Research Activities: 2000

Acquisition of Asphalt Pavement Analyzer

 

Status

Complete

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Sequential Number

R38
 

Identification Number

R-5-38041
 

Matching Research Agency

Missouri Asphalt Pavement Association (MAPA)
 

Principal Investigator

David Richardson
Associate Professor
Missouri University of Science and Technology
Civil Engineering
Rolla, MO 65409-0030
p573.341.4487
f573.341.4729
richardd@mst.edu
 

Student Involvement

N/A
 

Project Objective

To acquire an asphalt pavement analyzer.
 

Project Abstract

Research of asphalt pavement mixes entails a volumetric development stage followed by a performance verification stage. The Department of Civil Engineering at UMR has the capability of doing the former but lacks the proper laboratory equipment to do the latter. One of the most widely accepted methods of pavement mixture verification involves the use of a device known as the Asphalt Pavement Analyzer. The APA is used to proof-test pavements for rutting and fatigue cracking characteristics and for moisture-sensitivity (stripping) tendencies. Mixtures can be both of the hot mix and cold mix varieties. One use of the APA would be to explore the possibility of bringing Superpave technology to mixes used for low-volume roads and parking lots. This device could also be incorporated into the asphalt-related courses in the CE curriculum such as CE312 Bituminous Materials.
 

Task Description

N/A
 

Anticipated Benefits

Secure equipment.
 

Modal Orientation

Pavement analysis.
 

Milestones

Project Start Date:07/01/2000
Project End Date:06/30/2001
 

Relationship to other Research/Projects

N/A
 

Technology Transfer Activities

N/A
 

Transportation Research Board Keywords

Pavement, hot mix, and cold mix