Performance grading system based on indirectly estimated parameters for Thai asphalt binder | |
| Author | Nattaporn Charoentham |
| Call Number | AIT Diss. no.TE-13-01 |
| Subject(s) | Asphalt--Thailand Asphalt cement |
| Note | A dissertation submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Transportation Engineering, School of Engineering and Technology |
| Publisher | Asian Institute of Technology |
| Series Statement | Dissertation ; no. TE-13-01 |
| Abstract | Nowadays, there have been initiative ideas to improve current use of grading system in Thailand by replacing with Superpave grading system. Unfortunately, such system requires complex and expensive equipment which is limited in Thailand. Therefore, this study proposed a development of the performance grading system using indirectly estimated parameters related to pavement performance, which are stiffness, strain at break, and m -value for un- aged, RTFO -aged and PAV -aged binders. According to the existing pavement conditions in Thailand, the eligible performance related properties are examined including workability, rutting resistance, fatigue cracking resistance and low temperature cracking resistance. The acceptable limits for the acceptance of asphalt binder are also determined. Additionally, the preparation of asphalt mixtures from the newly graded asphalt cement is investigated for their performance related properties under Thai traffic and climate conditions. After the validation of such developed system, it has been found that the proposed system can be satisfactorily used to classify the binders by its performance. Results of the proposed system are also comparable with the Superpave system. Finally, the proposed system can be used as a transition before obtaining the sufficient equipment and gaining sufficient understanding for Superpave implementation without using any complex and expensive equipment |
| Year | 2013 |
| Corresponding Series Added Entry | Asian Institute of Technology. Dissertation ; no. TE-13-01 |
| Type | Dissertation |
| School | School of Engineering and Technology (SET) |
| Department | Department of Civil and Infrastucture Engineering (DCIE) |
| Academic Program/FoS | Transportation Engineering (TE) |
| Chairperson(s) | Kunnawee Kanitpong; |
| Examination Committee(s) | Thirayoot Limanond ;Hadikusumo, Bonaventura H. W.; |
| Scholarship Donor(s) | Suranaree University of Technology, Thailand ;Royal Thai Government Fellowship; |
| Degree | Thesis (Ph. D.) - Asian Institute of Technology, 2014 |