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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 #:

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Keywords:

asphalt mixtures, evaluation and assessment, freeze thaw tests, hot mix asphalt, laboratory tests, measuring instruments, pavement performance, rutting, statistical analysis, tensile strength

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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.