Abstract
The study aims to evaluate the change in the behavior of sub-base materials being used in road pavements through blending fines of different types in different amounts. Fines are added in aggregate samples as part of gradations proposed by the American Association for State and Highway Transportation Official (AASHTO). Composite samples conforming to AASHTO gradations B and C were prepared by mixing coarse aggregates in varying proportions, ranging from 0 to 15%. Laboratory tests—including aggregate quality tests (abrasion test, flakiness index and elongation Index), physical tests (particle size analysis and specific gravity), and strength test (modified Proctor, California bearing ratio, and permeability test)—were performed on the control as well as the modified samples. It was observed that the material with 0% fines yielded the highest CBR values (greater than 98%) and coefficient of permeability of 4.4 × 10−4 cm/s. However, with the increasing of the fines up to 15%, a substantial reduction in CBR value up to 10% and coefficient of permeability to 1.62 × 10−7 cm/s was noticed. Based on these results, the modulus of rigidity (MR) and the corresponding structural numbers were determined for each layer. Conclusively, the required thickness of the base course was increased from 11 cm for the samples with 0% fines to 24 cm (118%) for the samples with the addition of 15% fines according to the AASHTO Design method.
Subject
Fluid Flow and Transfer Processes,Computer Science Applications,Process Chemistry and Technology,General Engineering,Instrumentation,General Materials Science
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