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Geocomposites against reflective cracking in asphalt pavements: laboratory simulation of a field application
Asphalt pavements often suffer reflective cracking phenomena. Crack appearance at the road surface leads to several detrimental effects, including the loss of watertightness. Geocomposites, such as grid-reinforced bituminous membranes, represent an efficient method against reflective cracking since they combine improved tensile properties of grids and stress-relieving effects of membranes. Moreover, membranes allow pavement waterproofing. This paper presents laboratory and field studies carried out to investigate the reflective cracking resistance of geocomposite-reinforced asphalt systems. The study is based on a real-scale field trial constructed along an in-service motorway. Five geocomposites were taken into account and the possible use of a tack coat and application on a milled surface were also evaluated. Interface shear tests were carried out both on field cores and on laboratory-made samples. Moreover, pre-notched laboratory specimens were subjected to specifically developed simulative tests through the Wheel Tracking equipment. Experimental results clearly showed that a proper selection and application of optimised grid-reinforced bituminous membranes can significantly enhance reflective cracking resistance of asphalt pavements.
Geocomposites against reflective cracking in asphalt pavements: laboratory simulation of a field application
Asphalt pavements often suffer reflective cracking phenomena. Crack appearance at the road surface leads to several detrimental effects, including the loss of watertightness. Geocomposites, such as grid-reinforced bituminous membranes, represent an efficient method against reflective cracking since they combine improved tensile properties of grids and stress-relieving effects of membranes. Moreover, membranes allow pavement waterproofing. This paper presents laboratory and field studies carried out to investigate the reflective cracking resistance of geocomposite-reinforced asphalt systems. The study is based on a real-scale field trial constructed along an in-service motorway. Five geocomposites were taken into account and the possible use of a tack coat and application on a milled surface were also evaluated. Interface shear tests were carried out both on field cores and on laboratory-made samples. Moreover, pre-notched laboratory specimens were subjected to specifically developed simulative tests through the Wheel Tracking equipment. Experimental results clearly showed that a proper selection and application of optimised grid-reinforced bituminous membranes can significantly enhance reflective cracking resistance of asphalt pavements.
Geocomposites against reflective cracking in asphalt pavements: laboratory simulation of a field application
Pasquini, Emiliano (author) / Pasetto, Marco (author) / Canestrari, Francesco (author)
Road Materials and Pavement Design ; 16 ; 815-835
2015-10-02
21 pages
Article (Journal)
Electronic Resource
English
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