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Unauthorized Usage or Reproduction is Strictly not Allowed.Saudi Arabia Tel: 00966 1 4567377 Fax: 00966 1 4548166 Web site: www.O Box 8658 .0 . Al-Dubabe Advanced Engineering Center (AdEC) P. For An Authorized Copy Please Contact AdEC at 0096614506682 or 00966-505814198 January 2005 Second Edition November / 2004 .net Copyright: All rights reserved.nasikgroup.email: [email protected] Prepared and Developed by: Advance Engineering Center Page 2 of 14 (AdEC) ePAVE User Manual Version: 2.ePAVE User Manual . Three main distinguishing conceptual differences are the following: • The performance based binder specifications • The selection of the design aggregate structure • The use of the gyratory compactor. etc. It is designed and based on the popular Microsoft® Excel to utilize Excel enormous capabilities and the existing experience of users. the latest release during the preparation of ePAVE (2004).ePAVE User Manual . ePAVE contains all of the steps and requirements for the mix design as outlined in the Asphalt Institute Superpave Series No. Overview of SUPERPAVE Mix Design Method The HMA mix design using SUPERPAVE method is different than the conventional mix design methods namely Marshall and Hveem. To design any HMA . binder. Design Steps Step 4: Moisture sensitivity Step 3: Selection of DAC Step 2: Selection of DAS Step 1: Selection of materials (agg..0.2005 Prepared and Developed by: Advance Engineering Center Page 3 of 14 (AdEC) ePAVE User Manual Version: 2. third edition. The main objective of ePAVE is to help Engineers and Technicians in the Highway industry to use SUPERPAVE method for the design and analysis of Hot Mix Asphalt (HMA). 2001 printing. the designer must go through four steps as shown below. November 28.) 3 Second Edition November / 2004 Sunday. Introduction: ePAVE is a computer program based on Microsoft® Excel. 2004 ® SUPERPAVE Mixture Design Software 1. 2. 2 (SP-2) titled “Superpave Mix Design”. 2004 . modifiers. +0. to verify the performance of the mix at the highest anticipated traffic level. the reader is referred to SUPERPAVE workshop book issued by AdEC and the Asphalt Institute SP-2 for more details.2005 Prepared and Developed by: Advance Engineering Center Page 4 of 14 (AdEC) The first step is to select the materials: • The Aggregate • The binder • The modifier The selection process depends on many variables. The data is inputted into ePAVE to compute the properties of the mix for each blend and used to compare with SUPERPAVE criteria to select the most confirming blend. 3. +0.xls) • SUPEPRPAVE workshop book (Acrobat reader format … handout of the SUPERPAVE workshop. For best results select the full screen view from the view menu. Then the bulk and maximum specific gravities are measured for each specimen.5. The Design is based on a given nominal maximum size. two specimens are compacted using the gyratory compactor to Nmax.xls) • ePAVE Example (Excel Format … ePAVE Example. do the following: • Create a folder and name it (SUPEPRPVE) • Copy the content of the ePAVE CD to this folder • Now you are ready to use and view the files by clicking a file to start it. The height of the specimen at the end of the Nini and Ndes is measured. +1.1 ePAVE Setup: The setup process is simple. The gyratory compactor is used to compact two specimens for each blend (total 6 x 150 mm specimens) at a computed trial asphalt binder. Instructions: ePAVE CD has four file. The second step is to select the design aggregate structure (DAS). 3. Three aggregate gradations are developed based on the hot bins gradation to meet SUPEPAVE control points and restricted zone criteria. The third step is to select the design asphalt content (DAC).5.pdf)) 3.ePAVE User Manual . these are: • ePAVE program (Excel format … ePAVE. The selected blend from step 2 is used varying the binder content at four levels (-0. • Start ePAVE by clicking on the ePAVE program file • Input the password (adec12345) • The following screen will appear Second Edition November / 2004 . Finally. The fourth step is to check the moisture resistance against water using AASHTO T283.pdf) • ePAVE manual (Acrobat reader format … ePAVE Manual.0) to compact two specimens at each level (total 8 x 150 mm specimens). Similar data in the DAS is measured and inputted into ePAVE to select the design asphalt content.2 Using ePAVE To use ePAVE Note the following: • Star Excel. to save the workbook after data input and analysis. This is important to protect the main ePAVE file from overwriting and allow the user to select an appropriate file name such as the project name and layer type for example.2005 Prepared and Developed by: Advance Engineering Center Page 5 of 14 (AdEC) Click on the read only to start ePAVE. • The opening menu will appear as shown below Second Edition November / 2004 .ePAVE User Manual . This is very important because ePAVE is design as a menu driven program that will organize and systemize the design process • Click here to start ePAVE. if not go to tools>>> options >> view >>> unselect row & column hears and the sheet tabs (see below).ePAVE User Manual .2005 Prepared and Developed by: Advance Engineering Center Page 6 of 14 (AdEC) Important Note: The user must make sure that the sheet tabs and row & column headers are disabled. Second Edition November / 2004 . the main menu will appear as shown below. 2005 Prepared and Developed by: Advance Engineering Center • • • Page 7 of 14 (AdEC) To go back to the opening menu click about ePAVE To start inputting data click on project information To generate copies of the SUPERPAVE forms click design forms. ePAVE provides that if the user clicks on the labeled box. Note the small red triangle on the right top corner of any cell. click main menu to go back. For a quick reference of the general SUPERPAVE requirements.ePAVE User Manual . Second Edition November / 2004 . After inputting all the project and design parameters. Click on the SUPERPAVE criteria to go to the input screen of the mixture requirements. 3. pointing by the mouse to that location will open a comment box that contains an important information or hint. fill up the data in the green cells as needed.3 Inputting data Start by the project information. again fill the green cells with appropriate data as needed. 2005 Prepared and Developed by: Advance Engineering Center Page 8 of 14 (AdEC) Select the binder data to go to the input screen shown below. The following screen will appear. the basic information of the design has been inputted. Now. Second Edition November / 2004 .ePAVE User Manual . the designer starts the design process by selecting the aggregate data and mix design from the main menu. input all data in the green cells as needed. input the aggregate physical properties and gradation as needed. 2005 Prepared and Developed by: Advance Engineering Center Page 9 of 14 (AdEC) Then select the appropriate nominal maximum size for which you are designing from the screen below noting that the reminder of the design process (except the moisture sensitivity) depends on NMS. Input the suggested blending percentage from each hot bin and for each blend. Second Edition November / 2004 .ePAVE User Manual . middle and coarse side. do not click on the other NMS which are not applicable to your case as this could yield a wrong design. Always notice the yellow box on the top showing the NMS and it is the one you are designing for. Alter the values of percentages as needed to produce a gradation that is within the control points and outside the restricted zone and is in the fine. Click on the bottom box to proceed to the computation and input of the densification data for the trial blends. Verify the NMS. And note the computed values of the combined aggregate properties as derived from the blending percentage by ePAVE.2005 Prepared and Developed by: Advance Engineering Center Page 10 of 14 (AdEC) Note the decisions and results of the values compared to SUPERPAVE criteria that are automatically obtained by ePAVE.ePAVE User Manual . No input in this screen. it is all computed values Second Edition November / 2004 . Note that it is not needed to input that complete densification data. It is enough to input the summary table on the bottom of the screen. to go to the input screen. Click on the bottom box to go to DAC step. unless the user wants to. Second Edition November / 2004 .ePAVE User Manual . go back to the DAS analysis and results screen.2005 Prepared and Developed by: Advance Engineering Center Page 11 of 14 (AdEC) Click on the densification data input. the DAC. After inputting all the DAS densification data. study the results and select the appropriate blend to carry it to the next step. Second Edition November / 2004 . but. that it is not needed to input the complete densification data.ePAVE User Manual .2005 Prepared and Developed by: Advance Engineering Center Page 12 of 14 (AdEC) Input the required values for the selected blend in the green cells. Complete the input of the densification data for the DAC. It is enough to input the summary table on the bottom of the screen. unless the user wants to. note again. Click on the box on the bottom of the screen to View/Print the computation of the volumetric properties and the evaluation of the design asphalt content and select the asphalt content meeting SUPERPAVE criteria. 2005 Prepared and Developed by: Advance Engineering Center Page 13 of 14 (AdEC) View and print the design curves.0% air void. then select the asphalt binder content that provides 4. ePAVE will tell you whether the design meets SUPEPRAVE criteria or not.ePAVE User Manual . read the corresponding values for VMA and VFA and obtain the Nmax verification values as outlined in the design method and Input all values in the appropriate cells. Click the bottom box to go to the moisture sensitivity evaluation step. Second Edition November / 2004 . the design report is ready to be submitted to the MOT and the consultant. with a letter summarizing the report. the user can print the page. Second Edition November / 2004 .4 Printing Report After completing the input of each screen.2005 Prepared and Developed by: Advance Engineering Center Page 14 of 14 (AdEC) Input the data in the green cells as needed and this concludes the design process.ePAVE User Manual . 3. After collecting all printouts (13 pages) .