Laboratory Test of Asphalt Mixes Predicts Pavement Cracking Performance in the FieldStatus: CompleteReport Date: 06/10/2015 Summary: A relationship was established between asphalt concrete mix designs and field cracking performance. Researchers determined that measuring the fracture energy of asphalt mix designs using a disk-shaped compact tension test is a promising way to predict asphalt cracking performance in the field. Final Deliverables: Laboratory Performance Test for Asphalt Concrete (Report #2015-24) Laboratory Test of Asphalt Mixes Predicts Pavement Cracking Performance in the Field (Research Summary) Related Materials: Report Appendices - Laboratory Results (Other) Related Research: Disc Shaped Compact Tension (DCT) Specifications Development for Asphalt Pavement Project Personnel: Principal Investigator: Eshan Dave Technical Liaison: Luke Johanneck, Shongtao Dai Project Coordinator: Nelson Cruz Panel Members: Benjamin Worel - Materials & Road Research Roger Olson - Materials & Road Research Timothy Clyne - Metro District
