Monitoring low-temperature cracking stresses in asphalt mixtures using an acoustic emission approach

A. K. Apeagyei, W. G. Buttlar, H. Reis

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Abstract

Results from acoustic emission (AE) tests of asphalt binder specimens with different strengths and aging are presented and discussed. The asphalt binder specimens were molded to granite substrates and thermally loaded by submitting the specimens to temperatures ranging from 15°C to -50°C. It was observed that the acoustic emission activity resulting from the thermal contraction of asphalt binders is sensitive to stiffness typified by different binder type and level of aging. Based upon the acoustic emission activity, the fracture strength of the asphalt binders is estimated using a rate process analysis. The fracture strength estimated using the rate analysis compare relatively well with published values.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationStructural Health Monitoring 2009
Subtitle of host publicationFrom System Integration to Autonomous Systems - Proceedings of the 7th International Workshop on Structural Health Monitoring, IWSHM 2009
EditorsFu-Kuo Chang
PublisherDEStech Publications
Pages275-282
Number of pages8
ISBN (Electronic)9781605950075
StatePublished - 2009
Event7th International Workshop on Structural Health Monitoring: From System Integration to Autonomous Systems, IWSHM 2009 - Stanford, United States
Duration: Sep 9 2009Sep 11 2009

Publication series

NameStructural Health Monitoring 2009: From System Integration to Autonomous Systems - Proceedings of the 7th International Workshop on Structural Health Monitoring, IWSHM 2009
Volume1

Other

Other7th International Workshop on Structural Health Monitoring: From System Integration to Autonomous Systems, IWSHM 2009
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityStanford
Period9/9/099/11/09

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Health Information Management
  • Computer Science Applications

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