Bituminous Mixes Incorporating Blended Aggregates

Report No: 79-R49

Published in 1979

About the report:

This report describes the skid performance after four years traffic of several experimental sections containing from 0% to 36% non-polishing aggregate blended with #10 limestone aggregate. A 1978 installation of an I-2 Modified (30/70) blend employing 30% #68 non-polishing aggregate and 70% #10 limestone is also discussed. Finally the anticipated 1979 work amounting to approximately 38,000 tons is mentioned.

Disclaimer Statement:The contents of this report reflect the views of the author(s), who is responsible for the facts and the accuracy of the data presented herein. The contents do not necessarily reflect the official views or policies of the Virginia Department of Transportation, the Commonwealth Transportation Board, or the Federal Highway Administration. This report does not constitute a standard, specification, or regulation. Any inclusion of manufacturer names, trade names, or trademarks is for identification purposes only and is not to be considered an endorsement.

Authors

  • David C. Mahone, Charles S. Hughes, P.E.

Last updated: January 26, 2024

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