Thermal Characteristics of the "Superpave" Asphalt Concrete Mix Design Method for Regions of RA

Thermal Characteristics of the "Superpave" Asphalt Concrete Mix Design Method for Regions of RA

Authors

  • Hakob Gyulzadyan National University of Architecture and Construction of Armenia
  • Vigen Ter-Simonyan National University of Architecture and Construction of Armenia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.54338/18294200-2025.2-02

Keywords:

asphalt concrete, binder, performancce grade, design pavement temperatures, fatigue cracks, thermal cracks, ruting

Abstract

This paper presents the methods for determining the design temperatures of the road surface required for selecting the designation of the grade of bitumen binder PG X±Y in the Superpave method, which has become widespread in the world road construction for the design of asphalt concrete compositions. Taking as a basis the design models developed in the USA within the framework of the Long Term Pavement Performance (LTPP) research program, using a computer program, the maximum and minimum design temperatures with 98% reliability for populated areas of the Republic of Armenia were obtained.

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Author Biographies

Hakob Gyulzadyan, National University of Architecture and Construction of Armenia

PhD in engineering, docent (RA, Yerevan) –   Chair “Highways and Bridges”

Vigen Ter-Simonyan, National University of Architecture and Construction of Armenia

PhD in engineering, docent (RA, Yerevan) –   Chair “Highways and Bridges”

Published

2025-09-19

How to Cite

Gyulzadyan, H., & Ter-Simonyan, V. (2025). Thermal Characteristics of the "Superpave" Asphalt Concrete Mix Design Method for Regions of RA. Scientific Papers of National University of Architecture and Construction of Armenia, 92(2), 15–23. https://doi.org/10.54338/18294200-2025.2-02

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