Predicción de módulos resilientes en mezclas asfálticas mediante el modelo de Witczak

Elizondo, Fabián; Ulloa, Álvaro; Badilla, Gustavo

doi:10.15517/j79fv976

Scientific Papers

Vol. 10 No. 19 (2008): Journal 19

Prediction of resilient moduli in asphalt mixtures using the Witczak model

Fabián Elizondo^▸^▾
Álvaro Ulloa^▸^▾
Gustavo Badilla^▸^▾

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DOI:: https://doi.org/10.15517/j79fv976
Submitted: October 22, 2025
Published: 2025-10-22

Abstract

This article presents a simplified calculation method of the modulus of bituminous mixtures. This method uses results of basic laboratory tests and general information of materials.

In this investigation an asphalt and ten gradations were analyzed in order to evaluate the Witczak model to predict the modulus of bituminous mixtures and if this could be used with the conditions and characteristics of mixtures in Costa Rica.

The study confirms that the model must be calibrated to the conditions and materials of each country. Finally, the study presents a simplified tool that the engineer can use to predict the modulus in bituminous mixtures and the uses in the structural pavement design.

References

American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials, "Guide for Design of Pavement Structures", Apéndice D, Washington, D.C (1993).
American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials, "Guide for Design of Pavement Structures", (2002).
"Mechanistic-Empirical Design of New and Rehabilitated Pavement Structures". NCHRP Report 1-37A, National Cooperative Highway Research Board, National Research Council, Illinois, (2004).
Farrar, M; Harnsberger, P; Thomas, K; Wiser, W. "Evaluation of oxidation in asphalt pavements test sections after four year of service". International Conference on Perpetual Pavement. Western Research Institute, (2006).

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[1] American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials, "Guide for Design of Pavement Structures", Apéndice D, Washington, D.C (1993).

[2] American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials, "Guide for Design of Pavement Structures", (2002).

[3] "Mechanistic-Empirical Design of New and Rehabilitated Pavement Structures". NCHRP Report 1-37A, National Cooperative Highway Research Board, National Research Council, Illinois, (2004).

[4] Farrar, M; Harnsberger, P; Thomas, K; Wiser, W. "Evaluation of oxidation in asphalt pavements test sections after four year of service". International Conference on Perpetual Pavement. Western Research Institute, (2006).