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Bituminous Mixtures Performance

Bituminous Mixtures Performance

Code	14602
Year	2
Semester	S1
ECTS Credits	6
Workload	PL(30H)/TP(30H)
Scientific area	Construction
Entry requirements	Concepts acquired in Construction Materials I and Construction Materials II
Learning outcomes	Consolidate and give new knowledge on design and properties of traditional and non-traditional bituminous mixtures, namely recycled mixtures, modified asphalt mixtures with fibers, modified bitumens and adeshion promoters. Provide advanced training in the performance of bituminous mixtures, serving as a specialization for the development of research studies in this specific field and for the bituminous pavements design. The following skills will be developed in this course: a) Ability on concepts of durability and adhesiveness of bitumen b) Knowledge the influence of bitumen and aggregate properties on the performance of bituminous mixtures. c) Knowledge the influence of compaction and climatic actions on the performance of bituminous mixtures d) Ability on experimental study of bituminous mixtures performance
Syllabus	1. Revisions about the methodology for design, characterization and production of bituminous mixtures. 2. Application fields of traditional and modified bituminous mixtures 3. Performance topics for bituminous mixtures; 4. Factors influencing the bituminous mixtures performance: Durability and adhesion of bitumen; Aggregates; Compaction; Climatic actions. 5. Performance evaluation of bituminous mixtures: Water sensitivity, Stiffness, Fatigue resistance and Resistance to permanent deformations.
Main Bibliography	Textos disponíveis no Moodle da UBI: artigos técnico-científicos, teses de mestrado, normas e recomendações, em formato pdf; Asphalt Institute, Asphalt Cold Mix Manual, Manual series Nº 14 (MS-14), Third Edition, Asphalt Institute, E.U.A., Janeiro. 1997; Asphalt Institute, A Basic Asphalt Emulsion Manual, Manual Series Nº 19 (MS-19), 4th Edition, Asphalt Institute and Asphalt Emulsion Manufacturers Association, E.U.A; Read, J., Whiteoak, D., The shell Bitumen Handbook. Shell Bitumen. UK. 2003; Del Campo, J.A.F.: “Pavimentos Bituminosos en Frio.” Editores Técnicos associados, S. A., Barcelona, España, 1983; Cabrera and Dixon: “Performance and durability of Bituminous Materials”, E&FN Spon, London, 1996. EAPA - European Asphalt Pavement Association: “Asphalt the 100% recyclable construction product” – Position Paper, June, 2014. EAPA - European Asphalt Pavement Association: “Position statement on the use of secondary materials, by-products and waste in asphalt mixtures”, 2017.
Language	Portuguese. Tutorial support is available in English.