Viscosity-Based Complex Modulus and Phase-Angle Predictive Models for the Superpave Asphalt Mixtures of New Mexico
Publication: Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering
Volume 30, Issue 3
Abstract
The recently developed mechanistic-empirical design method of pavement uses the nationally calibrated dynamic modulus predictive model for the design and analysis of asphalt pavements. This study calibrates this model for the local Superpave asphalt concrete mixtures of New Mexico. Although the calibrated model shows good correlation, this study develops a new regression-based model which shows improved correlation with the tested data. A total of 54 asphalt-aggregate mixtures are compacted, cored, and sawed to cylindrical specimens and tested for dynamic modulus and phase angle. The time-temperature superposition principle is applied to develop master curves at a reference temperature of 70°F (21.1°C). The master curve parameters are correlated with the aggregate and binder properties. The local predictive models are validated for the dynamic modulus and phase angle of other AC mixtures which were not used to develop the models. Statistical evaluation shows that fairly accurate estimations of dynamic modulus and phase angle of the local mixes are possible by using these local predictive models.
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Acknowledgments
The authors acknowledge the contributions of New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) and the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) for providing funds for this research.
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Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering
Volume 30 • Issue 3 • March 2018
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Received: Dec 11, 2016
Accepted: Sep 13, 2017
Published online: Jan 11, 2018
Published in print: Mar 1, 2018
Discussion open until: Jun 11, 2018
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