It is an art/science of

materializing design/concept
and optimizing for
Prevention of Premature
Pavement Distress and other
facilities- R.Muniandy

Sun

Humidity

Cloud Cover

Aggregate

Cements /mineral /
AC / Admixtures

Air Te
mper
at

Materials
And Mixings

ure

Material and Construction Optimization

Wind

Environmental
Cylinder and
Beam Breaks

Mixing
Concrete/Asphalt Temperature and
Moisture Monitoring
60F

Sa
w

Transporting/
Placement

Time
Th
Sh erm
oc al
k

Curing/setting Methods

in
g

Chemical
Admixture/ad
ditives

90F

30F

120F
150F

Temperature

25%

50%

Humidity

Horizontal Cracking

Construction

75%
100%

0%

NDT Testing

Plastic Shrinkage
Cracking

Early Opening Traffic

Project
Requirements

The Issue

Example: Asphalt/Concrete mixtures: complex

chemical and physical systems

Variety of ingredients & sources

Proportioning and mixing procedures
Construction procedures

The Problem

Material selection and mix design

often are not integrated with
construction practices
Construction and materials testing
have not kept up with technology
We dont test the right things
Too often tests dont
relate to performance

Solutions

Characterize materials,
compatibilities, and construction
procedures

Key to increasing durability

Understand properties and compatibilities
Increasing need for quick answers
New procedures are needed to optimize

Software can help organize the

complexities

Project Objectives
Conduct shadow demonstration projects,

showcasing materials testing and

construction practices, in each state
/locality
Produce a Practice Manual to document the
information gathered
and test procedures
developed

VSA

Managing Performance
Material Selection
and Interactions

+
Construction
Practices

+
Environmental
Affects

+
Project
Requirements

Resulting
Performance

Managing Performance

Performance
Factors
+
Prediction
Tools
+
Measurements

Optimization

Managing Performance
Prediction Tools
Computer-Based Guidelines for Job-Specific

Performance Factors

Optimization of Paving eg. (JKR/LLM/FHWA)

HIPERPAV

Workability
Strength Development
Air

voids/density/stability
Permeability/Mr
Shrinkage

Measurement
Workability: Variable Slope Apprentice
Air Void Characteristics: Air Void Analyzer
Strength: Maturity Meter
Compatibility: Heat Signature
Curing: Conductivity Meter

3 Stages of Construction
Design stage
Laboratory mix designs

Verification
Field
Beginning of the project

Quality Control

HIPERPAV
(Prediction Tool to Help
Achieve Construction
Optimization)
Predicts Controlling Cracking of
Pavements
Predict Impact of Adverse Weather

on Construction of Pavement

HIPERPAV