QCS 2014 Section 06: Roadworks Page 9

Part 05: Asphalt Works

5.2.2 Fine Aggregate

1 Fine aggregate is that portion of the mineral aggregate passing the 2.36mm ASTM sieve for
the Marshall mix design and passing the 4.75mm sieve for the Superpave mix design.

2 Fine aggregate shall consist of crushed hard durable rock and shall be of such gradation that
when combined with other aggregates in proper proportions, the resultant mixture will meet
the required gradation. Fine aggregate shall be non-plastic and chemically stable.

3 The source of natural fine aggregate is considered to be the crusher site at which it is
produced. Crushed fine aggregate shall be produced by crushing clean coarse aggregate
and shall not be thin, flaky or elongated. Sampling of fine aggregate shall be in accordance
with ASTM D75.

4 Fine aggregate shall be clean and free from organic matter, clay, cemented particles and

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5 Unless permitted elsewhere in the contract, the aggregate type for wearing course shall be
Gabbro. The aggregate type for Base Course shall be either Gabbro or Limestone.

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The Contractor shall ensure that the sources of all fine aggregates have been approved by
the Municipality concerned.
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7 The specifications of fine aggregates for asphalt mixtures are listed in Table 5.1.
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Table 5.1
Fine Aggregate Specifications for Marshall Mixes
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Parameter Standard Specification Limits Minimum Frequency

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4% max. (stockpile)
Plasticity index ASTM D 4318
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Non Plastic (hot bins)

Sand equivalent value ASTM D2419 45% min. - Each source
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Soundness by magnesium
ASTM C88 18% max. - Visible change in
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Acid soluble chloride content BS 1377 Part 3 0.1% max. 3

- 1 test every 2000m
Acid soluble sulphate content BS 1377 Part 3 0.5% max.
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Clay lumps and friable particles ASTM C142 None

Organic Impurities ASTM C40 No Impurities

5.2.3 Coarse Aggregate

1 Coarse aggregate is that portion of the mineral aggregate retained on the 2.36mm ASTM
sieve for the Marshall mix design and retained on the 4.75mm ASTM sieve for the
Superpave mix design. Coarse aggregate shall consist of crushed natural stones and gravel.
Crushed particles shall be cubic and angular in shape and shall not be thin, flaky or
elongated. The gradation shall be such that when combined with other aggregate fraction in
proper proportions, the resultant mixture will meet the required gradation.

2 The source of crushed aggregate is considered to be the crushing site from which it is
produced. Sampling of coarse aggregate shall be in accordance with ASTM D75.