AASHTO T 342-2011 Standard Method of Test for Determining Dynamic Modulus of Hot Mix Asphalt (HMA).pdf

1、Standard Method of Test for Determining Dynamic Modulus of Hot Mix Asphalt (HMA) AASHTO Designation: T 342-11 (2015)1American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials 444 North Capitol Street N.W., Suite 249 Washington, D.C. 20001 TS-2d T 342-1 AASHTO Standard Method of Test for Det

2、ermining Dynamic Modulus of Hot Mix Asphalt (HMA) AASHTO Designation: T 342-11 (2015)11. SCOPE 1.1. This test method covers procedures for preparing and testing hot mix asphalt (HMA) to determine the dynamic modulus and phase angle over a range of temperatures and loading frequencies. 1.2. This stan

3、dard is applicable to laboratory-prepared specimens of mixtures with nominal maximum size aggregate less than or equal to 37.5 mm (1.48 in.). 1.3. This standard may involve hazardous material, operations, and equipment. This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns associated

4、with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this procedure to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. 2. REFERENCED DOCUMENTS 2.1. AASHTO Standards: R 30, Mixture Conditioning of Hot Mix Asphalt (HMA) T 166,

5、Bulk Specific Gravity (Gmb) of Compacted Hot Mix Asphalt (HMA) Using Saturated Surface-Dry Specimens T 209, Theoretical Maximum Specific Gravity (Gmm) and Density of Hot Mix Asphalt (HMA) T 269, Percent Air Voids in Compacted Dense and Open Asphalt Mixtures T 312, Preparing and Determining the Densi

6、ty of Asphalt Mixture Specimens by Means of the Superpave Gyratory Compactor 2.2. ASTM Standard: E4, Standard Practices for Force Verification of Testing Machines 2.3. Other Document: Chapra, Steven C. and Raymond P. Canale, Numerical Methods for Engineers, The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc., New York,

7、 NY, 1985, pp. 404407. 3. TERMINOLOGY 3.1. Definitions: 3.1.1. complex modulus (E*)a complex number that defines the relationship between stress and strain for a linear viscoelastic material. 2015 by the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials.All rights reserved. Duplicat

8、ion is a violation of applicable law.TS-2d T 342-2 AASHTO 3.1.2. dynamic modulus (|E*|)the normal value of the complex modulus calculated by dividing the maximum (peak-to-peak) stress by the recoverable (peak-to-peak) axial strain for a material subjected to a sinusoidal loading. 3.1.3. phase angle

9、()the angle in degrees between a sinusoidal applied peak stress and the resulting peak strain in a controlled stress test. 4. SUMMARY OF METHOD 4.1. A sinusoidal (haversine) axial compressive stress is applied to a specimen of asphalt concrete at a given temperature and loading frequency. The applie

10、d stress and the resulting recoverable axial strain response of the specimen is measured and used to calculate the dynamic modulus and phase angle. 4.2. Figure 1 presents one schematic of the dynamic modulus test. Figure 1General Schematic of Dynamic Modulus Test Load CellAxialLVDTSpecimenHardenedSt

11、eel DisksGreased DoubleMembrane 2015 by the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials.All rights reserved. Duplication is a violation of applicable law.TS-2d T 342-3 AASHTO 5. SIGNIFICANCE AND USE 5.1. Dynamic modulus values measured over a range of temperatures and frequenc

12、ies of loading can be shifted into a master curve for characterizing asphalt concrete for pavement thickness design and performance analysis. 5.2. The values of dynamic modulus and phase angle can also be used as performance criteria for HMA design. 6. APPARATUS 6.1. Dynamic Modulus Test SystemA dyn

13、amic modulus test system consisting of a testing machine, environmental chamber, and measuring system. 6.2. Testing MachineA servohydraulic testing machine capable of producing a controlled haversine compressive loading. The testing machine should have a capability of applying load over a range of f

14、requencies from 0.1 to 25 Hz and stress level up to 2800 kPa (400 psi). For sinusoidal loads, the standard error of the applied load shall be less than 5 percent. The standard error of the applied load is a measure of the difference between the measured load data and the best-fit sinusoid. The stand

15、ard error of the load is defined in Equation 1. 21100%()4()niiioxxse Pnx=(1) where: se(P) = standard error of the applied load, xi= measured load at point i, ix = predicted load at point i from the best-fit sinusoid, n = total number of data points collected during test, and ox = amplitude of the be

16、st-fit sinusoid. 6.2.1. Environmental ChamberA chamber for controlling the test specimen at the desired temperature. The environmental chamber shall be capable of controlling the temperature of the specimen over a temperature range from 10 to 60C (14 to 140F) to an accuracy of 0.5C (1F). The chamber

17、 shall be large enough to accommodate the test specimen and a dummy specimen with thermocouple mounted at the center for temperature verification. 6.2.2. Measurement SystemThe system shall be fully computer-controlled, capable of measuring and recording the time history of the applied load and the a

18、xial deformations. The system shall be capable of measuring the period of the applied sinusoidal load and resulting deformations with a resolution of 0.5 percent. The accuracy and resolution of measurements are summarized in Table 1. Table 1Accuracy and Resolution of Measurement System Measurement R

19、ange Accuracy Resolution Load 0.12 to 25 kN Error 0.0 percent 0.0012 kN Deformation 1 mm Error 0.0025 mm 0.0002 mm Inherent phase lag between load and deformation Not specified 1 degree Not specified 2015 by the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials.All rights reserved.

20、Duplication is a violation of applicable law.TS-2d T 342-4 AASHTO 6.2.2.1. LoadThe load shall be measured with an electronic load cell in contact with one of the specimen caps. The load cell shall be calibrated in accordance with ASTM E4. The load measuring system shall have a minimum range of 0 to

21、25 kN (0 to 5600 lb) with a resolution of 1.2 N (0.24 lb). 6.2.2.2. Axial DeformationsAxial deformations shall be measured with linear variable differential transformers (LVDT) mounted between gauge points glued to the specimen, for example, as shown in Figure 2. The deformations shall be measured a

22、t two locations 180 degrees apart, three locations 120 degrees apart, or four locations 90 degrees apart. The measurement setup that calls for four locations set at 90 degrees apart has an advantage over the other two options in that, in case one LVDT does not function properly, LVDT and the LVDT on

23、 the opposite side can be dropped, and the remaining two LVDTs can be used to determine the average deformation. The LVDTs shall have a range of 0.5 mm (0.02 in.). The deformation measuring system shall have auto zero and selectable ranges as defined in Table 2. Table 2Deformation Measuring System R

24、equirements Range, mm (in.) Resolution, mm (in.) 0.5 (0.01969) 0.0100 (0.00039) 0.25 (0.00984) 0.0050 (0.00020) 0.125 (0.00492) 0.0025 (0.00010) 0.0625 (0.00246) 0.0010 (0.00004) Figure 2General Schematic of Gauge Points (not to scale) 6.2.3. Loading PlatensLoading platens, sized 104.5 0.5 mm, are r

25、equired above and below the specimen to transfer the load from the testing machine to the specimen. Generally, these platens d0.25 d0.25 dd = GL 2015 by the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials.All rights reserved. Duplication is a violation of applicable law.TS-2d T 34

26、2-5 AASHTO should be made of hardened or plated steel, or anodized high-strength aluminum. Softer materials will require more frequent replacement. Materials that have linear elastic modulus properties and hardness properties lower than that of 6061-T6 aluminum shall not be used. 6.2.4. End Treatmen

27、tFriction-reducing end treatments shall be placed between the specimen ends and the loading platens. The end treatments shall consist of two TFE-fluorocarbon sheets or two 0.5-mm (0.02-in.) thick latex membranes separated with silicone grease. 6.3. Superpave Gyratory CompactorA gyratory compactor an

28、d associated equipment for preparing laboratory specimens in accordance with T 312. The compactor shall be capable of compacting 170-mm (6.7-in.) high specimen. 6.4. SawA machine for sawing test specimen ends to the appropriate length is required. The saw shall have a diamond cutting edge and shall

29、be capable of cutting specimens to the prescribed dimensions without excessive heating or shock. Note 1A diamond masonry saw greatly facilitates the preparation of test specimens with smooth, parallel ends. Both single- or double-bladed diamond saws should have feed mechanisms and speed controls of

30、sufficient precision to ensure compliance with Sections 9.5 and 9.6 of this method. Adequate blade stiffness is also important to control flexing of the blade during thin cuts. 6.5. Core DrillA coring machine with cooling system and a diamond bit for cutting nominal 101.6-mm (4.00-in.) diameter test

31、 specimens. Note 2A coring machine with adjustable vertical feed and rotational speed is recommended. The variable feeds and speeds may be controlled by various methods. A vertical feed rate of approximately 0.05 mm/rev (0.002 in./rev) and a rotational speed of approximately 450 r/min has been found

32、 to be satisfactory for several Superpave mixtures. Use of a standard electric core drill with a holder for the specimen is also acceptable. 7. HAZARDS 7.1. Observe standard laboratory safety precautions when preparing and testing hot-mix asphalt (HMA) specimens. 8. TESTING EQUIPMENT CALIBRATION 8.1

33、. The signal conditioning and data acquisition device of the testing system shall be checked to ensure that there is no excess phase shift between load and displacement channels. 8.2. The testing system shall be calibrated prior to initial use and at least once a year thereafter or per manufacturer

34、requirements or per every 200 tests. 8.3. Verify the capability of the environmental chamber to maintain the required temperature within the accuracy specified. 8.4. Verify the calibration of all measurement components (such as load cell and specimen deformation measurement device) of the testing sy

35、stem. 8.5. If any of the verifications yield data that do not comply with the accuracy specified, correct the problem prior to proceeding with testing. 2015 by the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials.All rights reserved. Duplication is a violation of applicable law.TS-

36、2d T 342-6 AASHTO 9. TEST SPECIMENS 9.1. SizeDynamic modulus testing shall be performed on test specimens cored from gyratory 150-mm (6-in.) compacted mixtures. The average diameter of the test specimens shall be between 100 and 104 mm (3.94 and 4.1 in.) with a standard deviation of 1.0 mm (0.04 in.

37、). The average height of the test specimen shall be between 147.5 and 152.5 mm (5.81 and 6.00 in.). 9.2. AgingLaboratory-prepared mixtures shall be temperature-conditioned in accordance with the 4-h short-term oven conditioning procedure in R 30. Field mixtures need not be aged prior to testing. 9.3

38、. Gyratory SpecimensPrepare 170-mm (6.7-in.) tall specimens to the required air void content in accordance with T 312. Note 3Testing should be performed on test specimens (101.6-mm (4.0-in.) diameter) meeting specific air void tolerances. The gyratory specimen (152.4-mm (6.0-in.) diameter) air void

39、content required to obtain a specified test specimen air void content must be determined by trial and error, achieved by using less or more mixture and compacted to the same height in the gyratory compactor. Generally, the test specimen air void content is 1.5 to 2.5 percent lower than the air void

40、content of the gyratory specimen when the test specimen is removed from the middle as specified in this test method. 9.4. CoringCore the nominal 101.6-mm (4.0-in.) diameter test specimens from the center of the gyratory specimens. Both the core drill and the gyratory specimen should be adequately su

41、pported to ensure that the resulting test specimen is cylindrical with sides that are smooth, parallel, and free from steps, ridges, and grooves. 9.5. DiameterMeasure the diameter of the test specimen at the mid-height and third points along axes that are 90 degrees apart. Record each of the six mea

42、surements to the nearest 1 mm (0.04 in.). Calculate the average and the standard deviation of the six measurements. If the standard deviation is greater than 2.5 mm (0.10 in.), discard the specimen. For acceptable specimens, the average diameter reported to the nearest 1 mm (0.04 in.) shall be used

43、in all material property calculations. 9.6. End PreparationThe ends of all test specimens shall be smooth and perpendicular to the axis of the specimen. Prepare the ends of the specimen by sawing with a single- or double-bladed saw. The prepared specimen ends shall meet the tolerances described belo

44、w. Reject test specimens not meeting these tolerances. 9.6.1. The specimen ends shall have a cut surface waviness height within a tolerance of 0.05 mm (0.002 in.) across any diameter. This requirement shall be checked in a minimum of three positions at approximately 120-degree intervals using a stra

45、ightedge and feeler gauges approximately 8.1 to 12.5 mm (0.32 to 0.49 in.) wide or an optical comparator. 9.6.2. The specimen end shall not depart from perpendicular to the axis of the specimen by more than 1 degree, equivalent to 2.7 mm in 152.4 mm (0.11 in. in 6.10 in.). This requirement shall be

46、checked on each specimen using a machinists square and feeler gauges. 9.7. Air Void ContentDetermine the air void content of the final test specimen in accordance with T 269. Reject specimens with air voids that differ by more than 0.5 percent from the target air voids. Note 4Considerable time can b

47、e saved if the cored test specimens were treated as wet, and the weights in water and saturated surface dry were measured immediately or within a short time period after coring. The test specimens can then be left to dry overnight, the dry weight can be measured the next day, and then they can be im

48、mediately prepared for testing. 2015 by the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials.All rights reserved. Duplication is a violation of applicable law.TS-2d T 342-7 AASHTO 9.8. ReplicatesThe number of test specimens required depends on the number of axial strain measurement

49、s made per specimen and the desired accuracy of the average dynamic modulus. Three replicate specimens should be tested to obtain a desired accuracy limit (e.g., less than 15 percent of the true dynamic modulus). Table 3 summarizes the estimated accuracy associated with the number of specimens. Table 3Estimated Accuracy Related to the Number of Specimens LVDTs per Specimen Number of Specimens Estimated Limit of Accuracy, % 2 2 18.0 2 3 15.0 2 4 13.4 3 2 13.1 3 3 12.0 3 4 11.5 9.9. Sample