Determine the percentage of voids filled with asphalt for a paving mixture with relative compaction equal to 96%. Asphalt content is 5.5% by total mix content and with specific gravity=1.03. The bulk specific gravity of the combined aggregate is 2.67. The maximum theoretical specific gravity of the mixture 2.48. The weight and volume of Marshall specimen = 1200g and 482. cm³ respectively.

Determine the percentage of voids filled with asphalt for a paving mixture with relative compaction equal to 96%. Asphalt content is 5.5% by total mix content and with specific gravity=1.03. The bulk specific gravity of the combined aggregate is 2.67. The maximum theoretical specific gravity of the mixture 2.48. The weight and volume of Marshall specimen = 1200g and 482. cm³ respectively.

Traffic and Highway Engineering

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Author:Garber, Nicholas J.

Publisher:Garber, Nicholas J.

Chapter18: Bituminous Materials

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