This report presents the findings of research performed to investigate the existence of a fatigue endurance limit for hot mix asphalt (HMA) mixtures, the effect of HMA mixture characteristics on the endurance limit, and the potential for the limit’s incorporation in structural design methods for flexible pavements. The report describes the research performed and includes proposed standard practices using various experimental and analytical procedures for determining the endurance limit of HMA mixtures. Thus, the report will be of immediate interest to materials and structural design engineers in state highway agencies and engineers in the HMA construction industry. (Author/publisher)
Samenvatting