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Showing 1 to 11 of 11 for “"Balanced Mix Design"”.
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Balanced Mix Design of Asphalt Mixtures for Intersections
… Realizing the need for different asphalt mixtures at or near intersections, a past cooperative research between University of Nevada, Reno (UNR) and Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) recommended a new gradation specification to be used at intersections. The unique features of the …
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Balanced asphalt mix design and pavement distress predictive models based on machine learning
Traditional asphalt mix design procedures are empirical and need random and lengthy trials in a laboratory, which can cost much labor, material resources, and finance. The initiative (Material Genome initiative) was launched by President Obama to revitalize American manufacturing. To achieve the …
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Analysis of Fine Asphalt Concrete Mixture Gradations from Various Sources to Enhance Durability
… that can influence the durability of asphalt mixtures, is the gradation. This thesis will look into the effect of fine aggregate dense gradations on asphalt mixture durability for sources from the state of Nevada. Based on the available literature, finer gradation asphalt mixes have lower air …
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Short-term Comparison of Frictional Properties of Superpave and Balance Mix Design Hot Mix Asphalt Mixes
Hot Mix Asphalt (HMA) design has undergone years of development. Currently, many state agencies use the Superpave mix design method. While the Superpave mix design improved rutting, the implemented level 1 only considered volumetric properties and not mixture performance tests. Therefore, …
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Optimizing the Use of Reclaimed Asphalt Pavement (RAP) in Hot Mix Asphalt Surface Mixes
… materials. Instead, the use of RAP in surface mixes is more limited, with a major concern being that the high RAP mixes may not perform as well as traditional mixes. To reduce risks of compromised performance, the use of RAP has commonly been controlled by specifications that limit the allowed …
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Balancing asphalt mixes containing recycled materials for optimum field performance
… might be jeopardized. Therefore, such AC mixtures should be carefully investigated to ensure that performance is not compromised in the pursuit of an economical and sustainable solution. This study investigates 17 mixes including five leveling binders (LB) and 12 surface mixes, which have …
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Evaluation of Balanced Asphalt Surface Mixtures with Conventional and High RAP Contents Using Laboratory and Accelerated Pavement Testing
Balanced Mix Design (BMD) represents an asphalt mixture design methodology that replaces certain traditional volumetric parameters with performance-based testing to address predominant distresses such as rutting and cracking. This approach offers an avenue to properly design and produce engineered …
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Optimizing asphalt binder chemistry and rheology to control potential flexible pavement cracking
Submission published under a 24 month embargo labeled 'Closed Access', the embargo will last until 2024-12-01
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The Development of Initial Asphalt Mixture Acceptance Criteria Using the SCB test and the I-FIT Test
… further modify the Superpave volumetric asphalt mixture design method in Arkansas. The Illinois Flexibility Index Test (I-FIT) was the test chosen to analyze for this research. Two aging methods were tested, a short term oven aging (AASHTO R30 ST) and a long term oven aging (NCAT) method. Six …
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Laboratory characterization and field performance of hot in-place recycled mixtures
… including surface recycling, repaving and remixing. The decision for choosing between different types of HIR treatments is made based on the severity of distress of the pavement and availability of equipment. The timing of treatment and the existing condition of the pavement are the deciding …
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Development of a performance-based test method for quantification of cracking potential in asphalt pavement materials
… to quantifying the cracking potential of asphalt mixtures, specifically those with high amounts of recycled content. This study aimed to first, characterize the impact of using various proportions of recycled materials in asphalt mixtures, and second, develop a testing protocol to quantify their …