@inproceedings{29f0e4d2cd514daaa35da7f1a9c69115,
title = "Cracking Resistance of Sulfur Extended Asphalt Mixtures Using Illinois Flexibility Index Test",
abstract = "Sulfur is an abundant co-product of the oil and gas production. By 2020, new regulations limiting the sulfur content in maritime fuels will increase its supply. There is a need to revisit cracking characteristics of sulfur modified asphalt concrete (AC) mixtures. The objective of this study is to evaluate the cracking resistance of sulfur extended asphalt (SEA) mixtures as compared to AC prepared with standard binders. One conventional AC and two SEA mixtures were prepared in the laboratory containing 0%, 15%, and 30% sulfur replacement by weight of the binder, respectively. The sulfur was added during the mix production in the form of pellets to mimic the procedures that can be used during plant production. The Illinois flexibility index test was used to assess the cracking susceptibility of SEA mixtures. Results obtained indicate decreasing cracking resistance with increase in sulfur addition.",
keywords = "asphalt, binder, fracture mechanics, mixture, performance tests, sulfur, temperature cracking",
author = "Uthman Mohammed-Ali and Rivera-Perez, {Jose J.} and Hasan Ozer and Al-Qadi, {Imad L.}",
note = "Funding Information: The study was conducted with the support of Aramco Chair of the King Faisal University contract with the University of Texas at Austin. Special thanks to the ICT research staff Greg Renshaw, Michael Johnson, for their input and support during this study. The authors also acknowledges Dr. Amit Bhasin from University of Texas at Austin for providing sulfur pellets and inputs provided throughout the study. Publisher Copyright: {\textcopyright} 2019 American Society of Civil Engineers.; International Airfield and Highway Pavements Conference 2019: Testing and Characterization of Pavement Materials ; Conference date: 21-07-2019 Through 24-07-2019",
year = "2019",
doi = "10.1061/9780784482469.017",
language = "English (US)",
series = "Airfield and Highway Pavements 2019: Testing and Characterization of Pavement Materials - Selected Papers from the International Airfield and Highway Pavements Conference 2019",
publisher = "American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)",
pages = "164--173",
editor = "Al-Qadi, {Imad L.} and Hasan Ozer and Andreas Loizos and Scott Murrell",
booktitle = "Airfield and Highway Pavements 2019",
}