Investigation of the time-domain linear viscoelastic response of warm mix asphalt mixture via discrete and continuous spectrum

Asphalt mixture is a temperature-sensitive material, and its viscoelastic properties are essential for pavement design and performance evaluation. This paper presents a method for investigating the time domain linear viscoelastic parameter response of asphalt mixture after adding different warm mix...

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Main Authors: Dongdong Han, Xu Xia, Yongli Zhao, Yichang Xie, Ziyue Zhou
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Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2023-12-01
Series:Case Studies in Construction Materials
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2214509523004709
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Xu Xia
Yongli Zhao
Yichang Xie
Ziyue Zhou
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Yichang Xie
Ziyue Zhou
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description Asphalt mixture is a temperature-sensitive material, and its viscoelastic properties are essential for pavement design and performance evaluation. This paper presents a method for investigating the time domain linear viscoelastic parameter response of asphalt mixture after adding different warm mix agents. The approach utilizes the generalized Sigmoidal function to construct master curves of storage modulus and loss modulus in the frequency domain, and both discrete and continuous spectrum analyses are used to analyze the viscoelastic behavior of the asphalt mixture. The effects of varying Kelvin and Maxwell element numbers on the discrete spectrum are compared to the spectral intensity and master curve obtained from the continuous spectrum. Results show that the generalized Maxwell model with 10−3 or 10−2 as the center point and the generalized Kelvin model with 103 or 104 can obtain more accurate results. When used as input for simulation software, the number of 11 elements can balance computational efficiency and accuracy. The study evaluates the impact of different warm mix agents on the relaxation modulus and creep compliance of asphalt mixture and discusses the practical implications of these findings for engineering applications. Adding Foam warm mix agent significantly lowers the asphalt mixture's relaxation modulus by approximately 44%, while Sasobit and Evotherm marginally raise it by 14% and 22%, respectively. The Foam warm mix agent also increases the equilibrium modulus of creep compliance to 0.091 MPa, 80% higher than that of HMA. The findings of this paper provide guidance for selecting the appropriate warm mix agent to improve pavement performance.
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spelling doaj.art-c2bd80261d474bbcad4227ed63c4143b2023-11-25T04:48:10ZengElsevierCase Studies in Construction Materials2214-50952023-12-0119e02290Investigation of the time-domain linear viscoelastic response of warm mix asphalt mixture via discrete and continuous spectrumDongdong Han0Xu Xia1Yongli Zhao2Yichang Xie3Ziyue Zhou4School of Transportation, Southeast University, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210096, ChinaSchool of Transportation, Southeast University, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210096, ChinaCorresponding author.; School of Transportation, Southeast University, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210096, ChinaSchool of Transportation, Southeast University, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210096, ChinaSchool of Transportation, Southeast University, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210096, ChinaAsphalt mixture is a temperature-sensitive material, and its viscoelastic properties are essential for pavement design and performance evaluation. This paper presents a method for investigating the time domain linear viscoelastic parameter response of asphalt mixture after adding different warm mix agents. The approach utilizes the generalized Sigmoidal function to construct master curves of storage modulus and loss modulus in the frequency domain, and both discrete and continuous spectrum analyses are used to analyze the viscoelastic behavior of the asphalt mixture. The effects of varying Kelvin and Maxwell element numbers on the discrete spectrum are compared to the spectral intensity and master curve obtained from the continuous spectrum. Results show that the generalized Maxwell model with 10−3 or 10−2 as the center point and the generalized Kelvin model with 103 or 104 can obtain more accurate results. When used as input for simulation software, the number of 11 elements can balance computational efficiency and accuracy. The study evaluates the impact of different warm mix agents on the relaxation modulus and creep compliance of asphalt mixture and discusses the practical implications of these findings for engineering applications. Adding Foam warm mix agent significantly lowers the asphalt mixture's relaxation modulus by approximately 44%, while Sasobit and Evotherm marginally raise it by 14% and 22%, respectively. The Foam warm mix agent also increases the equilibrium modulus of creep compliance to 0.091 MPa, 80% higher than that of HMA. The findings of this paper provide guidance for selecting the appropriate warm mix agent to improve pavement performance.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2214509523004709Asphalt mixtureContinuous spectrumProny seriesLinear viscoelastic
spellingShingle Dongdong Han
Xu Xia
Yongli Zhao
Yichang Xie
Ziyue Zhou
Investigation of the time-domain linear viscoelastic response of warm mix asphalt mixture via discrete and continuous spectrum
Case Studies in Construction Materials
Asphalt mixture
Continuous spectrum
Prony series
Linear viscoelastic
title Investigation of the time-domain linear viscoelastic response of warm mix asphalt mixture via discrete and continuous spectrum
title_full Investigation of the time-domain linear viscoelastic response of warm mix asphalt mixture via discrete and continuous spectrum
title_fullStr Investigation of the time-domain linear viscoelastic response of warm mix asphalt mixture via discrete and continuous spectrum
title_full_unstemmed Investigation of the time-domain linear viscoelastic response of warm mix asphalt mixture via discrete and continuous spectrum
title_short Investigation of the time-domain linear viscoelastic response of warm mix asphalt mixture via discrete and continuous spectrum
title_sort investigation of the time domain linear viscoelastic response of warm mix asphalt mixture via discrete and continuous spectrum
topic Asphalt mixture
Continuous spectrum
Prony series
Linear viscoelastic
url http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2214509523004709
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