Mechanical properties of epoxy asphaltic concrete using different types of coarse aggregate | |
| Author | Fafuen Riddhagni |
| Call Number | AIT Thesis no. ST-89-14 |
| Subject(s) | Asphalt concrete--Testing Aggregates (Building materials) |
| Note | A thesis submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for t he degree of Master of Engineering, School of Engineering and Technology |
| Publisher | Asian Institute of Technology |
| Abstract | Experiments have been performed to investigate the mechanical properties of epoxy asphaltic concrete using different types of aggregates. The epoxy asphalt can be used for the overlay system of an orthotropic steel bridge deck which needs high strength, high stability and fatique resistance . Three types of aggregates are used, namely limestone, basalt, and granite. Cylindrical specimens with a diameter of 100 mm. have been cast in order to determine the compressive a nd s hear strength stability of material. It was found that each type of aggregate needs a different amount of binder to aim the maximum strength. When the mechanical properties of the different aggregates are compared, basalt is the best quality aggregate. Granite stone seem to have good qua li ty from t he point of vi ew specific gravity but it was found that when it was acted with the axial direction load or shear load, flaky slippage between strength. particles tend to have more aggregate a nd epoxy asphalt influence reduces and the The optimum binder content for each type of aggregate is obtained through a series of experiments. In addition, phyical and mechanical properties for each type of aggregate are determined. A comparison of the compressive strength between the epoxy asphaltic concrete using different types of aggregate a nd t hat of the pavement of Rama IX cable-stayed bridge in Bangkok is a l so carried out. Test results show that t he optimum amount of binder for ( i i i ) f o r limestone , basalt a nd granite a re 5. 3 , 4 .9 a nd 5.23 % by we ight respectively . And epoxy asphalts with basalt aggregate which can be obtained for Buriram, a province in the Northeastern part of Thailand was round to be the best. Limestone exhibited poor quality in all tested properties. |
| Year | 1989 |
| Type | Thesis |
| School | School of Engineering and Technology (SET) |
| Department | Other Field of Studies (No Department) |
| Academic Program/FoS | Structural Engineering (STE) /Former Name = Structural Engineering and Construction (ST) |
| Chairperson(s) | Pichai Nimityongskul |
| Examination Committee(s) | Chauhan, Roshan Lal ;Jearkjirm, Vithool |
| Degree | Thesis (M.Eng.) - Asian Institute of Technology, 1989 |