Asphalt Paving Technology 2013

Asphalt Paving Technology 2013
Author: Eugene Skok
Publisher: DEStech Publications, Inc
Total Pages: 752
Release: 2014-02-04
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 1605951455

New developments in mixing, testing, modeling Research findings on sustainable asphalt technology Bitumen use and specifications in Europe Fully-searchable text on accompanying CD-ROM Asphalt Paving Technology 2013, a series volume, contains 26 original research papers devoted to the formulation, chemistry, mixing, modeling, testing and optimization of asphalt—with applications to highway and infrastructure engineering. Written by leading civil and structural engineers from universities and government agencies around the world, the book offers information for designing and producing higher-quality asphalt. Selected keywords: photocatalytic asphalt; fatigue loading; skid-resistance; low-temperature cracking software; long-term aging; fracture properties; moisture damage; RAP; rejuvenators; binders; flexible pavement; healing. The CD-ROM displays figures and illustrations in articles in full color along with a title screen and main menu screen. Each user can link to all papers from the Table of Contents and Author Index and also link to papers and front matter by using the global bookmarks which allow navigation of the entire CD-ROM from every article. Search features on the CD-ROM can be by full text including all key words, article title, author name, and session title. The CD-ROM has Autorun feature for Windows 2000 with Service Pack 4 or higher products along with the program for Adobe Acrobat Reader with Search 11.0. One year of technical support is included with your purchase of this product.

Mix Design Practices for Warm Mix Asphalt

Mix Design Practices for Warm Mix Asphalt
Author: Ramon Francis Bonaquist
Publisher: Transportation Research Board
Total Pages: 111
Release: 2011
Genre: Science
ISBN: 0309155592

TRB's National Cooperative Highway Research Program (NCHRP) Report 691: Mix Design Practices for Warm-Mix Asphalt explores a mix design method tailored to the unique material properties of warm mix asphalt technologies. Warm mix asphalt (WMA) refers to asphalt concrete mixtures that are produced at temperatures approximately 50°F (28°C) or more cooler than typically used in the production of hot mix asphalt (HMA). The goal of WMA is to produce mixtures with similar strength, durability, and performance characteristics as HMA using substantially reduced production temperatures. There are important environmental and health benefits associated with reduced production temperatures including lower greenhouse gas emissions, lower fuel consumption, and reduced exposure of workers to asphalt fumes. Lower production temperatures can also potentially improve pavement performance by reducing binder aging, providing added time for mixture compaction, and allowing improved compaction during cold weather paving. Appendices to NCHRP Report 691 include the following. Appendices A, B, and D are included in the printed and PDF version of the report. Appendices C and E are available only online.

Evaluating Pavement Strategies and Barriers for Noise Mitigation

Evaluating Pavement Strategies and Barriers for Noise Mitigation
Author: Paul R. Donavan
Publisher: Transportation Research Board
Total Pages: 73
Release: 2013
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 0309283507

"TRB's National Cooperative Highway Research Program (NCHRP) Report 738: Evaluating Pavement Strategies and Barriers for Noise Mitigation presents a methodology for evaluating feasibility, reasonableness, effectiveness, acoustic longevity, and economic features of pavement strategies and barriers for noise mitigation. The methodology uses a life-cycle cost analysis to examine the economic features of mitigation alternatives, the FHWA Traffic Noise Model to integrate the noise reduction performance of pavements and barriers, and on-board sound intensity measurements as an input to the prediction model. The appendixes contained in the research agency's final report provide elaborations and detail on several aspects of the research. The appendixes are not included with the print version of the report, but are available online." --Publisher description.

Manual for Emulsion-based Chip Seals for Pavement Preservation

Manual for Emulsion-based Chip Seals for Pavement Preservation
Author: Scott Shuler
Publisher: Transportation Research Board
Total Pages: 111
Release: 2011
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 0309155398

TRB's National Cooperative Highway Research Program (NCHRP) Report 680: Manual for Emulsion-Based Chip Seals for Pavement Preservation examines factors affecting chip performance, highlights design and construction considerations, and explores procedures for selecting the appropriate chip seal materials. The report also contains suggested test methods for use in the design and quality control of chip seals. Appendices A to J of NCHRP Report 680 provide further elaboration on the work performed in this project--

Advances in Interlaboratory Testing and Evaluation of Bituminous Materials

Advances in Interlaboratory Testing and Evaluation of Bituminous Materials
Author: Manfred N. Partl
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 465
Release: 2012-10-17
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 9400751036

This STAR on asphalt materials presents the achievements of RILEM TC 206 ATB, acquired over many years of interlaboratory tests and international knowledge exchange. It covers experimental aspects of bituminous binder fatigue testing; the background on compaction methods and imaging techniques for characterizing asphalt mixtures including validation of a new imaging software; it focuses on experimental questions and analysis tools regarding mechanical wheel tracking tests, comparing results from different labs and using finite element techniques. Furthermore, long-term rutting prediction and evaluation for an Austrian road are discussed, followed by an extensive analysis and test program on interlayer bond testing of three different test sections which were specifically constructed for this purpose. Finally, the key issue of manufacturing reclaimed hot mix asphalt in the laboratory is studied and recommendations for laboratory ageing of bituminous mixtures are given.

Sustainable Winter Road Operations

Sustainable Winter Road Operations
Author: Xianming Shi
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 476
Release: 2018-08-27
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 1119185068

The first and only comprehensive guide to best practices in winter road operations Winter maintenance operations are essential to ensure the safety, mobility, and productivity of transportation systems, especially in cold-weather climates, and responsible agencies are continually challenged to provide a high level of service in a fiscally and environmentally responsible manner. Sustainable Winter Road Operations bridges the knowledge gaps, providing the first up-to-date, authoritative, single-source overview and guide to best practices in winter road operations that considers the triple bottom line of sustainability. With contributions from experts in the field from around the world, this book takes a holistic approach to the subject. The authors address the many negative impacts on regional economies and the environment of poorly planned and inadequate winter road operations, and they make a strong case for the myriad benefits of environmentally sustainable concepts and practices. Best practice applications of materials, processes, equipment, and associated technologies and how they can improve the effectiveness and efficiency of winter operations, optimize materials usage, and minimize cost, corrosion, and environmental impacts are all covered in depth. Provides the first up-to-date, authoritative and comprehensive overview of best practices in sustainable winter road operations currently in use around the world Covers materials, processes, equipment, and associated technologies for sustainable winter road operations Brings together contributions by an international all-star team of experts with extensive experience in designing, implementing, and managing sustainable winter road operations Designed to bring professionals involved in transportation and highway maintenance and control up to speed with current best practice Sustainable Winter Road Operations is essential reading for maintenance professionals dealing with snow and ice control operations on highways, motorways and local roads. It is a valuable source of information and guidance for decision makers, researchers, and engineers in transportation engineering involved in transportation and highway maintenance. And it is an ideal textbook for advanced-level courses in transportation engineering.