According to available data shown in Tables 2, calculate the following: a. Compute the desired Gradation (blend ratios of each fraction) using trial and error method. b. Find Total Gsb, Gse „Pba and Pbe according to asphalt Gb 1.015, Gmm-2.658 and Pb=4.5%. Tabłe 2: Aggregate Gradation Analysis Mid Specifications Limits Sieve Blend A Size (in) Gradation Limits 3/4" 100 100 100 100 1/2" 90 100 100 80-100 3/8" 59 100 100 70-90 No.4 16 96 100 50-70 No.8 3.2 82 100 35-50 No.30. 1.1 51 100 18-29 No.50 36 98 13-23 No.100 21 93 8-16 No.200 9.2 82 4-10 2.785 2.687 2.734 Note: Gsb Gb GsbxGse Pmm Pmm - Pb Gse 100 x Gse Gmm Ps Pb Pba Pb Gb Ртт Gmm Gse Gb Pba xPs 100 Pbe = Pb

According to available data shown in Tables 2, calculate the following: a. Compute the desired Gradation (blend ratios of each fraction) using trial and error method. b. Find Total Gsb, Gse „Pba and Pbe according to asphalt Gb 1.015, Gmm-2.658 and Pb=4.5%. Tabłe 2: Aggregate Gradation Analysis Mid Specifications Limits Sieve Blend A Size (in) Gradation Limits 3/4" 100 100 100 100 1/2" 90 100 100 80-100 3/8" 59 100 100 70-90 No.4 16 96 100 50-70 No.8 3.2 82 100 35-50 No.30. 1.1 51 100 18-29 No.50 36 98 13-23 No.100 21 93 8-16 No.200 9.2 82 4-10 2.785 2.687 2.734 Note: Gsb Gb GsbxGse Pmm Pmm - Pb Gse 100 x Gse Gmm Ps Pb Pba Pb Gb Ртт Gmm Gse Gb Pba xPs 100 Pbe = Pb

Structural Analysis

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ISBN:9781337630931

Author:KASSIMALI, Aslam.

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Chapter2: Loads On Structures

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