题名: |
Mechanistic Model to Predict the Impact of the Aggregate Matrix on the Permanent Deformation of Asphalt Mixtures. Technical rept. (Feb. 2003-Sept. 2004). |
作者: |
DESSOUKY, S.; LITTLE, D.; MASAD, E. |
关键词: |
*Pavements-; *Asphalt-mixtures.;Composites-; Aggregate-matrix; Aggregate-shape; Aggregate-form; Aggregate-texture; Continuum-damage-models; Mechanistic-models; Impact-prediction. |
摘要: |
Hot mix asphalt (HMA) is a granular composite material stabilized by the presence of asphalt binder. The behavior of HMA is highly influenced by the microstructure distribution in terms of the different aggregate particles present in the mix, the directional distribution of aggregates, the distribution of voids, and the nucleation and propagation of cracks. Conventional continuum modeling of HMA lacks the ability to explicitly account for the effect of aggregate microstructure distribution features. This report presents the development of elastic and visco-plastic models that account for important aspects of the aggregate and microstructure distribution in modeling the macroscopic behavior of HMA. The objective of Project 0-1707 is to develop tools by which engineers can judge the impact of the aggregate on the performance of HMA based on simple and repeatable tests. Of greatest concern in Project 0-1707 is the ability of the HMA to resist permanent deformation or to rut, which leads to safety concerns, especially under wet surface conditions. In this report, the research team develops an approach is developed to introduce a length scale to the elasticity constitutive relationship in order to capture the influence of aggregate particle sizes on HMA response. A finite element (FE) analysis is used to analyze the microstructure response and predict the macroscopic properties of HMA. Each point in the microstructure is assigned effective local properties that are calculated using an analytical micromechanical model that captures the influence of the number of particles on the microscopic response of the HMA. |
报告类型: |
科技报告 |