Friday, March 9, 2012

PROCEDURE FOR BITUMINOUS MIX PROPORTIONING

The proportioning of bituminous concrete includes the following steps:
  1. Determine the nature and characteristics of the aggregate available.
  2. To fix an aggregate grading which meets all the requirements and which is possible to develop practically.
  3. Determine the blending percentages of aggregates which will result in the desired gradation aggregate.
  4. To determine the gradation limits for the individual aggregates.
  5. Preparation of test specimens using the aggregate and a range of bitumen contents.
  6. Analyze the test specimen for specific gravity, voids and stability.
  7. Selection of the optimum bitumen content from the test data.
  8. Consistency and quality of bitumen content.

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