Use Of Asphalt Pavement Research Articles

USE OF INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGIES IN THE CONSTRUCTION OF ROAD PAVEMENTS

Problem statement. Ukraine, on its way to European integration, faces the challenge not only of joining the European Union, but also of adapting its infrastructure to high European quality standards. After the end of the war, it is necessary not only to rebuild the destroyed roads, aerodromes and buildings, but also to guarantee the sustainability and durability of infrastructure facilities. One of the key industries where innovations can make a significant difference is road construction. Asphalt and concrete are the most common building materials in the construction of flexible and rigid pavements. Innovative technologies for repairing cracks in asphalt and concrete road pavements are constantly evolving. New methods and materials are being sought for more efficient and long-term maintenance of the road surface. The use of advanced technologies allows us to improve the quality of repairs, extend the service life of roads and reduce their environmental impact. Innovative approaches to crack repair help to ensure safety and comfort on the road for all road users. The purpose of the article is to analyze foreign experience in the application of effective innovative technologies in the construction of road pavements and to substantiate the feasibility of using a self-healing top layer of flexible and rigid asphalt and concrete pavements in Ukraine based on the analysis of their properties. Conclusions. The inclusion of self-healing properties in asphalt concrete pavements is an effective method for increasing their service life and achieving environmental friendliness of pavements. Existing and advanced self-healing technologies suitable for use in asphalt pavements, namely, the inclusion of healing agents, induction heating, and hybrid technologies, have been investigated. The mechanisms of self-healing of concrete have been studied: autogenous, based on autonomous bacteria, and based on autonomous capsules. Research on self-healing pavements is aimed at developing a smart and efficient pavement system capable of self-assessment and automated crack repair. The choice of technology should be based on its ability to effectively repair damage and cracks in asphalt and concrete, providing long-term and reliable protection.

A literature review: asphalt pavement repair technologies and materials

Asphalt pavement is the most widely used type of pavement in the world and is mainly utilised in the construction of infrastructures such as highways, urban roads, parking lots and airstrips. Pavement maintenance technology and materials are gradually developing towards systematisation and diversification with the extensive use of asphalt pavement. Choosing more economical technologies and fast and sustainable materials is the future of asphalt pavement maintenance work. This paper provides an overview of asphalt pavement repair technology and asphalt pavement repair materials. It categorises and summarises pavement repair technologies, which include cost-effective technologies such as crack sealing, overlay, seal coats and hot in-place recycling. Further, it summarises the repair materials applied in repair technologies and compares the performance, cost-effectiveness and sustainability of these materials. The study shows that asphalt and cement are the most commonly used repair materials. The higher-potential, more economical and more sustainable materials for asphalt pavement repair include epoxy resin, polyurethane and hydrogel. The future of asphalt pavement repair requires advancing towards rapid, sustainable, environmentally friendly and economical repairs. A survey indicates that in addition to improving the performance of existing repair materials (e.g. modified asphalt, binder processes, material composition or ratios), attention can be given to new materials such as polyurethanes and hydrogels that have the potential for rapid repair and are low cost. More research can be done to perfect the application of new materials in road engineering.

Investigation on the Performance of Fire and Smoke Suppressing Asphalt Materials for Tunnels

The volatilization of asphalt fumes not only affects the health of construction workers, but also damages the environment. It even affects the construction quality of asphalt pavement in tunnels. This article focuses on solving the emission of asphalt fumes to better protect human health and the environment, while satisfying the use of asphalt pavement. A flame retardant and smoke suppressant (compound) with Mg(OH)2 as the main component was developed, and flame retardant asphalt mixture and asphalt mastics were prepared to evaluate the flame retardant and smoke suppressant properties and performance effects. Firstly, its low- and high-temperature performances were investigated with BBR and DSR, respectively. Then, the indoor combustion test and the cone calorimeter test were used to evaluate the fire retardant smoke suppression effect of the asphalt mastic. Thirdly, the flame retardant effect of asphalt mastic mixed with the compound was further analyzed by the TG test and SEM. The pyrolysis temperature, mass loss, and microscopic state of the asphalt surface were used to verify and explain the flame retardant reaction effect and process of the compound. Finally, the asphalt mixture performance was evaluated, as well as the flame retardant smoke suppression effect by asphalt mixture combustion tests. The results showed that the flame retardant smoke suppression time of the flame retardant asphalt mixture was reduced by 66%, and the smoke emission area was reduced by 20%. The flame retardant smoke suppression effect of the asphalt mixture was improved by 44%. It is proven that this kind of fire retardant and smoke suppressing asphalt mastic and mixture met performance needs in use, and the fire retardant and smoke suppressing effect was obvious. This solution addresses the issue of asphalt smoke generated during the construction of asphalt pavement, providing better support for the construction of asphalt pavement in tunnels.

Development and evaluation of cenospheres/polyethylene glycol composite microcapsule for temperature-regulation of asphalt pavements

ABSTRACT In this study, a phase change material microcapsule was produced by using cenospheres as the microcapsule shell, polyethylene glycol 2000 as the phase change material, and silica sol as the sealing material. The produced CenoPCM microcapsule was analyzed using scanning electronic microscopy (SEM), X-ray diffraction (XRD), and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR). The thermal properties and stability of the CenoPCM were evaluated using differential scanning calorimetry (DSC), thermogravimetric analysis (TG), and a thermal cycling test. The results showed that the phase change temperature and enthalpy of the CenoPCM were 55.7°C and 101.4 J/g, respectively, with a mass loss of 2.35% at 200°C. After 200 thermal cycles, the mass change remained stable at 2.05%. An outdoor test was conducted to assess the impact of CenoPCM on the thermal performance of asphalt mixtures. In comparison with conventional asphalt mixture specimens, the maximum temperature differences at depths of 2, 5, and 8 cm below the surface of the phase change asphalt mixture specimens were 4.9°C, 6.4°C, and 5.9°C, respectively. Finally, the influence of CenoPCM on the performance of asphalt mixtures was evaluated, revealing a promising future for its use in asphalt pavements.

A review on the utilization of waste material in asphalt pavements.

Recycling of waste and disposal has become a vital environmental issue that creates serious concern worldwide. The use of waste material in pavement structure is one of the essential initiative for the future towards sustainable environment. This study imparts a review on waste materials such as plastic waste, crumb rubber, glass fibre, steel slag, crushed concrete and Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE) and their use in asphalt pavements. The waste materials act as modifiers and have the capability to upgrade the performance of pavement and provide green technology with eco-friendly environment. Utilization of waste material as an asphalt binder enhanced the engineering properties of asphalt pavements. It may be regarded as a smart strategy for sustainable development as it is cost-effective, economical, efficiency and productivity. Moreover, it approached to minimize the pollution. Further, many researchers have investigated the outcomes of asphalt pavement with waste and observed that it achieved the properties and performance of asphalt mixtures while reducing pavement damage, failure and deformation.

Experimental study of the performance of a stress-absorbing waterproof layer for use in asphalt pavements on bridge decks

The presence of negative bending moments at the top of a continuous beam bridge can facilitate the sawing of false seams. The concrete bridge deck and its asphalt pavement will therefore develop transverse fatigue cracks under long-term cyclic traffic loads. This paper aims at preventing reflective cracks from forming in such asphalt pavements. The structure and materials used in crack prevention based on a composite stress-absorbing layer (CSAL) consisting of a geotextile and an asphalt gravel seal coat were investigated. The properties of polypropylene (PP) geotextiles were evaluated by means of differential scanning calorimetry, thermogravimetric analysis, thermal shock tests, etc. Adhesion, shear, and tensile tests were used to study the influences of factors such as the type, amount of asphalt materials, and construction temperature on the bonding performance of the pavement interface. Texas overlay tests were also carried out to explore the anti-reflective cracking and anti-fatigue performance of different pavement structures including an asphalt rubber stress-absorbing membrane interlayer (ARSAMI) and a CSAL. The results show that the PP geotextile has a melting point of about 166 ℃, a glass-transition temperature in the range of –20 to –10 ℃, and a thermal decomposition temperature of about 400 ℃. In addition, it retains good strength and deformability when subjected to thermal shock at 180 ℃, and it has high thermal stability. The modified asphalt has the highest adhesion strength to concrete slabs, followed by ordinary asphalt and then emulsified asphalt. The temperature state of the bonding layer is not sensitive to the bond strength of the bridge deck paving structure. The asphalt mixture waterproofs the surface after paving. The adhesive stress-absorbing layer imparts a secondary heating effect, thereby ensuring interface adhesion. Using a pavement structure with a CSAL can enhance resistance to reflective cracking at a low temperature by more than 5 times compared to the case not taking preventative measures. Its resistance to reflective cracking under a deformation amplitude of 2 mm at the room temperature (20 ℃) is also slightly better than that of the ARSAMI. Hence, CSALs have promising prospects for use in crack prevention.

Laboratory study on the use of copper slag and RAP in WMA pavements

This paper presents the results of an experimental investigation carried out on warm mix asphalt (WMA) incorporated with copper slag (CS) and reclaimed asphalt pavement (RAP) material. Both CS and RAP are considered as waste materials and cause a lot of environmental problems. Their use in asphalt pavements will solve the landfill problems associated with them. Also, to save energy and reduce carbon emissions, WMA technology was adopted in this study. A total of nine combinations of warm mixes were prepared with varying proportions of CS (0–15%) and RAP (0–30%). The use of CS improved Marshall stability, indirect tensile strength, and tensile strength ratio. The introduction of CS and RAP produced a balanced mix as CS improved mechanical properties due to high angularity, density, and lime content. In contrast, RAP decreased these properties except the Marshall quotient and resilient modulus. All the RAP–CS WMA mixes satisfied the minimum value of stability (9 kN) as required for dense bituminous macadam. Furthermore, it was concluded that the mechanical properties of RAP–CS WMA mixes decreased with each freeze–thaw (F–T) cycle. The CS-incorporated mixes showed better resistance against F–T cycles.

Investigating the “circular propensity” of road bio-binders: Effectiveness in hot recycling of reclaimed asphalt and recyclability potential

In pavement engineering, the use of bio-binders and reclaimed asphalt (RA) promotes the principles of sustainability and circular economy, without penalizing or even improving the performance. In this regard, this study focuses on the “circular propensity” of bio-binders obtained by partially replacing a conventional bitumen with a bio-oil generated as a residue by the wood and paper industries. Specifically, the objectives are: 1) to assess the effectiveness of bio-binders in the hot recycling of traditional RA and 2) to evaluate, in a long-term perspective, their recyclability potential. For this purpose, two severely aged binders (one “RAP” binder recovered from reclaimed asphalt and one laboratory-produced “Bio-RAP” binder) and two fresh binders (one bio-binder and one bitumen) are blended to reproduce four hot recycled binders. The mechanical behaviour and the aging susceptibility of these blends are compared to those of a control virgin bitumen. The experimental investigation includes conventional tests, rheological testing and modelling (modified CAM model) as well as chemical analysis (Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy). The main results indicate that the hot recycling of reclaimed bio-asphalt (bio-RA) may lead to mixtures less susceptible to cracking as compared to the recycling of conventional RA, as well as the use of bio-binders in the hot recycling of conventional RA may be beneficial in terms of cracking. Even though the blends with the bio-binder are characterized by a lower aging rate, the permanent deformation behaviour of all the recycled blends studied is comparable in unaged and short-term aged conditions, i.e. the circumstances under which rutting is usually a concern. Finally, the recycled blends show significantly lower aging susceptibility than the control bitumen. Overall, these results suggest that the bio-binders studied are effective in the hot recycling of RA and 100% recyclable, and their use in asphalt pavements can lead to significant technical and environmental benefits.

The thermoregulation effect of microencapsulated phase-change materials in an asphalt mixture

Temperature plays an important role in the long-term performance and service life of pavement. With the large-scale use of asphalt pavement, the paving industry is now more interested in the related pavement distress generated by temperature. Against this background, this paper presents the test results for pure microencapsulated phase change materials (micro-PCMs), as well as asphalt mixtures containing micro-PCMs, with the aim of reducing the temperature difference. The latent heat storage capacity of pure micro-PCMs was evaluated by the T-history method, and Ch was proposed to characterize their latent heat storage capacity. Outdoor experiments were performed to observe the temperature change behavior of seven asphalt mixture specimens manufactured by the wheel-grind method. Two specimens were mixed with −5°C micro-PCMs, with micro-PCM contents of 0.3% and 0.5% respectively, substituting the equivalent amount of mineral filler. Another two specimens were mixed with 0 °C micro-PCMs, with micro-PCM contents of 0.3% and 0.5%. Two other specimens were mixed with 5 °C micro-PCMs, with micro-PCM contents of 0.3% and 0.5%. The results show that the thermoregulation ranges of different micro-PCMs differ. As the micro-PCM content increases, the temperature difference between the ordinary AC-13 asphalt mixture and AC-13 mixed with micro-PCMs increases. The use of 5 °C micro-PCMs in an asphalt mixture can significantly improve its thermal behavior.

Study on Physicochemical Properties and its Effective Use of Asphalt Pavement Cutting Waste Water

While cutting asphalt pavement surfaces, cooling water is continuously given to the cutting machine blades to prevent the heat increase and to control the scatter of cutting dusts. As the results, asphalt pavement cutting waste water is generated. The amount of waste water generated at one construction site is by no means a lot, however, the water quality is not environmentally friendly. In view of above, the physical and chemical properties of cutting waste water were first investigated. Then the possibility of effective use of the cutting waste water was investigated using flocculants and granulation technique. The results show that the waste water quality can be improved by the effects of flocculants. Mud sediments after flocculated in the waste water can be granulated and the granules may be used as recycled sands or recycle crusher-runs aggregates.

Field Investigation of Mechanic Properties of Recycled CDW for Asphalt Pavement Layers

AbstractConstruction and Demolition Wastes (CDW) have been reused in many engineering works. This paper focuses their use in asphalt pavements by monitoring a real road with different types of field tests over eight years. The parameters obtained presented the same level of the natural granular materials traditionally used and showed the technical potential of the CDW aggregate mixtures for subbase and base layers.

Addressing Durability of Asphalt Concrete by Self-healing Mechanism

Every year a huge amount of energy and economic resources are employed in preservation and renovation of the existing pavements. In the last years, rejuvenators are being used in road maintenance works by restoring the original properties of the aged pavement. The main problem is that once the rejuvenator is spread on the road surface to be effective it must penetrate into the pavement not only in the first centimeters. An innovation procedure to solve this problem is the addition of encapsulated rejuvenators into the asphalt mixes. Once the rejuvenator is released, it will be in contact with the bitumen around restoring the original properties of the binder and increasing the self-healing rate by closing the cracks or limiting its growth. In the present work two encapsulation methods developed by the authors are described. The first one, porous aggregates with the rejuvenator embedded were prepared; the second one polymeric shell microcapsules containing the rejuvenator were synthesized. After preparation and encapsulation of the healing agent, the capsules were embedded into the bituminous matrix. Finally, the autonomous repairing capability was validated through a variety of comparative laboratory tests. Results from this study indicate that the self-healing chemistry developed has a high potential for its use in asphalt pavements by increasing its durability.

Research of Fatigue Behavior of Asphalt Pavement Materials with WMA and RAP

With the development of chinas road construction, the increase of traffic and the traffic load the fatigue of asphalt pavement under the vehicle load has become one of the major disruption in the form of life of life of asphalt concrete directly affect the service life and the performance use of asphalt pavement ,it is a key factor to determine the life cycle cost of asphalt concrete pavement construction. The objectives of this paper are to characterize the fatigue behavior of porous asphalt pavement mixtures containing RAP and a WMA additive using Super pave gyratory compactor and dynamic modulus testing. Four types of asphalt mixtures were evaluated in this study. This study evaluated compaction energy index, permeability, indirect tensile strength, and dynamic modulus for all types of porous asphalt mixtures. All of the asphalt mixtures meet the typical minimum coefficient of permeability in this study.