Research Article

Utilization of Recycled Concrete Aggregates in Stone Mastic Asphalt Mixtures

Table 2

Properties of aggregates.

TestMethodGraniteRCAStandard requirement

LA abrasion (%)ASTM C13118.3 24.5Below 30%
Aggregate impact value (%)BS812: Part 36.21 11.3Below 15%
Aggregate crushing value (%)BS812: Part 320.8 28.3Below 30%
Flakiness index (%)BS812: Part 37.909.80Below 20%
Angularity numberBS812: Part 36.318.40Between 6 to 9
Elongation index (%)BS812: Part 38.105.35Below 20%
Polished stone value (%)BS812: Part 350.757.3Above 40%
Specific gravity of coarse aggregates (%)ASTM C 127-072.612.18
Specific gravity of fine aggregates (%)ASTM C 128-072.642.42
Water absorption of coarse aggregates (%)ASTM C 127-070.442.69
Water absorption of fine aggregates (%)ASTM C 128-071.114.28