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Investigating the feasibility of using asphalt pavements as a source of heating

Dehdezi, Pejman Keikhaei; Dawson, Andrew R.; Hall, Matthew R.; Casey, Sean; Miao, Fei

Authors

Pejman Keikhaei Dehdezi

Andrew R. Dawson

Matthew R. Hall

Sean Casey

Fei Miao



Abstract

This paper evaluates the feasibility of using asphalt pavements as solar energy collectors with copper pipes embedded below the surfaces. Quartzite was investigated as a replacement for limestone aggregate in asphalt for thermal enhancement. Samples of both asphalt types were tested for indirect stiffness modulus, indirect fatigue, permanent deformation and thermal conductivity. The pipe networks system was also tested. The results indicate that limestone has a better performance in load bearing capacity except fatigue life but the thermal conductivity of the quartzite mixture is higher. With a greater thermal conductivity in the upper layer, the thermal efficiency of the network can be significantly improved.

Citation

Dehdezi, P. K., Dawson, A. R., Hall, M. R., Casey, S., & Miao, F. (2012). Investigating the feasibility of using asphalt pavements as a source of heating.

Conference Name 2nd International Symposium on Asphalt Pavements & Environment
End Date Oct 3, 2012
Acceptance Date Mar 31, 2012
Publication Date Oct 3, 2012
Deposit Date Apr 26, 2017
Publicly Available Date Mar 29, 2024
Peer Reviewed Peer Reviewed
Keywords Solar energy, Asphalt pavements, Mechanical performance, Thermal efficiency
Public URL https://nottingham-repository.worktribe.com/output/711966
Related Public URLs http://asphalt.org/publications/conference-proceedings/