Current ICT Project

Investigators:
  Samuel H. Carpenter (Primary)
Project Title:
  Binder Analysis - Addition to IHR R28 Mechanistic Design
Start Date: 1/1/2008
End Date: 8/31/2008
Summary of Project:
  As mechanistic designs rely more on dynamic modulus predictions, the generation of rheological binder data (G*) and rheological mixture data (E*) is becoming more crucial. IDOT has gotten binder test data from the Superpave Center in Indiana this year, and will likely continue to receive data. Additionally, there are projects that require short-term turnaround of binder and mixture test data that must be generated internally. This project will provide support for data reduction, interpretation, and conduct limited testing as required.
Objective of Project:
  Analyze DSR data for IDOT binders to develop indications of expected dynamic modulus, E*, values which could be expected
Expected Outcome:
  Generate data supporting E* selections for different binder grades
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Last Updated: 11/18/2009