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A Laboratory-Based Research Study to Investigate the Aggregate Packing Characteristics and Its Influence on Asphaltic Mixtureʼs Performance

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Targeting the midline of aggregate gradation envelope alone does not guarantee packing of aggregates. Source and consensus properties of aggregates need to be considered while developing a gradation for asphalt mixtures. This paper presents a research study to improve the packing characteristic of an aggregate gradation using Bailey method. Experimental program composed of proposing criteria for limiting values of aggregate gradation with different sizes for a specific quarry. Second phase of the study targets two aggregate gradations at same nominal maximum particle size, one prepared with conventional method and other improved by using Bailey method. Asphalt mixtures were prepared using both the gradations. Performance tests were conducted on the asphalt mixtures to ascertain the rutting, permanent deformation, fatigue characteristics, and asphalt mixture compatibility. The study revealed that Bailey method can successfully be used for the preparation of different aggregate gradations by keeping the limiting criteria within the defined ratios. Also, mixtures prepared using a Bailey method performed better than a mixture with conventional gradation. Optimizing the aggregate gradation using bulk specific gravity and voids in coarse aggregate better control aggregate volumetric than targeting the midline of gradation envelop.

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  1. Department of Civil Engineering, University of Engineering and Technology, Taxila, Pakistan

    I. Hafeez, M. A. Kamal, M. A. Ishaq & N. Ahmad

  2. Pavement Design Expert, National Highway Authority of Pakistan, Islamabad, Pakistan

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Hafeez, I., Kamal, M.A., Ishaq, M.A. et al. A Laboratory-Based Research Study to Investigate the Aggregate Packing Characteristics and Its Influence on Asphaltic Mixtureʼs Performance. Arab J Sci Eng 40, 3119–3134 (2015). https://doi.org/10.1007/s13369-015-1804-9

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