Cracking Resistance of Sulfur Extended Asphalt Mixtures Using Illinois Flexibility Index Test

Uthman Mohammed-Ali, Jose J. Rivera-Perez, Hasan Ozer, Imad L. Al-Qadi

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Abstract

Sulfur is an abundant co-product of the oil and gas production. By 2020, new regulations limiting the sulfur content in maritime fuels will increase its supply. There is a need to revisit cracking characteristics of sulfur modified asphalt concrete (AC) mixtures. The objective of this study is to evaluate the cracking resistance of sulfur extended asphalt (SEA) mixtures as compared to AC prepared with standard binders. One conventional AC and two SEA mixtures were prepared in the laboratory containing 0%, 15%, and 30% sulfur replacement by weight of the binder, respectively. The sulfur was added during the mix production in the form of pellets to mimic the procedures that can be used during plant production. The Illinois flexibility index test was used to assess the cracking susceptibility of SEA mixtures. Results obtained indicate decreasing cracking resistance with increase in sulfur addition.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationAirfield and Highway Pavements 2019
Subtitle of host publicationTesting and Characterization of Pavement Materials - Selected Papers from the International Airfield and Highway Pavements Conference 2019
EditorsImad L. Al-Qadi, Hasan Ozer, Andreas Loizos, Scott Murrell
PublisherAmerican Society of Civil Engineers
Pages164-173
Number of pages10
ISBN (Electronic)9780784482469
DOIs
StatePublished - 2019
EventInternational Airfield and Highway Pavements Conference 2019: Testing and Characterization of Pavement Materials - Chicago, United States
Duration: Jul 21 2019Jul 24 2019

Publication series

NameAirfield and Highway Pavements 2019: Testing and Characterization of Pavement Materials - Selected Papers from the International Airfield and Highway Pavements Conference 2019

Conference

ConferenceInternational Airfield and Highway Pavements Conference 2019: Testing and Characterization of Pavement Materials
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityChicago
Period7/21/197/24/19

Keywords

  • asphalt
  • binder
  • fracture mechanics
  • mixture
  • performance tests
  • sulfur
  • temperature cracking

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Mechanics of Materials
  • Civil and Structural Engineering

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