A laboratory investigation on the use of framed asphalt for recycled bituminous pavements

The foaming characteristics of a selection of asphalts commonly used in construction in Indiana were recorded in terms of expansion ratio and half life. The performance of three of these asphalts as binders for a recycled bituminous paving mixture was evaluated using: (1) the Gyratory and the Marshall Compactive methods; (2) the Marshall stability testing procedure; and (3) the Hveem stability testing procedure. The effect of curing time and moisture on the stability of a recycled mix was also determined. A foaming temperature of 160 C (325 F) and an added water content of 2% were selected as the best conditions for optimum foam volume and half life. Excellent Marshall stability values were obtained with 0.5% and 1.0% foamed asphalt added to the recycled mixtures. Curing time had a marked effect on the lower additions of foamed asphalt. The effect of water decreases with increased amounts of foamed asphalt. Comparison of the Marshall Stability values and the Hveem Stability values indicates that the same optimum percent of foamed asphalt was obtained.