Visual Estimation of Asphalt-Mixture Stripping Using Image Processing

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It is well known that stripping (separation of aggregates and bitumen) is one of the reasons for asphalt-mixture failure in humid conditions. This could be due to moisture diffusion into the asphalt mixtures that is related to bond weakness between aggregate and bitumen in the asphalt mixtures, and consequently, damages the pavement surface. There are several standard laboratory methods for the evaluation of stripping resistance of asphalt mixtures. The modified Lottman indirect tensile test and determination of the TSR parameter is a common method for evaluating stripping resistance of asphalt mixtures. In this study, a method based on image processing is presented to determine the stripping resistance of asphalt mixtures, and a stripping parameter is developed as an indicator for assessing the moisture susceptibility of asphalt mixtures. The specimens in this research were prepared by mixing limestone materials, slag and hydrated lime filler. Comparison between stripping parameter and TSR values showed that the proposed method has sufficient reliability and is suitable for determining the stripping resistance of asphalt mixtures.

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