Evaluation Of Non Nuclear Density Gauges For Hmac
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Author | : Stephen Sebesta |
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Total Pages | : 88 |
Release | : 2003 |
Genre | : Pavements, Asphalt |
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This report describes research efforts to determine if commercially available non-nuclear density gauges can be used for TxDOT's density profile and joint density testing procedures. Researchers conducted testing with a Troxler 3450 nuclear gauge (operated in the thin-lift mode) and the Pavetracker (PT) and Pavement Quality Indicator (PQI) non-nuclear gauges. In a laboratory setting, research showed all the gauges could be affected by mix temperature, where gauge readings typically decreased with decreasing mix temperature. All gauges readings were also impacted by moisture, with the nuclear gauge least impacted. The precision of all gauges in the lab was good, with standard deviations below 0.5 pcf with the non-nuclear gauges and less than 1.0 pcf with the nuclear gauge. Field-testing showed the PQI was a suitable alternative to the nuclear gauge for density profiling and joint density testing.
Author | : Robert L. Schmitt (Ph.D.) |
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Total Pages | : 134 |
Release | : 2006 |
Genre | : Pavements |
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Total Pages | : 98 |
Release | : 2007 |
Genre | : Asphalt |
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Density is an important component of hot-mix asphalt (HMA) pavement quality and long-term performance. Insufficient density of an in-place HMA pavement is the most frequently cited construction-related performance problem. This study evaluated the use of electromagnetic gauges to nondestructively determine densities. Field and laboratory measurements were taken with two electromagnetic gauges-a PaveTracker and a Pavement Quality Indicator (PQ1). Test data were collected in the field during and after paving operations and also in laboratory on field mixes compacted in the lab. This study revealed that several mix-and project-specific factors affect electromagnetic gauge readings. Consequently, the implementation of these gauges will likely need to be done utilizing a test strip on a project- and mix-specific basis to appropriately identify an adjustment factor for the specific electromagnetic gauge being used for quality control and quality assurance (QC/QA) testing. The substantial reduction in testing time that results from employing electromagnetic gauges rather than coring makes it possible for more readings to be used in the QC/QA process with real-time information without increasing the testing costs.
Author | : Matthew E. Mason |
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Total Pages | : 154 |
Release | : 2009 |
Genre | : Density |
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Electormagnetic asphalt density guages have the potential to facilitate more efficient quality control and quality assurance in Iowa.
Author | : Garnell Belt |
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Total Pages | : 126 |
Release | : 1991 |
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Author | : Mary Stroup-Gardiner |
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Total Pages | : 62 |
Release | : 1988 |
Genre | : Pavements, Asphalt |
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Author | : Yong K. Cho |
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Total Pages | : 166 |
Release | : 2010 |
Genre | : Infrared testing |
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This research was conducted to study more realistic explanations of how variables are created and dealt with during hot mix asphalt (HMA) paving construction.--P. ii.
Author | : Todd V. Scholz |
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Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 2010 |
Genre | : Asphalt concrete |
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Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) requires a minimum density for the construction of dense-graded hot mix asphalt concrete (HMAC) pavements to ensure the likelihood that the pavement will not experience distresses that reduce the expected service life of the pavement. Currently, the ODOT Standard Specifications call for density measurements for both quality control and quality assurance testing to be made using nuclear density gauges that are calibrated using reference blocks. Hence, acceptance (i.e., purchase) of the HMAC pavement (or portions thereof) relies on the accuracy of the measurements. However, it has been observed that density measurement results using nuclear gauges have been questionable on a number of projects and that repeatability and reproducibility with the same gauge and between gauges have also been unattainable. Further, these observations have called into question the confidence placed in the use of nuclear gauges for determining HMAC pavement density. The overall objective of the project was to recommend a system that accurately quantifies density of dense-graded HMAC pavements. This involved critically evaluating how ODOT currently measures HMAC density, investigating and evaluating what other agencies do to measure HMAC density, and conducting testing and analysis of alternate ways of measuring HMAC density (e.g., by measuring the density of cores). Statistical analyses comparing nuclear gauge measurements to core densities provided convincing evidence that correlation of nuclear gauge measurements to core densities is necessary to ensure accurate results from nuclear gauges. Analyses comparing correlation factors across lifts of pavements constructed under three differing construction scenarios provided strong evidence to suggest correlation factors established for one lift can be used on other lifts under certain constraints. Correlations are recommended for all gauges on each lift and whenever a new mix design is introduced. ODOT should implement use of the CoreLok device for measuring densities of pavement cores and laboratory-prepared specimens as well as further investigate the use of electromagnetic gauges for in-place HMAC density measurement.
Author | : South Dakota. Department of Highways. Physical Research Section |
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Total Pages | : 53 |
Release | : 1969 |
Genre | : Pavements, Asphalt concrete |
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Total Pages | : 474 |
Release | : 2000 |
Genre | : Transportation, Automotive |
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