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NCAT Reports

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Report No.

Title

Authors

10-03

Evaluation of Gencor Green Machine Ultrafoam GX: Final Report (44 pgs.)

Andrea Kvasnak, Adam Taylor, James M. Signore, & S. A. Bukhari

10-02

Missouri Field Trial of Warm Mix Asphalt Technologies: Construction Summary (78 pgs.)

Graham C. Hurley, Brian D. Prowell, Andrea N. Kvasnak

10-01

Preliminary Evaluation of Warm Mix Asphalt Field Demonstration: Franklin, Tennessee (51 pgs.)

Andrea Kvasnak, Jason Moore, Adam Taylor, & Brian Prowell

09-09

Field-Based Strain Thresholds for Flexible Perpetual Pavement Design (134 pgs.)

Richard Willis & David Timm

09-08

Phase III NCAT Test Track Findings (137 pgs)

Richard Willis, David Timm, Randy West, Buzz Powell, Mary Robbins, Adam Taylor, Andre Smit, Nam Tran, Michael Heitzman, and Alessandra Bianchini

09-07

Repeatability of Asphalt Strain Gauges (37 pgs)

J. Richard Willis and David H. Timm

09-06

Mechanistic Characterization of Resilient Moduli for Unbound Pavement Layer Materials (219 pgs)

Adam Taylor & David H. Timm

09-05

Evaluation of Mixture Performance and Structural Capacity of Pavements Using Shell Thiopave(R) (96 pgs)

David Timm, Nam Tran, Adam Taylor, Mary Robbins, & Buzz Powell

09-04

Ohio Field Trial of Warm Mix Asphalt Technologies: Construction Summary (72 pgs)

Graham C. Hurley, Brian D. Prowell, & Andrea N. Kvasnak

09-03

Recalibration of the Asphalt Layer Coefficient (77 pgs)

Kendra Peters-Davis & David H. Timm

09-02

Strategies for Design and Construction of High-Reflectance Asphalt Pavements (28 pgs)

Nam Tran & Buzz Powell

09-01

Design, Construction, and Instrumentation of the 2006 Test Track Structural Study (113 pgs)

David H. Timm

08-03

Stone Skeleton Asphalt: Field Trials U.S. 331, Luverne, Alabama (21 pgs)

Graham Hurley & Brian Prowell

08-02

Stone Skeleton Asphalt: Concept Evaluation (18 pgs)

Brian Prowell & Graham Hurley

08-01

Synthesis of NCAT Low-Noise HMA Studies (9 pgs)

Andre de Fortier Smit

07-02

Sound Pressure and Intensity Evaluations of Low Noise Pavement Structures with Open-Graded Asphalt Mixtures (98 pgs)

Andre de Fortier Smit & Brian Waller

07-01

Evaluation of the Ultra-Light Inertial Profiler (ULIP) for Measuring Surface Texture of Pavements (120 pgs)

Andre de Fortier Smit & Brian Waller

06-06

Development of Laboratory Procedure for Measuring Friction of HMA Mixtures Phase I (29 pgs)

Timothy W. Vollor & Douglas I. Hanson

06-05

Phase II NCAT Test Track Results (94 pgs)

David Timm, Randy West, Angela Priest, Buzz Powell, Immanuel Selvaraj, Jingna Zhang, & Ray Brown

06-04

Forensic Investigation of a Rich-Bottom Pavement (69 pgs)

J. Richard Willis & David H. Timm

06-03

Methodology and Calibration of Fatigue Transfer Functions for Mechanistic- Empirical Flexible Pavement Design (102 pgs)

Angela L. Priest & David H. Timm

06-02

Evaluation of Evotherm for Use in Warm Mix Asphalt (49 pgs)

Graham C. Hurley & Brian D. Prowell

06-01

Material Properties of the 2003 NCAT Test Track Structural Study (91 pgs)

D.H. Timm & A.L. Priest

05-08

Evaluation of Bond Strength Between Pavement Layers (63 pgs)

R.C. West, J. Zhang, & J. Moore

05-07

Round Robin Evaluation of New Test Procedures for Determining the Bulk Specific Gravity of Fine Aggregate (85 pgs)

B.D. Prowell & N.V. Baker

05-06

Evaluation of Sasobit for Use in Warm Mix Asphalt (32 pgs)

G.C. Hurley & B.D. Prowell

05-05

Refinement of the Hot Mix Asphalt Ignition Method for High Loss Aggregates (34 pgs)

B.D. Prowell & G.C. Hurley

05-04

Evaluation of Aspha-Min Zeolite for Use in Warm Mix Asphalt (35 pgs)

G.C. Hurley & B.D. Prowell

05-03

Mechanistic Comparison of Wide-base Single Vs. Standard Dual Tire Configurations (30 pgs)

A.L. Priest, D.H. Timm & W.E. Barrett

05-02

Wheel Wander at the NCAT Test Track (32 pgs)

D.H. Timm & A.L. Priest

05-01

Development of Rapid QC Procedures for Evaluation of HMA Properties During Production (65 pgs)

R.C. West

04-06

Rutting Evaluation of Lopke Fine Aggregate Blends (17 pgs)

B.D. Prowell

04-05

Evaluation of Circular Texture Meter for Measuring Surface Texture of Pavements (26 pgs)

D.I. Hanson & B.D. Prowell

04-04

Evaluation of the Asphalt Pavement Analyzer for Moisture Sensitivity Testing (42 pgs)

R.C. West, J. Zhang, & L.A. Cooley Jr.

04-03

Dynamic Pavement Response Data Collection and Processing at the NCAT Test Track (25 pgs)

D.H. Timm & A.L. Priest

04-02

Tire/Pavement Noise Study (49 pgs)

D.I. Hanson, R.S. James, & C. NeSmith

04-01

Design & Instrumentation of the Structural Pavement Experiment at the NCAT Test Track (89 pgs)

D.H. Timm, A.L. Priest, & T.V. McEwen

03-06

Rutting Evaluation of Lokpe Aggregate Blends (28 pgs)

B.D. Prowell

03-05

4.75 mm NMAS Stone Matrix Asphalt (SMA) Mixtures (22 pgs)

H. Xie, L.A. Cooley Jr., & M.H. Huner

03-04

Evaluation of the Internal Angle of Gyration of Superpave Gyratory Compactors in Alabama (54 pgs)

B.D. Prowell, E.R. Brown, & M. Huner

03-03

Workability of Hot Mix Asphalt (66 pgs)

J.M. Gudimettla, L.A. Cooley Jr., & E.R. Brown

03-02

An Evaluation of Factors Affecting Permeability of Superpave Designed Pavements (33 pgs)

R.B. Mallick, L.A. Cooley Jr., M.R. Teto, R.L. Bradbury, & D. Peabody

03-01

Potential of Using Stone Matrix Asphalt (SMA) for Thin Overlays (17 pgs)

L.A. Cooley Jr. & E.R. Brown

02-12

NCAT Test Track Design, Construction, and Performance (69 pgs)

E.R. Brown, L.A. Cooley Jr, D. Hanson, C. Lynn, B. Powell, B.D. Prowell, & D. Watson

02-11

Bulk Specific Gravity Round-Robin Using The Corelok Vacuum Sealing Device (123 pgs)

L.A. Cooley Jr, B.D. Prowell, M.R. Hainin, M.S. Buchanan, & J. Harrington

02-10

Use of Screenings to Produce HMA Mixtures (47 pgs)

L.A. Cooley Jr, M.S. Huner, & E.R. Brown

02-09

Micro-Deval Testing of Aggregates in the Southeast (31 pgs)

L.A. Cooley Jr, M.S. Huner, & R.S. James

02-08

Evaluation of Permanent Deformation of Asphalt Mixtures Using Loaded Wheel Tester (16 pgs)

P.S. Kandhal & L.A. Cooley Jr.

02-07

Comparison of Fundamental and Simulative Test Methods for Evaluating Permanent Deformation of Hot Mix Asphalt (21 pgs)

J. Zhang, L.A. Cooley Jr., & P.S. Kandhal

02-06

Issues Pertaining to The Permeability Characteristics of Coarse-graded Superpave Mixes (32 pgs)

L.A. Cooley Jr., B.D. Prowell, & E.R. Brown

02-05

Evaluation of Infrared Ignition Furnace for Determination of Asphalt Content (20 pgs)

B.D. Prowell

02-04

Development of Mix Design Criteria for 4.75 mm Mixes (35 pgs)

L.A. Cooley, Jr., R.S. James, & M.S.Buchanan

02-03

Evaluation of Eight Longitudinal Joint Construction Techniques For Asphalt Pavements in Pennsylvania (19 pgs)

P.S. Kandhal, T.L. Ramirez, & P.M. Ingram.

02-02

Coarse Versus Fine-Graded Superpave Mixtures: Comparative Evaluation of Resistance to Rutting (17 pgs)

P.S. Kandhal & L.A. Cooley, Jr.

02-01

Case Studies of the Tender Zone in Coarse-Graded Superpave Mixes (20 pgs)

M.S. Buchanan & L.A. Cooley, Jr.

01-05A

Performance Testing for Hot Mix Asphalt (Executive Summary) (17 pgs)

E.R. Brown, P.S. Kandhal, & J. Zhang

01-05

Performance Testing for Hot Mix Asphalt (79 pgs)

E.R. Brown, P.S. Kandhal, & J. Zhang

01-04

Effects of Re-heating and Compaction Temperature on Hot Mix Asphalt Volumetrics (25 pgs)

M.H.. Huner & E.R. Brown

01-03

Development of Critical Field Permeability and Pavement Density Values for Coarse-Graded Superpave Pavements (18 pgs)

L.A. Cooley, Jr., E.R. Brown, & S. Maghsoodloo

01-02

As-Built Properties of Experimental Sections on the 2000 NCAT Pavement Test Track (95 pgs)

R. Buzz Powell

01-01

Premature Failure of Asphalt Overlays From Stripping: Case Histories (41 pgs)

P.S. Kandhal & I.J. Rickards

00-06

Use of Normal Propyl Bromide Solvents For Extraction And Recovery of Asphalt Cements (23 pgs)

M. Stroup-Gardiner & J.W. Nelson

00-05

Evaluation of OGFC Mixtures Containing Cellulose Fibers (16 pgs)

L.A. Cooley Jr., E.R. Brown, & D.E. Watson

00-04

Loaded Wheel Testers In the United States: State of the Practice (18 pgs)

L.A. Cooley Jr., P.S. Kandhal, M.S. Buchanan, F. Fee, & A. Epps

00-03

Evaluation of The Effect of Flat And Elongated Particles on The Performance of Hot Mix Asphalt Mixtures (24 pgs)

M.S. Buchanan

00-02

Hot Mix Asphalt Tender Zone (9 pgs)

E.R. Brown, B. Lord, D. Decker, & D. Newcomb

00-01

Design, Construction, and Performance of New-generation Open-graded Friction Courses (26 pgs)

R.B. Mallick, P.S. Kandhal, L.A. Cooley Jr., & D.E. Watson

99-07

Development of a New Test Method for Measuring Bulk Specific Gravity of Fine Aggregates (23 pgs)

P.S. Kandhal, R.B. Mallick, & M. Huner

99-06

Limited Round Robin Asphalt Content Test Using Troxler Furnace (7 pgs)

R.B. Mallick & E.R. Brown

99-05

Automated Aggregate Grading Analysis: Development and Use (27pgs)

M.S. Buchanan & J.E. Haddock

99-04

Evaluation of Asphalt Pavement Analyzer For HMA Mix Design (26 pgs)

P.S. Kandhal & R.B. Mallick

99-03

Design of New-Generation Open-Graded Friction Course (50 pgs)

P.S. Kandhal & R.B. Mallick

99-02

No-Tack Inlay on Milled Surface: Project Report (9 pgs)

L.A. Cooley, Jr.

99-01

Permeability of Superpave Mixtures: Evaluation of Field Permeameters (50 pgs)

L.A. Cooley, Jr.

98-07

Open Graded Asphalt Friction Course: State of the Practice (28 pgs)

P.S. Kandhal & R.B. Mallick

98-06

Hot Mix Asphalt for Intersections in Hot Climates (17 pgs)

P.S. Kandhal, R.B. Mallick, & E.R. Brown

98-05

An Evaluation of Superpave Gyratory Compactor of Hot Mix Asphalt  (17 pgs)

R.B. Mallick, S. Buchanan, E.R. Brown, & M. Huner

98-04

Aggregate Toughness/Abrasion Resistance and Durability/Soundness Tests Related to Asphalt Concrete Performance in Pavements (16 pgs)

Y. Wu, F. Parker, & P.S. Kandhal

98-03

Tests for Plastic Fines in Aggregates Related to Stripping in Asphalt Paving Mixtures (17 pgs)

P.S. Kandhal, C.Y. Lynn, & F. Parker

98-02

Characterization Tests for Mineral Fillers Related to Performance of Asphalt Paving Mixtures (21 pgs)

P.S. Kandhal, C.Y. Lynn, & F. Parker

98-01

A Critical Review of VMA Requirements in Superpave (18 pgs)

P.S. Kandhal, K.Y. Foo, & R.B. Mallick

97-06

Aggregate Tests for Hot Mix Asphalt: State of the Practice (22 pgs)

P.S. Kandhal, F. Parker, & R.B. Mallick

97-05

Construction and Performance of Ultrathin Asphalt Friction Course (16 pgs)

P.S. Kandhal & L. Lockett

97-04

Longitudinal Joint Construction Techniques for Asphalt Pavements (18 pgs)

P.S. Kandhal & R.B. Mallick

97-03

Development of a Mixture Design Procedure for Stone Matrix Asphalt (SMA) (23 pgs)

E. R. Brown, J.E. Haddock, R.B. Mallick, & T. Lynn

97-02

A Method to Ensure Stone-on-Stone Contact in Stone Matrix Asphalt Paving Mixtures (16 pgs)

E.R. Brown & J.E. Haddock

97-01

Performance of Stone Matrix Asphalt (SMA) Mixtures in the United States (24 pgs)

E.R. Brown, J.E. Haddock, R.B. Mallick, & J. Bukowski

96-05

Designing Recycled Hot Mix Asphalt Mixtures Using Superpave Technology (18 pgs)

P.S. Kandhal & K.Y. Foo

96-04

Evaluation of Voids in the Mineral Aggregate for HMA Paving Mixtures (22 pgs)

P.S. Kandhal & S. Chakraborty

96-03

A Study of Longitudinal Joint Construction Techniques in HMA Pavements (Interim Report - Colorado Project) (18 pgs)

P.S. Kandhal & R.B. Mallick

96-02

Prediction of Low-Temperature Cracking Using Superpave Binder Specifications (22 pgs)

P.S. Kandhal, R. Dongre, & M. Malone

96-01

Effect of Asphalt Film Thickness on Short and Long Term Aging of Asphalt Paving Mixtures (20 pgs)

P.S. Kandhal & S. Chakraborty

95-04

Field Management of Hot Mix Asphalt Volumetric Properties (18 pgs)

P.S. Kandhal, K.Y. Foo, & J. D'Angelo

95-03

Asphalt Content by Ignition Round Robin Study (17 pgs)

E. R. Brown & S. Mager

95-02

Historical Development of Asphalt Content Determination by the Ignition Method (28 pgs)

E.R. Brown, N.E. Murphy, Li Yu, & S. Mager

95-01

Performance of Recycled Hot Mix Asphalt Mixtures (19 pgs)

P.S. Kandhal & S.S. Rao

94-02

Stone Matrix Asphalt - Properties Related to Mixture Design (81 pgs)

E.R. Brown & R.B. Mallick

94-01

Evaluation of Longitudinal Joint Construction Techniques for Asphalt Pavements (Michigan and Wisconsin Projects- Interim Report) (21 pgs)

P.S. Kandhal & S.S. Rao

93-05

Evaluation of Laboratory Properties of SMA Mixtures (70 pgs)

E.R. Brown & H. Manglorkar

93-04

Experience with Stone Matrix Asphalt in the United States (38 pgs)

E.R. Brown

93-03

Evaluation of SMA Used in Michigan (1991) (39 pgs)

E.R. Brown

93-02

Heavy Duty Asphalt Pavements in Pennsylvania: An Evaluation for Rutting
(23 pgs)

P.S. Kandhal, S.A. Cross, & E.R. Brown

93-01

Effect of Aggregate Gradation on Measured Asphalt Content (18 pgs)

P.S. Kandhal & S.A. Cross

92-06

Waste Materials in Hot Mix Asphalt - An Overview (15 pgs)

P.S. Kandhal

92-05

A National Study of Rutting in Hot Mix Asphalt (HMA) Pavements (41 pgs)

E.R. Brown & S.A. Cross

92-04

Evaluation of Particle Shape and Texture of Mineral Aggregates and Their Blends (23 pgs)

P.S. Kandhal, M.A. Khatri, & J.B. Motter

92-03

Improved Rice Method for Determining Theoretical Maximum Density of Asphalt Paving Mixtures (14 pgs)

P.S. Kandhal & M.A. Khatri

92-02

Relating Asphalt Absorption to Properties of Asphalt Cement and Aggregates (22 pgs)

P.S. Kandhal & M.A. Khatri

92-01

Moisture Susceptibility of HMA Mixes: Identification of Problem and Recommended Solutions (39 pgs)

P.S. Kandhal

91-07

Evaluation of Pavement Bleeding Problem on 1-55 In Illinois (13 pgs)

E.R. Brown, S.A. Cross & J.G. Gehler

91-06

Evaluation of Variability in Resilient Modulus Test Results (ASTM D4123) (30 pgs)

E.R. Brown & K.Y. Foo

91-05

Design of Large Stone Asphalt Mixes for Low Volume Roads Using Six Inch Diameter Marshall Specimens (20 pgs)

P.S. Kandhal

91-04

Evaluation of Asphalt Absorption by Mineral Aggregates (21 pgs)

P.S. Kandhal & M.A. Khatri

91-03

Evaluation of Particle Shape and Texture: Manufactured versus Natural Sands (20 pgs)

P.S. Kandhal, J.B. Motter & M.A. Khatri

91-02

Criteria for Accepting Precoated Aggregates for Seal Coats and Surface Treatments (33 pgs)

P.S. Kandhal & J.B. Motter

91-01

Comparison of Laboratory and Field Density of Asphalt Mixtures (28 pgs)

E.R. Brown & S.A. Cross

90-05

Comparative Evaluation of 4-Inch and 6-Inch Diameter Specimens for Testing Large Stone Asphalt Mixes (12 pgs)

P.S. Kandhal & E.R. Brown

90-04

Large Stone Asphalt Mixes: Design and Construction (38 pgs)

P.S. Kandhal

90-03

Density of Asphalt Concrete - How Much is Needed? (14 pgs)

E.R. Brown

90-02A

Evaluation of Bituminous Pavements For High Pressure Truck Tires - Executive Summary & Implementation Plan (7 pgs)

P.S. Kandhal, S.A. Cross, & E.R. Brown

90-02

Evaluation of Bituminous Pavements For High Pressure Truck Tires (166 pgs)

P.S. Kandhal, S.A. Cross & E.R. Brown

90-01

Design of Large Stone Asphalt Mixes to Minimize Rutting (32 pgs)

P.S. Kandhal

89-04

Testing and Evaluation of Large Stone Mixes Using Marshall Mix Design Procedures (50 pgs)

P.S. Kandhal

89-03

Investigation and Evaluation of Ground Tire Rubber in Hot Mix Asphalt (102 pgs)

F.L. Roberts, P.S. Kandhal, E.R. Brown & R.L. Dunning

89-02

A Study of In-Place Rutting of Asphalt Pavements (36 pgs)

E.R. Brown & S.A. Cross

89-01

Water Damage to Asphalt Overlays: Case Histories (33 pgs)

P.S. Kandhal, C.W. Lubold, & F.L. Roberts

88-02

Stripping in HMA Mixtures: State of the Art and Critical Review of Test Methods (46 pgs)

B.M. Kiggundu & F.L. Roberts

88-01

Preventive Maintenance of Asphalt Concrete Pavements (16 pgs)

E.R. Brown