Multiscale Analysis of the Function Mechanism of Aging Action on the Adhesion Properties between Asphalt and Aggregate
Publication: Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering
Volume 36, Issue 9
Abstract
The study of the adhesion properties between asphalt and aggregate plays a critical role in deciphering the fracture behavior and damage characteristics in asphalt mixtures. This research is dedicated to exploring the impact of various aging behaviors on adhesion properties and the reinforcing effects of modifiers. In this context, a novel composite modifier (MPM), was synthesized from phosphogypsum whisker, derived from phosphogypsum waste. Asphalt specimens, encompassing both virgin and modified asphalt with the different dosages of MPM, were prepared under a spectrum of eight aging conditions. The mechanical properties of these specimens were meticulously analyzed using multiscale tests to assess the adhesion properties under diverse aging conditions and modifier dosages. Furthermore, the study delved into the microscopic effects of aging and modification on adhesion properties. The results highlighted that aging detrimentally impacts the adhesion properties of asphalt, with this negative effect progressively intensifying over time. In contrast, the enhancement of adhesion properties by MPM exhibited variation in accordance with its dosage. Limestone, characterized by a rougher external interface and a higher prevalence of high-valent cations, demonstrated more pronounced adhesion properties to asphalt compared to granite. The aging process introduced new diffraction patterns and characteristic peaks in the asphalt, with their intensities showing a direct correlation with the duration of aging. The MPM modification was found to effectively mitigate the deterioration in the structural stability of the virgin asphalt. Overall, this study offers comprehensive insights into the aging and modification mechanisms affecting adhesion properties between asphalt and aggregate, contributing significantly to the resource utilization of solid waste.
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Some or all data, models, or codes that support the findings of this study are available from the corresponding author upon reasonable request.
Acknowledgments
The research was supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China (No. 51178085).
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Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering
Volume 36 • Issue 9 • September 2024
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Received: Nov 27, 2023
Accepted: Feb 21, 2024
Published online: Jun 19, 2024
Published in print: Sep 1, 2024
Discussion open until: Nov 19, 2024
ASCE Technical Topics:
- Adhesives
- Aggregates
- Aging (material)
- Continuum mechanics
- Cracking
- Design (by type)
- Deterioration
- Engineering fundamentals
- Engineering materials (by type)
- Engineering mechanics
- Fracture mechanics
- Infrastructure
- Material mechanics
- Material properties
- Materials characterization
- Materials engineering
- Mechanical properties
- Multiscale methods
- Pavements
- Solid mechanics
- Structural design
- Transportation engineering
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