MASTIC ASPHALT CONCRETE "GUSSASPHALT"

A project is described which evaluated the mixing and placing characteristics of a Mastic Asphalt Concrete, evaluated the immediate and longrange performance of the paving system, and determined the cost-performance relationship of this system as compared to the conventional, high-type, bituminous concrete pavement. The paving train used for placement moves on rails and consists of 3 components: the propane heated screed, the chip spreader, and the crimper roll. The Mastic Asphalt Concrete consisted of a Trinidad and conventional asphalt cement blend, gravel fine aggregate, gravel coarse aggregate, and a limestone filler. Plant modifications are outlined, and plant/field procedures are detailed. The project which was 9,046 feet long and was placed at an average of 245 feet for a surface area of 24,625 square yards, cost $3.20 per square yard. The pros and cons of Mastic Asphalt Concrete utilization are listed.

• Supplemental Notes:
  • Proceedings of the Los Angeles, California meeting November 12 through 15, 1973
• Corporate Authors:

  American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials

  341 National Press Building
  Washington, DC  United States  20004
• Authors:
  • Sandvig, L D
• Conference:
  • American Assn of State Hwy & Transp Office Proc
• Publication Date: 1973-11

Media Info

• Features: Figures; References;
• Pagination: p. 39-50
• Serial:
  • Issue Number: 59

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Asphalt cement; Coarse aggregates; Costs; Fine aggregates; Gussasphalt; Limestone fillers; Mixing; Pavers; Paving; Performance
• Old TRIS Terms: Placing
• Subject Areas: Finance; Highways; Materials;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00129916
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: May 14 1976 12:00AM