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Temperature-Dependent Model of Rutting Behavior for Connected Layer Mixtures in Flexible Base Asphalt Pavement
Kangning Shang1, Chenguang Wan1, Mengyu Guo2
1Henan Zhonggong Design & Research Group Co., Ltd., Zhengzhou 451450, China.
Abstract:
The flexible base asphalt pavement is characterized by its excellent performance. A critical component of this structure is the connected layer, which links the surface layer to the flexible base. This layer is located in an area of high-pressure stress distribution within the pavement. The risk of rutting is heightened in the connected layer due to the effects of loads and temperature fluctuations. However, existing studies have not established a correlation between temperature and rutting prediction models for connected layer materials. Therefore, this study aims to accurately characterize the temperature dependence of the rutting behavior of these materials. Firstly, variations in dynamic stability and rutting deformation of connected layer mixtures were investigated under different temperatures and asphalt binder types. Subsequently, a temperature-dependent model of rutting behavior was developed, highlighting the influence of varying temperatures and asphalt binder types. The proposed temperature-dependent rutting model addresses the limitations of traditional models, which fail to accurately describe the rutting behavior of materials under complex working conditions, and provides a scientific basis for optimizing asphalt pavement design and enhancing rutting performance.
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