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I. INTRODUCTION
B. Composition of Asphalt
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D. Uses of Asphalt
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2.1 Asphalt Cement (AC) - is black in color, semi-solid in
consistency
Penetration Grade
40 50 120 150
60 70 200 - 300
85 - 100
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The rate at which the emulsion breaks in a mixture will
be classified as follows:
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III. BITUMINOUS/ASPHALT MIX
1.1 Asphalt - 5% - 8%
1.2 Aggregates - 92% to 95%
1.3 Additive - not more than 2%
3. Properties of Aggregates
3.2 Soundness -
(synonymous to durability) select aggregate
that could withstand the changing weather or
climatic condition. Det. by soundness
3.3 Shape and Surface Texture of Aggregate - prefer crushed
aggregate with rough surface texture and
angular in shape
3.4 Absorption - select aggregate that do not absorb so much
water
3.5 Cleanliness - to remove clayey materials because if unclean,
it could not be coated by an asphalt
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4. Quality Tests of Bituminous
5. Properties of Mix
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FORMULAS INVOLVED:
1. % Asphalt Content W1 W2
By mass of aggregate = W2 x 100
W1 = Mass of sample
W2 = Mass of sample after extraction
wt. in air
2. Bulk, Specific Gravity (Gmb) = wt. in SSD - wt. water
100
3. Max. Specific Gravity (Gmm) = % AC + % Agg.
SG AC SG Agg.
Gmm - Gmb
4. % Air Void (AV) = Gmm x 100
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