Evaluating the Cracking Characterizations of Stone Matrix Asphalt (SMA) Mixtures

The primary objective of this research study is to evaluate the cracking characteristics of Arizona stone matrix asphalt (SMA) mixtures and use the findings to develop more accurate and reliable testing protocols, ultimately enhancing SMA pavement performance and durability.

Language

• English

Project

• Status: Active
• Funding: $100,000.00
• Contract Numbers:

  SPR-811

• Sponsor Organizations:

  Arizona Department of Transportation Research Center

  206 S. 17th Avenue
  ADOT Research Center
  Phoenix, AZ  United States  85007
• Managing Organizations:

  Arizona Department of Transportation Research Center

  206 S. 17th Avenue
  ADOT Research Center
  Phoenix, AZ  United States  85007
• Project Managers:

  Masing, Deborah

• Performing Organizations:

  Arizona Transportation Institute

  Tucson, Arizona  United States  85721
• Principal Investigators:

  Kaloush, Kamil

• Start Date: 20260815
• Expected Completion Date: 20270630
• Actual Completion Date: 0
• USDOT Program: Advanced Research

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Cracking; Pavement performance; Stone matrix asphalt; Test procedures
• Geographic Terms: Arizona
• Subject Areas: Construction; Highways; Materials; Pavements;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 02003021
• Record Type: Research project
• Source Agency: Arizona Department of Transportation
• Contract Numbers: SPR-811
• Files: RIP, STATEDOT
• Created Date: Sep 18 2026 4:31PM