Reference: SEC/21-22/0303/02 TEST REPORT Date: 03/03/2022

JOB MIX FORMULA FOR DENSE BITUMINOUS MACADAM 50 MM THICK

Samples of Aggregate of size 32.0 mm, 19.0 mm, 10.0 mm, Stone Dust, Filler was supplied by the agency for carrying out
the Job Mix Formula for D.B.M. (Dense Bituminous Macadam) 50 mm Thick.
Physical Test was conducted on all materials and the results were as under:
TEST RESULTS
COARSE AND FINE AGGREGATES
The above submitted samples of aggregate were tested for their suitability as per MORT&H –specification and results are
given below:
Table 1 Properties of aggregates
(As per Table: 500 - 16 of MORTH Specifications 5th revision)
S.NO Test 32.0 mm 19.0 mm 10.0 mm Stone Dust Lime(Filler) MORTH Limits
1 Abrasion value 26.10% 21.50% 16.80% - - 30 % max.

2 Impact value 23.20% 16.30% 20.90% - - 24 % max.

3 Flakiness & 21.80% 19.10% 25.30% - - 35 % max

Elongation
4 Water 0.62% 0.82% 0.88% - - 2 % max.
absorption
5 Stripping value 99.70% 99.90% 100% - - 95 % min.
(Retained
6 Specific gravity 2.6 2.6 2.62 2.51 2.55 -
Table 2 Requirements of Paving Bitumen (IS 73: 2013)
(As per table: 1 clause 6.2 of paving bitumen specification)
Sr.No. Parameters Results Requirements for VG-30

1 Flash point 0C 277 Min .220

2 Penetration at 25 0C, 100 g, 5s,0.1mm 53.7 Min. 45

3 Softening point 0C 50.8 Min. 47

4 Solubility , % 99.6 Min. 99

5 Specific gravity 1.03 --

6 Ductility at 25 0C, cm 62 Min. 40

 Table 3 Individual Grading and Blended Grading
(As per Table: 500 - 17 of MORTH Specifications 5th revision)
GRADATION
The above tested material was analyzed for their grain size distribution and the job mix formula has been worked out as
per MORT&H specification. On the basis of grading of individual aggregates the proportion found most suitable for the
design was :
32.0 mm 19.0 mm 10.0 mm Stone Dust Filler Total Aggregate

20% 30% 28% 20% 2% 100%

MORT&H
Sieve Size % Passing
Combined Requirement
Grading
(mm) 32.0 mm 19.0 mm 10.0 mm Stone Dust Filler (Grading – 2)

37.5 100 100 100 100 100 100 100

26.5 95.2 100 100 100 100 99.04 90 - 100

19 23.7 100 100 100 100 84.74 71 - 95

13.2 0 29.7 100 100 100 58.91 56 - 80

4.75 0 20.3 71.2 100 100 48.03 38 - 54

2.36 0 4.6 36.7 100 98.2 33.62 28 - 42

0.3 0 0 0 63.8 93.5 14.63 7 - 21

0.075 0 0 0 19.4 87.3 5.63 2-8

DESIGN DATA
Marshall Specimen block were prepared from the blended aggregates after mixing and baking at relevant temperature in
above ratio with 4.50% bitumen content by weight of total mix, with 75 blows from each side. The specimen blocks so
obtained were tested for all the required tests.
Agg - 1 Agg - 2 Agg - 3 Agg - 4 Agg - 5 Binder
32.0 mm 19.0 mm 10.0 mm Stone Dust Filler Bitumen Total
Proportion 20% 30% 28% 20% 2% 4.50% 104.50%
Specific Gravity 2.6 2.6 2.62 2.51 2.55 1.03
S.No Parameters Results Morth Requirement
% Bitumen contents by weight of Total Min. 5.40 %
1 4.50%
Mix (For 30 - 40 mm thickness)
2 Bulk specific gravity of aggregate, G t 2.430 -
Bulk Density of compacted specimen,
3 2.311 -
gm/cc, Gb
4 Corrected Marshall Stability (Kg) 1392 Min .918 @ 600°c

5 Marshall Flow (mm) 2.73 Between 2 - 4

6 Void in mix – (%) 4.90 Between 3 - 5

7 Void in mineral aggregate(VMA)-% 15.00 Min. 10.0 – 13.0

Void in mineral aggregate filled by
8 67.31 Between 65 - 75
bitumen (VFA) - (%)
It was found that optimum bitumen content at the rate of 4.50 % of total mix satisfied the MORTH specification for
Bituminous concrete. The density was determined as 2.311 g/cc at 4.50 % Bitumen content.
RECOMMENDED MIX
The trial mix at 4.50 % bitumen in mix meets to the MORT&H requirement & recommended below:

a) Composition of aggregates :

1 32.0 mm = 20%

2 19.0 mm = 30%

3 10.0 mm = 28%

4 Stone Dust = 20%

5 Filler = 2%

6 Binder content (By weight of total mix): = 4.50%

b) Mechanical Properties :

S.No Parameters Results Morth Requirement

1 Marshall Stability –(Kg) 1392 Min .918 @ 600°c

2 Marshall flow –(mm) 2.73 Between 2 - 4

3 Void in mineral aggregate(VMA)-% 15 Min. 10.0 – 13.0

4 Void in mix –(%) 4.9 Between 3 - 5

Void in mineral aggregate filled by

5 67.31 Between 65 - 75
bitumen (VFA) - (%)
Bulk Density of compacted specimen,
6 2.311 -
gm/cc, Gb
REMARKS
The design is subjected to change if gradation of ingredients is not with in the permissible variation as
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per table 500.17 of the MORT&H.
All quality aspects as mentioned in the MORT&H-specification may be maintained before and during
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the Execution of work.

Authorized Signature

Note
1 The results obtained are on the basis of the particular sample supplied to the lab.
In order to achieve comparable results at the site, same material(s) should be used along with proper quality
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control as envisaged in standard methods.
The results are only for reporting and designated use. These may not be produced in any court of law. The lab
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shall not be a party to any litigation related to these.
4 †Details provided by the Client.