Acquisition of Asphalt Pavement Analyzer |
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Sequential Number | R38 |
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Identification Number | R-5-38041 |
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Matching Research Agency | Missouri Asphalt Pavement Association (MAPA) |
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Principal Investigator | David Richardson
Associate Professor
Missouri University of Science and Technology
Civil Engineering
Rolla, MO 65409-0030 | | p | 573.341.4487 | | f | 573.341.4729 | | richardd@mst.edu |
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Student Involvement | N/A |
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Project Objective | To acquire an asphalt pavement analyzer. |
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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. |
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Task Description | N/A |
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Anticipated Benefits | Secure equipment. |
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Modal Orientation | Pavement analysis. |
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Milestones | | Project Start Date: | 07/01/2000 | | Project End Date: | 06/30/2001 |
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Relationship to other Research/Projects | N/A |
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Technology Transfer Activities | N/A |
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Transportation Research Board Keywords | Pavement, hot mix, and cold mix |
