Analysis of the grouting fullness and road performance of hot-recycled semi-flexible pavement materials

Abstract

In order to enhance the utilization efficiency of reclaimed asphalt pavement (RAP) and contribute to sustainable waste management, the implementation of hot recycling technique is employed to produce semi-flexible pavement materials. This research endeavor aims to scrutinize the performance characteristics of semi-flexible pavement materials manufactured through hot recycling. To attain this objective, the grout construction issue is simulated with the aid of ABAQUS software, enabling a comprehensive investigation into the impact of various load positions, surface areas, and grout heights on the horizontal and bending features of the pavement. The findings of the study indicate that the judicious incorporation of reclaimed asphalt pavement (RAP) into the hot recycled asphalt mixture as a semi-flexible pavement material exhibits an acceptable grouting rate, outstanding resistance to high temperatures, water stability, and fatigue resistance. Such exceptional properties render these materials qualified for usage in road surfaces under heavy traffic conditions, elevated summer temperatures, and other challenging utilization scenarios [1]. Moreover, it is demonstrated that higher grouting fullness contributes to superior road performance characteristics in the context of semi-flexible pavement.

Keywords

• Hot recycling semi-flexible pavement
• Road performance
• Finite element analysis
• Grout fullness