MPC Research Reports
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Title:	Evaluating Moisture Susceptibility of Asphalt Mixes
Authors:	Elizabeth Rae Hunter and Khaled Ksaibati
University:	University of Wyoming
Publication Date:	Nov 2002
Report #:	MPC-02-138
Project #:	MPC-224
TRID #:	00939313
Keywords:	asphalt mixtures, evaluation, freeze thaw tests, hot mix asphalt, laboratory tests, measuring instruments, pavement performance, rutting, statistical analysis, tensile strength

Abstract

This research investigates moisture susceptibility of asphalt mixes; evaluates the effect of various numbers of freeze-thaw cycles on the mechanical properties of asphalt and determines if the Georgia Loaded Wheel Tester can be used to test for moisture induced damage.