Buildings,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(8), P. 2339 - 2339
Published: July 28, 2024
This
study
investigates
the
skid
resistance
performance
of
asphalt
mixtures
containing
composite
aggregates
basalt
and
limestone.
The
research
aimed
to
predict
service
life
identify
optimal
content
for
enhanced
performance.
Using
an
accelerated
friction
tester,
indices
such
as
British
pendulum
number
(BPN),
mean
texture
depth
(MTD),
dynamic
coefficient
(Dµ)
were
measured.
conducted
wear
tests
on
with
varying
contents
under
different
water
flow
rates
loads.
Results
indicate
that
anti-skid
decreased
increasing
flow,
load,
cycles,
initially
showing
a
sharp
decline
followed
by
gradual
stabilization.
Orthogonal
experiments
determined
had
most
significant
impact
resistance,
load
rate.
By
converting
MTD
values
into
IFI
values,
four-area
diagram
was
created
illustrate
deterioration.
also
demonstrated
higher
significantly
enhances
mixtures.
Cost
analysis
based
prediction
showed
40%
mixture
is
cost
effective
while
maintaining
excellent
resistance.
A
test
section
further
validated
ensures
good
indoor
predictions
aligning
closely
field
data.
Although
has
been
operational
only
two
years,
ongoing
monitoring
will
provide
insights
long-term
