Seasonal Performance Prediction Comparison of Unreinforced and Fiber-Reinforced Asphalt Mixtures for Airfield Pavements

Ali Raza Khan, Ayyaz Fareed, Abdelrahman Ali, Harshdutta Pandya, Ayman Ali, Yusuf Mehta

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Abstract

Fiber-reinforced asphalt concrete (FRAC) improves the fatigue and rutting performance of highways. However, the predicted performance of FRAC for airport pavements in various climates is still unknown. Four fiber types (carbon, glass, basalt, and polyolefin/aramid) and two binder grades (PG76-22 and PG58-28) were used for two climates. Typically, airport pavement design models (FAARFIELD) do not account for temperature variations during pavement service life. The laboratory-measured dynamic modulus values for each sub-season were incorporated into PCASE software to evaluate the selected thickness. The damage was evaluated using FAARFIELD rutting and fatigue models. Furthermore, Pavement Classification Rating (PCR) was determined for control and FRAC by using FAARFIELD. The results showed that PFA fibers are equally good in rutting and fatigue life for both regions and binders. However, carbon fibers showed lower damage for PG76-22. Finally, the PCR results showed higher strengths for the pavements in cold climates than in hot climates.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationDesign, Construction, Condition Evaluation, and Management of Pavement
EditorsNavneet Garg, Amit Bhasin, Julie M. Vandenbossche
PublisherAmerican Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)
Pages374-384
Number of pages11
ISBN (Electronic)9780784484890
DOIs
StatePublished - 2023
Externally publishedYes
Event2023 International Conference on Airfield and Highway Pavements - Austin, United States
Duration: Jun 14 2023Jun 17 2023

Publication series

NameAirfield and Highway Pavements 2023: Design, Construction, Condition Evaluation, and Management of Pavements - Selected Papers from the International Airfield and Highway Pavements Conference 2023
Volume1

Conference

Conference2023 International Conference on Airfield and Highway Pavements
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityAustin
Period6/14/236/17/23

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Civil and Structural Engineering
  • Mechanics of Materials
  • Building and Construction

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