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Characterization and Modeling Anisotropic Proper ties of Asphalt Concrete 407
Z
Y
TC
TE
SS
SS
X
FIGURE 12.10 The TC, TE and SS stress paths on the π plane.
Sequence No. Test Designation X Y Z
1 IC (to 250 psi) ↑ ↑ ↑
2 TC ↑ ↓ ↑
3 TC ↓ ↑ ↓
4 TC ↓ ↓ ↑
5 TE ↓ ↑ ↑
6 TE ↑ ↓ ↑
7 TE ↑ ↑ ↓
8 SS Constant ↑ ↓
9 SS ↑ Constant ↓
10 SS ↑ ↓ Constant
11 SS Constant ↓ ↑
12 SS ↓ Constant ↑
13 SS ↓ ↑ Constant
14 CTC ↑ Constant Constant
15 CTC Constant ↑ Constant
16 CTC Constant Constant ↑
17 CTE ↓ Constant Constant
18 CTE Constant ↓ Constant
19 CTE Constant Constant ↓
20 CCTE Constant Constant ↓↑
↑ Stress increase; ↑ stress decrease
TABLE 12.2 Test sequence.
