Session
Civil Engineering, Infrastructure and Environment
Description
Asphalt pavements constructed in warmer climates are more prone to rutting, whereas pavements in colder climates are more susceptible to cracking. Pavement mixtures should be designed not only to handle the high stresses exerted by wheel loads but also to withstand thermal stresses caused by extreme weather conditions. For heavy-duty pavements, it is crucial that both coarse and fine aggregate particles meet quality characteristics related to shape, texture, durability, and absorption. The selection of the asphalt binder for mixture design is equally important. The choice of high and low performance grades of asphalt binder primarily depends on the project’s location. For example, in Kosovo, temperatures vary significantly across seasons, requiring paved roads to withstand these fluctuations. Therefore, the use of additives and modifiers is essential to adjust the properties of the asphalt binder. Particularly for heavy-duty pavements, a modified binder should be used to increase mixture stiffness at high temperatures to resist permanent deformation, while also maintaining resistance to cracking at low temperatures. This paper presents the sensitivity of asphalt pavements to extreme weather conditions, focusing on the case of Kosovo.
Keywords:
Asphalt Pavement, Weather, Mixtures, Rutting, Cracking.
Proceedings Editor
Edmond Hajrizi
ISBN
978-9951-982-15-3
Location
UBT Kampus, Lipjan
Start Date
25-10-2024 9:00 AM
End Date
27-10-2024 6:00 PM
DOI
10.33107/ubt-ic.2024.310
Recommended Citation
Selimi, Bekim and Kizolli, Beni, "Sensitivity of Asphalt Pavements to Extreme Weather Conditions" (2024). UBT International Conference. 10.
https://knowledgecenter.ubt-uni.net/conference/2024UBTIC/CEIE/10
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Sensitivity of Asphalt Pavements to Extreme Weather Conditions
UBT Kampus, Lipjan
Asphalt pavements constructed in warmer climates are more prone to rutting, whereas pavements in colder climates are more susceptible to cracking. Pavement mixtures should be designed not only to handle the high stresses exerted by wheel loads but also to withstand thermal stresses caused by extreme weather conditions. For heavy-duty pavements, it is crucial that both coarse and fine aggregate particles meet quality characteristics related to shape, texture, durability, and absorption. The selection of the asphalt binder for mixture design is equally important. The choice of high and low performance grades of asphalt binder primarily depends on the project’s location. For example, in Kosovo, temperatures vary significantly across seasons, requiring paved roads to withstand these fluctuations. Therefore, the use of additives and modifiers is essential to adjust the properties of the asphalt binder. Particularly for heavy-duty pavements, a modified binder should be used to increase mixture stiffness at high temperatures to resist permanent deformation, while also maintaining resistance to cracking at low temperatures. This paper presents the sensitivity of asphalt pavements to extreme weather conditions, focusing on the case of Kosovo.