Compaction of Hot Mix Asphalt Concrete

Details

• Creators:
  Finn, F. N. ; Epps, J. A.
• Corporate Creators:
  Texas Transportation Institute. Texas A&M University
• Corporate Contributors:
  Texas State Department of Highways and Public Transportation
• Subject/TRT Terms:
  • Compaction
  • Hot mix asphalt
  • Asphalt concrete pavements
  • Permeability
  • Durability
  • Stability (Mechanics)
  • Fatigue (Mechanics)
  • Tensile strength
• Publication/ Report Number:
  214-21
• Resource Type:
  Tech Report
• Geographical Coverage:
  Texas ; United States
• Corporate Publisher:
  Texas Transportation Institute. Texas A&M University
• Abstract:
  The need for adequate compaction of asphalt concrete has been recognized since the very beginning of asphalt pavement construction. The first asphalt pavements in the United States were built around 1870 and the first successful tandem steam roller was built in 1875. Since 1875 engineers have learned a great deal about the need for and benefits of achieving high densities in the asphalt concrete surfacing of a flexible pavement. This report is an attempt to briefly review the state of the art relative to compaction of asphalt concrete. The report is divided into five sections covering (1) basic concepts, (2) performance relationships, (3) factors influencing compaction, (4) compaction control, and (5) specifications. The report summarizes why compaction is important and how adequate compaction can be achieved.
• Format:
  PDF
• Funding:
  2-9-74-214
• Download URL:
  https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/85369/dot_85369_DS1.pdf
• File Type:
  [PDF - 1.40 MB]
• Collection(s):
  US Transportation Collection
• Main Document Checksum:
  urn:sha-512:75019009eb9a223984fec410dbfbece86e8c64cf23eb28dcadfb8186bb7f085f0cab5d255eb7416827ec197bd7742854db13d1c85b61d3fce333cef66610b53b