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ePAVE User Manual

Version: 2.0 - 2004
®
SUPERPAVE  Mixture Design Software
Based on the Asphalt Institute SUPERPAVE Series No. 2 (SP-2)
Third Edition, 2001 Printing

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Advanced Engineering Center (AdEC)

P.O Box 8658 - Riyadh 11492 - Saudi Arabia

Tel: 00966 1 4567377 Fax: 00966 1 4548166
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Copyright: All rights reserved. This Program is Owned by AdEC.

Unauthorized Usage or Reproduction is Strictly not Allowed.
For An Authorized Copy Please Contact AdEC at
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ePAVE User Manual

Version: 2.0, 2004
SUPERPAVE® Mixture Design Software

1. Introduction:
ePAVE is a computer program based on Microsoft®  Excel. The main objective of ePAVE
is to help Engineers and Technicians in the Highway industry to use SUPERPAVE method
for the design and analysis of Hot Mix Asphalt (HMA). It is designed and based on the
popular Microsoft® Excel to utilize Excel enormous capabilities and the existing experience
of users.

ePAVE contains all of the steps and requirements for the mix design as outlined in the
 Asphalt Institute Superpave Series No. 2 (SP-2) titled “Superpave Mix Design”, third
edition, 2001 printing, the latest release during the preparation of ePAVE (2004). 

2. Overview of SUPERPAVE Mix Desig n Method

The HMA mix design using SUPERPAVE method is different than the conventional mix
design methods namely Marshall and Hveem. Three main distinguishing conceptual
differences are the following:
•  The performance based binder specifications
•  The selection of the design aggregate structure
•  The use of the gyratory compactor.
To design any HMA , the designer must go through four steps as shown below.

Design Steps
Step 4:
Moisture sensitivi ty
Step 3:
Selection of DAC
Step 2:
Selection of DAS
Step 1:
Selection of materials
(agg., binder, mo difi ers, etc.)

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The first step is to select the materials:
  The Aggregate
•

  The binder
•

  The modifier
•

The selection process depends on many variables; the reader is referred to SUPERPAVE
workshop book issued by AdEC and the Asphalt Institute SP-2 for more details.

The second step  is to select the design aggregate structure (DAS). Three aggregate
gradations are developed based on the hot bins gradation to meet SUPEPAVE control
points and restricted zone criteria. The Design is based on a given nominal maximum
size. The gyratory compactor is used to compact two specimens for each blend (total 6 x
150 mm specimens) at a computed trial asphalt binder. Then the bulk and maximum
specific gravities are measured for each specimen. The height of the specimen at the end
of the Nini  and Ndes  is measured. The data is inputted into ePAVE to compute the
properties of the mix for each blend and used to compare with SUPERPAVE criteria to
select the most confirming blend.

The third step is to select the design asphalt content (DAC). The selected blend from step
2 is used varying the binder content at four levels (-0.5, +0, +0.5, +1.0) to compact two
specimens at each level (total 8 x 150 mm specimens). Similar data in the DAS is
measured and inputted into ePAVE to select the design asphalt content. Finally, to verify
the performance of the mix at the highest anticipated traffic level, two specimens are
compacted using the gyratory compactor to Nmax.

The fourth step is to check the moisture resistance against water using AASHTO T283.

3. Instructions:
ePAVE CD has four file, these are:
•  ePAVE program (Excel format … ePAVE.xls)
•  ePAVE Example (Excel Format … ePAVE Example.xls)
•  SUPEPRPAVE workshop book (Acrobat reader format … handout of the
SUPERPAVE workshop.pdf)
•  ePAVE manual (Acrobat reader format … ePAVE Manual.pdf))

3.1 ePAVE Setup:

The setup process is simple, do the following:

  Create a folder and name it (SUPEPRPVE)
•

  Copy the content of the ePAVE CD to this folder

•

  Now you are ready to use and view the files by clicking a file to start it.
•

3.2 Using ePAVE

To use ePAVE Note the following:

  Star Excel. For best results select the full screen view fr om the view menu. 
•

  Start ePAVE by clicking on the ePAVE program file

•

  Input the password (adec12345)

•

  The following screen will appear

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Click on the read only to start ePAVE. This is important to protect the main ePAVE file
from overwriting and allow the user to select an appropriate file name such as the project
name and layer type for example, to save the workbook after data input and analysis.

  The opening menu will appear as shown below

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Important Note: The user must make sure that the sheet tabs and row &
column headers are disabled; if not go to tools>>> options >> view >>>
uns elect row & colu mn hears and the sheet tabs (see below). This is
very impo rtant because ePAVE is design as a menu driv en progr am that
will o rganize and systemize the design pro cess

  Click here to start ePAVE, the main menu will appear as shown below.
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  To go back to the opening menu click about ePAVE
•

  To start inputting data click on project information

•

  To generate copies of the SUPERPAVE forms click design forms.

•

3.3 Inputting data

Start by the project information; fill up the data in the green cells as needed. Note the
small red triangle on the right top corner of any cell, pointing by the mouse to that location
will open a comment box that contains an important information or hint. After inputting all
the project and design parameters, click main menu to go back.

Click on the SUPERPAVE criteria to go to the input screen of the mixture requirements,
again fill the green cells with appropriate data as needed. For a quick reference of the
general SUPERPAVE requirements, ePAVE provides that if the user clicks on the labeled
box.

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Select the binder data to go to the input screen shown below; input all data in the green
cells as needed.

Now, the basic information of the design has been inputted, the designer starts the design
process by selecting the aggregate data and mix design from the main menu. The
following screen will appear, input the aggregate physical properties and gradation as
needed.

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Then select the appropriate nominal maximum size for which you are designing from the
screen below noting that the reminder of the design process (except the moisture
sensitivity) depends on NMS, do not click on the other NMS which are not applicable to
your case as this could yield a wrong design.  Al way s no ti ce th e yell ow bo x on the top
showing the NMS and it is t he one you are designing for.

Input the suggested blending percentage from each hot bin and for each blend. Alter the
values of percentages as needed to produce a gradation that is within the control points
and outside the restricted zone and is in the fine, middle and coarse side.

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Note the decisions and results of the values compared to SUPERPAVE criteria that are
automatically obtained by ePAVE. Verify the NMS. And note the computed values of the
combined aggregate properties as derived from the blending percentage by ePAVE.

Click on the bottom box to proceed to the computation and input of the densification data
for the trial blends. No input in this screen, it is all computed values

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Click on the densification data input, to go to the input screen. Note that it is not needed to
input that complete densification data, unless the user wants to. It is enough to input the
summary table on the bottom of the screen.

 After inputting all the DAS densification data, go back to the DAS analysis and results
screen; study the results and select the appropriate blend to carry it to the next step, the
DAC. Click on the bottom box to go to DAC step.

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Input the required values for the selected blend in the green cells. Complete the input of
the densification data for the DAC, but, note again, that it is not needed to input the
complete densification data, unless the user wants to. It is enough to input the summary
table on the bottom of the screen. Click on the box on the bottom of the screen to
View/Print the computation of the volumetric properties and the evaluation of the design
asphalt content and select the asphalt content meeting SUPERPAVE criteria.

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View and print the design curves, then select the asphalt binder content that provides
4.0% air void, read the corresponding values for VMA and VFA and obtain the Nmax 
verification values as outlined in the design method and Input all values in the appropriate
cells. ePAVE will tell you whether the design meets SUPEPRAVE criteria or not.

Click the bottom box to go to the moisture sensitivity evaluation step.

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Input the data in the green cells as needed and this concludes the design process.

3.4 Printing Report

 After completing the input of each screen, the user can print the page. After collecting all
printouts (13 pages) , the design report is ready to be submitted to the MOT and the
consultant, with a letter summarizing the report.

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