistance to permanent deformation in- creases significantly when the viscoelastic material response is taken into account in the TCCT by introducing cyclic confining pressure.

Numerical visco-elastoplastic constitutive modelization of creep recovery tests on hot mix asphalt

This paper discusses a visco-elastoplastic constitutive model to analyze the creep deformability of asphalt concretes at high service temperatures, finalized to improve the interpretation of permanent deformation phenomenon and performance design of road pavements. A three dimensional constitutive visco-elastoplastic model is introduced, in tensor as well as in numerical form. The associated uniaxial model is used to arrange a plastic element in series with the viscoelastic component. The latter is defined by an elastic spring placed in parallel with three Maxwell elements. Three different hardening laws, namely isotropic, kinematic and mixed hardening, are included in the constitutive model to compare the creep deformability. The proposed constitutive model has been calibrated and validated on the basis of uniaxial creep-recovery test results at 40℃. This is performed with a high performance hot mix asphalt concrete （HP-HMA） at different stresses and loading times. Depending on the hardening law considered, permanent deformation data predicted by the proposed model results are reasonably consistent with the experimental creep-recovery data. A rational constitutive model that is physically congruent with the creep phenomenon of asphalt concretes was developed and calibrated to achieve a deeper understanding of the stress-strain response of such materials. The fundamental relevance of an appropriate plastic response modeling, in the study of the creep behavior of asphalt concretes for highway and road pavements.

Recycling of reclaimed fibers from end-of-life tires in hot mix asphalt

Nowadays, the disposal of end-of-life tires(ELT) is worldwide one of the major concerns for the environment as well as for public health. Crumb rubber and steel wires, the main byproducts(in terms of weight) deriving from the ELT processing, can be recycled in several ways. However, the textile fiber, representing about 10% of the waste by weight, is typically not reused and ends up in landfills or incinerators. The present paper deals with the use of reclaimed fibers from ELT in hot mix asphalt(HMA), with the aim to improve its performance. The study included the preliminary characterization of the fiber through microscope observation and Fourier trans form infrared(FTIR) spectroscopy and then the investigation of the mechanical properties of HMA containing ELT fibers, in comparison with an ordinary HMA with no fibers. In particular, indirect tensile strength(ITS), indirect tensile stiffness modulus(ITSM), semi-circular bending(SCB), three point bending(3PB)and indirect tensile fatigue(ITF) tests were carried out. The results showed that the use of ELT fibers does not reflect in a significant improvement in terms of strength and stiffness properties. However, the ELT fibers determine a noticeable increase of the HMA resistance to fatigue, probably related to the ability of the fibers in sewing the micro-crack edges and contrasting the macro-crack opening.

An empirical method for estimating surface area of aggregates in hot mix asphalt

Bitumen requirement in hot mix asphalt （HMA） is directly dependent on the surface area of the aggregates in the mix, which in turn has effect on the asphalt film thickness and the flow characteristics. The surface area of aggregate blend in HMA is calculated using the specific surface area factors assigned to percentage passing through some specific standard sieve sizes and the imaging techniques. The first process is less capital intensive, but purely manual and labour intensive and prone to human errors. Imaging techniques though eliminating the human errors, still have limited use due to capital intensiveness and requirement of well-established ]aboratories with qualified technicians. Most of the developing countries like India are shortage of well-equipped laboratories and qualified technicians. To overcome these difficulties, the present mathematical model has been developed to estimate the surface area of aggregate blend of HMA from physical properties of aggregates evaluated using simple laboratory equipment. This model has been validated compared with the existing established methods of calculations and can be used as one of the tools in different developing and under developed countries for proper design of HMA.

Clinical Observation on 80 Cases of Anal Edema after Mixed Hemorrhoids Operation with Chinese Medicine Hot Election Package

The subjects of this study were 80 patients who underwent mixed hemorrhoids surgery in our hospital from January to October 2020 (mixed hemorrhoids external and internal ligation, internal hemorrhoids ligation or Xiaozhiling injection) and developed anal edge edema after surgery. According to the order of hospitalization, the patients were randomly divided into treatment group and control group, with 40 cases each. In the control group, blank hot pack was applied on the basis of anorectal No. 1 lotion for prevention and treatment of anal edge edema after operation;in the treatment group, hot pack of Traditional Chinese medicine was applied on the basis of anorectal No. 1 lotion for prevention and treatment of anal edge edema. The course of treatment was 7 days. The edema subsidence and postoperative pain scores were observed in both groups. Results: The scores of anal edema and pain in the treatment group were significantly lower than those in the control group (P < 0.05), and the significant efficiency and total effective rate in the treatment group were significantly better than those in the control group, with statistical difference (P < 0.05). Conclusion: Chinese medicine hot election package is effective in treating postoperative anal edema of mixed hemorrhoids, and the method is simple and suitable for clinical promotion.

基于混合有限元法的油浸式变压器稳态流-热耦合场并行计算方法

针对油浸式变压器2维流-热耦合仿真计算效率低的问题,提出了基于混合有限元法的并行计算方法。首先,在Visual Studio 2019中采用C++语言实现无量纲最小二乘有限元法以及迎风有限元法的串行计算方法。然后,基于图形处理器(graphic processing unit,GPU)实现流体场的并行计算,针对单分区分匝模型对比分析了不同GPU卡在不同网格条件下的并行计算效率,分析结果表明数据规模越大,GPU卡流处理器越多并行效果越好。其次,基于Intel MKL(Intel math kernel library)函数库结合共享存储并行编程(open multi-processing,OpenMP)实现了2维温度场的并行计算,并对比分析了不同网格数量对并行效率的影响。最后,在此基础上提出了根据不同仿真条件的混合并行计算方法,并应用到大型油浸式变压器绕组模型的2维温升热点分析中。结果表明,相较于串行程序,混合有限元并行计算方法的加速比达到了69.5,实验测试结果进一步验证了并行计算结果的准确性,研究成果为大型油浸式变压器流-热耦合问题的快速计算奠定了基础。

不同RAP掺量下热再生沥青混合料性能衰变规律

本文采用自主研发的全寿命分析仪对沥青混合料分别进行0、4、8、12个月的模拟老化,采用冻融劈裂试验、动态蠕变试验和半圆弯曲试验,研究不同RAP掺量下热再生沥青混合料长期老化后各项性能的衰变规律.结果表明:在12个月模拟老化后,RAP掺量为30%时沥青混合料的流变次数达到最大,RAP掺量的提高使得TSR衰减幅度变大且断裂能下降.50%RAP掺量时再生料TSR衰减幅度比新拌料大7.9%,流变次数和断裂能较新拌料分别减少38.6%和61.7%.长期老化作用下RAP掺量对沥青混合料疲劳寿命衰减的影响不明显,但会降低其应力敏感性.

热拌极薄抗滑磨耗层在高速公路抗滑性能提升中的应用

为研究热拌极薄抗滑磨耗层在高速公路养护中的应用,提升路面抗滑性能,论文结合实际工程,介绍了热拌极薄抗滑磨耗层工程特性,详细阐述了热拌极薄抗滑磨耗层原材料及配合比设计,重点对热拌极薄抗滑磨耗层施工技术要点进行研究。结果表明:公路养护中采取热拌极薄磨耗层技术进行处理,其路面抗滑性能得到有效提高,并节约养护成本。

基于混晶评价的大锻件热锻晶粒组织演变

以大型锻件超超临界转子用12%Cr耐热钢为研究对象,采用拔长实验和数值模拟相结合的方式,探究了大锻件热锻过程晶粒组织演变情况。研究表明:热锻后坯料横截面晶粒不均匀性受锻造温度、锻比以及上模压下速度综合影响,小锻比和较低锻造温度与大锻比和较高锻造温度均可改善晶粒不均匀性。基于此,通过拟合得到了12%Cr耐热钢热锻过程坯料横截面晶粒不均匀性与锻造工艺参数之间的量化关系模型;针对大锻件“因大而生”的混晶问题,在现有混晶评价方法的基础上,提出了一种普适性更好的混晶评价方法,即采用统计学方法划分各小组,以每小组晶粒弦长和占总弦长的频率为基础,分别确定大、小晶粒分界组进行评价,对比拔长实验后的混晶组织演变规律验证了该方法的优越性。

无磁光学非互易实验教学与设计

作为一种有趣的非线性光学效应,四波混频在众多领域有重要的应用。本文利用四波混频效应实现无磁的光学非互易,分别研究了信号光失谐量、泵浦光光功率和气体池温度等参量对信号光正向和反向传播时透过率的影响。实验结果表明改变这些参量可有效地调控正向透过率,而极低的反向透过率几乎不受影响。该文对于大学物理实验教学具有一定的参考价值。

模拟温压实的常温再生混合料二次成型温度研究

为使室内常温再生沥青混合料设计真实反映现场实际工况,结合4条高速常温再生实体工程,实测了上覆热拌沥青混合料(HMA)施工过程中常温再生层中不同深度处的温度,分析了不同常温再生层厚度、不同上覆HMA厚度以及不同气候施工对常温再生层温度场的影响,建立了常温再生层不同深度处的温度预估方程;同时测试了不同施工大气温度下常温再生层芯样及室内试件的体积参数和力学性能。结果表明:上覆HMA摊铺过程中,再生层内部温度变化受施工环境影响较大;施工大气温度以及室内二次成型温度对常温再生混合料空隙率、抗弯拉强度、抗剪强度及断裂功影响显著,施工大气温度为30℃左右时,相比于0℃左右,空隙率降低约25%,抗弯拉强度、抗剪强度及断裂功分别至少提升45%、66%、77%;室内二次击实温度为80℃时,相比于40℃,空隙率降低约20%,抗弯拉强度、抗剪强度及断裂功分别至少提升42%、35%、80%;室内常温再生混合料设计时,应考虑二次成型温度的影响,以模拟现场再生层因内部温度变化而对混合料性能产生的影响。

热拌沥青混合料拌和和易性的评价方法

基于沥青混合料的材料组成及分布,采用扫描电镜(SEM)测定热拌沥青混合料中集料表面裹附的沥青膜厚度,并提出一种拌和和易性评价指标.采用集料分布均匀性和压实度测试结果进一步验证和分析不同热拌沥青混合料拌和和易性的变化规律.结果表明:沥青种类、级配类型及拌和温度对热拌沥青混合料拌和和易性影响作用不同;沥青膜在集料表面裹附得越均匀,热拌沥青混合料的拌和和易性就越好,集料分布的离散性越小,热拌沥青混合料成型的压实度越大.

基于加权灰度图与混合阈值分割方法的光伏热斑检测

在光伏红外热图像中,热斑和部分高温工作区的亮度非常接近。在利用传统的阈值分割技术提取热斑时,往往会将工作区也一并分割出来,形成虚假热斑。结合Otsu算法和Sauvola算法的优点,提出了一种基于加权灰度图的混合阈值分割方法。通过对灰度图加权处理,降低工作区亮度,从而增强热斑与工作区的对比度,改善热斑的可视性。利用Otsu算法与Sauvola算法二值化灰度图,并根据二值图差异度计算混合阈值,以此消除虚假热斑的干扰。实验证明,该方法适用于检测存在高温工作区的光伏板热斑,能够精准有效地分割热斑。