Superior Performing Asphalt Pavements (Superpave)

Superior Performing Asphalt Pavements (Superpave)

Author: Thomas William Kennedy

Publisher: National Research Council

Published: 1994

Total Pages: 184

ISBN-13:

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The Strategic Highway Research Program (SHRP) was a highly focused, ambitious research effort that targeted four specific areas for intense study over the time frame from 1987 to 1993. Asphalt was one of the four study areas. This report describes the Superpave system, the final product of the asphalt research program; and the various parts that comprise its operational characteristics. In all, the final report of the SHRP Asphalt Research Program consists of five parts, the contents of which are briefly described in this report. Reference is made within this report to specific details within the other four parts for readers who want a more detailed description of the methodology, test methods, and theory behind Superpave.


Superpave Level One Mix Design at the Local Government Level

Superpave Level One Mix Design at the Local Government Level

Author:

Publisher:

Published: 1999

Total Pages: 0

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The SHRP Superpave asphalt mixture design system, with its stringent material requirements was specifically developed to produce pavements to meet the expectations of the American public. The Superpave system includes a performance graded asphalt binder system, criteria for aggregate properties, a new mix design procedure using the Superpave gyratory compactor, and refined procedures and requirements for mixture analysis. To date, the Superpave system has primarily been used on medium to high volume roadways, where funding is more readily available. Issues concerning aggregate availability and local economy have limited its use on low volume roads at the local government level. Therefore, the question is: Can the material and testing requirements of the Superpave system be economically applied at the local government level without compromising pavement performance? To answer the above question, the two key requirements of the Superpave system, material requirements and testing requirements, were evaluated.


The SUPERPAVE Mix Design System Manual of Specifications, Test Methods, and Practices

The SUPERPAVE Mix Design System Manual of Specifications, Test Methods, and Practices

Author: Edward T. Harrigan

Publisher: Strategic Highway Research Program (Shrp)

Published: 1994

Total Pages: 274

ISBN-13:

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The final product of the Strategic Highway Research Program (SHRP) Asphalt Research Program is the SUPERPAVE (registered trademark) mix design system for new construction and overlays. This system employs a series of new performance-based specifications, test methods, and practices for material selection, accelerated performance testing, and mix design. This report documents these new specifications and procedures in a format suitable for eventual American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) standardization.


The South Central Superpave Center Summary Report

The South Central Superpave Center Summary Report

Author: Mansour Solaimanian

Publisher:

Published: 1999

Total Pages: 56

ISBN-13:

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This is the summary report for Research Project 0-1250, "The South Central Superpave Center." Initiated and sponsored by the Texas Department of Transportation and the Federal Highway Administration, the Superpave Center fostered the implementation of the Superpave system within state highway agencies and the asphalt construction industry. Other regional states also participated in partial support of the Center. The 5-year project started in September 1994 and ended in August 1999. This report summarizes Center activities undertaken over the 5-year period.


Progress of Superpave (superior Performing Asphalt Pavement)

Progress of Superpave (superior Performing Asphalt Pavement)

Author: Robert N. Jester

Publisher: ASTM International

Published: 1997

Total Pages: 223

ISBN-13: 080312418X

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A major result of the research conducted under the Strategic Highway Research Program from 1987 to 1993 was the development of the Superpave (Superior Performing Asphalt Pavement) system for the comprehensive design of asphalt pavements. These 14 contributions describe the experience to date in the


The Superpave Mix Design Manual for New Construction and Overlays

The Superpave Mix Design Manual for New Construction and Overlays

Author: Ronald J. Cominsky

Publisher: Strategic Highway Research Program (Shrp)

Published: 1994

Total Pages: 196

ISBN-13:

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This laboratory manual presents Superpave mix design system in a complete, step-by-step format. It is intended for engineers and technicians in public and private organizations to use when designing paving mixes for all classes of highways, from farm-to-market roads to urban freeways. An essential companion to this manual is "The Superpave Mix Design System Manual of Specifications, Test Methods and Practices." The Superpave software program--"The Superpave Specification, Mix Design and Support Program"--And its users manual are also necessary to take full advantage of the mix design system.