Use of Dynamic Modulus (E*) in Hot Mix Asphalt Designs

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General Information
Study Number: SPR-3(084)
Former Study Number:
Lead Organization: Connecticut Department of Transportation
Contract Start Date: Oct 01, 2000
Solicitation Number: 143
Partners: CA, CT, DC, ID, IL, MA, MT, NC, NE, NJ, NM, NV, PA
Contractor(s): Connecticut Advanced Pavement Laboratory (CAPLab)
Status: Closed
Est. Completion Date:
Contract/Other Number:
Last Updated: Sep 12, 2011
Contract End Date: Mar 31, 2003
Financial Summary
Contract Amount: $0.00
Total Commitments Received:
100% SP&R Approval: Approved
Contact Information
Lead Study Contact(s): Charles Dougan
FHWA Technical Liaison(s): Katherine Petros
Katherine.Petros@fhwa.dot.gov
Phone: 202- 493-3154

Objectives

The existing ASTM Method of Test for determining the Dynamic Modulus of an HMA (hot mix asphalt) mixture, this test is unknown to the operating departments of transportation (DOTs). Until this, "E* testing" was confined to research facilities. A substantial amount of hands on testing experience with E* will be required by DOT personnel before final acceptance of the concept can be accomplished. There is a need to evaluate a dynamic modulus test apparatus and appropriate test protocols in order that the E* test system will be accepted by DOTs as a method to characterize HAM mixes for design purposes. This study will establish a project advisory team, conduct a literature search, acquire equipment, establish a test matrix, perform E* tests, demonstrate the dynamic modulus test protocol, and prepare reports of findings. (updated 7/7/01)

Subjects: Materials and Construction

Documents Attached
Title File/Link Type Privacy Download
"E* - Dynamic Modulus Test Protocol -- Problems and Solutions," (pdf 1,877 kb), Final Report http://docs.trb.org/00941260.pdf Final Report Public
Test Protocol - Problems and Solutions (April 2003) report_04-2003.pdf Report Public

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