Purdue School of Engineering and Technology, IUPUI

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SuperPave Asphalt Laboratory

Overview/Purpose
The SuperPave Asphalt Laboratory was established to train students to design SuperPave asphalt pavement mixes and testing the mixes for ensuring conformance to design specifications. All equipment and apparatus in the lab is calibrated and used according to ASTM and AASHTO Standards and all tests are performed according to ASTM, AASHTO, AI, FHWA, and NCAT Test Specifications.

Types of Tests Performed:

  • Asphalt Binder Properties (Under development)
  • Aggregate Properties for Asphalt Mix Design
    • Fine Aggregate Angularity Test
    • Course Aggregate Angularity by the Flat and Elongated Particles Test
    • Bulk Density and Voids in Fine Aggregates
    • Bulk Density and Voids in Coarse Aggregates
    • Sand Equivalent Test
  • Asphalt Mix Design using SuperPave criteria
    • Mix Design using Asphalt Institute computer program
    • Mix Design using Heritage Labs computer program
  • Maximum Theoretical Specific Gravity Test (Rice Test)
  • Compaction of Asphalt Samples using SuperPave Gyratory Compactor
  • Bulk Specific Gravity of Compacted Bituminous Samples
  • Water Resistivity Test and Shear Test of Bituminous Samples
  • Asphalt Content of Bituminous Samples using the Binder Ignition Method
Teaching and Training - Courses Using this Laboratory:
  • CEMT 120 Construction Materials and Methods
  • CEMT 260 Strength of Materials
  • CEMT 267 Materials Testing
  • CEMT 330 Construction Field Operations
  • CEMT 430 Soils and Foundations
Equipment, Hardware, and Software in the Laboratory:
  • Bulk Specific Gravity Tank, Heater, and Stand
  • Specific Gravity and Absorption of Fine Aggregate Apparatus
  • Void Content Apparatus for Fine Aggregates
  • Proportional Caliper Device for Flat and Elongated Particle Test
  • Sand Equivalent Test Set with Dual Electronic Shaker
  • Vacuum Pycnometer with vacuum pump and vibration table for Rice Test
  • Despatch LAC-12 Forced Convection Oven with digital temperature control
  • Thermolyne HPA2235M Hot Plates, with mixing bowls, spoons, and spatulas
  • Hobart 20 Qt. Laboratory Bench Mixer
  • Interlaken SuperPave Gyratory Compactor
    • Onboard Computer Gyratory Height Data Acquisition
    • RS-232 Serial Port, Parallel Port for Data Transfer or Printing
    • Hydraulic Compacted Specimen Mold Extractor
  • Barnstead/Thermolyne F85938 Asphalt Content/Binder Ignition Furnace
  • Digital Circulating Water Bath and Lottman Breaking Head




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