A Synthesis of Warm-Mix Asphalt (SWUTC/07/0-5597-1)
Author(s):
J.W. Button, C.K. Estakhri, A.J. Wimsatt
Publication Date:
April 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 accommodate 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:
SWUTC/07/0-5597-1
Keywords:
Highway Construction, Warm-Mix Asphalt, Hot Mix Asphalt.
Electronic Link(s):
Document/Product: http://swutc.tamu.edu/publications/technicalreports/0-5597-1.pdf
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