Assessment of Emulsified RAP Cold Mixes via Non-Destructive Testing

Ilker Boz, Xuan Chen, Mansour Solaimanian

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Abstract

Curing of emulsion in cold recycling process is one of the important factors affecting performance of the recycled mix. In the study here, the effect of curing time and temperature on emulsified RAP cold mixes is evaluated using ultrasonic pulse velocity (UPV) test. The UPV test was also employed to evaluate its effectiveness in discerning rutting potential of the mixes. A series of 100% cold milled RAP mixes were prepared with conventional emulsion and polymer modified emulsion, with and without treatment with 1% cement. The specimens were tested with UPV at curing temperatures at a defined set time intervals, up to 14 days after compaction. The rutting potential of the specimens cured for three days was evaluated using the Superpave Shear Tester. Results indicate that the UPV test is able to discern and capture expected stiffness trend among the mixes with variations in temperature and curing time. Results also indicate that the UPV test, as a simple and quick method, has the ability to properly rank the rutting potential of cold mixes.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationAirfield and Highway Pavements 2017
Subtitle of host publicationTesting and Characterization of Bound and Unbound Pavement Materials - Proceedings of the International Conference on Highway Pavements and Airfield Technology 2017
EditorsImad L. Al-Qadi, Hasan Ozer, Eileen M. Velez-Vega, Scott Murrell
PublisherAmerican Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)
Pages107-118
Number of pages12
ISBN (Electronic)9780784480939
DOIs
StatePublished - 2017
EventInternational Conference on Highway Pavements and Airfield Technology 2017: Testing and Characterization of Bound and Unbound Pavement Materials - Philadelphia, United States
Duration: Aug 27 2017Aug 30 2017

Publication series

NameAirfield and Highway Pavements 2017: Testing and Characterization of Bound and Unbound Pavement Materials - Proceedings of the International Conference on Highway Pavements and Airfield Technology 2017
Volume2017-August

Other

OtherInternational Conference on Highway Pavements and Airfield Technology 2017: Testing and Characterization of Bound and Unbound Pavement Materials
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityPhiladelphia
Period8/27/178/30/17

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Civil and Structural Engineering
  • Building and Construction
  • Mechanics of Materials

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