University of Nevada, Reno
Western Regional Superpave Center (WRSC)
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Welcome to the Western Regional Superpave Center (WRSC) at the University of Nevada, Reno. The WRSC is a nationally and internationally recognized teaching and research lab in pavement engineering and science.
The WRSC assists highway agencies and contractors with new analysis procedures for pavement performance testing. Our laboratory is fully equipped with the state-of-the-art technologies to evaluate the strength and performance properties of paving materials.
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A Field Review: Successful Practices and Lessons Learned When Using Reclaimed Asphalt Shingles in Asphalt Mixtures
(2020-05)The use of reclaimed asphalt pavement (RAP) and reclaimed asphalt shingles (RAS) in asphalt mixtures can provide initial cost savings through the replacement of a portion of the aggregate and virgin asphalt binder in a ... -
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Evaluation of Thermal Cracking Resistance of Asphalt Mixtures
(Federal Highway Administration, 2015-06)The overall objective was to develop a comprehensive model for thermal cracking analysis of asphalt concrete pavements. The proposed model aims to remedy some of the recognized limitations in the current thermal cracking ... -
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Index-Based Tests for Performance Engineered Mixture Designs for Asphalt Pavements
(2019-12)There is a widespread recognition and desire need by agencies and asphalt paving industry to use performance testing to complement volumetric properties and help ensure satisfactory asphalt pavement performance. Accordingly, ... -
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Standard Method of Test for Determining Thermal Cracking Properties of Asphalt Mixtures through Measurement of Thermally Induced Stress and Strain
(2014)This method of test is used to determine the thermal viscoelastic and thermal volumetric properties of field cored or laboratory compacted asphalt mixture specimens by measuring the thermally induced stress and strain ... -
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Standard Practice for Determining Asphalt Mixture Critical Conditions for Rutting Evaluation by Means of Dynamic Repeated Load Triaxial (RLT) Test
(2013)This standard practice describes the methodology for rutting susceptibility evaluation for hot mix asphalt (HMA) by means of dynamic Repeated Load Triaxial (RLT) test. This practice is intended for different types of ... -
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Evaluation of Long-term Performance of Cold In-Place Recycling Pavements in Nevada (Appendices)
(2014)Cold in-place recycling (CIR) is one of the commonly used rehabilitation technique for asphalt pavements in Nevada. Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) has long been using CMS-2S emulsion for CIR projects and recently ... -
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Evaluation of Long-term Performance of Cold In-Place Recycling Pavements in Nevada
(2014)Cold in-place recycling (CIR) is one of the commonly used rehabilitation technique for asphalt pavements in Nevada. Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) has long been using CMS-2S emulsion for CIR projects and recently ... -
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Design and Construction of NDOT Test Sections on Interstate 80
(1999)Four test sections were constructed on 1-80 east of Reno, Nevada during the month of September, 1998. The sections are located in the travel lane ofthe westbound direction of 1-80. Two sections were designed with the ... -
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Characteristics of CRM Binders and Mixtures Used in Nevada
(1997)The use of crumb rubber modified binders to improve the performance characteristics of hot mixed asphalt (HMA) mixtures have shown mixed results throughout the U.S. Some studies showed improved performance properties such ... -
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Impact of Crumb Rubber and Other Fillers on the Rheological Properties of Binders
(2000)This paper presents a study to evaluate the rheological properties of crumb rubber modified (CRM) binders and the impact of fillers on such properties. The objective ofthe study was to assess how crumb rubber and sand ... -
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Evaluation of Nevada's 1995-1997 HMA Mixtures
(1997)Recently, there have been dramatic changes in traffie volumes, axle loads, and tire pressures. Total traffic volumes have been steadily increasing and, consequently, the percentage of heavy trucks using the highway system. ... -
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Develop a PWL System for Dense Graded Hot Mix Asphalt Construction, Including Pay Factors
(2014)This research project developed a PWL system that the Nevada DOT can effectively implement on the construction of dense graded HMA mixtures. The PWL system includes pay factors that are based on pavement performance ... -
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Compatibility of a Test for Moisture-Induced Damage with Superpave Volumetric Mix Design
(2000)This report presents recommended changes to AASHTO Standard Method of Test T283, “Resistance of Compacted Bituminous Mixture to Moisture Induced Damage,” to enhance T283’s compatibility with Superpave® volumetric mix design. ... -
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Evaluation of Thermal Cracking Resistance of Asphalt Mixtures
(2015)The overall objective was to develop a comprehensive model for thermal cracking analysis of asphalt concrete pavements. The proposed model aims to remedy some of the recognized limitations in the current thermal cracking ... -
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Evaluation of Rehabilitation Techniques for Flexible Pavements in Nevada
(2001)The Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) is responsible for the maintenance and rehabilitation of a large number of highway miles which fit within the categories of medium to low traffic volumes. The majority of these ... -
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Development Of Specifications For Engineered Cementitious Composites For Use In Bridge Deck Overlays
(2016)Engineered cementitious composite (ECC) material is a high strength, fiber-reinforced, ductile mortar mixture that can exhibit tensile strains of up to 5%. ECC has a dense matrix, giving the material exceptional durability ... -
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Evaluation of Rutting Resistance of Superpave and Hveem Mixtures: Volume III - Impact of Gyratory Compaction
(2000)This report represents the third in a series of four reports documenting the overall evaluation of rutting resistance of Superpave and Hveem mixtures. Specifically this report documents the evaluation of the impact of the ... -
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Evaluation of Rutting Resistance of Superpave and Hveem Mixtures: Volume 1 - Introduction and Background
(2000)This report is the first in a series of four reports which document the permanent deformation evaluation studies that were conducted on mixtures used on various field projects. The field projects included sections of Hveem ...
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