Article
Construction & Building Technology
Muhammad Faizan Asghar, Mohammad Jamal Khattak
Summary: This study investigates the fracture and fatigue characteristics of a novel rubber-fiber hot mix asphalt composite. Experimental results show that the composite, containing 2% crumb rubber and 0.2% polyvinyl alcohol fiber, exhibits significantly improved resistance to fracture, reflective, and fatigue cracking compared to conventional hot mix asphalt. Microscopic analysis reveals that the addition of rubber and fiber enhances the toughness of the asphalt and controls crack propagation.
CONSTRUCTION AND BUILDING MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Yiqun Zhan, Hao Wu, Weimin Song, Zihao Xu
Summary: This study investigates the flowability and compaction behaviors of hot mix asphalt (HMA) with reclaimed asphalt pavement (RAP) and different asphalt contents. The contact parameters and relations were determined using slump test and angle of repose (AoR), showing a direct impact of RAP and asphalt content on flow behaviors. The study suggests a feasible parameter calibration method to characterize the flowability of HMA with or without RAP.
CONSTRUCTION AND BUILDING MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Xingren Zhou, Weimin Song, Hao Wu
Summary: In this study, fatigue tests were conducted using a novel load-controlled mode to evaluate the effect of reclaimed asphalt pavement (RAP) on the fatigue performance of hot-mix asphalt (HMA). Results showed that the addition of 25% RAP prolongs the fatigue life at 25 degrees C, while the addition of 50% RAP reduces the fatigue life. However, at -10 degrees C, both 25% and 50% RAP have a negative effect on the fatigue life.
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Bao Li, Ning Li, Xin Yu, Jianguang Xie, He Zhan, Jian Ding, Hui Ma
Summary: The aging performance and durability of foamed warm mix asphalt (FWMA) have not been fully studied. This study examined and evaluated the performance variation of FWMA compared to conventional hot mix asphalt (HMA) under long-term service conditions. The results showed that the aging resistance of FWMA was slightly diminished under construction conditions with no temperature reduction, but improved at high temperatures and deteriorated at low temperatures with increased service time. The foaming water and service time were primary determinants of the aging and rheological properties of FWMA.
CASE STUDIES IN CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Muhammad Faizan Asghar, Mohammad Jamal Khattak, Kayla Skye Fericy, Marco Manfra
Summary: The study evaluated the mixture design volumetrics, moisture-induced damage, and fatigue characteristics of hybrid hot mix asphalt (HMA) made with crumb rubber (CRM) and polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) fiber. Different types of HMA, including control, polymer-modified, CRM-modified, PVA-reinforced, and hybrid HMA, were tested for their tensile and fracture properties. The long-term performance of aged hybrid HMA was also assessed using the flexural beam fatigue test. The experimental results showed that the hybrid HMA with 2% CRM and 0.2% PVA had twice the fracture energy and dissipated creep-strain energy compared to polymer-modified HMA. The developed hybrid HMA exhibited significantly higher resistance to repeated load failure, reduced crack propagation rate, and enhanced energy for crack propagation compared to conventional HMA.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PAVEMENT ENGINEERING
(2023)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Waqas Rafiq, Muhammad Ali Musarat, Muhammad Altaf, Madzlan Napiah, Muslich Hartadi Sutanto, Wesam Salah Alaloul, Muhammad Faisal Javed, Amir Mosavi
Summary: In this study, it was found that using 20% RAP in the region could result in a 14% reduction in total life cycle costs compared to conventional materials, with a 57% cost reduction observed for a RAP manufacturing plant. No significant cost differences were observed between RAP and traditional materials in terms of labor, material transportation, and construction activities.
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Van Phuc Le
Summary: This paper evaluates the performance characteristics of asphalt binder modified with sugarcane waste molasses in AC mixtures, finding that SWM modified binder can significantly improve rutting resistance and moisture damage resistance. An optimum SWM content of 10% by base asphalt weight is recommended for use as an alternative to base binder in Hot Mix Asphalt.
CASE STUDIES IN CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Yining Zhang, Huailei Cheng, Lijun Sun
Summary: This study investigates the design of recycled hot mix asphalt (HMA) with higher reclaimed asphalt pavement (RAP) percentage by adjusting the number of design gyrations (N-des) in order to address cracking issues; the method effectively improves the low-temperature and fatigue properties of recycled HMAs, even at higher RAP percentage; with a decrease in N-des, the fracture energy and fatigue life of recycled HMAs can be increased.
CONSTRUCTION AND BUILDING MATERIALS
(2021)
Review
Construction & Building Technology
Paulo P. O. L. Dyer, Maryangela Geimba de Lima
Summary: Roads are the main means of transportation worldwide, bringing urbanization and socioeconomic development to inhospitable regions, but also demanding large quantities of natural resources. Waste Foundry Sand is an industrial by-product produced in large quantities globally, which can be used as a partial replacement for fine aggregate in hot mix asphalt, having similar physical, chemical, and environmental characteristics to conventional aggregates.
CONSTRUCTION AND BUILDING MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Dai Xuan Lu, Marie Enfrin, Yeong Jia Boom, Filippo Giustozzi
Summary: The recyclability of reclaimed asphalt pavement (RAP) from conventional asphalt concrete has been extensively studied. However, there is still uncertainty about the recyclability of plastic-modified asphalt at the end of its service life (P-RAP). This is mainly due to the lack of aged P-RAP material from the field, indicating that the use of recycled plastics in asphalt is still in the research phase. This study aims to evaluate the future recyclability of P-RAP and found that it can be fully recycled and provides similar performance to standard RAP mixes.
CONSTRUCTION AND BUILDING MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Nicola Fiore, Salvatore Bruno, Giulia Del Serrone, Franco Iacobini, Gabriella Giorgi, Alessandro Rinaldi, Laura Moretti, Gian Marco Duranti, Paolo Peluso, Lorenzo Vita, Antonio D'Andrea
Summary: This study investigated the use of reclaimed asphalt pavement (RAP) and a rejuvenator additive to improve the mechanical properties of hot mix asphalt (HMA) mixtures for railway sub-ballast layer. The results showed that adding RAP and the additive increased the mechanical performances, reduced production costs, and decreased environmental impacts.
Article
Mechanics
Yiqun Zhan, Hao Wu, Weimin Song, Shidong Xu, Yao Luo, Fei He
Summary: This study presents a new method for evaluating the fracture resistance of HMA under monotonic and fatigue loading at low and intermediate temperatures. The dissipated energy in the monotonic loading test is divided into plastic strain energy, elastic strain energy, and surface energy. The fatigue loading test analyzes the fracture behavior of HMA using parameters such as fatigue life, dissipated energy, cumulative dissipated energy, and damage factor. The results showed that lower temperatures and deeper notches can induce earlier crack initiation, and the energy absorption behavior changes with temperature.
ENGINEERING FRACTURE MECHANICS
(2023)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Muhammad Naveed, Muhammad Azeem Raza, Raza Mehmood
Summary: Utilizing waste materials like LDPE and CR as additives for HMA can enhance pavement performance and cost effectiveness. Increasing asphalt binder content leads to higher stiffness modulus, with LDPE modified mixtures showing better strength performance.
CASE STUDIES IN CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Jie Gao, Yuquan Yao, Liang Song, Jing Xu, Jiangang Yang
Summary: This study adopted a method from the German TL Asphalt-StB 07 guideline to homogenize hybrid RAP and demonstrated its effectiveness in reducing the heterogeneity of hybrid RAP and improving the quality stability of RHMA.
CASE STUDIES IN CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
M. A. Dalhat, Sami A. Osman, Nuhu Dalhat Mu'azu, Omar Alagha
Summary: This study evaluates the potential of using oil-sludge as an oil-rejuvenator in hot mix asphalt concrete containing reclaimed asphalt pavement (RAP). The effects of different rejuvenators on the performance of RAP in asphalt concrete were analyzed. The results showed that using oil-sludge and cement treated oil-sludge as rejuvenators improved the performance of RAP-containing asphalt concrete.
CONSTRUCTION AND BUILDING MATERIALS
(2022)