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Evaluation of stone mastic asphalt (SMA): a high stability wearing course material

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The report describes the evaluation of stone mastic asphalt (SMA). SMA was originally produced in Germany as a proprietary wearing course material, but recognition of its excellent perfomance led to its standardization in 1984. SMA has been found to be very deformation resistant due to its stable aggregate skeleton structure. The voids in the stone matrix are filled with a mastic of bitumen/crushed sand/filler to which stabilising agent, which is normallycellulose fibre, is added to prevent binder drainage. Experience in countries that have adopted SMA has shown to very durable. Following a study visit to germany to gain more information on material design, production and construction practice, a demonstration trial was arranged at TRL to further evaluate the potential of this material. The trial showed that SMA can be designed, produced and laid successfully by UK contractors using existing plant, and demonstrated clearly the feasibility of its use in the UK. Furthermore with a careful choice of aggregate size and grading SMA has the potential to meet UK surface texture requirements, to be laid as a thin layer, and it generates less tyre noise. The material could be used in carefully monitored road trials to build up experience before considering it for general use

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Ketersediaan

Informasi Detail

Judul Seri

Pr 65

No. Panggil

625.068 Nun e

Penerbit

: TRL., 1994

Deskripsi Fisik

20 p.

Bahasa

Indonesia

ISBN/ISSN

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Klasifikasi

625.068

Tipe Isi

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Tipe Media

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Tipe Pembawa

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Edisi

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Subjek

STONE MASTIC ASPHALT (SMA)

Info Detail Spesifik

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Pernyataan Tanggungjawab

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Versi lain/terkait

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