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A. Schuhbauer
Entwicklungsabteilung der Alfred Kunz GmbH & Co, P~inchen
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In an earlier paper a theoretical approach to calculate temperature
induced stresses in viscoelastic plain plates which are cooled from
one side is described. In this supplementary contribution the visco-
elastic behaviour of samples of asphalt concrete with four different
mix proportions has been studied. Corresponding values of an earlier
report are included for reasons of comparison. It is shown that the
maximum stress created by a temperature change is dependent on the
composition of the material, i.e., the amount end type of bitumen
added to the concrete. Using the expemimentally determined mater~a!s
proper~ie~ thermal stresses to be expected under given climatic
conditions can be calculated by means of a computer parameter study.
In this way an optimum mix proportion for different climatic environ-
ments can be found systematically.
Introduction
Composition of Materials
Result s
The experimental procedures are described in /i/ and /2/. As mentioned above
experimental findings Of mixture B are also reported in /i/ and /2/ and are
mentioned here solely for reasons of comparison. The modulus of elasticity
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investigation
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Conclusions
The amount and type of bitumen added to an asphalt concrete mixture influences
the maxinmm value of thermal stresses created in a plain plate cooled from
one side.
Thermal stresses created in a material under given climatic" conditions can
be estimated by means of a computer parameter study.
Optimum viscoelastic properties can be determined.
Table
A~unt and type of bitumen added to all five mixtures. The elastic modulus at
C C is also indicated.
A 3% pen 80 25.000
C 4% pen 45 30.000
References
i. Wittmann, F.H., Knappe O.W., and Schuhbauer, A., "Temperature Induced
Stresses in Concrete", Cem. Concr. Res. 8, 703-710 (19781