Asphalt

Research Reports | Active and Completed Projects

Research Reports

• Optimizing Asphalt Mixtures for Low-volume Roads in Minnesota
  August 2023, MnDOT 2023-34
• Cost Estimate of B vs. C Grade Asphalt Binders
  June 2023, MnDOT 2023-19
• Development of Superpave 5 Asphalt Mix Designs for Minnesota Pavements
  June 2022, MnDOT 2022-18
• A Qualitative and Quantitative Assessment of Pavement Sections that Have Remained in Poor Condition for 5-Plus Years
  June 2021, MnDOT 2021-16
• Innovative Materials and Advanced Technologies for a Sustainable Pavement Infrastructure
  June 2021, MnDOT 2021-18
• Investigation of Asphalt Mixtures Compaction Using a Novel Approach Based on Tribology
  December 2020, CTS 20-14
• Optimized Taconite-Based Pavement Repair Compound and Deployment System
  December 2019, MnDOT 2019-46
• Experimental and Computational Investigations of High-Density Asphalt Mixtures
  October 2019, MnDOT 2019-41
• Disc shaped compact tension (DCT) specifications development for asphalt pavement
  June 2019, MnDOT 2019-24
• Investigation of Cracking Resistance of Asphalt Mixtures and Binders
  January 2019, MnDOT 2019-03
• Impact of Low Asphalt Binder for Coarse HMA Mixes
  June 2017, MnDOT 2017-27
• Laboratory Performance Test for Asphalt Concrete
  June 2015, MnDOT 2015-24
• Design and Construction Guidelines for Thermally Insulated Concrete Pavements
  January 2013, MnDOT 2013-02
• Structural Evaluation of Asphalt Pavements with Full-Depth Reclaimed Base
  December 2012, MnDOT 2012-36
• Synthesis of Performance Testing of Asphalt Concrete
  September 2011, MnDOT 2011-22
• Use of Fly Ash for Reconstruction of Bituminous Roads
  August 2009, Mn/DOT 2009-27
• Implementation of the MEPDG for New and Rehabilitated Pavement Structures for Design of Concrete and Asphalt Pavements in Minnesota
  January 2009, Mn/DOT 2009-06
• Effects of Seasonal Changes on Ride Quality at MnROAD
  July 2008, Mn/DOT 2008-23
• Statistical Analysis of the Sources of Flexible Pavement Variability
  February 1999, MnDOT 1995022
• Investigation of hot mix asphalt mixtures at Mn/ROAD
  February 1997, Mn/DOT 1997-06
• Moisture sensitivity in asphalt concrete mixtures
  November 1995, Mn/DOT 1996-04
• Physio-chemical evaluation of asphalt-aggregate interactions
  June 1994, Mn/DOT 1994-12
• Polymerized crumb rubber modified mixtures in Minnesota
  January 1994, Mn/DOT 1994-08
• Investigation of large-stone mixtures
  December 1993, Mn/DOT 1994-09

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Active and Completed Projects

• Impact of Asphalt Lift Thickness on Pavement Density and Durability
  (07/2024)
• Sawing and Sealing Joints in Bituminous Pavements to Control Cracking
  (07/2023)
• Investigation on Mix Design of Recycled Asphalt Pavement (RAP) Materials
  (06/2023)
• Cost Estimate of B vs. C Grade Asphalt Binders
  (06/2021)
• A Qualitative and Quantitative Assessment of Pavement Segments that have Remained in Poor Condition for 5+ Years
  (07/2019)
• Development of Superpave 5 asphalt mix designs for Minnesota pavements
  (06/2019)
• Optimizing Asphalt Mixture Designs for Low-Volume Roads of Minnesota
  (06/2019)
• Innovative Materials and Advanced Technologies for a Sustainable Pavement Infrastructure
  (06/2018)
• Investigation of Asphalt Mixtures Compaction using a Novel Approach based on Tribology
  (03/2018)
• Experimental and Computational Investigations of High Density Asphalt Mixtures
  (06/2017)
• Investigation of Cracking Resistance of Asphalt Mixtures and Binders
  (05/2016)
• Optimized taconite-based pavement repair compound and deployment system
  (05/2016)
• Investigation of Compaction Process of Graphene Nano-Platelet Modified Asphalt Mixtures
  (02/2016)
• Pothole Prevention and Innovative Repair
  (04/2015)
• Asphalt Mixture Performance Testing for Thermal Cracking
  (12/2014)
• Bio-Fog Seal Evaluation
  (07/2014)
• Disc Shaped Compact Tension (DCT) Specifications Development for Asphalt Pavement
  (07/2014)
• Verification of Pavement Structures and Deflection Effects on Vehicle Fuel Economy and GHG Emission
  (03/2014)
• Comprehensive Field Evaluation of Asphalt Patching Techniques and Development of Best Practices Manual and Simple Decision Tree
  (09/2013)
• Impact of Lower Asphalt Binder for Coarse HMA Mixes
  (06/2013)
• Disk Shaped Compact Tension Testing of Asphalt Concrete
  (09/2012)
• Laboratory Performance Test for Asphalt Concrete
  (07/2012)
• Mechanics-Based Reliability Analysis of Asphalt Structures at Low Temperatures
  (07/2012)
• Synthesis of Performance Testing for Asphalt Concrete
  (05/2011)
• Development of a Low-Temperature Cracking-Resistant Mixture
  (03/2011)
• Design and Performance of Asphalt Mixtures Containing High Percentage Recycled Materials
  (02/2011)
• Air Voids Testing for MnROAD Cells
  (10/2009)
• Structural Evaluation of Asphalt Pavements with Full-Depth Reclaimed Base
  (06/2009)
• TPF-5(149) Composite Pavements
  (10/2007)
• Investigation of In-Place Asphalt Film Thickness and Performance of Minnesota Hot Mix Asphalt Mixtures
  (10/2006)
• Use of Fly Ash for Construction of Bituminous Roads
  (09/2006)
• Effects of Seasonal Changes on Ride Quality at MnROAD
  (07/2006)