Characterization of asphalt treated base course material

PDFTech ReportFHWA-AK-RD-10-07FHWA-AK-RD-10-07AUTC#107049DTRT06-G-0011T2-06-09Bituminous basesBase course (Pavements)AlaskaAlaska University Transportation CenterLiu, JuanyuLi, PengAlaska University Transportation CenterAlaska. Dept. of Transportation. Research, Development, and Technology TransferUS Transportation CollectionAsphalt-treated bases are often used in new pavements; the materials are available and low-cost, but there is little data on how these materials perform in cold regions.This study investigated four ATB types (hot asphalt, emulsion, foamed asphalt, and reclaimed asphalt pavement) popular for treating base course materials. The researchteam collected data on stiffness, fatigue, and permanent deformation characteristics under different temperatures. This study produced a detailed literature review,including information from ongoing research projects, to compile the latest information concerning ATB characterization. Also completed were resilient modulus tests ofATB material commonly used for Alaska\ue2\u20ac\u2122s northern and central regions, as well as rutting tests using a Georgia Loaded Wheel Test apparatus. Researchers conductedresilient modulus tests on specimens of foamed asphalt-treated base material, fabricated in ADOT&PF labs, in all three Alaska regions; an additional test was performedin the central region using different binder contents and soaked conditions. Statistical analysis of the effects of aggregate properties on the resilient modulus werecompleted and incorporated into the finalized model. Study recommendations noted that based on the predicting equations for resilient modulus (MR), the moduli oftreated base course materials can be calculated according to treatment technique, ambient temperature, aggregate properties, and binder content