CalAPA CalAPA CalAPA CalAPA 2016 Spring Conference 2016 Spring Conference 2016 Spring Conference 2016 Spring Conference Asphalt Institute’s recommendations for Mix Design Using RAP / RAS Robert P. Humer, PE. Sr. Regional Engineer (for CA, AZ, NV, OR, WA and HI) Asphalt Institute 3625 Thousand Oaks Blvd., Suite 278 Westlake Village, CA 91362 cell phone: 805-402-1211 e-mail: [email protected]
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Asphalt Institute’s recommendations for
Mix Design Using RAP / RAS
Robert P. Humer, PE.
Sr. Regional Engineer (for CA, AZ, NV, OR, WA and HI)
Mixes using Recycled materials should meet the same specifications as for mixes using only virgin materials
There are Binder and Aggregate sides to consider:
• Binder: After blending, the RAP binder and virgin binder, the binder • Binder: After blending, the RAP binder and virgin binder, the binder blend should meet the PG grade for the project’s climatic conditions
• Aggregates: After blending, the Aggregates should meet both the “Consensus” and the “Source” properties as specified
• Volumetrics: After blending, the volumetric properties shall meet the requirements as specified for virgin mixes.
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Aggregate Properties
Aggregates need to meet:
• Consensus Properties:
• Course aggregate angularity (CAA)
• Fine aggregate angularity (FAA)
• Sand Equivalent (SE) [not for the RAP Aggregates]
• Flat and Elongated (F&E)
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• Flat and Elongated (F&E)
• Source Properties:
• Toughness (LA Abrasion)
• Soundness
• Deleterious materials
VMA
Va
Vbe
VFA
Mass air = 0
Mb
Analyzed byAnalyzed byAnalyzed byAnalyzed by
VOLUMEVOLUMEVOLUMEVOLUME
Measured byMeasured byMeasured byMeasured by
MASSMASSMASSMASS
Total
Air
Asphalt
Abs. AsphaltV
Mbe
Volumetrics
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Vmb
(Total
Unit
Volume)Vsb
Gsb
Ms
Total
Mass
Aggregate
Abs. Asphalt
Vse
Gse
Vba
Specific Gravity bridges the gapVbinder = Vbe + Vba
See MS-2
Figure 5.3
See MS-2
Figure 5.3
NCHRP 9-12
Recommended Use of Reclaimed Asphalt Pavement (RAP) in the Superpave Mix Design Method.
National Guidelines
AASHTO M323 Table 2
Binder Selection Guidelines for
RAP Mixtures
NCHRP 9-12 Recommendations
• RAP mixtures should be able to perform at least as well as virgin mixes
• RAP aggregates need to be included in consensus properties and gradations. Watch changes in aggregates due to changes in aggregates due to extraction/ignition
IDT measures the critical low-temperature cracking properties of a mixture by testing how the mixture relaxes (creep compliance).relaxes (creep compliance).
MS-2
Section 10.5.1
MS-2
Section 10.5.118
15,000
20,000
25,000
Sti
ffn
ess
, M
Pa
Higher stiffness means more potential for cracking
Creep Stiffness at -20°C, 40% RAP
0
5,000
10,000
Case A Case B Case C
Sti
ffn
ess
, M
Pa
PG
52
-34
PG
52
-34
PG
52
-34
PG
64
-22
PG
64
-22
PG
64
-22
�Case A represents “black rock”
�Case B represents standard practice
�Case C represents total blending
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Conclusion
• Blending does occur to an appreciable extent at higher %RAP
• Therefore…
Using blending charts is reasonable for Using blending charts is reasonable for higher RAP contents!
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NCHRP 9-12 Recommendations
• Blending occurs at higher RAP contents. At low RAP contents, effects are not significant.
• Results from all phases of the NCHRP research support concept of a tiered system for selecting the support concept of a tiered system for selecting the virgin binder grade for use with RAP.
• Mix ETG recommendations were largely confirmed!
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MS-2
Section 11.3.4
MS-2
Section 11.3.4
Effects when using WMA Technology
• In order to bring the RAP up to the required mixing temperature
(approx. 320 F), the virgin aggregate needs to be “super-heated”.
• Over-heating (> 400 F) the virgin aggregate may cause aggregate
break down.
• This limits the %RAP that can be used in the mix
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• This limits the %RAP that can be used in the mix
• By using WMA Technology you can lower the required mix
temperature, and use a higher %RAP.
• However blending of the RAP binder and virgin binder may happen
to a lesser extent.
MS-2
Section 11.2
MS-2
Section 11.2
RAS Properties
• RAS binder is very different from paving grade binders, and may not blend sufficiently.
• Shingles are made using “air-blown” asphalt.
• RAS binder compares with approx. a PG 142 or • RAS binder compares with approx. a PG 142 or higher, with a softening point above 120 °C, and can not be tested with normal PG test protocols.
• If using RAS, study up on the most recent research and National recommendations.