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A Synthesis of Warm-Mix Asphalt (0-5597-1)

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Author(s):

J.W. Button, C.K. Estakhri, A.J. Wimsatt

Publication Date:

October 2007

Abstract:

This synthesis documents the results of a comprehensive review of worldwide information dealing with the following issues as related to warm-mix asphalt (WMA) technology:
  • current state of the art/practice of WMA,
  • benefits and costs of WMA technology,
  • plant modifications to accomodate certain WMA processes,
  • mixture design and analysis,
  • pavement structural design,
  • durability and performance,
  • performance-related testing,
  • quality control,
  • specifications, and
  • construction guidelines.
A summary of findings and recommendations is provided. Also included in this synthesis is a complete documentation of the first warm-mix asphalt field trial conducted by the Texas Department of Transportation.

Report Number:

0-5597-1

Keywords:

Highway Construction, Warm-Mix Asphalt, Hot Mix Asphalt.

Electronic Link(s):

Document/Product: http://tti.tamu.edu/documents/0-5597-1.pdf

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