Analysis of the Influence of Low Density Polyethylene Modification (Novophalt) of Asphalt Concrete on Mixture Shear Strength and Creep Deformation Potential

Download or read book Analysis of the Influence of Low Density Polyethylene Modification (Novophalt) of Asphalt Concrete on Mixture Shear Strength and Creep Deformation Potential written by DN. Little and published by . This book was released on 1992 with total page 17 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Low density polyethylene (LDPE) when dispersed in asphalt cement through a high shear blending process produces asphalt concrete mixtures (Novophalt) with superior resistance to deformation at high service temperatures. The dispersion of LDPE within the asphalt results in rheological changes in the binder which not only significantly improve resistance to creep deformation but also improve mixture shear strength. The ratio of induced octahedral shear stress in a paving mixture to the octahedral shear strength of the paving mixture at the specific conditions of loading is used to demonstrate the ability of Novophalt to reduce deformation potential of asphalt pavements through improved shear strength. The results of the shear strength analysis are corroborated by creep deformation and accumulated permanent strain analyses.