Mechanical Behavior and Failure Mechanism of Recycled Semi-flexible Pavement Material

The mechanical behavior and failure mechanism of recycled semi-flexible pavement material were investigated by different scales method. The macroscopic mechanical behavior of samples was studied by static and dynamic splitting tensile tests on mechanics testing system(MTS). The mechanical analysis in micro scale was carried out by material image analysis method and finite element analysis system. The strains of recycled semi-flexible pavement material on samples surface and in each phase materials were obtained. The test results reveal that the performance of recovered asphalt binder was the major determinant on the structural stability of recycled semi-flexible pavement material. The asphalt binder with high viscoelasticity could delay the initial cracking time and reduce the residual strain under cyclic loading conditions. The failure possibility order of each phase in recycled semi-flexible pavement material was asphalt binder, reclaimed aggregate, cement paste and virgin aggregate.

In-site health monitoring of cement concrete pavements based on optical fiber sensing technology

Premature stress of cement concrete pavements i the coupled action of construction technique,structural ma-terial and environmental action.It is quite diffiault to accurately get the actual stress distribution merely based on the theoretical or simulation analysis.Ther efore,in-situ health monitoring is particularly si gnificant to obtain the stress or strain information for the assessment on structural perfor mance of cement concrete pavements.To contribute this topic,different kinds of FBG based sensors have been specially designed to measure the tem-perature,pressure and deformation in cement concrete pavements.A relatively long-term monitoring has been aonducted to collect the effective data after the solidification of the pavement lasts for about 15 d.Data analysis indicates that the temperature variation inside the pavement was very stable,with maximum ampltude smaller than 2.25°C in Sep.2020.The longitudinal,transverse and ver tical deformations of the pavement behaved in non-umniform distribution,and partial me asuring points suffered from large tensile force.The concrete course had better deformation resi stance than that of the soil base,and local interfacial micro void defects existed in the soil base.The preliminary results can help to understand the actual structural performance of cement concrete pavements based on the optical fiber sensing sys tem.

Modelling of the variation of granular base materials resilient modulus with material characteristics and humidity conditions

This study aims to quantify the susceptibility of granular materials used in pavements to changes in moisture content and propose a correlation model to incorporate this susceptibility into seasonal analyses.The fines content and the percentage of fractured coarse aggregates were identified as direct indicators of the resilient modulus susceptibility to changes in water content.The results showed that the percentage of fractured coarse aggregates particles(FR)has a more significant impact on the resilient modulus(Er)of crushed granular materials used in pavement construction than the combined indicator of the fines content and sample volumetrics(nf).Crushed granular materials with a higher percentage of fractured coarse aggregates are relatively insensitive to changes in the degree of saturation,but become more sensitive as the fine fraction porosity decreases.An adjusted model was proposed based on the existing formulation,but considers a complex parameter to describe and adjust the sensitivity of base granular materials to variations in moisture content with respect to fabrication charac-teristics,fines content and volumetric properties.The model shows that the variation of Er values is below10%for fully crushed granular materials.However,it reaches approximately±12%for materials with 75%of crushed coarse aggregates andþ40%and-25%for materials with FR=50%.This model could help select good ag-gregates characteristics and adjust grain-size distribution for environments where significant moisture content variations can occur in the pavement system,such as in the Province of Quebec(Canada).As it is based on pa-rameters that can be easily determined or estimated,it also represents a valuable tool for detailed design and analysis that can consider material characteristics.

The Influential Factors of Semi-Flexible Pavement Cracking Performance

The cracking performance of semi-flexible pavement(SFP) was investigated by using the semi-circular bending(SCB) test in this paper. Thirteen grouting slurries were prepared. The compressive strength of these materials ranges from 3 to 100 MPa. The relationship between the compressive strength of the grouting slurry and the cracking property of SFP was obtained at different loading rates and different temperatures. The peak load, fracture energy(E), flexible index(FI), and cracking resistance index(CRI) were calculated to determine the material performance. The results show that the compressive strength of the grout influences the cracking behavior. With a higher comprehensive strength grouting slurry, the FI value of SFP decreased initially and then increased slightly at 25 ℃ in 50 mm/min. The CRI value decreased at the same time. E values changed just according to the test temperature and loading rate. The damage paths of SFP are different. The damage path of the SFP sample appears as diffuse damage at 1 mm/min at 60 ℃ or clean damage at 50 mm/min at 25 ℃. These findings indicate that there is a correlation between the compressive strength of grouting slurry and SFP cracking behavior. The cracking form is influenced by loading rate and temperature.

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.

Study on Air-Purifying Performance of Semi-Flexible Asphalt Samples Coated with Titanium Dioxide Using Different Methods

Titanium dioxide(TiO_(2))was recently employed to apply onto road surfaces to degrade the harmful compounds from vehicle emissions.However,it remains a challenging task to find a highly compatible pavement type for TiO_(2)application to achieve durable and efficient air-purifying performance.This study proposed to coat TiO_(2)particles onto semi-flexible pavement surface and tried to investigate an optimum coating method.Three coating methods,including direct mixing TiO_(2)(MT)with asphalt mixture,spraying dry TiO_(2)(ST)coating and watersolution-based TiO_(2)(WT)coating on semi-flexible pavement surface.To achieve this objective,semi-flexible samples were prepared to evaluate and compare the performances of three coating methods by employing resistance to wearing,NO removal efficiency tests and residual texture depth tests.It was found that the ST method not only provided better NO degrading efficiency but also improved the resistance to wearing than the other two methods.

木质素纤维增强型透水性沥青稳定碎石疲劳研究

为提高增强型透水性沥青稳定碎石(asphalt treated permeable base,ATPB)的抗裂性能和耐久性,以SBS改性沥青为胶结材料配制掺入木质素纤维的ATPB混合料——纤维增强型透水性沥青稳定碎石(fiber asphalt treated permeable base,FATPB),并制作不同木质素纤维掺量的FATPB-25梁式试件进行不同应力比下的四点弯曲疲劳试验。将木质素纤维掺量为0.3%的FATPB-25与普通的AC-25、ATB-25的疲劳性能进行对比分析,探究考虑失效概率的应力比与纤维掺量对疲劳寿命的影响。研究结果表明:纤维掺量为0.3%的FATPB-25的抗疲劳性能明显比普通的AC-25和ATB-25的高,可用作耐久型的透水性下面层或柔性基层;通过包含失效概率的双对数方程可以对FATPB-25的疲劳寿命进行预测。

移动荷载下道路病害的弯沉盆特性

移动荷载作用下道路弯沉盆蕴含路基、路面的病害信息,充分利用移动弯沉盆信息开展道路病害快速无损检测受到行业重要关注。该文通过分析道路病害的弯沉盆特性,为移动弯沉车开发道路病害检测方法提供技术参考。首先建立半刚性基层沥青路面有限元模型,通过设置不同类型和程度的病害有限元模型,分析在移动荷载作用下路表弯沉盆的连续变化情况。结果表明:荷载移动到病害区域时,各病害模型中路表弯沉盆的中心弯沉值均会变大;路面结构层出现横向裂缝时,弯沉盆的形状会发生明显变化,贯通性横向裂缝对弯沉盆形状的影响最明显;基层与底基层局部松散对弯沉盆形状的影响比面层松散对弯沉盆的影响更明显;土基顶部出现空洞时,弯沉盆形状变化不明显;路基唧泥病害会严重影响路表弯沉盆形状与大小。

大厚度柔性基层长寿命沥青路面试验研究

为研究大厚度柔性基层沥青路面结构内部力学行为特征及疲劳寿命,以田新高速试验段、主路面结构为原型,分别制作全厚路面结构模型,开展同条件下沥青稳定碎石柔性基层和水泥稳定碎石半刚性基层沥青路面结构静力加载对比试验。采集不同轴载、温度工况下各层位力学响应值,进行变化规律拟合分析,并根据实际工况计算分析疲劳寿命。结果表明,同条件下,沥青稳定碎石柔性基层沥青路面结构下面层底、基层底的横向及纵向应变和竖向压应力指标均明显小于水泥稳定碎石半刚性基层沥青路面结构,且2种结构的下面层底各力学指标均大于其对应基层底指标;2种结构下面层、基层的疲劳寿命对数值随荷载等级增加呈线性下降,前者受温度变化影响更小,且数值均较后者明显提高;正常环境温度和标准交通荷载下,沥青稳定碎石柔性基层大厚度沥青路面结构下面层与基层预期可实现长寿命。研究结果为长寿命沥青路面结构提供新的试验途径与评定方法。

半刚性基层开裂的沥青路面承载力响应特性

为研究半刚性基层开裂对沥青路面承载力响应特性的影响,采用ABAQUS软件建立具有不同形态基层反射裂缝的沥青路面三维模型,研究其在载荷作用下的路面承载力响应特性,揭示响应机理。研究结果表明:反射裂缝越长,路面承载力响应越大。反射裂缝在贯穿路表前后,承载力响应由弱至强发生激增,反射裂缝只在一定宽度范围内影响承载力响应。给出了处治基层反射裂缝的指导建议,即结合现行方案,注意区分反射裂缝和面层裂缝,限制反射裂缝的发展。从长度、宽度、结构层位3个角度分析了反射裂缝对承载力响应特性的影响,仿真结果与现场实测结果相吻合,为研究半刚性基层沥青路面的承载力响应特性提供参考。

钢渣细集料对水泥稳定砂岩基层路用性能影响研究

钢渣应用于路面基层时既能提高钢渣的综合利用,又有助于减少天然砂石材料的消耗。为了分析钢渣细集料对水泥稳定砂岩基层(CSSB)路用性能的影响,本文比较分析了不同钢渣细集料置换石灰岩细集料条件下CSSB的抗压强度、劈裂强度、收缩性能和水稳定性,并运用SEM结合能谱揭示了钢渣细集料对CSSB微观结构的影响。结果表明:钢渣细集料能够有效提高CSSB的后期强度,其中100%(质量分数)钢渣细集料置换率下CSSB的60 d强度相较于未掺钢渣试样提高了18.7%,但对CSSB的早期强度存在一定的负面影响;钢渣细集料能够改善CSSB的收缩性能,且掺量越高,改善性能越明显;尽管钢渣细集料能够提高CSSB的长期水稳定性,但会降低其短期的水稳定性。与未掺钢渣试样相比,28 d龄期时,100%钢渣细集料置换率下CSSB界面过渡区的m(Ca)/m(Si)质量比降低了62.95%,C-S-H凝胶明显增多,结构更密实。研究表明,通过控制合理的掺量,钢渣细集料可以作为传统砂石细集料的替代品,在路面基层中具有良好的应用前景。

土工格室加固砂基未铺路面APT试验研究

加速路面试验是在相关环境条件下通过施加受控车轮载荷来评价路面性能的一种有效方法。将四个未铺路面路段分为加固和未加固两部分进行加速路面试验。第1和第4部分是砂基,是在破坏后用骨料基替换的未加固部分。第2和第3部分是在骨料覆盖层下用新型聚合物合金(NPA)土工格室加固的砂层。在经过一定次数车轮碾压后,测量每个路段的车辙深度。用应变片监测NPA土工格室不同位置的水平应变。试验结果表明,NPA土工格室在改善未铺路面的稳定性和减少永久变形方面具有显著效果。在特定的试验条件下,土工格室加筋砂层的性能相当于相同厚度的A-1-a骨料,显示出保持土工格室结构完好无损对确保NPA土工格室加固基底的足够性能具有重要意义。最后的试验应变片测量显示,车轮路径下的NPA土工格室承受拉伸应力,而车轮路径外的土工格室承受压缩应力。

基于截尾分布的永久路面结构可靠度分析

为建立基于实测参数变异范围的永久路面结构可靠度分析方法,首先基于概率等效原则和逆变换法建立参数“有界”性的双侧截尾分布随机数抽样方法;然后选取现行沥青路面设计规范中面层、基层和路基结构的验算指标建立极限状态方程并开发多指标可靠度计算程序,将分析结果与理论分布随机变量可靠度程序对比;最后结合实测参数变异性水平,使用建立的可靠度分析方法评估京德高速永久路面结构的工后可靠度。结果表明:截尾分布更符合工程参数的真实分布,计算的可靠度更准确;中等交通荷载等级下,京德高速的路面结构可靠度为95.2%~98.7%;在累计当量轴次失效点后,永久路面结构面层、基层和路基的可靠度值均随轴次的增大而减小,且荷载越大,可靠度值下降速率越快,可靠度也越低。

100%RAP乳化沥青冷再生混合料基层应用研究

为了评估使用乳化沥青再生剂和100%RAP的新型路面基层的效果,在连霍高速改扩建工程河南段修建了一个试验路段,采用FWD对其结构性能进行了12个月的弯沉监测和施工完成后第540天的车辙测试;通过室内验证试验,研究了成型方式对再生沥青混合料体积参数的影响,此外,测试回弹模量和间接抗拉强度,分析了松散混合料存储时间(7、14、28 d)、养护时间(1、3、7、26、56 d)对力学性能的影响。结果表明:室内力学试验验证了再生混合料刚度随养护时间的延长而增加;存储时间越长,短期内的刚度和拉伸强度值越高,当养护较长时间后,试验行为未得到验证;采用乳化沥青冷再生混合料作为基层是一种RAP替代方案。

半刚性基层沥青路面病害及其防治研究

为了提高半刚性基层沥青路面的建设水平,文章依托某国道一级公路,分析了路面反射裂缝、车辙等病害的产生原因,通过ABAQUS软件建立计算模型,分析了反射裂缝的受力和车辙的变形规律,同时提出了采取加铺玻纤格栅、确定基层预切缝间距等措施来处治路面病害,研究成果可为类似项目提供借鉴。

泡沫沥青复合式冷再生混合料组成设计与性能评价

文中通过发泡试验确定了泡沫沥青的最佳发泡条件,采用马歇尔试验确定了RAP和RAI不同掺配比例下泡沫沥青的最佳掺量,测试分析了泡沫沥青复合式冷再生混合料的抗压强度、抗拉强度、水稳定性和动态模量等性能.结果表明:在发泡温度为160℃,发泡用水量为2.9%的条件下,沥青发泡效果最优;在最佳发泡条件下,RAP掺量为0%、20%、40%的三种方案对应的泡沫沥青最佳掺量分别为3.4%、3.1%、2.9%,此时,三种方案均有较好的抗压、抗拉、水稳定性,并且随着泡沫沥青冷再生混合料中RAP掺量的增加,柔化程度与抗拉性能均逐渐增大,但抗压性能与水稳定性能均有所降低.

工业固废磷石膏路面基层材料路用性能研究

为促进磷石膏在公路工程中的规模化利用,本文通过基础力学试验、泡水膨胀试验、收缩试验、冻融循环试验、延迟成型试验以及低温自然养生试验对磷石膏路面基层材料的综合路用性能进行了系统化评估。结果表明:磷石膏路面基层材料的力学性能与普通水泥稳定碎石性能相当;磷石膏路面基层材料的28 d浸水累计膨胀率仅为0.086%,具有良好的浸水稳定性;干缩系数为116.64με/%,温缩系数为5.15με/℃,冻融循环抗压强度比为81.13%,抗收缩性能和抗冻性能显著;试件的成型时间延迟和低温养生均对混合料强度产生不利影响,延迟4 h后强度下降了24%,5℃养生条件下强度下降了33%。

级配碎石基层沥青路面材料优化研究

为缓解级配碎石基层沥青路面上面层所发生病害,优化级配碎石基层沥青路面材料应用效果。本文分别对AC-13、AC-20和AC-25进行级配设计;通过马歇尔试验检测各级配类型混合料最佳油石比;通过测定混合料抗车辙性能和动态模量性能综合评定不同类型沥青混合料应用效果。结果表明,掺加0.35%PE抗车辙剂对提升沥青混合料抗车辙性能效果显著,高模量沥青混凝土适合用于需要优异低温性和水稳定性的沥青路面。

弱碱激发条件下磷渣-水泥复合填料路用性能试验研究

将磷渣固化后作为路基或路面基层填料是固体废弃物资源化利用的有效途径,具有广泛的经济效益和社会价值。本文通过室内和现场试验,从强度和水稳性的角度分析了磷渣-水泥复合填料的路用性能,并通过具体工程案例论证了本文固化方案的可行性。试验结果表明,弱碱激发(pH=8.0)条件下磷渣混合料在压实、固化后可作为路基填料使用,但固化体强度形成较为缓慢,7 d抗压强度约为28 d的50%。经固化后的磷渣-水泥复合填料具备了一定的耐水性,水泥熟料掺量大于7%(质量分数)时,浸泡60 d后未出现影响完整性的破坏,固化体试样的软化系数随着水泥掺量的增加而下降。在保证强度的基础上,固化剂(Na_(2)SiO_(3))的使用可以减少水泥用量,提高磷渣固化方案的经济性;而过度碱激发(pH=10.0)虽然可以提高磷渣固化体的早期强度,但对28 d强度影响并不显著。现场的工程实践表明,本文提出的弱碱激发磷渣固化方法可以有效实现磷渣的资源化再利用,在公路路基和路面基层填筑工程中具有很强的可推广性。

基于高延性水泥基材料基层的抗裂性能研究

为研究基层开裂问题,采用正交试验、荧光显微镜观察等试验方法,以提高延性为目的,采用硅酸盐水泥、聚丙烯酸钠、纤维、粉煤灰等材料,研发一种适用于基层的抗裂性水泥。结果表明水泥掺量4%、聚丙烯酸钠采用水泥的5%、掺PVA纤维6%的高延性水泥分布均匀、收缩应变小、抗裂性能佳。根据优选的高延性水泥的配合比,采用四点弯曲试验、改进的干缩试验、三点疲劳试验以及无侧限抗压强度试验,确认15%含泥量的混合料无侧限抗压强度达到7.7 MPa、疲劳次数超8800次,有效解决了“脏”集料在基层混合料的应用问题。