Investigation of interface mechanics and crack propagation in warm-mixed rubber asphalt mixture under salt-freeze-thaw conditions

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作者
Li, Yun [1 ]
Si, Youxiang [2 ]
Zhang, Ke [3 ]
Zhu, Yuefeng [4 ]
机构
[1] Anhui Jianzhu Univ, Hefei 230041, Anhui, Peoples R China
[2] Anhui Univ Sci & Technol, Huainan 232001, Anhui, Peoples R China
[3] Fuyang Normal Univ, Fuyang 236041, Anhui, Peoples R China
[4] Calif State Univ Chico, Chico, CA 95929 USA
关键词
Salt-freeze-thaw environment; Warm-mixed rubber asphalt mixture; Interface mechanic; Damage characteristic; Crack propagation;
D O I
10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2024.139750
中图分类号
TU [建筑科学];
学科分类号
0813 ;
摘要
Deicing salts effectively clear snow and ice from roads by lowering the freezing point of water. However, the salt- freeze-thaw environment significantly degrades asphalt pavement performance and lifespan. Despite this, the mechanical damage properties and crack propagation behaviors of warm-mixed rubber asphalt mixtures remain inadequately understood. To address this, a semi-circular bending test was conducted at a macroscopic level, followed by capturing full-field strain data using Digital Image Correlation (DIC) to examine microscopic failure characteristics and crack propagation patterns. A damage model was then developed based on covariance parameter density to assess the impact of salt-freeze-thaw cycles on warm-mixed rubber asphalt mixtures. The results reveal a notable reduction in the flexural strength and fracture energy of WRA-20, ARA-20, and RA-20 rubber asphalt mixtures after exposure to salt-freeze-thaw cycles. Moreover, crack resistance decreases with higher NaCl solution concentrations during freeze-thaw cycles. Specifically, after 15 freeze-thaw cycles in a 9 % NaCl solution, the flexural strength of these mixtures decreases by 62.19 %, 58.84 % and 72.84 %, respectively, while the fracture energy declines by 50.51 %, 45.48 % and 54.25 %. The covariance parameter density of various asphalt mixtures also decreases with an increasing freeze-thaw cycles, mirroring the trend of the horizontal strain density. Considering 15 freeze-thaw cycles, the horizontal strain density of WRA-20, ARA-20 and RA-20 mixtures decrease by 79.27 %, 82.19 %, and 82.43 % respectively in 9 % NaCl solution. Salt crystallization and ice expansion pressure induce micro-cracks within the mixtures, damaging the internal structure and accelerating strain field evolution under load. Short-term freeze-thaw cycles in high-concentration NaCl solutions produce effects similar to long-term exposure in low-concentration solutions. The salt-freeze-thaw coupling damage model effectively predicts the damage characteristics of interface mechanics for warm-mixed rubber asphalt mixtures. The research results provide a scientific basis for optimizing warm-mixed rubber asphalt mixtures and formulating pavement maintenance strategies in cold regions where deicing salts are commonly used.
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