TRB Pubsindex
Text Size:

Title:

Evaluation of Hamburg Wheel-Tracking Device Test with Laboratory and Field Performance Data (With Discussion and Closure)
Cover of Evaluation of Hamburg Wheel-Tracking Device Test with Laboratory and Field Performance Data (With Discussion and Closure)

Accession Number:

01023245

Record Type:

Component

Availability:

Transportation Research Board Business Office

500 Fifth Street, NW
Washington, DC 20001 United States
Order URL: http://www.trb.org/Main/Public/Blurbs/158678.aspx

Find a library where document is available


Order URL: http://worldcat.org/isbn/030909979X

Abstract:

The Hamburg wheel-tracking device (HWTD) test has been gaining acceptance by some state highway agencies. Although a few studies showed that test results from this device have the potential to evaluate the moisture sensitivity of asphalt mixes, the correlation between the test results and field performance has not been widely studied and well established. The capability of the device to predict field performance therefore has not been sufficiently validated. The study presented evaluates the effectiveness of the HWTD test in determining the moisture sensitivity of asphalt mixes and in predicting field performance by using both laboratory test data and field performance data. It was found that the current test procedure may give false positive and false negative results. Binder properties have a significant effect on the test results. The correlation between the test results and field performance was unsatisfactory. Recommendations for potential improvement of the test are provided.

Monograph Accession #:

01038330

Language:

English

Authors:

Lu, Qing
Harvey, John T

Discussers:

Aschenbrener, Tim; Biel, Tim; VanFrank, Kevin M; King, Gayle; Barnes, Scott; Charmot, Stephane; MacKean, Charles; Tahmoressi, Maghsoud

Pagination:

pp 25-44

Publication Date:

2006

Serial:

Transportation Research Record: Journal of the Transportation Research Board

Issue Number: 1970
Publisher: Transportation Research Board
ISSN: 0361-1981

ISBN:

030909979X

Media Type:

Print

Features:

Figures (8) ; Photos (4) ; References (17) ; Tables (6)

Subject Areas:

Highways; Materials; I31: Bituminous Binders and Materials

Files:

TRIS, TRB

Created Date:

Mar 3 2006 10:56AM

More Articles from this Serial Issue: