Moisture Sensitivity of Asphalt Pavements

TRB's report, Moisture Sensitivity of Asphalt Pavements, documents the work accomplished during the national seminar held in San Diego, California, on February 4-6, 2003. The proceedings identify best practices, gaps in knowledge, and research needs on moisture damage in asphalt pavements.

Moisture damage in asphalt pavements is a national concern. Correctly identifying the problem and isolating the contributing factors -- materials and construction -- are equally challenging. The goals of the national seminar were twofold: to provide timely information on the topic by leading experts, and to begin discussions on work and steps needed for addressing this problem. The topics addressed in the report include the following:
Problem identification -- distinguishing between materials-induced and construction-related factors,
Fundamental concepts -- binder and aggregate considerations and failure mechanisms,
Test methods -- laboratory and field,
Remediation -- additives and construction practices,
Field performance and case studies,
Specifications -- shortcomings and need for improvements, and
Environmental and health issues.

In addition to the papers and breakout session summaries, the proceedings include questions raised and answers given by some of the more than 100 people who participated in the national seminar.

* Moisture Sensitivity of Asphalt Pavements -- print ($57)

* Moisture Sensitivity of Asphalt Pavements -- CD-ROM ($35)

* Moisture Sensitivity of Asphalt Pavements -- print/CD-ROM set ($69)

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Report Parts; Front Matter, Topic 1, Topic 2, Topic 3, Topic 4, Topic 5, Topic 6, Topic 7, Topic 8, Topic 9, Breakout Session 1, Breakout Session 2, Breakout Session 3, Breakout Session 4, Conference Summary, Road Map, Conference Program, Participant List