An asphalt mix contains 2250kg of aggregates and 150kg of bitumen binder per m3 . Bitumen absorption of the aggregates is 1.2% of the total mix. The bulk specific gravity of the aggregates (Gsb) is 2.670, and the specific gravity of bitumen (Gb) is 1.050. Determine the following:  Bulk specific gravity of the mix (Gmb)

An asphalt mix contains 2250kg of aggregates and 150kg of bitumen binder per m3 . Bitumen absorption of the aggregates is 1.2% of the total mix. The bulk specific gravity of the aggregates (Gsb) is 2.670, and the specific gravity of bitumen (Gb) is 1.050. Determine the following:  Bulk specific gravity of the mix (Gmb)

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Chapter18: Bituminous Materials

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