Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Yining Zhang, Wenkai Zhu, Xiaolong Chu, Haidong Dong, Dong Liu, Yanyan Liu, Hengjin Chen, Huailei Cheng, Lijun Sun
Summary: This research investigated the impact of design parameters on the performance of recycled hot-mix asphalt (HMA) containing fine reclaimed asphalt pavement (RAP) particles. It was found that adjusting the preheating temperature, compaction effort, asphalt content, and blending duration can improve the rheological performance of the recycled HMA. Additionally, incorporating fine RAP particles in the design can reduce energy consumption and CO2 emissions.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2023)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Ning Li, Wei Tang, Xin Yu, He Zhan, Xin Wang, Zhongyuan Wang
Summary: This study investigates the mobilization stage of reclaimed asphalt pavement (RAP) binder and the diffusion stage of virgin binder in the blending process between RAP and virgin binder. A blending chart relating RAP binder content to carboxyl index (CI) of blended binder was established using Fourier transform infrared spectrometer (FTIR). The diffusion of virgin binder was studied using the tracing method. The results showed that the proposed indicators can comprehensively evaluate the blending efficiency between RAP binder and virgin binder.
CONSTRUCTION AND BUILDING MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Gurunath Guduru, Kranthi K. Kuna
Summary: This study proposes a framework to establish allowable limits for RAP content in HMA based on indicative tests on the RAP material. The framework can be adopted by road agencies to develop limits for different mix types. The study uses fragmentation and cohesion tests to classify RAP and proposes allowable limits based on the performance characteristics of Bituminous Concrete with varying amounts of RAP. The results validate the classification approach.
MATERIALS AND STRUCTURES
(2023)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Hassan Ziari, Mojtaba Hajiloo
Summary: The balanced mix design (BMD) is an alternative method to determine the Optimum Binder Content (OBC) of asphalt mixtures that considers both volumetric and performance properties. Using this method for designing asphalt mixtures with high reclaimed asphalt pavement (RAP) materials needs further investigation. The study found that the Superpave Mix Design (SMD) method may not be suitable for designing mixtures containing high-RAP materials with and without recycling agents (RAs), and these mixtures should be designed using the BMD method. Additionally, the aromatic extract RA had the most influence on rutting performance and mixtures treated with this RA showed the best cracking resistance.
CASE STUDIES IN CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Farah Zaremotekhases, Husam Sadek, Marwa Hassan, Charles Berryman
Summary: This study examined the mechanical performance of asphalt mixtures containing RAP using various WMA technologies, concluding that WMA mixtures with 35% RAP exhibit enhanced resistance against permanent deformations and improved cracking performance. The incorporation of higher percentages of RAP and WMA technologies contributed to better cracking resistance and fatigue life of the WMA-RAP mixtures.
CONSTRUCTION AND BUILDING MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Xingyu Yi, Huimin Chen, Houzhi Wang, Chenguang Shi, Jun Yang
Summary: The study explored the feasibility of using epoxy asphalt for recycling mixtures containing 100% RAP, with the recycled mixture showing better rutting resistance but inferior fatigue performance compared to virgin epoxy asphalt. The low temperature cracking resistance and moisture susceptibility of the recycled mixture were similar to the virgin mixture.
CONSTRUCTION AND BUILDING MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Bongsuk Park, Jian Zou, Reynaldo Roque, George Lopp, Yu Yan, Howard Moseley
Summary: This study focused on developing guidelines to determine the maximum RAP content in PMA mixtures based on RAP characteristics. Finer and stiffer RAP were found to be more detrimental to cracking resistance. The developed guidelines allowed up to 40% RAP depending on RAP characteristics, and were validated through full mixture testing.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PAVEMENT ENGINEERING
(2022)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Jingjing Xiao, Teng Wang, Jinlong Hong, Chong Ruan, Yufei Zhang, Dongdong Yuan, Wangjie Wu
Summary: This study aims to analyze the road performance of recycled permeable asphalt mixtures (RPAMs), representing a novel direction for utilizing reclaimed asphalt pavement (RAP). The results showed that increasing RAP content improves high-temperature performance but deteriorates low-temperature performance, water stability, and anti-raveling performance. However, increasing RAP preheating temperature can improve low-temperature and water stability but may reduce high-temperature performance. The optimal RAP preheating temperature for pavement performance is between 140 and 150 °C. These findings demonstrate the feasibility of utilizing RAP for paving permeable asphalt pavement under controlled conditions. Rating: 7/10.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Xiangdao Hou, Chamod Hettiarachchi, Feipeng Xiao, Zifeng Zhao, Qian Xiang, Dara Yong
Summary: The application of reclaimed asphalt pavement (RAP) materials has become an important topic in sustainable road construction. Low carbon asphalt technology, such as warm mix technology, is utilized to reduce energy consumption and emissions in RAP application. Factors like blending time, temperature, and RAP content influence the blending efficiency of recycled asphalt mixtures.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2021)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
M. Munoz, R. Haag, R. Figi, C. Schreiner, M. Zaumanis, M. C. Cavalli, L. D. Poulikakos, N. V. Heeb
Summary: The study investigated the impact of rejuvenators on reclaimed asphalt pavement, finding that rejuvenators did not mobilise 2-3 ring PAHs from RAP materials, and aging reduced the tendency for PAH leaching.
ROAD MATERIALS AND PAVEMENT DESIGN
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Danning Li, Zhen Leng, Shaowei Zhang, Jiwang Jiang, Huayang Yu, Frohmut Wellner, Sabine Leischner
Summary: This study aims to investigate the mobilization tendency of aged AR binder during the recycling of RARP mixture, and found a positive correlation between the mobilization indexes and the cracking resistance of the RARP mixture.
RESOURCES CONSERVATION AND RECYCLING
(2022)
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
Construction & Building Technology
Sukanta Karati, Sandip Karmakar, Tapas Kumar Roy
Summary: This paper reports the moisture damage analyses of recycled asphalt pavement aggregate-enriched bituminous concrete. The results show that a 50% RAP aggregate-enriched BC mix can be used in low-volume roads in colder regions with improved resistance to moisture damage.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS IN CIVIL ENGINEERING
(2022)
Review
Construction & Building Technology
Kavitha Karthikeyan, Saravanan Kothandaraman, Goutham Sarang
Summary: In the past decade, there has been an increasing interest in recycling materials from the construction sector due to their environmental benefits. One material that has gained importance is the Reclaimed Asphalt Pavement (RAP) from demolished flexible pavement. RAP has been experimented with as a potential replacement for pristine aggregates in concrete pavements. However, more efforts are needed to improve the strength of RAP-concrete and explore its full potential for sustainable concrete pavements.
CASE STUDIES IN CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Yingcheng Luan, Tao Ma, Siqi Wang, Yuan Ma, Guangji Xu, Meng Wu
Summary: The recycling and sustainable utilization of reclaimed asphalt pavement (RAP) is crucial for improving resource conservation and reducing energy consumption in roadway construction. Cold-recycled technology, which allows for mixing at room temperature and high utilization of RAP, shows promise as a recycling method. In this study, splitting tests were conducted to investigate the influence of material components on the strength performance of cold-recycled asphalt mixture (CRAM) by varying RAP, cement, and asphalt content. The results reveal that increasing RAP content leads to higher splitting strength and that aged asphalt contributes to a stronger bonding effect with the binder. Furthermore, the characteristics of the asphalt mixture, such as lower void size, void number, and porosity, as well as a more uniform distribution of binder thickness and lower void distribution difference between the interface transition zone (ITZ) and mortar phase, are beneficial for achieving uniform force distribution and preventing stress concentration within the mixture. These findings confirm the positive effects of RAP on strength improvement and the void increment from cement, which can be used to optimize the material compositions in CRAM to ensure strength performance while promoting energy conservation and environmental protection.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Characterization & Testing
Honglei Wang, Jianfeng Liu, Hua Qin, Xue Wang, Zhuohui Tao, Shihui Shen
Summary: This paper evaluates the applicability of different test methods and rheological models in determining the zero shear viscosity (ZSV) of asphalt binders. The shear rate sweep test and creep test showed lower variability and better applicability compared to the frequency sweep test. The shear rate sweep test using four rheological models and the threshold method performed well in determining ZSV, while the Cross/Sybilski's model failed in the frequency sweep test. The ZSVs of base asphalts were similar under different test methods and models, but the ZSV of SBS modified asphalt was significantly different. The shear rate sweep test appears to be the most promising test method for determining ZSV due to its time efficiency and applicability.
JOURNAL OF TESTING AND EVALUATION
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Civil
Xue Wang, Hai Huang, Erol Tutumluer, Jeb S. Tingle, Shihui Shen
Summary: The quality of compaction significantly affects pavement performance. This study applies SmartRock sensors to monitor the motion characteristics of granular particles during the compaction process and evaluate the particle response patterns to understand the compaction mechanism of unbound aggregate base layer.
TRANSPORTATION GEOTECHNICS
(2022)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Shuai Yu, Shihui Shen, Richard Steger, Xue Wang
Summary: Warm mix asphalt (WMA) technologies have gained popularity for their improved workability, reduced energy consumption, and improved sustainability. However, selecting the right WMA technology and determining its effectiveness is still a question. This paper analyzes the particle's kinematic behavior during compaction using a MEMS sensor and proposes measures to evaluate the workability of asphalt mixtures. The study finds that particle rotation is crucial for compaction and can be used to assess the workability. The results show that higher production temperature and dosage rate of chemical additives improve particle rotation and workability.
CONSTRUCTION AND BUILDING MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Civil
Shuai Yu, Shihui Shen
Summary: This paper introduces the application of intelligent compaction technology in asphalt roadway construction. By using machine learning algorithms and sensing technology, a compaction prediction model based on data collected from a wireless particle-size sensor was established. The experimental results demonstrate that this method can accurately predict the compaction condition of asphalt mixtures.
IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON INTELLIGENT TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Haoyang Wang, Yu Zhu, Weiguang Zhang, Shihui Shen, Shenghua Wu, Louay N. N. Mohammad, Xuhui She
Summary: This study evaluates the aging of asphalt in field conditions and investigates its impact on rutting performance. The results show that the stiffening of asphalt mixture is mainly caused by aging, but the effect may not be proportional. The most sensitive parameters to aging are MSCR R3.2 and dynamic modulus. Climate conditions, material properties, and air voids are found to be factors influencing rut depth.
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Cheng Zhang, Dylan G. Ildefonzo, Shihui Shen, Linbing Wang, Hai Huang
Summary: This paper presents a data processing algorithm for sensing data in pavement engineering and develops a dynamic modulus predictive model based on the ensemble artificial neural network (ANN) model using SmartRock sensing data. The results show that the ensemble ANN model is feasible and robust in predicting the dynamic modulus of the asphalt mixture in the MMLS3 test. Future studies are recommended to expand the database with more material variety and loading conditions for model verification.
CONSTRUCTION AND BUILDING MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Zhuohui Tao, Shihui Shen, Huayang Yu, Yang Sun, Yuchun Zou
Summary: Warm mix recycling technology is beneficial for handling high content of reclaimed asphalt pavement (RAP) material, but the best warm mix technology for RAP is still uncertain. This study used a combination of foaming process and surfactant additive to recycle aged asphalt, and evaluated the performance of regenerated aged asphalt using surface-activated foaming technology through a series of rheological and chemical tests. The research compared the regeneration effect with bio rejuvenator and soft asphalt, and found that the surfactant could recover the aged asphalt to some extent but not to the original level. The content of the aged binder had a significant impact on the performance of recycled asphalt.
CONSTRUCTION AND BUILDING MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Kun Zhang, Shihui Shen
Summary: The accurate characterisation of field aging in asphalt pavements is important for evaluating and predicting pavement performance. The coupled diffusion-kinetics aging model (CDKAM) considers the combined effects of UV radiation and thermal conditions to analyse the aging gradient in asphalt pavements. However, the methodology to determine model inputs needs refinement and the model's efficacy in characterising asphalt pavement aging evolution needs assessment.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PAVEMENT ENGINEERING
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Prince Igor Itoua, Daquan Sun, Ping Li, Shihui Shen
Summary: The growing amount of waste toner has caused an environmental challenge, while researchers have been interested in using it as an asphalt binder modifier due to its ability to improve asphalt properties. This study evaluated the chemical and rheological properties of waste-toner-modified asphalt binder and concluded that waste toner could be integrated for asphalt modification. Tests showed that there was a chemical reaction between waste toners and base asphalt binder, and an optimal content of 8% waste toners resulted in better asphalt properties. Overall, using waste toner in the asphalt industry is beneficial.
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Shuai Yu, Shihui Shen, Meng Lu
Summary: This paper develops an innovative monitoring system based on particle kinematics to determine the compaction condition of asphalt pavement. Through laboratory compaction and field construction projects, a compaction classification model and a density prediction model were established to predict the compaction condition. It was found that similar particle rotation characteristics exist under gyratory compaction and roller compaction, enabling the predictive models developed in the laboratory to estimate field compaction. The predictions are in agreement with the measurement densities, verifying the applicability of using particle kinematics and intelligent models to predict asphalt pavement compaction.
AUTOMATION IN CONSTRUCTION
(2023)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Xue Wang, Shihui Shen, Hai Huang, Shuai Yu
Summary: This study utilizes a particle size microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) sensor, SmartRock, and discrete element modeling to track particle movement of asphalt mixture in Superpave gyratory compaction (SGC) for three typical gradation types. The results indicate that the particle's relative rotation characterizes SGC compaction as a two-stage process divided by a transition cycle N. The N value decreases with the increase in Coarse Aggregate (CA) ratio, suggesting that mixtures with stronger aggregate structures are harder to stabilize under compaction loading. Particle rotation was found to be critical in affecting the particle's horizontal translation and material's densification, explaining the compaction mechanism of particulate materials.
CONSTRUCTION AND BUILDING MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Xue Wang, Hai Huang, Kun Zhang, Shihui Shen
Summary: The falling weight deflectometer (FWD) test is a common non-destructive testing method used for assessing pavement structural capacity. The FWD dispersion curve method, introduced in this study, focuses on analyzing the dispersive properties of deflection signals measured during FWD tests to calculate the modulus profile along the pavement depth using Rayleigh wave dispersion theory. Case studies on concrete pavement segments demonstrate the effectiveness of the FWD dispersion curve method, and recommendations are made for modifications to the existing FWD device for obtaining modulus data of shallower layers.
PHILOSOPHICAL TRANSACTIONS OF THE ROYAL SOCIETY A-MATHEMATICAL PHYSICAL AND ENGINEERING SCIENCES
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Kun Zeng, Sheng Zeng, Hai Huang, Tong Qiu, Shihui Shen, Hui Wang, Songkai Feng, Cheng Zhang
Summary: This study aims to develop a real-time computing algorithm based on hybrid sensor data fusion to obtain accurate reference-free bridge displacement measurements. The proposed algorithm combines accelerometer and strain gauge measurements to overcome limitations of existing methods and provide real-time pseud-static and dynamic displacement measurements of bridges. Experimental results demonstrate the algorithm's sufficient accuracy and the capability of the remote system in real-time monitoring of bridge deformations compared to using only one type of sensor.