Asphalt Pavement Aging and Temperature Dependent Properties Using Functionally Graded Viscoelastic Model

Autor/in	Dave, Eshan V.
Titel	Asphalt Pavement Aging and Temperature Dependent Properties Using Functionally Graded Viscoelastic Model
Quelle	(2009), (190 Seiten) PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit Ph.D. Dissertation, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Monographie
ISBN	978-1-1095-7164-6
Schlagwörter	Hochschulschrift; Dissertation; Construction Materials; Climate; Simulation; Evaluation Methods; Construction (Process); Civil Engineering; Transportation + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Thesis; Dissertations; Academic thesis; Baumaterial; Konstruktionsmittel; Klima; Simulation program; Simulationsprogramm; Aufbau; Konstruktion; Verkehrswesen
Abstract	Asphalt concrete pavements are inherently graded viscoelastic structures. Oxidative aging of asphalt binder and temperature cycling due to climatic conditions being the major cause of non-homogeneity. Current pavement analysis and simulation procedures dwell on the use of layered approach to account for these non-homogeneities. The conventional finite-element modeling (FEM) technique discretizes the problem domain into smaller elements, each with a unique constitutive property. However the assignment of unique material property description to an element in the FEM approach makes it an unattractive choice for simulation of problems with material non-homogeneities. Specialized elements such as "graded elements" allow for non-homogenous material property definitions within an element. This dissertation describes the development of graded viscoelastic finite element analysis method and its application for analysis of asphalt concrete pavements. Results show that the present research improves efficiency and accuracy of simulations for asphalt pavement systems. Some of the practical implications of this work include the new technique's capability for accurate analysis and design of asphalt pavements and overlay systems and for the determination of pavement performance with varying climatic conditions and amount of in-service age. Other application areas include simulation of functionally graded fiber-reinforced concrete, geotechnical materials, metal and metal composites at high temperatures, polymers, and several other naturally existing and engineered materials. [The dissertation citations contained here are published with the permission of ProQuest LLC. Further reproduction is prohibited without permission. Copies of dissertations may be obtained by Telephone (800) 1-800-521-0600. Web page: http://www.proquest.com/en-US/products/dissertations/individuals.shtml.] (As Provided).
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Update	2017/4/10