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Surface Free Energy of Asphalt Binder as Parameter to Evaluate Moisture Susceptibility of Asphalt Mixtures Used in The State of Kansas
Nguyen, Duc Minh Huy
Nguyen, Duc Minh Huy
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Abstract
Moisture damage in asphalt pavements leads to premature failures that incur significant maintenancecosts. Traditional mechanical tests, while common, lack consistency, repeatability, and correlation
with field performance. This research aims to develop a comprehensive database of surface free
energy (SFE) values for modified and unmodified asphalt binders used across Kansas. Surface free
energy testing will be performed using the Wilhelmy Plate method at the University of Kansas,
with a subset validated through Sessile Drop measurements at Kansas Department of Transporta
tion (KDOT) facilities. By applying and comparing multiple SFE calculation models, including
Owens–Wendt–Rabel–Kaelble (OWRK), Lifshitz–van der Waals and Acid–Base (LW/AB), and
Equation of State methods, this project will establish a reliable, efficient alternative to traditional
moisture susceptibility evaluations. The resulting database and analysis will support the selection
of moisture-resistant binder–aggregate pairs, improve asphalt pavement durability, and provide a
foundational resource for future specification and design guidelines.
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2025-12-31
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University of Kansas
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Asphalt Binder, Contact Angle, Energy Ratio, Moisture Susceptibility, Surface Free Energy, Wilhelmy Plate