And the crushed limestone aggregate was selected in the research and procured from quarries around Zhuzhou. By means of the Marshall tests, the optimum asphalt content of AC-16, AC-20 and AC-25 was determined to be 5.1%, 4.6% and 4.0%, respectively. Figure 1: Gradations of Asphalt Concretes Three-dimensional description of aggregate shape

Procedures for analyzing aggregate gradations are outline in Tex-470-A, "Optimized Aggregate Gradation for Hydraulic Cement Concrete Mix Designs." It is important to note that if an effort is not made to reduce paste content in the mix design, then there are no benefits to …

Slump(mm)Maximum Size of Aggregate(mm)10204030-5020518516080-100225200175150-5. 3.Estimation of entrapped air . Depends on nominal max size of aggregate as given in table *C502.6. Max. size of aggregate (mm)Entrapped air as % of volume of concrete 103.0202.0401.0. 4. Selection of water content and fine to total aggregate ratio

aggregate blend • Charts provide graphic illustration of blend. • MANY other variables and considerations during mix design development. • Changes in aggregate blends & proportions change other aspects of a design and should be considered. • Coarse aggregate volume (pumping or paving) • Paste volume • Aggregate surface area

Optimized Aggregates Gradations for Portland Cement ... The goal for the new 47BR Combined Aggregate Gradation is to have the contractor, with agency oversight, develop a concrete mix design with an optimum combined aggregate gradation and provide the Contractor with the testing and control responsibilities to ensure a quality product.

BALANCED MIX DESIGN APPROACH . Robert Lee, P.E. CST – Flexible Pavements Branch . 89th Annual Transportation Short Course

The optimized aggregate gradation and concrete performance data will set a baseline for the concrete mix design approach and performance evaluation for airfield concrete pavement. While the current airfield pavement concrete design specifications provide excellent mixes and placement, the prescriptive procedure sometimes makes it challenging ...

optimized to account for the disturbed aggregate gradations due to the introduced LWFA. Overall performance of internally cured concrete mixes with both non-optimized and optimized gradations were evaluated. The research demonstrated that effective internal curing concrete can be achieved with the optimized aggregate gradation.

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Table 2. 47BR Combined Aggregate Gradation Limits (Percent Passing) SUMMARY OF PHASE II Phase II Purpose: The purpose of Phase II was to evaluate the properties and performance of these blended aggregate gradations on a full-scale project and investigate the saving potential for each individual project.

Typical Aggregate Gradations Open-graded aggregate Gap-graded aggregate Uniformly graded aggregate Dense-graded aggregate All of the particles are approximately the same size Very little fine aggregate thus lots of void space between particles Very little aggregate in the medium size range Lots of different particle sizes thus very little void ...

OPTIMIZED AGGREGATE GRADATION FOR HYDRAULIC CEMENT CONCRETE MIX DESIGNS TXDOT DESIGNATION: TEX-470-A CONSTRUCTION DIVISION 2 – 6 02/06–03/16 containing example data, with the percent passing and the percent of each aggregate used in the proposed mix design. 4.4 Determine the percent of each aggregate used by the gradation analysis.

Specifications for Construction and the contract. Use optimized aggregate gradation according to Appendix 1 of this special provision. c. Construction. Use construction methods in accordance with section 602 of the Standard Specifications for Construction. d. Measurement and Payment. The completed work, as described, will be measured and

Oklahoma D.O.T. December 18, 2006 OHD L-52 Page 1 of 7 OHD L-52 Aggregate Proportioning Guide for Optimized Gradation Concrete Mix Designs General. This guide covers procedures for developing a well-graded aggregate combination for use in Optimized Gradation Portland Cement Concrete paving. It is the responsibility of the mix designer to design a mix with appropriate properties for the ...

Coarse Aggregates Deleterious Materials ASTM C142 Mass percentage of contaminants such as clay lumps, shale, wood, mica, and coal Test Wet sieving agg. Size fraction over specified sieves Mass lost = % contaminants Range from 0.2% to 10%, depending upon contaminant angularity Traditional and Newly recommended particle index flat and elongated Percent crushed faces Uncompacted voids indicate ...

Optimized Concrete Aggregate •Fine Aggregate Gradations •Review of 76 sands in July 2020 •"Fine" sand and "coarse" sand chosen by choosing 15th and 85th percentile of percent passing Optimized Concrete Aggregate •ITM 226 •Tarantula Curve Individual Percent Retained by Volume (%) Sieve size Min Max 1.5" (37.5mm) 0 0 1" (25mm) 0 ...

MDOT Optimized Aggregate Spreadsheet. Ready Mix with limited bins. Preblended aggregates. 2 aggregate gradation blends. PEM (Performance Engineered Mixtures) Pooled Fund Study. 19 state DOT's. 4 national industry associations. Implement newer technologies to deliver enhanced concrete durability & maximize pavement performance.

Optimized Aggregate Gradation Low-absorption Aggregate 1 inch Max Size Aggregate Cement Content ≤540 lb/yd3 w/c ratio = 0.43 – 0.45 Air Content of 8 ±1½% Designated slump 1½–3 in. (4 3½ in. max) Controlled temperature Improved curing Concrete temperature control 55 – 70°F 50 – 75°F if apppp y groved by Engineer

aggregate shown in Figure10.1 are based on practical experience rather than on theory. It is possible to make a satisfactory concrete from almost any type of aggregate grading, although gradations outside the limits of Figure10.1 may be uneconomical and difficult to handle with regard to segregation, consolidation and finishing.

The aggregate blend submitted on the CMDS shallmay produce an optimized aggregate gradation in accordance with ITM 226 sections 6.2.1 and 6.3. The aggregate blendIf an optimized aggregate gradation is used, it shall consist of, at a minimum, one concrete coarse aggregate and one fine aggr egate, No. 23. One additi onal class A or higher

It consists of a special concrete where its microstructure is optimized by precise gradation of all particles in the mix to yield maximum density. UHSC is composed of cement, fine sand, quartz powder, micro silica, HRWRA (High Range Water Reducer Admixture) and steel fibers optional to increase its concrete ductility and tensile strength. w/b ...

How do you design optimized graded concrete? •Find your aggregate gradation •Find out the volume and consistency of the paste that you need for your application •Check strength and durability after Koehler and Fowler. How do you find your gradation? •Shilstone •8-18 curves

(2) Product Control. Use gradations such as those in TABLE 1102-4 which have been shown to work in Optimized Mixed Aggregates, or some other gradation approved by the Engineer that will provide a combined aggregate gradation meeting subsection 1102.2b. TABLE 1102-4: ALLOWABLE GRADING FOR COARSE AGGREGATES Type Composition

constructed CRCP sections in three projects with optimized aggregate gradation. In one project, test sections were placed where both optimized and normal aggregate gradations were used for a side-by-side comparison. Efforts were made, both in the laboratory and in the field, to identify the benefits of using optimized aggregate in CRCP.

A gradation that, when plotted on the 0.45 power gradation graph, falls mostly below the 0.45 power maximum density line. The term generally applies to dense graded aggregate. Figure 2: FHWA gradation graph showing representative gradations. Permeability. Figure 3 shows some typical aggregate gradations and their associated permeabilities. This ...

workability are possible with optimized combination. 21 AGGREGATES CHAPTER 1 . Fine Aggregate ; The optimum gradation of fine aggregate for HSC is determined more by its effect on water requirement than on physical packing. Sand with a FM of about 3 gave the best workability and compressive strength. 22 AGGREGATES. Coarse Aggregate

Optimized Gradation – Best Practices • Determine how fine aggregate gradation impacts the box test: Remove all coarse sand (#30 to #4) Test multiple mixtures All fine sand Multiple mixtures with slowly increasing amounts of coarse sand

The aggregate crushing strength value is useful factor to know the behaviour of aggregates when subjected to wear. 1. Crushing Test of Aggregate: 24. 25 The aggregate impact value gives a relative measure of the resistance of an aggregate to sudden shock or impact. The impact value is some times used as an alternative to its crushing value. 2.

concrete. This aggregate optimization embraces today's availability of new blended cements in Nebraska. These new blended cements enhanced the Alkali Silica Reaction of Nebraska's sand and gravel. As well as, and not short of improving future gradation from a gap-graded to a more dense gradation. Combined aggregate gradations were evaluated

710.5.7.1 Optimized Aggregate Gradations (1) Throughout the contract, construct a 4-point running average of the volumetric percent retained for each sieve to determine if the blended aggregate gradation is within the tarantula curve limits specified in table 501-4.

Aggregate can be proportioned by volume, minimum voids, and gradation. Furthermore, a well designed and economical mixture will effectively use the aggregate to reduce the amount of paste in a mixture, but still achieve the required workability, which is called optimized graded concrete.

The idea that aggregate gradation could be controlled and thus affect concrete properties led to other research and ultimately to specification governing aggregate gradation. Wig et al. suggested that Fuller and Thompson ïs conclusions could not necessarily be extrapolated to aggregate different from the ones used in the original study.