Resource and Reference Material

Assembled by Douglas L. Shaffer
SHRP Implementation Coordinator

Publications

"The Superpave System, New Tools for Designing and Building More Durable Asphalt Pavements", Publication No. FHWA-SA-96-010

"The Superpave Regional Centers, A Partnership for Better Pavements", Publication No. FHWA-SA-96-082

"Background of Superpave Asphalt Mixture Design and Analysis", Publication No. FHWA-SA-95-003

"Background of Superpave Asphalt Binder Test Methods", Publication No. FHWA-SA-94-069

"Superpave Asphalt Binder Test Methods, An Illustrated Overview", Publication No. FHWA-SA-94-068

"Superpave Asphalt Mixture Design Illustrated, Level 1 Lab Methods", Publication No. FHWA-SA-95-004

"Asphalt: A Strategic Plan - 1990," SHRP-A-301.

"Summary Report on the Aging of Asphalt-Aggregate Systems," SHRP-A-305.

"Summary Report on Low Temperature and Thermal Fatigue Cracking," SHRP-A-306.

"Hypothesis and Models Employed in the SHRP Asphalt Research Program," SHRP-A-311.

"Summary Report on Fatigue Response of Asphalt Mixtures," SHRP-A-312.

"A Literature Review of the Adsorption of Asphalt Functionalities on Aggregate Surfaces," SHRP-A-313.

"Asphalt Properties and Relationship to Pavement Performance: Literature Review," SHRP-A-314.

"Summary Report on Permanent Deformation in Asphalt Concrete," SHRP-A-318.

"Binder Characterization and Evaluation by Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy," SHRP-A-335.

"Fundamental Properties of Asphalt-Aggregate Interactions Including Adhesion and Absorption," SHRP-A-341.

"Development and Validation of Performance Prediction Models and Specifications for Asphalt Binders and Paving Mixes," SHRP-A-357.

"Binder Characterization and Evaluation - Volume 1," SHRP-A-367.

"Binder Characterization and Evaluation - Volume 2: Chemistry," SHRP-A-368.

"Binder Characterization and Evaluation - Volume 3: Physical Characterization," SHRP-A-369.

"Binder Characterization and Evaluation - Volume 4: Test Methods," SHRP-A-370.

"Superpave Manual of Specifications, Test Methods and Practices," SHRP-A-379.

"The Application of Small Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Spectrometers to Quality Control Measurements of Asphalt and Asphalt-Aggregate Mixes," SHRP-A-382.

"Selection of Laboratory Aging Procedures for Asphalt-Aggregate Mixtures," SHRP-A-383.

"Aging: Binder Validation," SHRP-A-384.

"Stiffness of Asphalt-Aggregate Mixes," SHRP-A-388.

"Laboratory Aging of Asphalt-Aggregate Mixtures Field Validation," SHRP-A-390.

"Field Validation of the Environmental Conditioning System Research," SHRP-A-396.

"Stage 1 Validation of the Relationship Between Asphalt Properties and Asphalt-Aggregate Mix Performance," SHRP-A-398.

"Low-Temperature Crack: Binder Validation. SHRP-A-399.

"Low-Temperature Cracking: Test Selection," SHRP-A-400.

"Low-Temperature Cracking: Field Validation of the Thermal Stress Restrained Specimen Test," SHRP-A-401.

"Water Sensitivity: Binder Validation," SHRP-A-402.

"Water Sensitivity of Asphalt-Aggregate Mixes Test Selection," SHRP-A-403.

"Fatigue Response of Asphalt-Aggregate Mixes," SHRP-A-404.

"The Superpave Mix Design Manual for New Construction and Overlays," SHRP-A-407.

"Level One Mix Design: Materials Selection, Compaction, and Conditioning," SHRP-A-408.

"Validation of Relationships Between Specification Properties and Performance," SHRP-A-409.

"Superior Performing Asphalt Pavements (Superpave): The Product of the SHRP Asphalt Research Program," SHRP-A-410.

"Permanent Deformation Response of Asphalt-Aggregate Mixes," SHRP-A-415.

Roadsaver Case Studies

"Using Superpave to Prevent Cracking", No. CS012 - Ohio

"Better Materials Mean Better Pavements", No. CS014 - Wisconsin

"Innovative Asphalt Pavement Technology Key to Better Roads", No. CS016 - Wisconsin

"Pennsylvania Turns to Superpave Pavements", No. CS040 - Pennsylvania

"States Team Up to Buy Equipment to Design Longer-Lasting Roads", No. CS045 - New Mexico

"More Durable Roads Ahead for North Dakota", No. CS047 - North Dakota

"Superpave System Beefs Up Intersections in Allentown", No. CS063 - Pennsylvania

"Connecticut Puts Superpave System to the Test", No. CS068 - Connecticut

"A Better Road to the Beach", No. CS070 - Delaware

"New Test Device is a Real Workhorse", No. CS077 - Louisiana

"Better Compaction in the Lab Leads to Improved Asphalt Mixes", No. CS085 - Nebraska

"Vermont Takes First Steps on the Road to Longer-Lasting Pavements", No. CS098 - Vermont

"New Pavement System Great for Trouble Spots", No. CS099 - Virginia

"New Pavement Technology Promises Texas-Sized Savings", No. CS108 - Texas

"New Asphalt Technology Improves Durability of Missouri Highways", No. CS112 - Missouri

"County Leads the Way With Innovative Pavement Design System", No. CS113 - Minnesota

"New York Adopts Superpave System for Crack-Free Pavements", No. CS116 - New York

"New Asphalt Technology Assures Skiers and Trucker of a Smooth Ride into the Mountains", No. 118 - Colorado

"New Asphalt Pavement Mix Outlasts Desert Heat", No. CS125 - Arizona

For More Informatation:

If you have any questions please contact Douglas L. Shaffer, SHRP Implementation Coordinator, at phone: (202)334-2298, fax:(202)334-3471, or dshaffer@nas.edu. at the Transportation Research Board, 2101 Constitution Avenue, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20418.

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