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Project

Purchase of an Asphalt Mixture Performance Tester (AMPT).

Nowadays a lot of attention is being paid to the service life of new asphalt pavements; the mechanical performance of asphalt mixtures in the short and long term are always included in new projects of our research group. The testing of the dynamic modulus and fatigue resistance are two important ways to describe the mechanical properties of an asphalt mixture. In order to do so, the research group purchased a UTM (Universal Testing Machine) in 2017. However, this device, which has become very important in our research strategy in the last few years, has limitations in terms of technical specifications on the one hand, and availability due to frequent use on the other hand). In order to overcome these limitations and to guarantee the continuity of our research activities, a new device is purchased in this project to determine the performance of asphalt mixtures more advanced. The device in question is, among other tests, able to perform dynamic modulus and fatigue life tests according to the AASHTO standards, which are international references. The necessary accessories and set-ups for carrying out the intended tests are included in this project proposal.
Date:1 Jun 2022 →  Today
Keywords:RECYCLING, ASPHALT
Disciplines:Infrastructure engineering and asset management, Destructive and non-destructive testing of materials