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dc.contributor.authorMahedi, Masrur
dc.date.accessioned2016-02-24T20:24:05Z
dc.date.available2016-02-24T20:24:05Z
dc.date.issued2015
dc.date.submittedJanuary 2015
dc.identifier.otherDISS-13371
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/10106/25598
dc.description.abstractAggregates derived from natural sources have been used traditionally as the pavement base materials. But in recent times, the extraction of these natural aggregates has be-come more labor intensive and costly due to resource depletion and environmental concerns. Thus, the uses of recycled aggregates as the supplementary of natural aggregates are increasing considerably in pavement construction. Use of recycled aggregates such as recycled crushed concrete (RCA) and recycled asphalt pavement (RAP) reduces the rate of natural resource depletion, construction debris and cost. Although recycled aggregates could be used as a viable alternative of conventional base materials, strength characteristics and product variability limit their utility to a great extent. Hence, their applicability is needed to be evaluated extensively based on strength, stiffness and cost factors. But for extensive evaluation, traditionally practiced test methods are proven to be unreasonable in terms of time, cost, reliability and applicability. On the other hand, rapid non-destructive methods have the potential to be less time consuming and inexpensive along with the low variability of test results; therefore improving the reliability of estimated performance of the pavement.In this research work, the experimental program was designed to assess the potential application of stress wave velocity method as a non-destructive test in evaluating recycled base materials. Different combinations of cement treated recycled concrete aggregate (RAP) and recycled crushed concrete (RCA) were used to evaluate the applicability of stress wave velocity method. It was found that, stress wave velocity method is excel-lent in characterizing the strength and stiffness properties of cement treated base materials. Statistical models, based on P-wave velocity were derived for predicting the modulus of elasticity and compressive strength of different combinations of cement treated RAP, Grade-1 and Grade-2 materials. Two, three and four parameter modeling were also done for characterizing the resilient modulus response. It is anticipated that, derived correlations can be useful in estimating the strength and stiffness response of cement treated base materials with satisfactory level of confidence, if the P-wave velocity remains within the range of 500 ft/sec to 1500 ft/sec.
dc.description.sponsorshipHossain, Sahadat
dc.language.isoen
dc.publisherCivil & Environmental Engineering
dc.titlePotential Applicability Of Stress Wave Velocity Method On Pavement Base Materials As A Non-destructive Testing Technique
dc.typeM.S.
dc.contributor.committeeChairHossain, Sahadat
dc.degree.departmentCivil & Environmental Engineering
dc.degree.disciplineCivil & Environmental Engineering
dc.degree.grantorUniversity of Texas at Arlington
dc.degree.levelmasters
dc.degree.nameM.S.


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