01334269

Component

https://doi.org/10.3141/2228-14

http://scholar.google.com...iams&publication_year=2011

Longitudinal joint quality is critical to the successful performance of hot-mix asphalt pavements. The implementation of longitudinal joint quality specifications is gaining momentum in many states, with density being the most common quality parameter. However, distress at the joint is caused by the ability of air and water to enter the pavement structure, an ability that may be more compatible with a measure of permeability. The objective of this study was to provide guidance for the implementation of joint quality specifications by compiling information that more completely describes the relationships of density, absorption, permeability, and infiltration. On two resurfacing projects, eight joint construction techniques were used, and the ability of each to improve joint quality was assessed. In addition, joint quality was evaluated with regard to proximity to the joint. In general, the joint heater, joint stabilizer, and notched wedge construction methods were the best performers in regard to density and permeability. Traditional rolling methods exhibited lesser quality, indicating that additional measures may be necessary to generate acceptable levels of joint quality. For the most appropriate measure of quality, permeability and infiltration adequately discriminated between varying levels of joint quality, as did nuclear density. Reasonable relationships were developed between density, permeability, infiltration, and absorption. Thus, density measurements can be used for assessing joint quality and simultaneously protecting against excessive levels of permeability.

01355107

11-1294

English

pp 120-127

2011

Transportation Research Record: Journal of the Transportation Research Board

9780309167376

Print

Figures (4) ; References (18) ; Tables (3)

Absorption; Construction management; Density; Hot mix asphalt; Infiltration; Longitudinal joints; Permeability; Quality control; Specifications

Construction; Highways; Pavements; I52: Construction of Pavements and Surfacings

TRIS, TRB, ATRI

Feb 17 2011 5:45PM

• Design of Steel Bridges for Shinkansen, Japan, High-Speed Rail
• Determining Optimum Acceptance Sample Size: Second Look
• Green Contracting in Highway Construction: State of the Practice
• Highway Construction Productivity Measurement with a Wireless Real-Time Productivity Measurement System
• Key Performance Indicators in Highway Design and Construction
• Optimal Hedging of Commodity Price Risks in Highway Contracts
• Performance Bond Benefit–Cost Analysis
• Performance-Related Specification for Superpave Pavements in Kansas
• Severity of Nonnormality in Pavement Quality Assurance: Acceptance Quality Characteristics Data and Adverse Effects on Acceptance and Pay
• Transition in Adopting Project Delivery Method with Early Contractor Involvement
• Validation of Cooling Curves Prediction Model for Nonconventional Asphalt Concrete Mixtures
• Value Analysis Using Performance Attributes Matrix for Highway Rehabilitation Projects: California Interstate 80 Sacramento Case
• Variability and Normality Assumptions for Virginia Department of Transportation Volumetric Properties: Analysis of Contractor Data
• Wisconsin Method for Probing Portland Cement Concrete Pavement for Thickness: Statistical Comparison and Validation