Article
Construction & Building Technology
Ilerioluwa Giwa, Husam Sadek, Farah Zaremotekhases
Summary: This study investigates the merits and limitations of available HWTT analysis approaches, identifying the Iowa DOT approach as the most popular. In addition to this method, other approaches like the Novel Three-Parameter approach, Combined Franken-Power approach, as well as algorithm-based methods have been shown to be useful for accurately analyzing HWTT data.
CONSTRUCTION AND BUILDING MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Hui Liao, Pejoohan Tavassoti, Aditi Sharma, Hassan Baaj
Summary: Hot Mix Asphalt (HMA) with high Reclaimed Asphalt Pavement (RAP) content can have good rutting resistance, but the impact of rejuvenators on its performance has not been thoroughly studied. This research used the Hamburg Wheel-Tracking (HWT) test to evaluate the rutting resistance and moisture susceptibility of HMA mixes with high RAP content and different rejuvenators. The results showed that the rejuvenated high RAP mixes had increased rut depth and higher possibilities of stripping, indicating caution should be taken when using rejuvenators in high RAP mixes.
CONSTRUCTION AND BUILDING MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Yuanyuan Pan, Hui Guo, Wei Guan, Yongli Zhao
Summary: Rutting is a common problem in asphalt pavements that can lead to ride safety concerns, deterioration, and increased maintenance costs. Factors affecting rutting resistance were investigated through wheel tracking tests, including internal factors (aggregate gradation, asphalt content, and layer thickness), external factors (temperature and traffic loading), and human factors (compaction degree). The results showed that rutting resistance can be improved by designing a tightly interlocked aggregate skeleton, using an optimal asphalt content, achieving sufficient compaction, maintaining a specific layer thickness, using an asphalt softening point higher than pavement temperature, and avoiding overloaded vehicles. In highly rutted areas, it is recommended to use stone mastic asphalt or styrene-butadiene-styrene modified asphalt with specific properties.
CASE STUDIES IN CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Gavadakatla Vamsikrishna, Dharamveer Singh
Summary: The recent focus on the balanced mix design (BMD) concept has prompted researchers to explore simple performance tests to assess the rutting performance of asphalt mixes. The Hamburg wheel tracking test (HWTT) is commonly used, but has limitations for quality control/quality assurance (QC/QA). As a result, researchers have been investigating alternative tests such as the ideal shear asphalt rutting test (IDEAL-RT) and the high-temperature indirect tensile strength test (HT-IDT) for QC/QA purposes. This study evaluates different rutting parameters from IDEAL-RT and HT-IDT and establishes threshold values for shear strength, RTIndex, and HT-IDT strength to determine the pass/fail criteria for asphalt mixes.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS IN CIVIL ENGINEERING
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Geological
Leilei Chen, Gang Liu, Bo Yao, Zhendong Qian
Summary: This study developed a new rutting prediction model for semi-rigid base asphalt pavement (SBAP) based on field core specimens and Hamburg wheel tracking (HWT) test data. The proposed model showed significantly improved prediction accuracy compared to the original model embedded in the Chinese specification. The model development process could also be applied to other regions for rutting prediction.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF GEOMECHANICS
(2021)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Yeong-Min Kim, Phat Tien Nguyen, Tam Minh Phan, Dae-Wook Park
Summary: The objective of this study was to determine the most effective chip seal design method and chip sizes through modified Hamburg wheel tracking test and sweep test. Three chip seal design methods (Austroads, McLeod, and Vietnam) were evaluated to design chip seal mixtures with various aggregate sizes and binder types. The results showed that the Austroads design method had the lowest aggregate loss and the modified HWT test could effectively simulate aggregate loss caused by the braking effect. The bleeding percentage was influenced by binder application rate, aggregate size, and number of layers applied. The optimal chip sizes for single and double chip seals were determined.
CASE STUDIES IN CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Civil
Weiguang Zhang, Xiao Chen, Shihui Shen, Louay. N. Mohammad, Bingyan Cui, Shenghua Wu, Ali Raza Khan
Summary: This study characterized the field rutting performance of asphalt pavement based on Hamburg wheel tracking (HWT) rut depth. The relationship between field measurements and HWT rut depth was evaluated, and a field rut depth predictive model incorporating HWT rut depth was developed. Results showed that HWT rut depth magnitudes were closer to field rut depth when polymer modification was adopted.
JOURNAL OF TRANSPORTATION ENGINEERING PART B-PAVEMENTS
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Civil
Md Amanul Hasan, Md Mehedi Hasan, Biswajit Kumar Bairgi, Rafiqul A. Tarefder
Summary: This study developed a simple, reliable, and robust method to analyze Hamburg wheel tracking test (HWTT) data, which improves the accuracy of the analysis by accurately differentiating the contributions of rutting and stripping damages.
TRANSPORTATION RESEARCH RECORD
(2022)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Bin Xue, Jing Xu, Jianzhong Pei, Jiupeng Zhang, Rui Li
Summary: This paper conducted 3D virtual wheel tracking tests based on the discrete element method to predict the rutting of asphalt mixture, and analyzed the micromechanical responses during rutting development. A newly-developed approach was proposed for accurate and efficient simulation of asphalt mixture performance. Through virtual testing, the load transmission path within asphalt mixtures was revealed, and the mechanism of rutting deformation was well explained from the perspective of micro discrete mechanics.
CONSTRUCTION AND BUILDING MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Ayad Subhy, Davide Lo Presti, Gordon Airey, Paul Edwards
Summary: This study evaluates the performance of different rubberised stone mastic asphalt mixtures produced using different types and contents of rubberised bitumen. The results show that using the same binder content as conventional mixtures can still provide superior performance properties.
ROAD MATERIALS AND PAVEMENT DESIGN
(2023)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Jaehoon Jeong, B. Shane Underwood, Y. Richard Kim
Summary: This study describes a methodology to develop index-volumetrics relationships for predicting the rutting performance of asphalt mixtures. Two rutting tests, stress sweep rutting and Hamburg wheel-track test, were utilized to characterize the performance of two mixtures. IVRs were developed for each mixture and test method to predict rutting performance based on volumetric properties.
CONSTRUCTION AND BUILDING MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Multidisciplinary
Taisir Khedaywi, Madhar Haddad, Saeed Alyaseen
Summary: In the past decade, the road network in Jordan has suffered from increased traffic volume, causing pavement distress and requiring continuous maintenance. This study aimed to evaluate the impact of different filler materials (waste toner, waste glass, waste rubber, and electric arc furnace dust) on the properties and permanent deformation of asphalt mixtures. Superpave specimens were used to assess deformation under dry and wet conditions. The results indicated that waste toner, waste rubber, and electric arc furnace dust improved Marshall properties and reduced permanent deformation, while waste glass filler had adverse effects.
JOURNAL OF ENGINEERING SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Jince P. Zachariah, Partha Pratim Sarkar, Manish Pal
Summary: The study focused on the rutting resistance and moisture susceptibility of bituminous concrete with crushed brick waste as aggregate reinforced with polypropylene fibre. The results showed that the mix with crushed overburnt brick waste and 1% dry mixed polypropylene fibre performed well in rutting resistance and moisture susceptibility at 50 degrees C. Comparatively, MSI was found to be more reliable than SIP in understanding the moisture susceptibility of the bituminous concrete mixes.
CONSTRUCTION AND BUILDING MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Abhirup B. Roy-Chowdhury, Mofreh F. Saleh, Miguel Moyers-Gonzalez
Summary: This research focuses on statistical analysis and ruggedness testing to study the factors affecting the permanent deformation behavior of asphalt mixes in the Modified Wheel Tracker (MWT). The results show that temperature has the greatest effect on the permanent deformation behavior based on vertical and horizontal FN Indices. Under controlled pressure conditions, confining pressure is the most significant factor for rutting parameters. Sensitivity analysis indicates that to maintain vertical deformation within +/- 25% of the model at 2000 cycles, confining pressure and temperature should be controlled within +/- 25% and +/- 5% range.
MATERIALS AND STRUCTURES
(2023)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Afshar Yousefi, Ali Behnood, Ata Nowruzi, Hamzeh Haghshenas
Summary: Global warming and reduced energy resources are driving the search for alternative materials and technologies for pavement construction. This research focused on investigating the mechanical and durability performance of WMA mixtures containing reclaimed asphalt pavement (RAP) with different types of additives. Results showed that the performance of the mixtures varied depending on the WMA additive, with PAWMA (R) decreasing resistance to moisture damage. Despite decreasing flexibility and cracking resistance, incorporating RAP material led to improved resistance to rutting. Mixtures containing RAP and Kaowax (R) had the highest flow number value, while those with Zeolite (R) had the lowest. Furthermore, mixtures containing RAP and PAWMA (R) showed the highest resistance to moisture damage and best resilient modulus and cracking resistance among all mixtures studied.
CONSTRUCTION AND BUILDING MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Fan Yin, Edith Arambula-Mercado, David Newcomb
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PAVEMENT ENGINEERING
(2017)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Lorena Garcia Cucalon, Emad Kassem, Dallas N. Little, Eyad Masad
ROAD MATERIALS AND PAVEMENT DESIGN
(2017)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Laura Manrique-Sanchez, Silvia Caro, Edith Arambula-Mercado
ROAD MATERIALS AND PAVEMENT DESIGN
(2018)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Lorena Garcia Cucalon, Gayle King, Fawaz Kaseer, Edith Arambula-Mercado, Amy Epps Martin, Thomas F. Turner, Charles J. Glover
INDUSTRIAL & ENGINEERING CHEMISTRY RESEARCH
(2017)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Fawaz Kaseer, Fan Yin, Edith Arambula-Mercado, Amy Epps Martin, Jo Sias Daniel, Saman Salari
CONSTRUCTION AND BUILDING MATERIALS
(2018)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Ilaria Menapace, Lorena Garcia Cucalon, Fawaz Kaseer, Eyad Masad, Amy Epps Martin
CONSTRUCTION AND BUILDING MATERIALS
(2018)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Ilaria Menapace, Lorena Garcia Cucalon, Fawaz Kaseer, Edith Arambula-Mercado, Amy Epps Martin, Eyad Masad, Gayle King
CONSTRUCTION AND BUILDING MATERIALS
(2018)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Edith Arambula-Mercado, Fawaz Kaseer, Amy Epps Martin, Fan Yin, Lorena Garcia Cucalon
CONSTRUCTION AND BUILDING MATERIALS
(2018)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Lorena Garcia Cucalon, Fawaz Kaseer, Edith Arambula-Mercado, Amy Epps Martin, Nathan Morian, Sara Pournoman, Elie Hajj
ROAD MATERIALS AND PAVEMENT DESIGN
(2019)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Fawaz Kaseer, Edith Arambula-Mercado, Lorena Garcia Cucalon, Amy Epps Martin
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PAVEMENT ENGINEERING
(2020)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Fawaz Kaseer, Akash Bajaj, Amy Epps Martin, Edith Arambula-Mercado, Elie Hajj
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS IN CIVIL ENGINEERING
(2019)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Ragaa T. Abd El-Hakim, Jon Epps, Amy Epps Martin, Edith Arambula-Mercado
Summary: Warm mix asphalt (WMA) is recognized as a green paving technology that saves energy and reduces emissions, but it is sensitive to moisture. Laboratory tests showed some improvements in dry and wet tensile strength and M-R between HMA and WMA with the use of antistripping agents, while field performance evaluation indicated that the Evotherm WMA mixture had the least transverse and reflected cracks, with HMA performing better in ravelling and longitudinal cracking.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PAVEMENT ENGINEERING
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Civil
Lorena Garcia Cucalon, Amit Bhasin, Emad Kassem, Dallas Little, Bruce E. Herbert, Eyad Masad
JOURNAL OF TRANSPORTATION ENGINEERING PART B-PAVEMENTS
(2017)