Full-Scale Reflective Cracking Test Update Presented to FAA Airport Pavement Working Group
This presentation, delivered by Dr. Hao Yin from Gemini Technologies on April 24, 2012, reports on the latest findings from full-scale tests aimed at enhancing design procedures for asphalt concrete (AC) overlays on rigid airport pavements. The study focuses on the initiation and propagation of bottom-up reflection cracks, particularly under thermally induced fatigue conditions. Key parameters such as pavement temperature and loading rates were tested, along with a detailed account of the experimentation and equipment enhancements implemented since 2011.
Full-Scale Reflective Cracking Test Update Presented to FAA Airport Pavement Working Group
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Full-scale Reflective Cracking Test Update Presented to: FAA Airport Pavement Working Group Meeting By: Hao Yin, Ph.D., P.E. Gemini Technologies, Inc. Date: April 24, 2012
Acknowledgement • SRA • Chuck Teubert • Jerry Connelly • Renaldo Aponte • Jeff Stein • Gupta Durgesh • David Traverzo • Pochtar Daniel • Bing Xiao • Henry Fermin • FAA • Dr. Satish Agrawal • Dr. Gordon Hayhoe • Donald Babargallo • Ryan Rutter • Frank Petch • Murphy Flynn • RMD • Roy McQueen • Christopher Deker
Objective Generate information from full-scale tests (NAPTF) to assist in the improvement of current design procedures for AC overlay on rigid airport pavements.
Scope Evaluate the initiation and propagation of bottom-up reflection cracks due to temperature effect acting alone (thermally induced fatigue), assuming intact PCC slabs. Nunn, M., 1st RILEM 1989
Key Parameters 1. Pavement Temperature: T=32oF, DT=17oF
Key Parameters 2. Horizontal Displacement at Joint: 15 mils
Key Parameters 3. Loading Rate ? 4. AC-PCC Interface Bond ?
Progress Since 2011 • Laboratory tests • Construction, instrumentation, and data collection • Temperature Effect Simulation System (TESS) tune-up and enhancements • Trial test
Determination of Loading Rate Texas Overlay Tester Temp: 32 oF Max Hori Dip: 15 mils Loading Rate: 0.25, 0.50, 1.0 mil/sec
Straight Asphalt steel rake heavy broom Emulsion Interface Bond Experiment
Bond Strength Test Temp: 32 oF Loading Rate: 0.05 mil/sec
PG 64-22 Straight Asphalt and Heavy Broom Bond Strength Test
Pavement Construction P-401 (PG 64-22) 5” P-501 12” 8” P-501 P-209 (Dense Graded Aggregate) 6” Subgrade
Instrumentation Layout South 1.5’ ASG/CSG L ASG/CSG T L L 12.0’ Surface SG T ASG/CSG ASG/CSG L L T L ASG/CSG ASG/CSG T T T T 1.5’ North
Mishap Before Overlay North South
Mishap After Overlay E Force, 92,000 lb Force -85,000 lb Ten Com N S 56 mil -46 mil W
Mishap After Overlay E Com N S Ten W
Trial Test • Feb 27 – March 15 • AC/PCC interface temperature: 32oF • Max Hori Dis: 0.015 in • 600 sec per cycle • 144 cycles per day • Total of 2641 cycles
Hori Dis Along Joint North South
Dynamic Modulus 430,000
Tensile Strength: Field vs. Lab Tensile Strength Field = 200 psi Temperature: 14oF Loading Rate: 8 mil/sec (0.5 in/min) Tensile Strength Lab = 500 psi Buttlar et al. 2011
Crack Development2641 Cycles 37.5” 17”
Future Activities • Experiment instrumentation • Mill existing AC and overlay • Full-scale test • Laboratory tests • Fracture energy of AC • Creep compliance of AC • Tensile strength of AC • Thermal Coefficient of PCC