Abstract

There are several factors that lead to segregation. Segregation can occur during stockpiling and handling of aggregate and during mixing, storage, transport and lay down of the asphalt mixture. Sometimes segregation may result from a single source or from a combination of sources. Nondestructive test methods have been examined to determine their effectiveness in detecting segregation. These methods include thermal imaging, air penneability, nuclear moisture (asphalt) and density, and permittivity. Based on the effective of these technologies in a laboratory environment, the standard moisture/density nuclear gauge technology was field tested with a high degree of success. Use of four minute gauge readings is recommended.

Keywords

hot mix asphalt, segregation, laboratory accelerated wheel track testing, nuclear gauge, HPR-2066

Report Number

FHWA/IN/JHRP-96/16

SPR Number

2066

Performing Organization

Joint Highway Research Project

Publisher Place

West Lafayette, IN

Date of Version

1996

DOI

10.5703/1288284313316

Project Number

C-36-36MM

File Number

2-4-39

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