Selection of Laboratory Aging Procedures for Asphalt-aggregate Mixtures

Download or read book Selection of Laboratory Aging Procedures for Asphalt-aggregate Mixtures written by C. A. Bell and published by Strategic Highway Research Program (Shrp). This book was released on 1994 with total page 106 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Two major effects dominate aging of asphalt-aggregate mixtures: 1) loss of volatile components and oxidation in the construction phase (short-term aging) and 2) progressive oxidation of the in-place mixture in the field (long-term aging). Aging results in hardening (stiffening) of a mixture, which alters its performance both positively and negatively. This report presents the results of a preliminary investigation to evaluate aging methods for asphalt-aggregate mixtures. Short-term methods included oven aging and extended mixing, while long-term methods included oven aging and oxygen enrichment. The effects of temperature and aging duration are presented. The effects of aging were determined using the diametral resilient modulus test. Recommendations for short- and long-term aging are provided.