Microwave Reflectometry Study for Quality Monitoring of Asphalt Concrete

This paper proposes a system for classifying asphalt concrete (AC), based on the amount of asphalt binder used while preparing the concrete. ACs are classified using non-destructive, non-contact testing in laboratory on specimens of rectangular shape, which should be extended to test asphalt roads a...

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Published in:Procedia computer science 2017, Vol.115, p.779-785
Main Authors: Mhaske, Dilip, Sabarish, Narayanan B
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
asphalt quality
NDT
permittivity
reflection coefficient
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Summary:This paper proposes a system for classifying asphalt concrete (AC), based on the amount of asphalt binder used while preparing the concrete. ACs are classified using non-destructive, non-contact testing in laboratory on specimens of rectangular shape, which should be extended to test asphalt roads at highway speed. The testing utilizes reflected EM waves from the specimen in a laboratory setup consisting of EM source, waveguide and EM power measurement devices. The results of the laboratory testing on two AC specimens, a good specimen and a bad specimen, are discussed to conclude a possibility for quality monitoring of AC.
ISSN:1877-0509
1877-0509
DOI:10.1016/j.procs.2017.09.173