Multi-scale Evaluation of Asphalt Binders Containing Different Proportions of Reclaimed Asphalt Pavement (RAP)

K. Lakshmi Roja*, Bhaskar Vajipeyajula, Eyad Masad

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Abstract

This study aimed to evaluate the nano-mechanical properties of RAP blended binders and investigate their relationship with the bulk (macro-scale) properties. The tests were conducted on asphalt binders with different RAP contents (0, 15, 25, 35, 100% RAP). In the nanoindentation test, a trapezoidal loading waveform was applied using the Berkovich tip. The indentation depths during loading, holding and unloading were analyzed using a linear viscoelastic model. Consequently, the storage and loss viscoelastic moduli were determined and compared with those obtained at the macro-scale using the dynamic shear rheometer. With the addition of RAP content, the macro-scale modulus increased at a faster rate than the nano-scale modulus. The paper recommends an approach for studying the interaction between RAP and virgin binders using the nanoindentation method. This approach is valuable to determine the optimum amount of RAP that can be used in a mixture without adversely affecting its fracture resistance.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationRILEM Bookseries
PublisherSpringer Science and Business Media B.V.
Pages1407-1413
Number of pages7
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2022
Externally publishedYes

Publication series

NameRILEM Bookseries
Volume27
ISSN (Print)2211-0844
ISSN (Electronic)2211-0852

Keywords

  • Linear modelling
  • Modulus
  • Multi-scale
  • Nanoindentation
  • Reclaimed asphalt pavement

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