Research on High-Temperature Evaluation Indexes and Performance of Qingchuan Rock-SBS Composite Modified Asphalt

Abstract

The phenomenon of structural destabilization damage to asphalt pavement is becoming increasingly serious as a result of high temperatures and heavy traffic. Considering the advantages of Qingchuan rock asphalt (QRA) in its durability, high-temperature rutting resistance, and good compatibility with asphalt, it was proposed to compound rock asphalt with SBS to ameliorate the high-temperature performance of asphalt. In this study, DSR and BBR were used to determine the rheological properties of Qingchuan rock-modified asphalt (QRMA) and Qingchuan rock–SBS-modified asphalt (QRA-SBSMA), and the optimum blending amount of rock asphalt was determined based on the PG classification results. Secondly, four different structures of ‘30 mm AC-10 upper layer (70-A, QRMA, SBSMA, QRA-SBSMA) + 50 mm AC-16 lower layer (70-A)’ double-layer composite specimens were prepared. Multiple high-temperature performance evaluation indexes (G*/sinδ, Ds, rutting depth, micro-strain, Fn, modulus) were used to assess the improvement effect of QRA. Finally, using a 1/3 scale accelerated loading testing machine, we simulated high-temperature, water, and high-temperature coupled environments to assess the impact of high temperature and water on the performance of QRMA and QRA-SBSMA, respectively. The findings demonstrated that QRA can increase the PG classification of 70-A and SBSMA as well as its resistance to high-temperature deformation. Multi-index comprehensive evaluation methods were used to consummate the asphalt high-temperature evaluation system. The QRA-SBSMA had the smallest rutting depth and creep rate and the largest dynamic modulus, characterizing its ability to optimally resist high-temperature rutting and deformation.