The compaction characteristics of bituminous concrete with particular reference to design methods

A research programme has been designed to investigate whether a functional relationship exists between compactive effort and degree of compaction (density), and if so, whether any useful parameter may be obtained from such a relationship for the comparison of various compaction methods. It has been found that the degree of compaction is linearly related to the logarithm of compactive effort and a parameter of 'compactive efficiency' has been derived from the functional relationship to provide a basis for comparing the various methods of compaction available. The possible use of the concept of strain in the compaction studies has been suggested which may provide a rational basis for the design of bituminous concrete mixtures for road construction. It may also provide a rapid method of laboratory assessment for the quality control of bituminous concrete production from hot mix plants.

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• Authors:
  • Fung, K Y
• Conference:
  • Australian Road Research Board (ARRB) Conference, 5th, 1970, Canberra
• Publication Date: 1970

Language

• English

Media Info

• Pagination: 268-88
• Monograph Title: Studies in the optimum design of highway bridge superstructures
• Serial:
  • Volume: 5
  • Issue Number: 5

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Bituminous pavements; Compaction; Deformation; Economic efficiency; Measurement; Methodology; Mix design
• ATRI Terms: Asphalt; Compaction; Deformation; Density; Efficiency; Measurement; Method; Mix design
• Subject Areas: Economics; Highways;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 01442057
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: ARRB
• Files: ATRI
• Created Date: Aug 24 2012 11:58PM