Association of Asphalt Paving Technologists Proceedings · 1982 · 35 citations · 0 references
EngineeringCivil EngineeringGeotechnical EngineeringPavement EngineeringWell TestingAsphalt MaterialsPavement ConstructionPavement DesignPavement EvaluationPavement MaintenancePavement MaterialsAsphalt MixturesMoistureMoisture SusceptibilityMoisture-related DeteriorationNon-destructive Testing Of PavementsPavement Performance EvaluationPavement Structural PerformanceStripping
The purpose of the Texas Freeze-Thaw Pedestal Test is to evaluate the moisture susceptibility of an aggregate-asphalt mixture, with or without antistripping agent, prior to using the mixture in the field. In so doing, serious stripping and moisture-related failures can be averted with a corresponding saving of millions of dollars in repair and reconstruction costs and in user costs associated with poor pavement performance and maintenance. This paper summarizes the development of the test procedure and the findings of studies conducted to evaluate its effectiveness.