Higher costs and possible restricted availability of asphalt have stimulated research and discussion on how to reduce the amount of asphalt in bituminous mixes without sacrificing service. A hypothesis was proposed suggesting that for each coarse aggregate type with different surface characteristics there is a specific fine aggregate size that contributes to developing an interlocking mechanism between the surfaces of coarse aggregates when they are combined in a bituminous mix. To test this hypothesis, two types of coarse aggregates having different surface characteristics or rugosity, limestone and rounded gravel, were used. For each aggregate, two one-size fractions were tested—19 mm to 25 mm and 6.4 mm to 4.75 mm. One type of fine aggregate (limestone) with five one-size fractions was used. Four flow binder film thicknesses were chosen. The packing volume and rugosity concepts were the theoretical basis. Asphalt and aggregate mixes were tested in compression. The results were evaluated by the use of regression equations. Graphical presentations and illustrations were used as necessary. Unconfined compression test results showed that for one-size limestone coarse aggregate, the highest strength values were associated with No. 60 to No. 80 fines in the mix and for one-size rounded gravel coarse aggregate, the highest strength occurred when No. 200 to No. 270 fines were added to the mix. The highest strength was associated with 50 μm flow binder film thickness for all mixes.


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    Titel :

    Aggregate Rugosity and Size Effect on Bituminous Mixes


    Weitere Titelangaben:

    Transportation Research Record


    Beteiligte:
    Khedaywi, Taisir S. (Autor:in) / Tons, Egons (Autor:in)


    Erscheinungsdatum :

    1998-01-01




    Medientyp :

    Aufsatz (Zeitschrift)


    Format :

    Elektronische Ressource


    Sprache :

    Englisch




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