Evaluation of Cold Mix Asphalt Concrete Properties

Abstract

Cold mix asphalt concrete is considered as a sustainable and green pavement, the aggregates and the binder can be mixed, laid, and compacted without consumption of energy. In this investigation, an attempt has been made to prepare cold mix asphalt concrete for base course construction. Two types of liquid binder, named Cationic emulsion Medium Setting CMS and Medium Curing cutback MC-250 have been implemented in preparation of Marshall specimens. Four types of additives, named Portland cement, coal fly ash, limestone dust and hydrated lime have been tried. Mixtures were subjected to aeration, then compacted. However, Specimens were subjected to curing before testing. It was concluded that mixtures with (optimum cutback content + 5% cement and 4 hours aeration and 24 hours curing at 60°C) and (optimum emulsion content +2% hydrated lime +3% cement or fly ash and 4 hours aeration at 25°C and 24 hours curing at 60°C) satisfies the volumetric and Marshall properties requirements for base course. It was recommended that increasing the aeration and curing periods is beneficial for the cold mix asphalt concrete in satisfying the specification requirements for base course. Keywords:Cold Mix; Asphalt Concrete; Cement; Lime; Fly ash; Marshall; Aeration; Curing;