Recommended Citation
Celaya, B. J., and J. E. Haddock. Investigation of Coarse Aggregate Strength for Use in Stone Matrix Asphalt. Publication FHWA/IN/JTRP-2006/04. Joint Transportation Research Program, Indiana Department of Transportation and Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana, 2006. https://doi.org/10.5703/1288284313400DOI
10.5703/1288284313400
Abstract
Stone Matrix Asphalt is a gap-graded hot-mix asphalt mixture composed of a coarse aggregate skeleton and a binder-rich mortar. The mixture type was first introduced to the United States in 1991, with one of the first test sections placed on I-70 near Richmond, Indiana. To help control the selection of coarse aggregate, the Indiana Department of Transportation specified a maximum Los Angeles Abrasion loss value of 30 percent. An investigation into the coarse aggregate specifications for use in Stone Matrix Asphalt was completed in this study. Emphasis was placed on evaluating various tests that may be useful is specifying coarse aggregates, and to develop a test or set of tests and specifications. Finally, the validity of the current 30 percent Los Angeles Abrasion loss value as requirement for coarse aggregate selection was determined. A survey of state agencies revealed a large variation in the Los Angeles Abrasion values currently specified. Laboratory testing revealed that the Micro-Deval test is a good compliment to the Los Angeles Abrasion test. The Micro- Deval test presents an added benefit as it includes the presence of water. Of the four tests investigated, aggregate degradation during compaction was the most accurate method for predicting coarse aggregate performance of the four tests. A combination of the Los Angeles Abrasion, Micro-Deval, and aggregate degradation tests was even more accurate in predicting coarse aggregate performance.
Report Number
FHWA/IN/JTRP-2006/04
Keywords
Stone Matrix Asphalt, aggregate strength, Micro-Deval, Los Angeles Abrasion, SPR-2865
SPR Number
2865
Project Number
C-36-42O
File Number
5-9-14
Performing Organization
Joint Transportation Research Program
Publisher Place
West Lafayette, IN
Date of this Version
2006