Research Article

Performance Evaluation of Stone Mastic Asphalt and Hot Mix Asphalt Mixtures Containing Recycled Concrete Aggregate

Table 1

Physical properties of RCA.

TestMethodValueStandard requirement

LA abrasion ASTM C13124.5 Below 30%
Aggregate impact value BS812: Part 311.31Below 15%
Aggregate crushing value BS812: Part 328.3 Below 30%
Flakiness index BS812: Part 39.8 Below 20%
Angularity numberBS812: Part 38.40Between 6 to 9
Elongation index BS812: Part 35.35Below 20%
Sand equivalent AASHTO T17665Above 45%
Water absorption (coarse)ASTM C 127-072.69
Water absorption (fines) ASTM C 128-074.28
Specific gravity (coarse)ASTM C 127-072.18
Specific gravity (fine)ASTM C 128-072.42