Abstract
To enhance the overall mechanical properties and durability of asphalt pavement maintenance materials, this study proposed a high-performance asphalt pavement maintenance technology by designing a durable steel slag-epoxy ultra-thin wearing course (EA-UTWC ) with steel slag aggregate and epoxy asphalt binder. Comprehensive analysis was conducted on its fundamental mechanical properties, key pavement performance metrics, functional characteristics, and long-term durability. The experimental results demonstrate that steel slag aggregate significantly enhances the skid resistance, pavement performance, and durability of EA-UTWC. Specifically, the texture depth and high-temperature deformation resistance of steel slag EA-UTWC increase by 5.5% and 32%, respectively, compared to those of basalt-based EA-UTWC. Steel slag aggregate effectively strengthens the elastic response and suppresses viscous deformation of EA-UTWC, and a dynamic modulus of 7 377 MPa is achieved (32.8% higher than that in the case of basalt ). The superior deformation resistance of steel slag EA-UTWC delays fatigue damage accumulation, and its fatigue life is increased by 47.6% compared with that of basalt-based EA-UTWC. Furthermore, the EA-UTWC exhibits excellent volume stability, with no significant expansion observed after water immersion. This research provides novel insights for high-performance asphalt pavement maintenance technologies and helps promote the green and high-quality development of highway transportation infrastructure.
Publication Date
10-29-2026
DOI
10.14048/j.issn.1671-2579.2026.05.005
First Page
41
Last Page
52
Submission Date
October 2026
Recommended Citation
Quanmin, Zhang; Yu, Song; Shaopeng, Wu; Qi, Jiang; Shufan, Cheng; and Kang, Lin
(2026)
"Pavement performance of steel slag-epoxy asphalt ultra-thin wearing course,"
Journal of China & Foreign Highway: Vol. 46:
Iss.
5, Article 5.
DOI: 10.14048/j.issn.1671-2579.2026.05.005
Available at:
https://zwgl1980.csust.edu.cn/journal/vol46/iss5/5
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