D.

ABSORPTION PERCENT OF COARSE AGGREGATE

Absorption is defined as:
Absorption = Mass of the saturated sample in air (B) – Mass of oven-dry in air (A) x 100
Mass of oven-dry in air (A)
Absorption= 1820 – 1630 X 100
1630

Absorption= __190__ X 100

1630

Absorption = 11.66 %

RESULTS AND DISCUSSION

The absorption value is defined as the change in aggregate mass caused by water
absorbed in the pore areas of the constituent particles when it was being immersed in water for
about 24 hours. The sample coarse aggregate has an estimated absorption of 11.66%.
Measuring water absorption might show the material’s durability. A substance with a higher
absorption rate is more porous in nature or having more spaces or holes through which water
may enter and it is desirable to avoid this kind of highly absorptive aggregate especially in HMA.
As a result, the absorption of the sample coarse aggregate is more porous, necessitating the use
of more asphalt binder. Absorption is especially significant for asphalt concrete since absorbed
asphalt cannot be used a binder. In addition, the nature and amount of absorption thus
influences directly the design of mixes and the durability of asphalt concrete. As a result, highly
absorbent aggregates (often specified as over 5% absorption) require more asphalt binder to
develop the same film thickness as less absorptive aggregates making the resulting HMA ( Hot
Mix Asphalt) more expensive.