Analysis of HMA permeability through microstructure characterization and simulation of fluid flow in X-ray CT images

Analysis of HMA Permeability through Microstructure Characterization and Simulation of Fluid Flow in X-Ray CT Images. (December 2004) Aslam Ali Mufleh Al Omari, B.S., Jordan University of Science and Technology; M.S., Jordan University of Science and Technology Chair of Advisory Committee: Dr. Eyad Masad The infiltration of water in asphalt pavements promotes moisture damage primarily through damaging the binder cohesive bond and the adhesive bond between aggregates and binder. Moisture damage is associated with excessive deflection, cracking, and rutting. The first step in addressing the problems caused by the presence of water within pavement systems is quantifying the permeability of hot mix asphalt (HMA) mixes. This dissertation deals with the development of empirical-analytical and numerical approaches for predicting the permeability of HMA. Both approaches rely on the analysis of air void distribution within the HMA microstructure. The empirical-analytical approach relies on the development of modified forms of the Kozeny-Carman equation and determining the material properties involved in this equation through three dimensional microstructure analyses of X-ray Computed Tomography (CT) images. These properties include connected percent air voids (effective porosity), tortuosity, and air void specific surface area. A database of materials and permeability measurements was used to verify the developed predicting equation.

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