ASPHALT

CONCRETE MIX
DESIGN AND
CONSTRUCTION
Presented by:
Fuerte, Divine Grace
Infiesto, Ma Elaine Grace
Jumawan, Sai Dorothy
Sornito, Clarin Joy
Suganob, Gin Daniel
 Asphalt
A mixture of aggregates, binder
and filler, used for constructing
and maintaining roads, parking
areas, railway tracks, ports,
airport runways, bicycle lanes,
sidewalks and also play and sport
areas. Aggregates used for
asphalt mixtures could be
crushed rock, sand, gravel or
slags.
Asphalt Paving
Materials
Asphalt paving materials
are produced for the
construction of highway,
parking lot, and airfield
pavements
 Asphalt Plants

An asphalt plant is a high-tech group of machines capable of

uniformly proportioning, heating, and mixing the aggregates and
asphalt cement, while at the same time meeting strict
environmental regulations  The mixing plant, trucks, asphalt
paver, and compactors are synchronized for an efficient
operation
 Asphalt Plants

Hot-mixed asphalt is produced at a central plant and

transported to the paving site in trucks .

The two most common plant types are: - Batch plants - Drum
plants

While the mixing process is distinctly different, the two share the
following similar elements: heating fuel, dust collection, truck
scales, and storage or surge silos
 Asphalt Plants
Hot-mixed asphalt is produced at a central plant and
transported to the paving site in trucks
An asphalt plant is a high-tech group of machines capable of
uniformly blending, heating, and mixing the aggregates and
asphalt cement of asphalt concrete, while at the same time
meeting strict environmental regulations, particularly in the
area of air emissions
Drum and batch plants are the two most common plant types
While the mixing process of batch and drum plants is distinctly
different, there are many similar elements that vary only in
detail between the two types of plants
HMA Plant Operation
 Types Of Plants

Batch Drum Mix

Proportion and mix liquid asphalt and aggregates in
individual batches
Application: Mainly used in the road construction of highway,
freeway, national road, city road.
In a drum plant, all of the drying and mixing is performed
within the drum, and the asphalt concrete mix is discharge
directly from the drum into storage silos in a continuous
manner
Application: Mainly used for road construction on country
roads and for repairing road surfaces.
Batch Plant
(typical layout)
Drum Mixer Plant
(typical layout)
Dryer for Drum Dryer Mixer Plant
Basic Purpose Of HMA Plants

To produce aquality
hotasphalt mixture
thatcontains the
desiredproportions of
asphaltand aggregate
and meetsall
specifications.
 Paving
Equipments
An asphalt paving operation requires a number of
different pieces of equipment:
- Sweeper - brooming and removing dust from the
surface to be paved
- Asphalt distributor truck - applying the prime or
tack coat -
Trucks - transporting the asphalt mix from the
plant to the construction site -
Material transfer vehicle - transferring the mix from
haul trucks to paver
- Windrow elevator - picking up material in
windrows or paver hopper
HMA Placement
 Different types of trucks used

Self Propelled Paver Self Propelled Paving Machine

Asphalt Mix Production
ASPHALT CEMENT
Asphalt Paving of a Major
Highway
Structure of Asphalt Pavements
 Super Pave Asphalt

Generally, the designs for Super pave Asphalt are for all of the
mainline roads
 Super Pave Asphalt
1. High Density, High Strength Pavement
2. Used for Interstates and other high volume roads with heavy truck loads
3. New Approach to Mix Design

Aggregate Matrix (Rocks actually touch and form a structural skeleton)

Requires High Grade Aggregate (Hard Rock)

 Hot Mix Asphalt

An asphalt paving mix produced in a plant. The mix

aggregates are dried and heated, and combined with hot
liquid asphalt cement. The mix is placed at high temperature.
 Aggregates
Course Aggregate (Rock)
Sand
Fines (rock dust, Portland cement) aka “Binder”

Aggregate Engineering Properties:

1. Gradation
2. Porosity
3. Hardness
4. Chemical composition
 Liquid Asphalt Cement

To allow construction without having to heat the asphalt

cement to 300 degrees F, two methods have been developed
to reduce asphalt cement to a liquid state:
1. Cutbacks
2. Emulsions
Asphalt cutbacks are a blend of asphalt cement and a fuel
product
Rapid-, medium-, and slow-cure cutbacks can be formulated
 Liquid Asphalt Cement
Emulsions are the other option for preparing a liquid asphalt
Asphalt emulsions are produced by using a colloidal mill to
break down asphalt cement into very fine “globules” that are
introduced into water that has been treated with an
emulsifying agent
Emulsions are manufactured in several grades and types
The primary applications of emulsion asphalt cements are for
tack coats and prime coats during pavement construction,
and as the binder for surface treatments
 Asphalt Concrete
Asphalt cements are used as the binder in paving mixes
The asphalt cement usually represents less than 10% of the mix
by weight
It serves the very important function of bonding the aggregate
particles together, preventing the entrance of moisture, and
acting as a cushioning medium
Asphalt concrete mix design refers to the process of selecting
the asphalt cement, aggregate structure, and proportions of
aggregate and asphalt cement that provide the optimum
combination of materials for the pavement loading conditions
and environment
 Asphalt
Placement
STEP 1: Demolition and Removal

The first step in the asphalt installation process is to remove the

existing surface, whether it is asphalt, concrete or pavers.
Demolition and removal is completed using heavy machinery,
including small bobcats and forklifts and when necessary, front
loaders and large dump trucks.

Debris is then removed.

Step 2: Grading and Sloping

Using laser-guided transits and automatic motor graders, the

Wolf Paving team grades the surface to be paved to ensure that
water will run-off appropriately.

Proper water drainage is vital to your asphalt because water is a

major cause of damage, including potholes, cracks, and
heaving.
Step 3: Prepare the Sub Base

The sub base provides a stable surface to support new

pavement.

The sub base is a frost barrier to help reduce winter damage due
to freezing and thawing.

During the installation, base thickness, base stability, and

compaction are essential steps. If the sub base is not
appropriately compacted, the asphalt surface on top will not
provide years of durability.
Step 4: Proof Roll, Undercutting and Sub Base Repair

Once the sub base is fully graded and compacted. To ensure the
underlying surface is strong and ready to support new asphalt.
A proof roll involves driving a quad-axle dump truck, loaded with
72,000 pounds, row by row over the entire surface.

If the gravel flexes more than an inch under the weight of the
truck, it means that the base is not properly supported.

If the proof roll finds soft areas in the sub base, Wolf Paving
makes the necessary repairs in compromised areas to ensure
the entire sub base is supportive.
Step 5: Binder and Surface Course

Once the sub base is laid and any soft areas are identified and
repaired, it is time to add the binder.
The binder layer is large aggregate mixed with oil, making it very
strong and durable.

The binder layer can be thought of as the strength of any new

asphalt surface.
Step 6: Install New Asphalt Surface

Once the supportive structures of a new asphalt surface are

installed, the top layer of fresh asphalt is added to provide a clean,
smooth ride.
Surface asphalt is made up of small aggregate, sand, and oil.

This combination of materials creates jet-black asphalt that,

when installed appropriately, provides a smooth ride and a
shiny, attractive finished surface.
Step 7: Butt Joints and Transitions

Butt joints are areas where old asphalt or concrete meets new
asphalt pavement.

These transitional areas require special attention to ensure that

the grading and water run-off is appropriate.

Butt joints are important to ensure drivers and pedestrians don’t

notice a difference in the surfaces.
Step 7: Butt Joints and Transitions

Butt joints are areas where old asphalt or concrete meets new
asphalt pavement.

These transitional areas require special attention to ensure that

the grading and water run-off is appropriate.

Butt joints are important to ensure drivers and pedestrians don’t

notice a difference in the surfaces.
To Complete the Project: Final Roll

Once the asphalt and butt joints have been laid, the entire surface is
smoothed and compacted.
Using a roller truck, the new asphalt pavement surface is
compacted and smoothed.

This process step ensures that no small bumps of aggregate or

stone are left poking through the smooth new surface.
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