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Abrasion resistance is an essential characteristic of concrete that determines its durability and longevity under various wear conditions. Concrete surfaces are vulnerable to different types of abrasion. For instance, surfaces may wear down due to the constant movement of vehicles or be eroded by solids carried in water, as seen in concrete canal linings. Specific tests are conducted to measure the abrasion resistance of concrete.
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This study investigated asphalt mixture performance under load and environmental effects. Results show a two-stage evolution of phase transition temperature, highlighting material and structural dependencies in road performance.

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Area of Science:

  • Civil Engineering
  • Materials Science
  • Geotechnical Engineering

Background:

  • Asphalt mixtures are viscoelastic materials crucial for road infrastructure.
  • Road performance is significantly influenced by environmental factors and traffic loads during service life.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the performance evolution of asphalt mixtures under combined load and environmental aging.
  • To analyze the impact of cumulative loading (0-54 million standard axle times) on asphalt surface course materials.
  • To determine material differences and structure dependencies affecting asphalt performance.

Main Methods:

  • Experimental research using Dynamic Mechanical Analysis (DMA).
  • Testing on surface course asphalt mixtures from three categories and six typical structures of RIOHTrack.
  • Simulating the coupling effects of load and environment over extended service periods.

Main Results:

  • Phase transition characteristic temperature exhibited a trend of initial increase followed by a decrease with accumulated load and environmental effects.
  • This trend indicates two distinct stages in the dual coupling effect of aging and load rolling.
  • Significant material differences and structure dependencies were observed in phase transition temperature, modulus, and phase angle.

Conclusions:

  • The performance evolution of asphalt mixtures is characterized by a two-stage process influenced by aging and traffic loading.
  • Material properties and structural design critically impact the long-term behavior of asphalt road surfaces.
  • Understanding these dependencies is vital for optimizing asphalt mixture design and predicting road durability.