The proposed projects make it possible to become competitive and will serve as a major step towards catching up with the world’s movement towards claiming a major stake in the arctic region and help secure our northern borders in the arctic region; thus, deterring any potential national security threats due to the technological advancement and products that will result from these projects.
Laboratory Characterization of Moisture-Induced Damage for Asphalt Mixtures
Develop a testing procedure to assess and characterize moisture-induced damage for asphalt mixtures. The testing will build upon current USDoD moisture-sensitivity specifications and look to better understand the microstructural response due to the freeze-thaw process.
Integrating Sustainable Materials in Airfield Mixtures for Cold Regions
In this project, sustainable materials, such as Reclaimed Asphalt Pavement (RAP), Warm-Mix Asphalt (WMA), and bio-based material will be evaluated in airfield HMA mixtures. Several factors will be considered including the mixture aging, binder type, and aggregate type in this study. The research team will also evaluate the sensitivity of the current cracking tests to binder content used in the mixture.
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