Laboratory Study on the Effect of Confinement on the Dynamic Complex Modulus of Porous Asphalt Mixtures

  • Jessica Carroll
  • , Scott Simonsen
  • , Ty Rosas
  • , Abu Bakar Md Siddique
  • , Abhary Eleyedath
  • , Ayman Ali
  • , Yusuf Mehta

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Abstract

The impact of confinement pressure is more substantial in open-graded porous asphalt mixtures with a higher air void content (>16%) than in dense-graded mixtures. This study aims to evaluate the effect of confinement on the dynamic modulus (|E*|) values of porous asphalt mixtures. The full-size samples were evaluated under confined (10, 20, and 30 psi) and unconfined conditions. At 30 psi, the |E*| value decreased at lower temperatures and higher frequency. The values increased in all the other testing conditions, and this difference was substantial at lower frequencies and higher temperatures. The confined |E*| values at 21.1°C, 10 Hz, and 20 psi were 16%-35% higher than the unconfined values. Damage analysis showed that the pavement design life increased twice with a 16% increase in the |E*| value. The outcome of this study will help identify the most appropriate |E*| values for representing the field confinement condition in porous pavements.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationAirfield and Highway Pavements 2025
Subtitle of host publicationTesting and Characterization of Pavement Materials - Selected Papers from the International Airfield and Highway Pavements Conference 2025
EditorsHasan Ozer, Quintin Watkins
PublisherAmerican Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)
Pages206-214
Number of pages9
ISBN (Electronic)9780784486238
DOIs
StatePublished - 2025
Externally publishedYes
EventInternational Airfield and Highway Pavements Conference 2025: Testing and Characterization of Pavement Materials - Glendale, United States
Duration: Jun 8 2025Jun 11 2025

Publication series

NameAirfield and Highway Pavements 2025: Testing and Characterization of Pavement Materials - Selected Papers from the International Airfield and Highway Pavements Conference 2025

Conference

ConferenceInternational Airfield and Highway Pavements Conference 2025: Testing and Characterization of Pavement Materials
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityGlendale
Period6/8/256/11/25

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Civil and Structural Engineering
  • Mechanics of Materials

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