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Impact of gradation types on freeze-thaw performance of asphalt mixtures in seasonal frozen regionx

  • School of Transportation Science and Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology
  • Liaoning Province Highway Administration

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Abstract

Asphalt pavement performance in seasonal frozen region is affected severely by the freeze-thaw cycles. Gradation has important effects on asphalt mixture's freeze-thaw durability. This paper presented the standard test methods of freeze-thaw cycles and analyzed the freeze-thaw durability of asphalt mixtures with different gradation. The test results showed that the freeze-thaw damage of asphalt mixtures goes through three stages. With the increase of freeze-thaw cycles, the splitting strength of mixtures decreased and the volume expanded gradually. The performance stabilized until the next rapid deterioration caused by the loss of interfacial adhesion between the asphalt and aggregate. The results also indicated that the mixtures with dense gradation had the best freeze-thaw stability than others, and the semi-open graded mixtures performed worst. The study results can be used in technical guideline for freeze-thaw durability of asphalt mixtures in seasonal frozen region.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of the 9th International Conference of Chinese Transportation Professionals, ICCTP 2009
Subtitle of host publicationCritical Issues in Transportation System Planning, Development, and Management
PublisherASCE - American Society of Civil Engineers
Pages2336-2342
Number of pages7
ISBN (Print)9780784410646
DOIs
StatePublished - 2009
Externally publishedYes
Event9th International Conference of Chinese Transportation Professionals, ICCTP 2009: Critical Issues in Transportation System Planning, Development, and Management - Harbin, China
Duration: 5 Aug 20099 Aug 2009

Publication series

NameProceedings of the 9th International Conference of Chinese Transportation Professionals, ICCTP 2009: Critical Issues in Transportation System Planning, Development, and Management
Volume358

Conference

Conference9th International Conference of Chinese Transportation Professionals, ICCTP 2009: Critical Issues in Transportation System Planning, Development, and Management
Country/TerritoryChina
CityHarbin
Period5/08/099/08/09

Keywords

  • Asphalt mixtures
  • Freeze-thaw cycling
  • Gradation
  • Interfacial adhesion
  • Splitting strength
  • Volume

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