4.75 mm NMAS Stone Matrix Asphalt (SMA) Mixtures
4.75 mm NMAS Stone Matrix Asphalt (SMA) Mixtures
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4.75 毫米 NMAS 石基质沥青 (SMA) 混合物
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2003
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通讯作者:
Hongbing Xie
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作者:
M. Huner;L. Cooley;Hongbing Xie
The use of 4.75 mm nominal maximum aggregate size (NMAS) hot mix asphalt has recently become a more attractive alternative to highway engineers because these mixes have the potential to be used within a preventative maintenance program. The primary reason for this attractiveness is that these mixes can be placed in thin lifts. Because of the recent research and experiences in developing 4.75 mm NMAS Stone Matrix Asphalt (SMA) mixes, a study was needed to further refine the design of 4.75 mm NMAS SMA mixes. Specifically, the fraction passing the 0.075 mm sieve and the currently specified draindown basket were evaluated. Based upon the test results and analyses, SMA mixes having a 4.75 mm NMAS can sometimes be successfully designed having gradations with aggregate fractions passing the 0.075 mm sieve less than the currently specified 12 percent. Gradations with aggregate fractions passing the 0.075 mm sieve of 9 percent can be utilized as long as all other requirements are met. Draindown tests conducted using a wire mesh basket with 2.36 mm openings produced test results with less draindown than tests conducted with a wire mesh basket having 6.3 mm openings. It was concluded that the difference in draindown results between the two basket types was related to the amount of mix that could fall through the different mesh size openings.