Rapid Shear Rutting Test (IDEAL-RT) Developer(s) Zhou and Co-workers Texas A&M Transportation Institute Test Method(s) Draft ASTM Work Item (WK 71466) Adoption by …

Jul 17, 2020 · The concept of the IDEAL RT test is derived from three-point bending and SCB tests, but with two significant changes. As with IDEAL CT, a gyratory compactor specimen …

Jul 19, 2024 · The threshold values for CT Index and RT Index developed by many departments of transportation based on IDEAL-CT and IDEAL-RT tests, respectively, have proven to be …

The IDEAL-RT test is a rutting test performed at relatively high temperatures on specimens with similar dimensions and loading rates. Figure 1 shows typical IDEAL-CR and IDEAL-RT test …

Oct 18, 2022 · Significance and Use 5.1 The ideal rutting test (IRT) is used to determine asphalt mixture rutting resistance at high temperature in the range of 50 ± 15 °C, depending on local …

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Nov 20, 2020 · This paper first identifies two simple, practical, performance related tests suited for production QC: Ideal cracking test (IDEAL-CT) and Ideal shear rutting test (IDEAL-RT).

The objective of this project is to evaluate published literature regarding the efficacy of IDEAL-CT and IDEAL-RT test methods to characterize the performance of asphalt mixtures in the field.

Jun 14, 2021 · The IDEAL-RT is a rapid, simple, repeatable test which is sensitive to asphalt mixture composition (aggregate, binder, recycled materials) and aging conditions. It is …

Sep 28, 2023 · IDEAL-RT followed by HT-IDT are the most suitable potential surrogate simple performance tests for HWT to screen better and worse rutting performance.