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Optimizing Cement Asphalt Mortar Mixtures for Bridge Expansion Joints in Tropical Climates: Performance and Durability Assessment

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العنوان: Optimizing Cement Asphalt Mortar Mixtures for Bridge Expansion Joints in Tropical Climates: Performance and Durability Assessment
المؤلفون: Kyungnam Kim, Yeong-Min Kim, Tri Ho Minh Le
المصدر: Buildings, Vol 13, Iss 11, p 2810 (2023)
بيانات النشر: MDPI AG, 2023.
سنة النشر: 2023
المجموعة: LCC:Building construction
مصطلحات موضوعية: cement asphalt mortar, bridge expansion joints, tropical climates, performance assessment, durability, Building construction, TH1-9745
الوصف: In this study, the suitability of various Cement Asphalt Mortar (CAM) mixtures for bridge expansion joint applications in tropical climates was quantitatively assessed. A comprehensive analysis encompassed key properties, including mixing stability, flowability, unconfined compressive strength, expansion characteristics, and resistance to acidic and alkali environments. The influence of high-temperature exposure on unconfined compressive strength and the microstructural features were also examined. The results revealed a discernible trend: lower cement content, in conjunction with anionic Asphalt Emulsion (AE) or epoxy resin, significantly enhanced mixing stability and flowability while contributing to improved unconfined compressive strength and chemical degradation resistance. Notably, epoxy resin emerged as a valuable component in mitigating high-temperature-induced strength reduction, indicating potential promise for CAM mixture design. SEM analysis visually supported these findings by highlighting the microstructural distinctions among CAM mixtures. Quantitatively, the findings indicated that CAM mixtures with a 25% cement content and 75% anionic AE exhibited an 11% improvement in mixing stability, along with a 13% enhancement in flowability, relative to the control mixture with 100% cement. Additionally, CAM mixtures incorporating epoxy resin (at various percentages) with anionic AE exhibited a significant 15% resistance to high-temperature-induced UCS reduction, surpassing other mixtures. The SEM micrographs visually confirmed the superior microstructural connectivity achieved with epoxy resin, further validating the observed enhancements. These quantitative results offer a robust foundation for tailoring CAM mixture compositions to optimize their suitability for rigorous infrastructure projects in tropical climates.
نوع الوثيقة: article
وصف الملف: electronic resource
اللغة: English
تدمد: 2075-5309
Relation: https://www.mdpi.com/2075-5309/13/11/2810; https://doaj.org/toc/2075-5309
DOI: 10.3390/buildings13112810
URL الوصول: https://doaj.org/article/7f4a33bd7a89483da1c53f3ca389d179
رقم الانضمام: edsdoj.7f4a33bd7a89483da1c53f3ca389d179
قاعدة البيانات: Directory of Open Access Journals
الوصف
تدمد:20755309
DOI:10.3390/buildings13112810