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Experiment : Marshall Method Of Asphalt-Concrete Mix Design

Objective : To design the Asphalt concrete mix using Marshall Method

Apparatus :
1. Mould Assembly. 2. Sample Extractor.

3. Compaction pedestal 4. Water bath.

and hammer.
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Procedure : 1) The aggregate grading to

be used are selected.

2) The proportion of each

aggregate size required to
produce the design grading
are determined.

3)4.5% of asphalt contents that

are heated to a temperature
of 121°C to 130°C are poured
into the mixer.

4) Then, the sample are

thoroughly mixed until all
particles are well coated.

5) The mix is placed in a mould

which is two pieces of filter
papers are placed on the
bottom of the mould.
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6) The steel mould is placed on

the compaction pedestal in
the mould holder. 75 blows
with the compaction hammer
are applied on both top and
bottom surfaces of the
specimen.

8) The sample is taken out of

the mould after few minutes
using sample extractor.

9) The specimen is then cooled

to room temperature and the
mass is recorded.
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10) The specimen is immersed

in the water bath at 60°C for 30
minutes.

11) The specimen is then

removed from the water bath
and the specimen surface is
carefully dried before it is
placed between the jaws of
the specimen holder.

12) The complete assembly is

placed in the compression
testing machine and the flow
meter is adjusted to 0.

13) The load is applied to the

test specimen at a loading
rate of 50.8mm/minute until the
maximum load is achieved.

The maximum load or stability

and the flow are recorded.
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Analysis / : The Marshall test does not have a common generic asphalt
Discussion binder selection and evaluation procedure. Each specifying
entity uses their own method with modifications to determine the
appropriate binder and, if any, modifiers. Binder evaluation can
be based on local experience, previous performance or a set
procedure. Once the binder is selected, several preliminary tests
The Marshall mix design method can use any suitable method for
estimating optimum asphalt content and usually relies on local
procedures or experience. Based on the results of the optimum
asphalt binder content estimate, samples are typically prepared
at 0.5 percent by weight of mix increments, with at least two
samples above the estimated asphalt binder content and two
below. Each sample is then heated to the anticipated
compaction temperature and compacted with a Marshall
hammer, a device that applies pressure to a sample through a
tamper foot. The Marshall stability and flow test provides the
performance prediction measure for the Marshall mix design
method. The stability portion of the test measures the maximum
load supported by the test specimen at a loading rate of 50.8
mm/minute (2 inches/minute). Basically, the load is increased until
it reaches a maximum then when the load just begins to
decrease, the loading is stopped and the maximum load is
recorded. During the loading, an attached dial gauge measures
the specimen's plastic flow as a result of the loading. The flow
value is recorded in 0.25 mm (0.01 inch) increments at the same
time the maximum load is recorded. Compare these values with
criteria for acceptability. If the properties are within the
specification range, the mixture is accepted. If any of these
properties are outside the specification range, the mixture should
be redesigned.

Conclusion : By doing this experiment, the asphalt for road can be designed. It
is also can determine either the bitumen is suitable for used with
the aggregate or not. It also can determine the limit load for the
road with certain bitumen content. There also a few precaution
need to take for future that is the personal for this experiment and
the usage of the equipment.

1. Manual on Pavement Design, Arahan Teknik (Jalan)

References : 5/85, Jabatan Kerja Raya, Malaysia.

2. Standard Specification for Road Works, Jabatan Kerja

Raya Malaysia.
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RESULT

Marshall Mixture Design Method

Aggregate Mix: AC 14 : 24%

AC 10 : 31%

Quarry Dust : 42%

Filler (OPC) : 3%

Weight of Stability (KN) Average

% Flow Stiffness
Group Sample Maximum Correct Corrected Stiffness
Bitumen (mm) (N/mm)
(g) Load Factor Stability (N/mm)
1219.7
B17 4 1187.5 8.089 0.9875 7.893 6.471
50
1735.855
2251.9
B14 4 1152 5.893 0.9875 5.738 2.548
62
2832.7
B16 4.5 1200 8.175 0.9875 6.011 2.122
05
3205.964
3579.2
B18 4.5 1131.56 6.260 0.9875 6.167 1.723
22
2766.7
B15 5 1232.5 10.561 0.9875 10.298 3.722
92
1797.77
828.74
A12 5 1150 3.574 0.9875 3.76 4.537
1
1024.8
A10 5.5 1251.9 2.510 0.9875 2.388 2.330 1024.893
93
1236.4
A13 6 1240 4.105 0.9875 3.891 3.147 1236.416
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Graph of Stiffness vs % Bitumen

3500
3000
2500
Stiffness

2000
1500
1000
500
0
3.5 4 4.5 5 5.5 6 6.5
% Bitumen