evaluation of high l.a. abrasion aggregate in stone matrix ... · • develop multiple stone matrix...
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Evaluation of High L.A. Abrasion Aggregate in Stone Matrix Asphalt
Tommy M. James, P.E.
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Objectives• Develop multiple Stone Matrix Asphalt
(SMA) mix designs• Compare laboratory performance
properties• Evaluate results when compared to
specifications and historical data• Provide results and recommendations
for implementation
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Literature Review• SMAs rely on stone skeleton for strength and
durability• Asphalt Binder and Mineral Filler create
mastic.• Breakdown of stone during compaction has
an effect strength• Laboratory compaction method and effort has
significant role in breakdown• L.A. Abrasion and Flat & Elongated properties
impact volumetrics
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Literature Review• Hard aggregates used due to initial
design need of resistance to studded tire damage
• Hardness of aggregate linked to reflective cracking resistance
• FAA study showed design gyrations should be lowered for higher L.A. Abrasion stone
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Purpose• Range of aggregate hardness available in
South Carolina• Using lower design gyration level to try and
prevent breakdown during compaction• Less breakdown allows for use of local
materials• Use of local materials provides cost savings
while taking advantage of SMA’s cracking resistance
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Scope• SCDOT’s Draft SMA specification to develop
similar designs with different L.A. Abrasion values
• Develop multiple 12.5 mm NMAS SMA mix designs
• Select aggregate sources with L.A. Abrasion values of approximately 45, 52 and ≥55 (Grading C)
• Compare performance testing on designs to determine if there is a difference
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Methodology• Acquire aggregate from selected sources
and obtain samples of RAP from local contractor using the same material.
• All virgin material from the same aggregate source
• Use of Fly Ash as mineral filler and a binder grade of PG 76-22
• Use VCA and VMA of trial blends to select optimum design.
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Methodology• Using an L.A. Abrasion value of 45
(Jefferson) and 52 (Pacolet), perform the following performance testing:– Draindown (SC-T-90)– Aggregate Breakdown During Laboratory
Compaction– Rutting Susceptibility (AASHTO T340)– Hamburg Wheel-Tracking (AASHTO T324)– Indirect Tensile Asphalt (IDEAL) Cracking Test
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Mix Design GradationsSieve Size, mm Design
Requirements Pacolet Jefferson Mix 1
Jefferson Mix 2
19.0 100.0 100 100 10012.5 85.0 – 90.0 85 86 859.5 60.0 – 80.0 61 64 63
4.75 25.0 – 32.0 27 32 302.36 18.0 – 24.0 19 21 191.18 17 17 160.6 12.0 – 20.0 15 14 140.3 12 12 12
0.15 9.0 – 15.0 10 10 100.075 8.0 – 12.0 8.3 8.0 8.0
Fiber Content, % 0.2 – 0.4 0.3 0.3 0.3
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Mix Design PropertiesDesign
Requirements Pacolet Jefferson Mix 1
Jefferson Mix 2
Asphalt Content, % 5.60 – 7.00 6.3 6.3 6.5RAP Content, % NA 12.0 21.0 21.0
Binder Contribution from RAP, % 0.6 0.9 0.9
% Binder Contribution ≤ 15.0 9.5 14.3 14.3
Design Voids, % 3.5 ± 0.5 3.5 3.5 3.5VMA, % 16.5 min. 17.7 17.6 18.1VFA, % 65.0 – 85.0 80.2 80.1 80.6
VCA Ratio ≤ 1.0 0.98 1.03 0.98L.A. Abrasion Loss
of Blend, % 44.8 - 36.4
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Draindown• SC –T-90 uses 350 ± 5 °F• AASHTO T-305 uses compaction
temperature plus 27 °F
Mix Fiber?320 °F 347 °F
Rep. 1 Rep. 2 Average Rep. 1 Rep. 2 Average
Jefferson Mix 1 Yes 0.11 0.06 0.08 0.11 0.18 0.15
Jefferson Mix 2 Yes 0.11 0.06 0.08 0.11 0.18 0.15
Pacolet Yes 0.09 0.01 0.05 0.07 0.12 0.09
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Aggregate Breakdown• Using NCAT Ignition Oven to evaluate
breakdown under compactive effortSieve Size, mm
Jefferson Mix 2 PacoletJMF Mixed
ExtractedCompacted Extracted
JMF Mixed Extracted
Compacted Extracted
19 100 100 100 100 100 9912.5 85 88 87 85 85 869.5 63 71 69 61 60 64
4.75 30 38 40 27 26 332.36 19 22 26 19 19 241.18 16 18 20 17 17 200.6 14 15 16 15 15 170.3 12 12 13 12 12 14
0.15 10 10 11 10 10 110.075 8.0 8.2 8.4 8.3 7.9 8.5
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Asphalt Pavement Analyzer• Using 76°C test temperature, Load of 100 lbs,
Pressure of 100 psi, and Air Void target of 4.0%• Maximum Allowable Rut Depth of Surface Type A is
3.0 mmJefferson Mix 1 Jefferson Mix 2 Pacolet
AC, % 6.3 6.5 6.3Average Voids, % 4.2 4.1 4.4
Average Rut Depth, mm 3.0 1.4 2.8
STD Rut Depth, mm 0.20 0.23 0.68
Comparisons versus PacoletP (F ≤ f) one-tail 0.038 0.052P(T ≤ t) two-tail 0.575 0.008
Significant? No Yes
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Hamburg Wheel-Tracking
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Hamburg Wheel-Tracking• Using TxDOT criteria values are passing• FAA SMA study showed values ranging from
5.94 -14.99 mm
Jefferson Mix 1 Jefferson Mix 2 Pacolet
AC, % 6.3 6.5 6.3Average Voids, % 7.5 6.9 7.2
Average Rut Depth, mm 4.66 6.68 7.06
STD Rut Depth, mm 1.40 0.33 0.26
Comparisons versus PacoletP (F ≤ f) one-tail 0.117 0.425P(T ≤ t) two-tail 0.139 0.326
Significant? No No
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IDEAL-CT • Intermediate temperature cracking test
performed at 25 °C• Uses fracture energy and post peak load
similar to IFIT• Developed at Texas A&M • Simple sample fabrication for ease of
implementation as QC test
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IDEAL-CT Jefferson
Mix 1Jefferson
Mix 2 Pacolet
AC, % 6.3 6.5 6.3Average Voids, % 6.9 7.0 7.3
Avg. Tensile Strength, kPa 666.8 738.0 547.0
COV1 Tensile Strength, % 12.4 9.2 11.2Avg. CT Index 417.0 302.1 434.1COV CT Index 25.7 14.9 8.1
Comparisons versus PacoletTS P (F ≤ f) one-tail 0.117 0.425TS P(T ≤ t) two-tail 0.139 0.326
Significant? No NoCT-Index P (F ≤ f) one-tail 0.026 0.316
CT-Index P(T ≤ t) two-tail 0.748 0.002Significant? No Yes
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Preliminary Conclusions• With 0.3% fiber draindown is not an issue• All APA data meets SCDOT’s Surface Type A
mix requirements.• Hamburg data showed no stripping and were
consistent with previous research study• CTindex showed statistical difference with
higher LA Abrasion loss indicating better performance. Values were significantly higher than good performing dense graded designs
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Current and Future Work
• Develop and evaluate an SMA design with an aggregate source with L.A. Abrasion of 55 or greater
• Possibly design and evaluate source with L.A. Abrasion of 35
• Alter designs and evaluate when fiber is removed and WMA is used
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Questions?