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The document discusses the mix design for bituminous concrete using the Marshall method. Aggregates from four sources were proportioned based on sieve analysis. The optimum binder content was determined to be 5.72% by weight of aggregates by preparing samples at different binder contents and evaluating volumetric and mechanical properties. The properties measured at optimum binder content, such as stability, flow, air voids and voids filled with bitumen, met the specifications.

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The document discusses the mix design for bituminous concrete using the Marshall method. Aggregates from four sources were proportioned based on sieve analysis. The optimum binder content was determined to be 5.72% by weight of aggregates by preparing samples at different binder contents and evaluating volumetric and mechanical properties. The properties measured at optimum binder content, such as stability, flow, air voids and voids filled with bitumen, met the specifications.

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MIX DESIGN FOR BITUMINOUS CONCRETE

1.1 Proportioning of Aggregates For the purpose of this study, the gradation of BC mix was selected based upon the thickness of the layer. This study was carried out for 50 mm thick layer of BC as per clause of MoRTH specification (Fourth Revision). The individual gradation of selected component aggregates and their proportioning achieved by trial and error method is given in Table 1. The designed gradation alongwith the specified limits is shown in Figure 1.

Table 1 : Proportioning of Aggregates Sieve Size Percentage of aggregates passing through sieve size Nominal size of aggregates A 20 mm B 6 mm C Stone Dust 100.0 100.0 100.0 97.6 91.1 75.0 58.5 51.8 35.2 9.7 3.1 D Lime Blend Proportion by wt. of aggregate A:B:C:D 42:16:39:3 100 99 78 60 42 33 26 24 17 7 4 100 79-100 59-79 52-72 35-55 28-44 20-34 15-27 10-20 5-13 2-8 MoRT&H Limits for 50 mm BC

26.5 19 13.2 9.5 4.75 2.36 1.18 0.6 0.3 0.15 0.075

100.0 96.9 46.7 6.6 0.8 0.8 0.7 0.6 0.6 0.5 0.2

100.0 100.0 100.0 98.4 18.4 3.5 2.0 2.0 1.1 1.0 0.7

100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 96 91 85

120 100 80 60 40 20 0 26.5 19 13.2 9.5 Blending 4.75 2.36 Upper 1.18 0.6 Lower 0.3 100 99 78 60 42 33 26 24 17 7 4 0.15 0.075

Figure 1 : Proportioning of Aggregates for Mix Design 1.2 Determination of Optimum Binder Content Marshall method of the mix design as per ASTM D1559, was used for determination of the optimum binder content. To determine the optimum binder content (OBC), Marshall samples were cast at varying percentage of 60/70 binder. Volumetric and mechanical parameters obtained for BC with 60/70 bitumen such as Bulk density, Marshall stability, Flow, and other volumetric properties were then obtained which are given in Table 2. The test values obtained are plotted graphically and shown in Figure 2. Using the above parameters, optimum binder content was found to be 5.72 percent by wt. of aggregates.

Table 2 : Volumetric and Mechanical Parameters obtained for BC with 60/70 Bitumen Binder Content, % by weight of Aggregate 5.0 5.5 6.0 6.5 2.374 2.390 2.385 2.363 928 1024 1114 1051 2.8 3.1 3.3 4 5.90 4.59 4.13 4.36 65.49 72.88 76.42 76.62 Bulk Density, gm/cc Stability, Kg Flow, mm Air Voids, % Voids Filled with Bitumen, %

Binder V/s Bulk Density


2.400 2.390 2.380 2.370 2.360 2.350 2.340 2.330 2.320 2.310 2.300
5 5.1 5.2 5.3 5.4 5.5 5.6 5.7 5.8 5.9 6 6.1 6.2 6.3 6.4 6.5

Bulk Density, gm/cc

Binder, %

Binder V/s Stability


1200 1150

Stability, kg

1100 1050 1000 950 900 5 5.1 5.2 5.3 5.4 5.5 5.6 5.7 5.8 5.9 6 6.1 6.2 6.3 6.4 6.5 Binder, %

Binder V/s Flow

4.5 4.0 3.5 3.0 2.5 2.0 5 5.5 6 6.5

Flow,%

Binder, %

Binder V/s Air Voids


7.00 6.50 6.00 5.50 5.00 4.50 4.00 3.50 3.00
5 5.1 5.2 5.3 5.4 5.5 5.6 5.7 5.8 5.9 6 6.1 6.2 6.3 6.4 6.5

Air Voids,%

Binder, %

Binder V/s VFB


80.0 75.0 VFB,% 70.0 65.0 60.0 5 5.5 6 6.5

Binder, %

Figure 2 : Marshall Parameters obtained for BC with 60/70 Bitumen The values obtained at the optimum binder content are indicated in Table 3, as can be seen they do are meet MoRTH specifications for BC mix.

Table 3 : Marshall Parameters Obtained at Optimum Binder Content with 60/70 Bitumen Parameters Stability, Kg Flow, mm Air Voids, % Voids Filled with Bitumen, % Values obtained at OBC 1076 3.2 4.30 74.87 Specified Values > 900 2-4 3-6 65 - 75

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