Development of Performance-Based Specifications for Asphalt Mixtures
Project Information
Project ID:
FHWA-PROJ-08-0002
Project Abstract:
This activity continues the development of a performance-based specification for hot-mix asphalt. Performance-based specifications describe the desired levels of fundamental engineering properties that are predictors of performance and that appear in primary prediction relationships.A cooperative agreement for this effort was awarded to North Carolina State University in February 2008. This effort addressed the topic of performance specifications by closing the gap of how well we can test and evaluate mixes to quantify expected future performance. The results of this project provide an improved quality assurance tool. A specification that allows agencies to specify expected performance and provides the ability to reliably quantify how well that expectation is met can help move pavement construction toward an emphasis on long-term performance. The development of performance specifications reside on a continuum from performance-related specifications to performance-based specifications.
Research HUB ID:
7719
Project Status:
Completed
Project Funding Amount (Contract Award Amount):
$1,065,033.00
Start Date:
End Date:
Public Access Plan:
No
Laboratory:
FHWA Program Area:
- Infrastructure
Fiscal Year / AMRP Program / AMRP Activity:
- FY 2002-2022 / Infrastructure / Pavements and Materials
Project Outputs:
Prototype specification with testing protocols. [Source: FHWA, PMSS Database (2013)]
AMRP = Annual Modal Research Plan
Contact Information
First Name:
Matthew
Last Name:
Corrigan
Phone Number:
(202) 493-3365
Email Address:
Team:
Infrastructure Analysis and Construction Team
Office:
Office of Infrastructure Research and Development
Office Code:
HRDI-20
Management Organizations
Sponsor Organization
Organization Role:
Sponsor Organization
Organization:
Federal Highway Administration: Office of Research, Development, and Technology - Office of Infrastructure Research and Development
Contact Role:
Project Lead
Contact:
Managing Organization
Organization Role:
Project Managing Organization
Organization:
Federal Highway Administration: Office of Research, Development, and Technology - Office of Infrastructure Research and Development
Contact Role:
Project Contact
Contact:
Performing Organization
Organization Role:
Performing Organization
Organization:
Federal Highway Administration: Office of Research, Development, and Technology - Office of Infrastructure Research and Development
Contact Role:
Project Contact
Contact: