Laboratory Evaluation Of Moisture Damage In Asphalt Mixes

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Moisture damage usually called stripping happen when water infiltrates between an asphaltrnfilm and the aggregate surface, and replaces the asphalt aggregate's coating. These situationsrncause a loss of bond between the aggregate and the asphalt cement. The most seriousrnconsequence of stripping is the loss of strength and integrity of the pavement which result inrnpremature failure of asphalt pavement. Moisture damage contributes significantly to thernpremature deterioration of asphalt pavements, which, leads to an increase vehicle operatingrncost and maintenance costs of a pavement. These conditions also make driving dangerous,rnand driving comfort and safety are often compromised. rnThis thesis utilized laboratory evaluations to study the effects of moisture damage in asphaltrnmixes. Two different sources of aggregates and one type of asphalt binder were used. Thernaggregates quality test were conducted namely Los Angeles abrasion, soundness loss, sandrnequivalent, flakiness index, specific gravity and absorption. The asphalt binder conventionalrntests were evaluated which were flash point, ductility, penetration, thin film oven test,rnsoftening point and solubility. Marshal Flow and stability test were conducted. Moisturernsusceptibility using indirect tensile strength test and single wheel tester were performed. rnThe quality test results of the aggregates and the bitumen were met the specification set byrnERA. From the aggregate test result the more strong, the higher weathering resistance and thernlesser water absorbent aggregate found to be less moisture sensitive. The research concludernthat moisture in asphalt mix has a significant effect on the performance of asphalt mix whichrnis decrease in Marshal stability, decrease in tensile strength and increase the rutting of arnmixture. The test result from ITS show that the tensile strength values were higher for the dryrnspecimens than the wet specimens. From wheel tester result the rutting of a mix were higherrnfor the wet samples than the dry one.

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