Domains of Permanent Deformation Coefficient Alpha and Mu for Local Iraqi Hot Climate Variation

Ahmad Mahir Mohammed Al-Ani University of Baghdad Ex. Bitumen Engineer 07902291942 Ahmadgigs86@yahoo.com

I.

Abstract:
Permanent Deformation Coefficients, such as alpha () and mu () show

influence of mixtures properties on flexible pavement probable rut development. Assessment of these coefficients requires a data bank of mixture parameters (aggregate type, gradation, binder type, contents and mixtures volumetric), temperature and loading conditions. A comprehensive laboratory study was carried out on 22 mixtures ranging from fine to coarse with two method of adding lime to aggregate which are used in typical hot weather areas of Iraq. The specimens were subjected to cyclic loading on PRLS in order to study resistance against permanent deformation of the mixtures at 20, 40 and 60C and permanent deformation coefficients alpha and mu. It was revealed from the current study that alpha and mu has opposite trends in all the six mixtures under the specified load and temperature domains. At low temperature (20C) and stress levels (20 Psi), the mixtures showed same resistance to permanent deformation, while at high temperature (60C) asphalt treated mixtures showed better performance.

Keywords: Pavement, Hot Mix Asphalt, Repeated Loading, Permanent Deformation, PRLS.

0.76 0.73 0.7 0.67 0.64 0.61 0.58 0.55 0.52 0.49 0.46 0.43 0.4

Control

W1.5H-d

W1.5H-w

Control 0.82 0.79 0.76 0.73 0.7 0.67 0.64 0.61 0.58 0.55 0.52 0.49 0.46 0.43 0.4 0

W1H-d

W1H-w Control 0.76 0.73 0.7 0.67 0.64 0.61 0.58 0.55 0.52 0.49 0.46 0.43 0.4 0 W3H-d W3H-w

Alpha

Alpha

20 Temperature 60 40

80

50 Temperature

100

Alpha

50 Temperature

100

0.76 0.73 0.7 0.67 0.64 0.61 0.58 0.55 0.52 0.49 0.46 0.43 0.4

Control

W2H-d

W2H-w

20

40 60 Temperature

80

0.76 0.73 0.7 0.67 0.64 0.61 0.58 0.55 0.52 0.49 0.46 0.43 0.4

Control

W2.5H-d

W2.5H-w

Alpha

Alpha

20

40 60 Temperature

80