GPR application for moisture content prediction of cold in-place recycling

Lama Abufares, Uthman M. Ali, Qingqing Cao, Siqi Wang, Xin Sui, Imad L. Al-Qadi

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Abstract

Cold in-place recycling (CIR) of asphalt concrete pavement is a rehabilitation technique that is widely applied by many states. The CIR rehabilitation process is thought to be economical and sustainable. One of the limitations of this technique is identifying the moisture content of the pavement layer to allow for traffic opening and placing overlay. In this paper, the feasibility of monitoring moisture content of CIR mixtures during curing using ground-penetrating radar (GPR) was investigated. Several tests, including GPR surveys, lightweight deflectometer, dynamic cone penetrometer, and sand cone tests, were performed to track both the dielectric properties' and mechanical properties' progression during curing. The relationship between the dielectric constant and the moisture content of cold in-place recycled asphalt pavements was built using a preliminary mixture theory model. Results show that the dielectric constant is strongly correlated to moisture content and GPR has the potential to monitor moisture content in future research.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationAirfield and Highway Pavements 2021
Subtitle of host publicationPavement Design, Construction, and Condition Evaluation - Selected Papers from the International Airfield and Highway Pavements Conference 2021
EditorsHasan Ozer, John F. Rushing, Zhen Leng
PublisherAmerican Society of Civil Engineers
Pages231-239
Number of pages9
ISBN (Electronic)9780784483503
DOIs
StatePublished - 2021
EventInternational Airfield and Highway Pavements 2021: Pavement Design, Construction, and Condition Evaluation - Virtual, Online
Duration: Jun 8 2021Jun 10 2021

Publication series

NameAirfield and Highway Pavements 2021: Pavement Design, Construction, and Condition Evaluation - Selected Papers from the International Airfield and Highway Pavements Conference 2021

Conference

ConferenceInternational Airfield and Highway Pavements 2021: Pavement Design, Construction, and Condition Evaluation
CityVirtual, Online
Period6/8/216/10/21

Keywords

  • CIR
  • Density
  • Dielectric constant
  • GPR
  • Moisture content

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Mechanics of Materials
  • Civil and Structural Engineering

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