The main problems of wear of the upper layer of asphalt concrete pavement during intensive use, from the wheels of the vehicle, the roadbed of public roads are considered. The task is to increase the strength characteristics of road pavements from hot mix asphalt, taking into account the use of lime-containing components in the composition of the mineral powder. To achieve this goal, the factors influencing the increase in the operational parameters of road surfaces are considered. The use of lime-containing components with high chemical activity is substantiated. The physical and chemical properties of lime form a structured layer of bitumen in the zone of contact with mineral substances, which is resistant to the aging process. There is an increase in strength and water resistance due to the high adsorption capacity and chemical activity of lime-containing components. During intermolecular interaction in the contact zones of calcium oxide grains with an organic binder, a coagulation-condensation structure is formed. Crystallization structures are shaped like crystals and evenly distributed in the mixture before the formation of the asphalt concrete pavement, which leads to increased strength and shear resistance. According to the results of experimental studies, the road surface is characterized by increased strength and water resistance. A conclusion was made about the effect of the use of lime in the composition of mineral powders on the performance properties of road surfaces.

Keywords: asphalt concrete coating, performance indicators, strength, water resistance, structure formation, lime, calcium oxide