Master's Thesis

Experimental design of asphalt mixtures

Final Thesis 8.1 MB

Author of thesis: Ing. Jan Němec

Acad. year: 2015/2016

Supervisor: prof. Dr.techn. Ing. Michal Varaus

Reviewer: Ing. Jan Zajíček

Abstract:

The diploma thesis is focused on an experimental  design of low-noise asphalt mixtures. The theoretical part describes the problems of noise and methods for noise measurements. There  are also  specified the characteristics of various low-noise asphalt mixtures. The practical part  addresses the experimental design of  SMA 8 LA. Subsequently, the mixture is exposed to functional testing and the results are afterwards compared with the conventional type of stone mastix asphalt  SMA 8 S. The second part is focused primarily on an experimental mixture design of a specific asphalt mixture type - coated macadam. There is especially  solved the issue ofbinder drainage and the proportion of cracked grains during the compaction. The advantage of this mixture is the lower price demands cause by  lower binder content and a smaller amount of fine aggregate. This mixture should be used as a base layer for low-loaded (traffic) roads.  In the conclusion are thereafter evaluated the knowledge and the experience with the testing and designing of individual mixtures gained during the testing.

Keywords:

Low noise asphalt mixtures, SMA LA, functional testing of asphalt mixtures, coated macadam OM

Date of defence

02.02.2016

Result of the defence

Defended (thesis was successfully defended)

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Grading

A

Language of thesis

Czech

Faculty

Department

Institute of Road Structures

Study programme

Civil Engineering (N-P-C-SI)

Field of study

Constructions and Traffic Structures (K)

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Reviewer’s report
Ing. Jan Zajíček

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Responsibility: Mgr. et Mgr. Hana Odstrčilová