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Introduction to Foamed Asphalt

Introduction to Foamed Asphalt. How is Foamed Asphalt Produced?. Source material for foamed asphalt is ordinary hot asphalt cement (AC-5 or PG 52-28).

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Introduction to Foamed Asphalt

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  1. Introduction to Foamed Asphalt

  2. How is Foamed Asphalt Produced? • Source material for foamed asphalt is ordinary hot asphalt cement (AC-5 or PG 52-28). • Foam is produced using hot asphalt with a temperature between 325° to 340° F and a precisely defined amount of water (2.5% by weight of asphalt). • When the water comes in contact with the hot asphalt it evaporates explosively, causing the asphalt to “Foam”. • The asphalt expands up to 15% of its original volume. • When foamed, the asphalt has a very large surface area making it ideal for mixing with aggregates.

  3. Expansion Chamber • Cold water and air are injected simultaneously into the hot asphalt. • The hot asphalt foams explosively and shoots down into the mixing chamber.

  4. Mixing Chamber Diagram Hot Asphalt Water For Foam Generation Compaction Water

  5. Foamed Asphalt Recycled Material

  6. 3% Asphalt Binder by Weight of Recycled Material

  7. Foamed Asphalt Work Done in Alaska Kenai Peninsula Paving Program 2001 East Hill Road and West Hill Road, Homer Project Staff:Bob Lundell, PE, Project Manager Gary Walklin, PE, Project Engineer Paul Dougherty, Grade Inspector Contractor:Alaska Road Builders Eric Uppick with Wirtgen Group

  8. Project Location: Homer, Alaska

  9. Mix Design Mix design was done by Wirtgen and Loudon & Partners • East Hill Road 2.5% ± 0.3% Foamed Asphalt and 1% Portland cement by mass of material • West Hill Road 3.0% ± 0.3% Foamed Asphalt and 1% Portland cement by mass of material • 1% Portland cement was added to increase the percentage passing the No. 200 sieve, which is critical for proper dispersion of the foamed asphalt.

  10. 20% 6% Mix Design • Fines are critical for proper dispersion of the foamed asphalt.

  11. Wirtgen WR 2500

  12. Compaction Water Hot Asphalt

  13. Initial Compaction

  14. Initial Compaction and Grading

  15. Final Grading and Compaction

  16. Final Compaction

  17. One Day After Foam Treatment

  18. Paving

  19. Final Driving Surface

  20. Advantages of Foamed Asphalt • Allows the use of unsuitable base material (6% to 20% passing the No. 200 sieve). • Eliminates the need and expense of removing unsuitable bases. • Can be opened to traffic immediately after compaction. • Increased strength

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