Research Article

The Effect of Crumb Rubber Particle Size to the Optimum Binder Content for Open Graded Friction Course

Table 1

Parameter used in determining optimum binder content for open graded friction courses [2, 7].

AuthorityAir voids (%)Abrasion loss (%)Binder draindown (%)

ASTM (USA)≥18≤20≤0.3
NCAT (USA)≥18≤20≤0.3
Virginia Department of Transport (USA)≥16≤20≤0.3
REAM (Malaysia)18%–25%≤15≤0.3
Austroads (Australia)20%–25%≤20≤0.3