Sensitivity Evaluation of Balanced Mix Design Performance Tests

Balanced mix design (BMD) of asphalt mixtures is an approach that addresses different modes of distress through performance tests on conditioned specimens that consider mix aging, traffic, climate, and location within the pavement structure. Results of these performance tests are expected to reflect their sensitivity to the variations in mixture constituents and methods of test (herein called mix and test variables). However, limited information is currently available to demonstrate sensitivity of the results of BMD performance tests to these variations. Research is needed to acquire the necessary information and determine the sensitivity of test results to the variations in mix and test variables. This information should improve applicability of the BMD process and help highway agencies and other organizations with its implementation. OBJECTIVE The objective of the research is to determine the sensitivity of the results of BMD performance tests to the variations in mix and test variables.

• Record URL:
  • http://apps.trb.org/cmsfeed/TRBNetProjectDisplay.asp?ProjectID=5506
• Supplemental Notes:
  • Contract to a Performing Organization has not yet been awarded.

Language

• English

Project

• Funding: $500000
• Contract Numbers:

  Project 09-72

• Sponsor Organizations:

  National Cooperative Highway Research Program

  Transportation Research Board
  500 Fifth Street, NW
  Washington, DC  United States  20001

  American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO)

  444 North Capitol Street, NW
  Washington, DC  United States  20001

  Federal Highway Administration

  1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE
  Washington, DC  United States  20590
• Project Managers:

  Hanna, Amir

• Start Date: 20241119
• Expected Completion Date: 0
• Actual Completion Date: 0

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Asphalt mixtures; Mix design; Performance tests; Sensitivity
• Subject Areas: Highways; Materials; Pavements;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 01911689
• Record Type: Research project
• Source Agency: Transportation Research Board
• Contract Numbers: Project 09-72
• Files: TRB, RIP
• Created Date: Mar 12 2024 9:56AM