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Chapter 5, Problem 5.40QP
Aggregates from three sources having the properties shown in Table P5.40 were blended at a ratio of 55:25:20 by weight. Determine the properties of the aggregate blend.
TABLE P5.40
Property | Aggregate 1 | Aggregate 2 | Sand |
Coarse aggregate angularity, percent crushed faces | 100 | 87 | N/A |
Bulk specific gravity | 2.631 | 2.711 | 2.614 |
Apparent specific gravity | 2.732 | 2.765 | 2.712 |
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5.41 Aggregates from three sources having the properties shown in Table P5.41
were blended at a ratio of 25:60:15 by weight. Determine the properties of the
aggregate blend.
TABLE P5.41
Property
Coarse aggregate angularity,
percent crushed faces
Bulk specific gravity
Apparent specific gravity
Aggregate 1
73
2.774
2.810
Aggregate 2
95
2.390
2.427
Sand
N/A
2.552
2.684
Based on the data shown in Table P9.31, select the blend for a Superpave
design aggregate structure. Assume <0.3 million ESAL and 19 mm nominal
maximum aggregate size.
TABLE P9.31
Blend
Data
1
3
Gmb
Gmm
2.451
2.465
2.467
2.585
2.654
2.584
Gp
1.030
1.030
1.030
P
5.9
5.5
5.8
94.1
94.5
94.2
Ра
4.5
4.5
4.5
Gşb
2.657
2.667
2.705
Hini
127
135
124
Håes
113
114
118
Chapter 5 Solutions
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