KYAMBOGO UNIVERSITY

TCBE 4103: PAVEMENT DESIGN PROJECT

CONSTRUCTION AND REHABILITATION OF UNIVERSITY

MOSQUE - KYAMBOGO PRIMARY SCHOOL SECTION TO
BITUMINOUS PAVED STARDARD

MARSHALL METHOD OF DESIGN

AC 20

GROUP X

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AC 14 ASPHALT MIX DESIGN
SUMMARY OF A/C 14 JOB MIX TEST RESULTS
BITUMEN CONTENT
MARSHAL MIX TEST RESULTS ACHIEVED LAB
AGGREGATE TESTS ACHIEVED AFTER TEST PRODUCTION SPECIFIED

Coating & Stripping >95 Marshal Flow 2.8 (2 - 4)mm

Marshal stability, 75 Blows 15.5 (9 -18)kN
Water absorption 0.6 Marshall air void, 75 Blows 4.8 (3 - 5)%
TFV Dry 216.1 Voids in Mineral Aggregates 17.8 > 15%
TFV Soaked, wet/dry ratio 94% Voids Filled with Binder 75 (65 - 75)%
Bitumen Content after
Flackiness Index 19.50% Extraction 5.18 ± 0.3%

Plasticity Index NP Ratio Stability/Flow 5.54 > 2.5

LAAV 19% Compacted Asphalt Density 2.415
ACV 15.70%
AIV 16.30%

TESTS ON MATERIAL WITH OUT WITH BITUMEN

BITUMEN % %
BITUMEN TESTS 20/14 7 6.7
PENETRATION 65 14/10. 12 11.4
SOFTENING POINT 49.2 10/6. 17 16.2
SPECIFIC GRAVITY OF BITUMEN 1.015 6/0 57 54.2
FLASH POINT 316.4, 315.5 Filler 7 6.7
FIRE POINT 335.5, 338.5 Bitumen Content 4.9
SPECIFIC GRAVITY OF AGGREGATES 2.715

TECHNICIAN:

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BITUMINOUS PAVED STARDARD

PROPERTY TESTS ON
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SOIL AND CONCRETE LABORATORY
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DETAILED ENGINEERING DESIGN OF CLB-KABAKA'S GATE ROAD(0.34KM)

DATA SHEET FOR TEN PERCENT FINES VALUE OF AGGREGATES (TFV)

Test Ref: BS 812:Part 111: 1990
Sample reference TFV/001 Sampling Date:
Source Mbalala Quarry Testing Date:
Sample Description (14/10)mm Aggregates Technicians:
AGGREGATE SIZE AND SIEVES USED ( TICK AS APPROPRIATE) (Table 1)
SIZE FRACTION PASSING
STANDARD 14.0 10.0 2.36
10.0 6.30 1.70
6.30 5.00 1.180
SMALLER THAN STANDARD
5.00 3.36 0.850
3.36 2.36 0.600
DRYING METHOD
Dry Specimen : Dry at 105oC for not more than 4Hrs Before Test
Soaked Specimen : No Drying before test. Dry to constant mass or max 12Hrs after impact
Temperature of Soaking Water : 20+/-5 C
Loading Time : 10 min +/- 30 Sec
DATA & CALCULATION
TEST ON DRY SPECIMEN SPECIMEN 1 SPECIMEN 2
a. Force applied kN 180 180
b. Total mass of specimen g 2738.5 2737.6
c. Retained on sieve seperating fines g 2500.0 2494.8
d. Passing Sieve seperating fines g 241.5 240.1
e. Total of c+d (if Variation from (b) g
2741.5 2734.9
exceeds 10g, discard result)
f. % passing sepaerting sieve = (d/b)x100
8.8 8.8
Retest if not in the range 7.5% - 12. 5%) %
g. Force required to produce 10% Fines
196.6 197.3
= (14xa)/(f+4) kN
h. TFV (Dry) = Mean of two results
197
( If retested, mean of 4 Results) kN
Reported TFV (Dry) 195
TEST ON SOAKED SPECIMEN SPECIMEN 1 SPECIMEN 2
j. Force applied kN 180 180
k. Total mass of specimen g 2758.0 2762.5
m. Retained on sieve seperating fines g 2479.5 2472.6
n. Passing Sieve seperating fines g 280.8 293.6
p. Total of m+n (if Variation from (k) g
2760.3 2766.2
exceeds 10g, discard result)
q. % passing sepaerting sieve = (n-k)x100
10.2 10.6
Retest if not in the range 7.5% - 12. 5%) %
r. Force required to produce 10% Fines
177.7 172.3
= (14xj)/(q+4) kN
s. TFV (Soaked) = Mean of two results
175
( If retested, mean of 4 Results) kN
Reported TFV (Soaked) 175
t. Ratio of TFV (soaked) & TFV Dry = (s/h)x100 % 89.7 Min 75%
Remarks
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DETAILED ENGINEERING DESIGN OF CLB-KABAKA'S GATE ROAD(0.34KM)

AGGREGATE CRUSHING VALUE (ACV) (BS 812-110:1990)

Source of material: Mbalala Quarry Test Ref.No: ACV/001

Location: Date sampled:

Material Description: (14/10) mm Aggregates Date tested:

Technicians:

Test number Accepted ACV (%)

1 2
Mass of oven dried
W1 g 6296.3 6301.7
aggregate+cylindrical measure
Mass of cylindrical measure
W2 g 3550.5 3550.5
alone
Total Mass used oven-dried
M1= (W1-W2)g 2745.8 2751.2
sample
Max 25%
Mass of Aggregate passing
M2 g 564.9 568.7
2.36mm sieve
Average Crushing Value (ACV) M2*100/M1
20.6 20.7
(%)

Average ACV 20.6

(%)

Observation

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AGGREGATE IMPACT VALUE (AIV) (BS 812 Part 112:1990)

Source of material : Mbalala Quarry Test Ref.No : AIV/001

Location: Date sampled : 2/10/2024

Sample Description: (14/10) mm Aggregates Date tested : 2/17/2024

Technicians:

Test number. 1 2
Mass of Aggregate + Cylindrical measure W1 g 1312.9 1312.2

Mass of Cylindrical measure alone W2 g 970.9 970.9

Mass of oven-dried Aggregates M1 = (W1-W2) g 342.0 341.3

Mass of Aggregates retained on sieve 2.36mm M2 g 275.9 277.2

Mass of Aggregates passing on sieve 2.36mm M3 = (M1-M2) g 66.1 64.1

Aggregate Impact Value (AIV) M3/M1*100 % 19.3 18.8

Average AIV % 19.1

Specification: Not Specified

Remark:

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CONSTRUCTION AND REHABILITATION OF CLB-KABAKA'S GATE SECTION TO

BITUMINOUS PAVED STARDARD

LOS ANGELES ABRASION VALUE (LAA); AASHTO T96

Sample Reference: LAAV/005 Sampling date: 2/10/2024
Location: Testing date: 2/17/2024
Sample Description: 5/10mm, Graded Crushed Aggregates Technicians:
Material source: Mbalala Quarry Sample Condition: Dry
Type of grading b

Mass of Mass retained Mass passing Mass passing

Fraction and Mass Number of sample before on 2.00 mm 2.00 mm sieve 1.18 mm sieve
Grading of test (g) Sieve (g) (dry) (dry)
Spheres
test sample
Fraction (390 - 445 g)
Mass (g) A B C C'
(mm)

37.5 - 25 1250 ± 25

25 - 19 1250 ± 25
a 12
19 - 12.5 1250 ± 10

12.5 - 9.5 1250 ± 10

20.0 - 14.0 2500 ± 10

b 11
14.0 - 10.0 2500 ± 10

10.0 - 6.3 2500 ± 10

c 8 5000 3405.7 1594.3 1080.3
6.3 - 4.75 2500 ± 10

d 4.75 - 2.36 5000 ± 10 6

LAAV = [100 x (A - (B+0.366*C'))]/A = 24.0

Specification: Max. 30%
NOTE: 1. In absence of the standard 1.70 mm sieve, use 2.00 mm and 1.18 mm sieves and the formula above for
interpolation.
2. In absence of the standard sieves for sample preparation, we replaced sieve 19mm by 20.0mm, 12.5mm by
14.0mm and 9.5mm by 10.0mm.

Remarks:

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CONSTRUCTION AND REHABILITATION OF CLB-KABAKA'S GATE
SECTION TO BITUMINOUS PAVED STARDARD
LIQUID LIMIT (CONE PENETROMETER) AND PLASTIC LIMIT (BS1377:Part 2)

Source of material : Mbalala Quarry Test Ref. No: PI-001

Location : Date sampled: 2/10/2024

Sample Description: 0/5mm, Quarry dust Date tested: 2/17/2024

Technician :
LIQUID LIMIT PLASTIC LIMIT
Liquid limit test No. 1 2 3 4 1 2
Initial dial gauge reading mm 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Final dial gauge reading mm 15.06 18.47 21.47 24.13
Penetration mm 15.1 18.5 21.5 24.1
Container No. BB4 PQ11 PQ31 M6 PQ10 D5 D8 PQ35
Mass of wet soil + container g 43.40 41.68 49.79 44.21 50.55 43.95 48.39 43.60
mass of dry soil + container g 38.06 36.66 42.67 38.60 43.73 38.65 41.65 37.49
Mass of container g 14.30 14.98 12.34 14.69 14.99 16.35 14.63 12.51
Mass of moisture g 5.3 5.0 7.1 5.6 6.8 5.3 6.7 6.1
Mass of dry soil g 23.8 21.7 30.3 23.9 28.7 22.3 27.0 25.0
Moisture content % 22.5 23.2 23.5 23.5 23.7 23.8 24.9 24.5
Average moisture content 22.8 23.5 23.7 24.7

*SAMPLE PREPARATION*
26
As received
washed on 425 mic.Sieve
24 air dried at 0
C
oven dried at 0
C
22 not known
penetration (mm)

Proportion passing 425mic.

20

18 Liquid limit (%) 23.7

Plastic limit (%) NP
Plasticity index NP
16

14
22.50 23.00 23.50 24.00 24.50 25.00
Moisture content (%)

Remarks

Observations
Mould number S
Side measured Top Bottom
Initial length LO mm140 140
Oven dried length LD mm
139.00 139.10
Linear shrinkage (LO-LD)*100/LO % 0.7 0.6
Average 1
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HIGH WAY SECTION
SPECIFIC GRAVITY & WATER ABSORPTION

REF : AASHTO : T85-91 ASTM : C127-88

CONSTRUCTION AND REHABILITATION OF CLB-KABAKA'S GATE SECTION TO BITUMINOUS PAVED STARDARD

Sample Reference : KYU/CA/MBA/01 Technician: Group members

Sampling Date : 10-02-2024 Material Source : Mbalala Quarry

Testing Date : 20-02-2024 Test 1 Test 2 Mean

Pyknometer No
Weight of saturated surface-dry aggregate in air, g A 4862.5 5053.0
Weight of saturated sample in water, g B 3018.0 3123.5
Weight of Oven dry aggregate in air, g C 4850.5 5032.0

Relative density on an oven-dry basis g/m3 2.630 2.608 2.619

Relative Density on a saturated and surface-dry basis, g/m 3 2.636 2.619 2.628

Apparent Relative Density, g/m 3 2.647 2.637 2.642

Water Absorption, % 0.247 0.417 0.332

Wire Basket
Mass of saturated surface-dry aggregate in air, g A

Mass of basket + sample in water, g B

Mass of empty basket in water , g C

Mass of oven-dry aggregate in air, g D

Relative density on an oven-dry basis, kg/m 3

Relative Density on a saturated and surface-dry basis, kg/m 3

Apparent Relative Density, kg/m 3

Water Absorption, %

Tested by :

Checked by :

Remarks :
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Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering
HIGH WAY SECTION
SPECIFIC GRAVITY & WATER ABSORPTION

REF : AASHTO : T85-91 ASTM : C127-88

CONSTRUCTION AND REHABILITATION OF CLB-KABAKA'S GATE SECTION TO BITUMINOUS PAVED STARDARD

Sample Reference : KYU/CA/MBA/01 Technician: Group members

Sampling Date : 10-02-2024 Material Source : Mbalala Quarry

Testing Date : 20-02-2024 Test 1 Test 2 Mean

Pyknometer No
Weight of saturated surface-dry aggregate in air, g A 4856.0 5001.5
Weight of saturated sample in water, g B 2999.5 3093.5
Weight of Oven dry aggregate in air, g C 4830.0 4979.0

Relative density on an oven-dry basis g/m3 2.602 2.610 2.606

Relative Density on a saturated and surface-dry basis, g/m 3 2.616 2.621 2.619

Apparent Relative Density, g/m 3 2.639 2.641 2.640

Water Absorption, % 0.538 0.452 0.495

Wire Basket
Mass of saturated surface-dry aggregate in air, g A

Mass of basket + sample in water, g B

Mass of empty basket in water , g C

Mass of oven-dry aggregate in air, g D

Relative density on an oven-dry basis, kg/m 3

Relative Density on a saturated and surface-dry basis, kg/m 3

Apparent Relative Density, kg/m 3

Water Absorption, %

Tested by :

Checked by :

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SPECIFIC GRAVITY & WATER ABSORPTION

REF : AASHTO : T85-91 ASTM : C127-88

CONSTRUCTION AND REHABILITATION OF CLB-KABAKA'S GATE SECTION TO BITUMINOUS PAVED STARDARD

Sample Reference : KYU/CA/MBA/01 Technician: Group members

Sampling Date : 10-02-2024 Material Source : Mbalala Quarry

Testing Date : 20-02-2024 Test 1 Test 2 Mean

Pyknometer No
Weight of saturated surface-dry aggregate in air, g A 4736.5 4907.5
Weight of saturated sample in water, g B 2926.0 3038.5
Weight of Oven dry aggregate in air, g C 4705.0 4879.5

Relative density on an oven-dry basis g/m3 2.599 2.611 2.605

Relative Density on a saturated and surface-dry basis, g/m 3 2.616 2.626 2.621

Apparent Relative Density, g/m 3 2.645 2.650 2.648

Water Absorption, % 0.670 0.574 0.622

Wire Basket
Mass of saturated surface-dry aggregate in air, g A

Mass of basket + sample in water, g B

Mass of empty basket in water , g C

Mass of oven-dry aggregate in air, g D

Relative density on an oven-dry basis, kg/m 3

Relative Density on a saturated and surface-dry basis, kg/m 3

Apparent Relative Density, kg/m 3

Water Absorption, %

Tested by :

Checked by :

Approved by :
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Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering
HIGH WAY SECTION
SPECIFIC GRAVITY & WATER ABSORPTION
REF : AASHTO : T84-00 ASTM : C128-97

CONSTRUCTION AND REHABILITATION OF CLB-KABAKA'S GATE SECTION TO BITUMINOUS PAVED STARDARD

Sample Reference : KYU/CA/ 01 Technician: Group members

Sampling Date : 10-02-2024 Material Source : Mbalala Quarry

Testing Date : 20-02-2024 Test 1 Test 2 Mean

Pyknometer No
Mass of saturated surface-dry aggregate in air, g A 842.0 878.5
Mass of Pyknometer + sample filled with water, g B 2323.0 2332.0
Mass of Pyknometer filled with water only, g C 1800.0 1786.0
Mass of oven-dry aggregate in air, g D 836.0 873.5

Relative density on an oven-dry basis g/m3 2.621 2.627 2.624

Relative Density on a saturated and surface-dry basis, g/m 3 2.639 2.642 2.641

Apparent Relative Density, g/m 3 2.671 2.667 2.669

Water Absorption, % 0.718 0.572 0.645

Wire Basket
Mass of saturated surface-dry aggregate in air, g A

Mass of basket + sample in water, g B

Mass of empty basket in water , g C

Mass of oven-dry aggregate in air, g D

Relative density on an oven-dry basis, kg/m 3

Relative Density on a saturated and surface-dry basis, kg/m 3

Apparent Relative Density, kg/m 3

Water Absorption, %

Tested by :

Checked by :

Remarks :
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Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering
HIGH WAY SECTION
SPECIFIC GRAVITY & WATER ABSORPTION
REF : AASHTO T100-95 (1995)

CONSTRUCTION AND REHABILITATION OF CLB-KABAKA'S GATE SECTION TO BITUMINOUS PAVED STARDARD

Sample Reference : KYU/CA/MBA 01 Sample Description : Fillers

Location : Kyambogo University Technician: Group members

Sampling Date : 10-02-2024 Material Source : Mbalala Quarry

Testing Date : 20-02-2024 Test 1 Test 2 Mean

Pyknometer No
Mass of Pyknometer + sample filled with water, g A 2215.0 2165.0
Mass of Pyknometer filled with water only, g B 1786.0 1800.0
Mass of oven-dry aggregate in air, g C 661.3 575.3

Relative density of Filler, g/m3 2.847 2.736 2.791

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COMBINED SPECIFIC GRAVITY & WATER ABSORPTION

REF : ASTM : C128-97

Sample Reference : CA/01 Sample Description : COMBINED

Sampling Date : 10/2/2024 Technician:

Testing Date : 18/2/2024 Material Source : Mbalala Quarry

Aggregate Size 20-14 14-10 10-6 6-0 Fillers

Bulk Specific Gravity 2.619 2.606 2.605 2.624 2.791
Proportions 27 12 12 47 2
Combined Specific Gravity 2.649
Water Absorption 0.332 0.495 0.622 0.645

Combined Water Absorption 0.524

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DETERMINATION OF PARTICLE SIZE DISTRIBUTION OF AC-14

CONSTRUCTION AND REHABILITATION OF CLB-KABAKA'S GATE SECTION TO BITUMINOUS PAVED

STARDARD
Sample Reference : KYU/CA/MBA/01 Sampling Date: 10-02-2024

Sample Description : GRADATION OF STOCK PILE Testing Date : 18-02-2024

Location : MBALALA QUARRY Operator : Group members

Size (mm) 20/14 mm Sample A

Grading envelope as per
Initial Dry mass (A) (g) 7381.2 Technician :
Table 4213/1
Mass retained
Sieve size (mm) % retained % passing Lower Limit Upper Limit Remarks
(g)
20.0 146.4 2.0 100.0 100 100

14.0 5382.4 72.9 27.1 85 100

10.0 1739.3 23.6 3.5 72 94

5.0 91.2 1.2 2.3 52 72

2.0 2.4 0.0 2.2 37 55

1.18 0.4 0.0 2.2 26 41

0.60 0.6 0.0 2.2 16 28

0.30 0.8 0.0 2.2 12 20

0.15 1.2 0.0 2.2 8 15

0.075 2.4 0.0 2.2 4 10

Pan 1.0 0.0

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DETERMINATION OF PARTICLE SIZE DISTRIBUTION OF AC-14

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PAVED STARDARD
Sample Reference : KYU/CA/MBA/01 Sampling Date: 10-02-2024

Sample Description : GRADATION OF STOCK PILE Testing Date : 18-02-2024

Location : MBALALA QUARRY Operator : Groupmembers

Size (mm) 20/14 mm Sample B

Grading envelope as per
Initial Dry mass (A) (g) 6738.8 Technician :
Table 4213/1
Mass retained
Sieve size (mm) % retained % passing Lower Limit Upper Limit Remarks
(g)
20.0 76.3 1.1 100.0 100 100

14.0 4736.3 70.3 29.7 85 100

10.0 1807.6 26.8 2.9 72 94

5.0 99.5 1.5 1.4 52 72

2.0 2.4 0.0 1.4 37 55

1.18 0.7 0.0 1.4 26 41

0.60 0.8 0.0 1.4 16 28

0.30 0.8 0.0 1.3 12 20

0.15 1.3 0.0 1.3 8 15

0.075 1.9 0.0 1.3 4 10

Pan 0.8 0.0

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DETERMINATION OF PARTICLE SIZE DISTRIBUTION OF AC-14

CONSTRUCTION AND REHABILITATION OF CLB-KABAKA'S GATE SECTION TO BITUMINOUS

PAVED STARDARD
Sample Reference : KYU/CA/MBA/01 Sampling Date: 10-02-2024

Sample Description : GRADATION OF STOCK PILE Testing Date : 18-02-2024

Location : MBALALA QUARRY Operator : Groupmembers

Size (mm) 14/10 mm Sample A

Grading envelope as per
Initial Dry mass (A) (g) 5571.1 Technician :
Table 4213/1
Mass retained
Sieve size (mm) % retained % passing Lower Limit Upper Limit Remarks
(g)
20.0 0.0 0.0 100.0 100 100

14.0 312.0 5.6 94.4 85 100

10.0 3851.6 69.1 25.3 72 94

5.0 1377.1 24.7 0.5 52 72

2.0 8.0 0.1 0.4 37 55

1.18 1.6 0.0 0.4 26 41

0.60 1.1 0.0 0.4 16 28

0.30 1.2 0.0 0.3 12 20

0.15 1.7 0.0 0.3 8 15

0.075 2.7 0.0 0.3 4 10

Pan 1.2 0.0

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DETERMINATION OF PARTICLE SIZE DISTRIBUTION OF AC-14

CONSTRUCTION AND REHABILITATION OF CLB-KABAKA'S GATE SECTION TO BITUMINOUS

PAVED STARDARD
Sample Reference : KYU/CA/MBA/01 Sampling Date: 10-02-2024

Sample Description : GRADATION OF STOCK PILE Testing Date : 18-02-2024

Location : MBALALA QUARRY Operator : Groupmembers

Size (mm) 14/10 mm Sample B

Grading envelope as per
Initial Dry mass (A) (g) 5681.4 Technician :
Table 4213/1
Mass retained
Sieve size (mm) % retained % passing Lower Limit Upper Limit Remarks
(g)
20.0 0.0 0.0 100.0 100 100

14.0 265.1 4.7 95.3 85 100

10.0 4038.2 71.1 24.3 72 94

5.0 1346.1 23.7 0.6 52 72

2.0 8.5 0.1 0.4 37 55

1.18 1.3 0.0 0.4 26 41

0.60 1.0 0.0 0.4 16 28

0.30 1.3 0.0 0.4 12 20

0.15 1.9 0.0 0.3 8 15

0.075 3.1 0.1 0.3 4 10

Pan 1.3 0.0

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DETERMINATION OF PARTICLE SIZE DISTRIBUTION OF AC-14

CONSTRUCTION AND REHABILITATION OF CLB-KABAKA'S GATE SECTION TO BITUMINOUS

PAVED STARDARD
Sample Reference : KYU/CA/MBA/01 Sampling Date: 10-02-2024

Sample Description : GRADATION OF STOCK PILE Testing Date : 18-02-2024

Location : MBALALA QUARRY Operator : Groupmembers

Size (mm) 10/6 mm Sample A

Grading envelope as per
Initial Dry mass (A) (g) 3617.8 Technician :
Table 4213/1
Mass retained
Sieve size (mm) % retained % passing Lower Limit Upper Limit Remarks
(g)
20.0 0.0 0.0 100.0 100 100

14.0 0.0 0.0 100.0 85 100

10.0 214.0 5.9 94.1 72 94

5.0 3289.3 90.9 3.2 52 72

2.0 68.5 1.9 1.3 37 55

1.18 6.6 0.2 1.1 26 41

0.60 4.5 0.1 1.0 16 28

0.30 3.0 0.1 0.9 12 20

0.15 4.0 0.1 0.8 8 15

0.075 6.6 0.2 0.6 4 10

Pan 1.1 0.0

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Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering
HIGH WAY LABORATORY

DETERMINATION OF PARTICLE SIZE DISTRIBUTION OF AC-14

CONSTRUCTION AND REHABILITATION OF CLB-KABAKA'S GATE SECTION TO BITUMINOUS

PAVED STARDARD
Sample Reference : KYU/CA/MBA/01 Sampling Date: 10-02-2024

Sample Description : GRADATION OF STOCK PILE Testing Date : 18-02-2024

Location : MBALALA QUARRY Operator : Groupmembers

Size (mm) 10/6 mm Sample B

Grading envelope as per
Initial Dry mass (A) (g) 3382.0 Technician :
Table 4213/1
Mass retained
Sieve size (mm) % retained % passing Lower Limit Upper Limit Remarks
(g)
20.0 0.0 0.0 100.0 100 100

14.0 0.0 0.0 100.0 85 100

10.0 182.7 5.4 94.6 72 94

5.0 3099.7 91.7 2.9 52 72

2.0 57.9 1.7 1.2 37 55

1.18 6.0 0.2 1.1 26 41

0.60 2.8 0.1 1.0 16 28

0.30 2.5 0.1 0.9 12 20

0.15 3.8 0.1 0.8 8 15

0.075 6.7 0.2 0.6 4 10

Pan 1.1 0.0

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HIGH WAY LABORATORY

DETERMINATION OF PARTICLE SIZE DISTRIBUTION OF AC-14

CONSTRUCTION AND REHABILITATION OF CLB-KABAKA'S GATE SECTION TO BITUMINOUS

PAVED STARDARD
Sample Reference : KYU/CA/MBA/01 Sampling Date: 10-02-2024

Sample Description : GRADATION OF STOCK PILE Testing Date : 18-02-2024

Location : MBALALA QUARRY Operator : Groupmembers

Size (mm) 6/0 mm Sample A

Grading envelope as per
Initial Dry mass (A) (g) 5587.5 Technician :
Table 4213/1
Mass retained
Sieve size (mm) % retained % passing Lower Limit Upper Limit Remarks
(g)
20.0 0.0 0.0 100.0 100 100

14.0 0.0 0.0 100.0 85 100

10.0 0.0 0.0 100.0 72 94

5.0 946.4 16.9 83.1 52 72

2.0 1697.7 30.4 52.7 37 55

1.18 948.9 17.0 35.7 26 41

0.60 687.5 12.3 23.4 16 28

0.30 471.5 8.4 15.0 12 20

0.15 275.9 4.9 10.0 8 15

0.075 189.0 3.4 6.6 4 10

Pan 22.6 0.4

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DETERMINATION OF PARTICLE SIZE DISTRIBUTION OF AC-14

CONSTRUCTION AND REHABILITATION OF CLB-KABAKA'S GATE SECTION TO BITUMINOUS

PAVED STARDARD
Sample Reference : KYU/CA/MBA/01 Sampling Date: 10-02-2024

Sample Description : GRADATION OF STOCK PILE Testing Date : 18-02-2024

Location : MBALALA QUARRY Operator : Groupmembers

Size (mm) 6/0 mm Sample B

Grading envelope as per
Initial Dry mass (A) (g) 5327.2 Technician :
Table 4213/1
Mass retained
Sieve size (mm) % retained % passing Lower Limit Upper Limit Remarks
(g)
20.0 0.0 0.0 100.0 100 100

14.0 0.0 0.0 100.0 85 100

10.0 8.0 0.2 99.8 72 94

5.0 855.9 16.1 83.8 52 72

2.0 1530.4 28.7 55.1 37 55

1.18 911.8 17.1 37.9 26 41

0.60 689.7 12.9 25.0 16 28

0.30 495.2 9.3 15.7 12 20

0.15 295.4 5.5 10.2 8 15

0.075 187.9 3.5 6.6 4 10

Pan 43.4 0.8

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Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering
HIGH WAY LABORATORY

DETERMINATION OF PARTICLE SIZE DISTRIBUTION OF AC-14

CONSTRUCTION AND REHABILITATION OF CLB-KABAKA'S GATE SECTION TO BITUMINOUS PAVED STARDARD

Sample Reference : KYU/CA/MBA/01 Sampling Date: 10-02-2024

Sample Description : GRADATION OF STOCK PILE Testing Date : 18-02-2024

Location : MBALALA QUARRY Operator : Groupmembers

Size (mm) FILLER Sample A

Grading envelope as per
Initial Dry mass (A) (g) 2090.3 Technician :
Table 4213/1
Mass retained
Sieve size (mm) % retained % passing Lower Limit Upper Limit Remarks
(g)
20.0 0.0 0.0 100.0 100 100

14.0 0.0 0.0 100.0 85 100

10.0 0.0 0.0 100.0 72 94

5.0 0.0 0.0 100.0 52 72

2.0 0.0 0.0 100.0 37 55

1.18 2.6 0.1 99.9 26 41

0.60 31.5 1.5 98.4 16 28

0.30 188.6 9.0 89.3 12 20

0.15 418.8 20.0 69.3 8 15

0.075 386.7 18.5 50.8 4 10

Pan 51.2 2.4

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Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering
HIGH WAY LABORATORY

DETERMINATION OF PARTICLE SIZE DISTRIBUTION OF AC-14

CONSTRUCTION AND REHABILITATION OF CLB-KABAKA'S GATE SECTION TO BITUMINOUS PAVED STARDARD

Sample Reference : KYU/CA/MBA/01 Sampling Date: 10-02-2024

Sample Description : GRADATION OF STOCK PILE Testing Date : 18-02-2024

Location : MBALALA QUARRY Operator : Groupmembers

Size (mm) FILLER Sample B

Grading envelope as per
Initial Dry mass (A) (g) 2614.9 Technician :
Table 4213/1
Mass retained
Sieve size (mm) % retained % passing Lower Limit Upper Limit Remarks
(g)
20.0 0.0 0.0 100.0 100 100

14.0 0.0 0.0 100.0 85 100

10.0 0.0 0.0 100.0 72 94

5.0 0.0 0.0 100.0 52 72

2.0 0.0 0.0 100.0 37 55

1.18 5.1 0.2 99.8 26 41

0.60 38.1 1.5 98.3 16 28

0.30 242.7 9.3 89.1 12 20

0.15 495.0 18.9 70.1 8 15

0.075 512.0 19.6 50.6 4 10

Pan 21.3 0.8

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MOSQUE - KYAMBOGO PRIMARY SCHOOL SECTION TO
BITUMINOUS PAVED STARDARD

COMBINED GRADING OF
AGGREGATES
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DETERMINATION OF PARTICLE SIZE DISTRIBUTION OF AC-14

CONSTRUCTION AND REHABILITATION OF CLB-KABAKA'S GATE SECTION TO BITUMINOUS PAVED

STARDARD
JOB ASPHALT MIX DESIGN - TRIAL
LOCATION HIGH WAY LAB - KYAMBOGO
SOURCE STOCK PILES JOB MIX GRADING COMPOSITION
DATE 2/29/2024
MATERIAL AC 14 INDIVIDUAL GRADATION

Sieve size
(mm) %ge Passing and Aggregate Combination in Percentages with Filler

7% 12% 17% 57% 7% Table 4213/1

Target
JMF
20/14 % Blend 14/10 % Blend 10/6 % Blend 6/0 % Blend Filler % Blend Grading
mm mm mm mm Lower
20 100.0 7.0 100.0 12.0 100.0 17.0 100.0 57.0 100.0 7.0 100 100 100
14 28.4 2.0 94.9 11.4 100.0 17.0 100.0 57.0 100.0 7.0 94 93 85
10 3.2 0.2 24.8 3.0 94.3 16.0 99.9 57.0 100.0 7.0 83 83 72
5 1.8 0.1 0.6 0.1 3.1 0.5 83.4 47.6 100.0 7.0 55 62 52
2 1.8 0.1 0.4 0.0 1.3 0.2 53.9 30.7 100.0 7.0 38 46 37
1.18 1.8 0.1 0.4 0.0 1.1 0.2 36.8 21.0 99.8 7.0 28 34 26
0.6 1.8 0.1 0.4 0.0 1.0 0.2 24.2 13.8 98.4 6.9 21 22 16
0.3 1.8 0.1 0.3 0.0 0.9 0.2 15.3 8.7 89.2 6.2 15 16 12
0.15 1.8 0.1 0.3 0.0 0.8 0.1 10.1 5.7 69.7 4.9 11 12 8
0.075 1.7 0.1 0.3 0.0 0.6 0.1 6.6 3.8 50.7 3.5 8 7 4

COMBINED GRADATION CURVE

100

90

80

70

60
%ge Passing (%)

50

40

30

20

10

0
0.01 0.1 1 10 100

Sieve sizes (mm)

JMF Target Grading Lower Limit Upper Limit

TESTED BY :

CHECKED BY: CALEB

TUMINOUS PAVED

POSITION

Table 4213/1

Upper
100
100
94
72
55
41
28
20
15
10

100
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BITUMINOUS PAVED STARDARD

TESTS ON BITUMEN
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UMEN
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SOIL AND CONCRETE LABORATORY

SUMMARY OF BITUMEN TEST RESULTS
Location:
Proposed use: Asphalt concrete

TEST NO 1 AVERAGE SPECIFICATION

A 64.5
PENETRATION (100g, 5 sec, 25⁰ C) B 65.9 65.0 60 - 70

C 64.5
SOFTENING POINT (°C) Ring and Ball method 49.0 49.3 49.2 (46-56)⁰C
SPECIFIC GRAVITY (g/cmᶾ) 1.015 1.015 1.01-1.06

FLASH POINT, (Cleveland open cup) ˚C 312.5 313.35 Min. 280

FIRE POINT, (Cleveland open cup) ˚C 332.4 334.4 Min. 280

Remarks:
TESTED BY :
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SOIL AND CONCRETE LABORATORY
HIGH WAY SECTION
PENETRATION OF BITUMINOUS MATERIALS: (AASHTO T49, ASTM D5-95)

Sample No. BTM-001.2 Sampling Date: 2/10/2024

Location: Testing Date: 2/23/2024

Sample Description: Bitumen (60/70) Technicians:

Tin identification A

Test number 1 3 2

Penetration 1/10mm 64.5 65.9 64.5

Average Penetration 1/10mm 65.0

Reported penentration(mm) 65.0

Note: Penetration is at 250c, 100g, 5seconds

Remarks:

Tested By :
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SOIL AND CONCRETE LABORATORY

HIGH WAY SECTION

SOFTENING POINT TEST

ASTM D 36-70
Ref No: BIT-001 Sampling Date: 10-Feb-24

Location: Kyambogo University Testing Date: 23-Feb-24

Sample Description: Bitumen (60-70) Technicians:

Test temperature: 5⁰c Proposed use: Surface dressing

RING 1 RING 2

Time (min) Temp (0c) Temp rise (0c) Temp (0c) Temp rise (0c)

0.0 4.0 0 4.0 0

1.0 7.2 3 7.2 3

2.0 10.0 3 10.0 3

3.0 12.2 2 12.2 2

4.0 15.4 3 15.4 3

5.0 19.0 4 19.0 4

6.0 23.4 4 23.4 4

7.0 27.4 4 27.4 4

8.0 31.2 4 31.2 4

9.0 34.4 3 34.4 3

10.0 37.2 3 37.2 3

11.0 39.2 2 39.2 2

12.0 42 3 42 3

46 4 47 4
Softtening point ( c)
0
49.1 49.2
Average (˚c) 49.2
Reqiurement 46-54 BS EN 12591: 2009 (Grade 60/70)

Remarks

Tested By :
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SOIL AND CONCRETE LABORATORY
HIGH WAY SECTION
DETERMINATION OF SPECIFIC GRAVITY OF SEMI-SOLID BITUMINOUS MATERIALS (ASSHTO T228-94)

Sample No. BTM-001 Sampling Date: 10-Feb-24

Location: Kyambogo University Testing Date: 23-Feb-24
Sample Description: Bitumen (60/70) Technicians:

Pycnometer No. Units 1 2 3

Weight of Pycnometer + top (A) g 114.1 113.9 114.1
Weight of Pycnometer + top filled with water (B) g 193.4 194.0 195.3
Weight of Pycnometer + top partially filled with sample (C) g 174.4 162.0 179.2
Weight of Pycnometer + top filled with water + sample (D) g 194.3 194.6 196.3
Relative density of sample (C-A)/(B-A)-(D-C) g/cmᶾ 1.015 1.014 1.016
Average relative density of sample E g/cmᶾ 1.015
Density of sample (Specific gravity) E*0.997 g/cmᶾ 1.012

Remarks:

Tested By :
Approved By :
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of Civil and Environmental Engineering
ND CONCRETE LABORATORY
HIGH WAY SECTION
ITY OF SEMI-SOLID BITUMINOUS MATERIALS (ASSHTO T228-94)

10-Feb-24
23-Feb-24

114.1
195.3
179.2
196.3
1.016
1.015
1.012
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SOIL AND CONCRETE LABORATORY
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FLASH AND FIRE POINT TEST

ASTM D 92-90
Ref No. BIT 001 Sampling Date 2/20/2024

Location Kyambogo University Testing Date 2/28/2024

Sample Description Bitumen (60-70) Technician Group 29

PROPERTIES Bitumen Sample Specification Test Method

Flash Point (Cleveland Open cup) 0C 315.5 316.4 Min 280 ASTM D92

Fire Point (Cleveland Open cup) 0C 335.5 338.5 Min 280 ASTM D92

TESTED BY :

APPROVED BY :
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MOSQUE - KYAMBOGO PRIMARY SCHOOL SECTION TO
BITUMINOUS PAVED STARDARD

TRIAL 1:
MARSHALL TESTS AT DIFFERENT
BINDER CONTENT
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Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering
HIGH WAY SECTION
MARSHALL - TEST (AASHTO T-245-97)

GRADE OF BITUMEN 60/70 TESTING DATE 3/Mar/24

SOURCE OF MATERIAL: Mbalala TIME: 08:17AM
BITUMINOUS MIXTURE SAMPLED ON: 2/Mar/24 No.OF BLOWS: 75
SPECIFIC GRAVITY OF BITUMEN 1.015
DENSITY OF
WATER
0.995 SPECIFIC GRAVITY OF AGGREGATES:(gm-3) 2.715

MEASUREMENTS ON MARSHALL-SPECIMEN
EXTRACTION 3.5 % 7% FILLER
CONTENT OF BITUMEN BY COMPACTION TEMPERATURE
(OC)
150 150 150 150
CALCULATION %
SPECIMEN No. A B C D
PROVING RING FACTOR 0.0242
HEIGHT OF SPECIMEN mm H 65.9 66.8 67.0 66.1
AFTER PREPARATION
g W1 1,197.6 1,198.5 1,198.5 1,199.6

WEIGHT OF SPECIMEN UNDER WATER

g W2 686.2 685.3 690.3 692.2

AFTER REMOVAL FROM W3 1,197.2 1,196.3 1,203.1 1,204.1

WATER g
VOLUME OF SPECIMEN V= W3-W2 511.0 511.0 512.8 511.9
COMPACTED BITUMINOUS MIXTURE

(cm3)
SINGLE g/cm A=
3
2.332 2.334 2.326 2.332
BULK DENSITY
AVERAGE g/cm 3
A 2.331

CALCULATED, GMM g/cm3 B1 = 2.565

BINDER % C= 8.4

VOLUME IN SPECIMEN
AGGREGATES % D= 82.9

VOIDS
%
E= 100 - C-D 6.0
IN MENERAL AGGREGATES F= 100 - D 17.1 Spec, Min 14%

AIR VOIDS IN SPECIMEN FILLED WITH BINDER %

G= 47.7 Spec (65-75)%

TOTAL MIX % H= 6.0 Spec (3-5)%

MARSHALL STABILITY AND FLOW VALUE

FLOW STABILITY CORRECTI AVERAG
LOAD
MAXIMUM ON SINGLE E AVERAG
SPECI GAUGE SINGLE FLOW GAUGE GAUGE MAXIMUM
RING
GAUGE FINAL FACTOR LOAD FACTOR OF MARSHAL STABILIT E FLOW
MEN INITIAL VALUE INITIAL FINAL
DEFLECTIO SPECIMEN Y
N
No.
div div div div div div KN/DIV KN KN kN kN

A 274 548 274 0 321 321 0.024 9 0.95 8.4

B 275 512 237 0 302 302 0.024 9 0.95 8.7
9.5 2.6
C 325 592 267 0 300 300 0.024 10 0.97 9.3
D 296 570 274 0 298 298 0.024 10 0.97 9.3

REMARKS

TESTED BY :

CHECKED BY : Caleb
 KYAMBOGO UNIVERSITY
Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering
HIGH WAY SECTION
MARSHALL - TEST (AASHTO T-245-97)

GRADE OF BITUMEN 60/70 TESTING DATE 3/Mar/24

SOURCE OF MATERIAL: Mbalala TIME: 08:17AM
BITUMINOUS MIXTURE SAMPLED ON: 2/Mar/24 No.OF BLOWS: 75
SPECIFIC GRAVITY OF BITUMEN 1.015
DENSITY OF
WATER
0.995 SPECIFIC GRAVITY OF AGGREGATES:(gm-3) 2.715

MEASUREMENTS ON MARSHALL-SPECIMEN
EXTRACTION 4.0 % 7% FILLER
CONTENT OF BITUMEN BY COMPACTION TEMPERATURE
(OC)
150 150 150 150
CALCULATION %
SPECIMEN No. A B C D
PROVING RING FACTOR 0.0242
HEIGHT OF SPECIMEN mm H 67.2 65.7 65.5 64.8
AFTER PREPARATION
g W1 1,194.5 1,199.5 1,193.5 1,194.3

WEIGHT OF SPECIMEN UNDER WATER

g W2 687.5 690.5 686.2 685.3

AFTER REMOVAL FROM W3 1,196.2 1,204.1 1,196.4 1,197.5

WATER g
VOLUME OF SPECIMEN V= W3-W2 508.7 513.6 510.2 512.2
COMPACTED BITUMINOUS MIXTURE

(cm3)
SINGLE g/cm A=
3
2.337 2.324 2.328 2.321
BULK DENSITY
AVERAGE g/cm 3
A 2.327

CALCULATED, GMM g/cm3 B1 = 2.545

BINDER % C= 9.3

VOLUME IN SPECIMEN
AGGREGATES % D= 82.3

VOIDS
%
E= 100 - C-D 5.5
IN MENERAL AGGREGATES F= 100 - D 17.7 Spec, Min 14%

AIR VOIDS IN SPECIMEN FILLED WITH BINDER %

G= 55.7 Spec (65-75)%

TOTAL MIX % H= 5.5 Spec (3-5)%

MARSHALL STABILITY AND FLOW VALUE

FLOW STABILITY CORRECTI AVERAG
LOAD
MAXIMUM ON SINGLE E AVERAG
SPECI GAUGE SINGLE FLOW GAUGE GAUGE MAXIMUM
RING
GAUGE FINAL FACTOR LOAD FACTOR OF MARSHAL STABILIT E FLOW
MEN INITIAL VALUE INITIAL FINAL
DEFLECTIO SPECIMEN Y
N
No.
div div div div div div KN/DIV KN KN kN kN

A 293 561 268 0 514 514 0.024 12 0.92 11.3

B 415 517 102 0 580 580 0.024 14 0.95 13.2
12.5 2.2
C 277 499 222 0 578 578 0.024 14 0.95 13.2
D 297 585 288 0 600 600 0.024 14 0.97 14.0

REMARKS

TESTED BY :

CHECKED BY : Caleb
 KYAMBOGO UNIVERSITY
Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering
HIGH WAY SECTION
MARSHALL - TEST (AASHTO T-245-97)

GRADE OF BITUMEN 60/70 TESTING DATE 3/Mar/24

SOURCE OF MATERIAL: Mbalala TIME: 08:17AM
BITUMINOUS MIXTURE SAMPLED ON: 2/Mar/24 No.OF BLOWS: 75
SPECIFIC GRAVITY OF BITUMEN 1.015
DENSITY OF
WATER
0.995 SPECIFIC GRAVITY OF AGGREGATES:(gm-3) 2.715

MEASUREMENTS ON MARSHALL-SPECIMEN
EXTRACTION 4.5 % 7% FILLER
CONTENT OF BITUMEN BY COMPACTION TEMPERATURE
(OC)
150 150 150 150
CALCULATION %
SPECIMEN No. A B C D
PROVING RING FACTOR 0.0242
HEIGHT OF SPECIMEN mm H 64.2 66.0 64.4 64.0
AFTER PREPARATION
g W1 1,188.5 1,189.0 1,201.0 1,201.0

WEIGHT OF SPECIMEN UNDER WATER

g W2 692.5 691.0 699.0 698.5

AFTER REMOVAL FROM W3 1,193.5 1,191.5 1,204.0 1,203.0

WATER g
VOLUME OF SPECIMEN V= W3-W2 501.0 500.5 505.0 504.5
COMPACTED BITUMINOUS MIXTURE

(cm3)
SINGLE g/cm A=
3
2.361 2.364 2.367 2.369
BULK DENSITY
AVERAGE g/cm 3
A 2.365

CALCULATED, GMM g/cm3 B1 = 2.525

BINDER % C= 9.2

VOLUME IN SPECIMEN
AGGREGATES % D= 83.2

VOIDS
%
E= 100 - C-D 4.9
IN MENERAL AGGREGATES F= 100 - D 15.9 Spec, Min 14%

AIR VOIDS IN SPECIMEN FILLED WITH BINDER %

G= 61.1 Spec (65-75)%

TOTAL MIX % H= 4.9 Spec (3-5)%

MARSHALL STABILITY AND FLOW VALUE

FLOW STABILITY CORRECTI AVERAG
LOAD
MAXIMUM ON SINGLE E AVERAG
SPECI GAUGE SINGLE FLOW GAUGE GAUGE MAXIMUM
RING
GAUGE FINAL FACTOR LOAD FACTOR OF MARSHAL STABILIT E FLOW
MEN INITIAL VALUE INITIAL FINAL
DEFLECTIO SPECIMEN Y
N
No.
div div div div div div KN/DIV KN KN kN kN

A 282 560 278 0 639 639 0.024 15 0.98 15.0

B 300 572 272 0 685 685 0.024 15 0.94 14.0
14.6 2.6
C 292 545 253 0 700 700 0.024 16 0.94 14.8
D 260 500 240 0 670 670 0.024 16 0.94 15.1

REMARKS

TESTED BY :

CHECKED BY : Caleb
 KYAMBOGO UNIVERSITY
Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering
HIGH WAY SECTION
MARSHALL - TEST (AASHTO T-245-97)

GRADE OF BITUMEN 60/70 TESTING DATE 3/Mar/24

SOURCE OF MATERIAL: Mbalala TIME: 08:17AM
BITUMINOUS MIXTURE SAMPLED ON: 2/Mar/24 No.OF BLOWS: 75
SPECIFIC GRAVITY OF BITUMEN 1.015
DENSITY OF
WATER
0.995 SPECIFIC GRAVITY OF AGGREGATES:(gm-3) 2.715

MEASUREMENTS ON MARSHALL-SPECIMEN
EXTRACTION 5.0 % 7% FILLER
CONTENT OF BITUMEN BY COMPACTION TEMPERATURE
(OC)
150 150 150 150
CALCULATION %
SPECIMEN No. A B C D
PROVING RING FACTOR 0.0242
HEIGHT OF SPECIMEN mm H 63.8 62.5 63.5 63.0
AFTER PREPARATION
g W1 1,191.0 1,196.0 1,181.0 1,194.0

WEIGHT OF SPECIMEN UNDER WATER

g W2 697.0 699.2 691.9 696.5

AFTER REMOVAL FROM W3 1,193.0 1,197.0 1,185.0 1,195.5

WATER g
VOLUME OF SPECIMEN V= W3-W2 496.0 497.8 493.1 499.0
COMPACTED BITUMINOUS MIXTURE

(cm3)
SINGLE g/cm A=
3
2.390 2.391 2.384 2.381
BULK DENSITY
AVERAGE g/cm 3
A 2.386

CALCULATED, GMM g/cm3 B1 = 2.505

BINDER % C= 9.6

VOLUME IN SPECIMEN
AGGREGATES % D= 83.5

VOIDS
%
E= 100 - C-D 4.2
IN MENERAL AGGREGATES F= 100 - D 17.9 Spec, Min 14%

AIR VOIDS IN SPECIMEN FILLED WITH BINDER %

G= 74.5 Spec (65-75)%

TOTAL MIX % H= 4.2 Spec (3-5)%

MARSHALL STABILITY AND FLOW VALUE

FLOW STABILITY CORRECTI AVERAG
LOAD
MAXIMUM ON SINGLE E AVERAG
SPECI GAUGE SINGLE FLOW GAUGE GAUGE MAXIMUM
RING
GAUGE FINAL FACTOR LOAD FACTOR OF MARSHAL STABILIT E FLOW
MEN INITIAL VALUE INITIAL FINAL
DEFLECTIO SPECIMEN Y
N
No.
div div div div div div KN/DIV KN KN kN kN

A 297 600 303 0 658 658 0.024 16 0.99 15.6

B 296 608 312 0 650 650 0.024 16 1.03 16.1
16.3 2.8
C 266 513 247 0 594 594 0.024 17 1.00 17.4
D 326 597 271 0 631 631 0.024 15 1.01 15.3

REMARKS

TESTED BY :

CHECKED BY : Caleb
 KYAMBOGO UNIVERSITY
Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering
HIGH WAY SECTION
MARSHALL - TEST (AASHTO T-245-97)

GRADE OF BITUMEN 60/70 TESTING DATE 3/Mar/24

SOURCE OF MATERIAL: Mbalala TIME: 08:17AM
BITUMINOUS MIXTURE SAMPLED ON: 2/Mar/24 No.OF BLOWS: 75
SPECIFIC GRAVITY OF BITUMEN 1.015
DENSITY OF
WATER
0.995 SPECIFIC GRAVITY OF AGGREGATES:(gm-3) 2.715

MEASUREMENTS ON MARSHALL-SPECIMEN
EXTRACTION 5.5 % 7% FILLER
CONTENT OF BITUMEN BY COMPACTION TEMPERATURE
(OC)
150 150 150 150
CALCULATION %
SPECIMEN No. A B C D
PROVING RING FACTOR 0.0242
HEIGHT OF SPECIMEN mm H 60.3 63.4 63.4 63.3
AFTER PREPARATION
g W1 1,160.0 1,192.0 1,187.0 1,188.0

WEIGHT OF SPECIMEN UNDER WATER

g W2 674.2 693.3 690.5 691.9

AFTER REMOVAL FROM W3 1,160.5 1,194.0 1,188.5 1,190.0

WATER g
VOLUME OF SPECIMEN V= W3-W2 486.3 500.7 498.0 498.1
COMPACTED BITUMINOUS MIXTURE

(cm3)
SINGLE g/cm A=
3
2.374 2.369 2.372 2.374
BULK DENSITY
AVERAGE g/cm 3
A 2.372

CALCULATED, GMM g/cm3 B1 = 2.486

BINDER % C= 11.6

VOLUME IN SPECIMEN
AGGREGATES % D= 82.6

VOIDS
%
E= 100 - C-D 3.1
IN MENERAL AGGREGATES F= 100 - D 16.7 Spec, Min 14%

AIR VOIDS IN SPECIMEN FILLED WITH BINDER %

G= 75.8 Spec (65-75)%

TOTAL MIX % H= 3.1 Spec (3-5)%

MARSHALL STABILITY AND FLOW VALUE

FLOW STABILITY CORRECTI AVERAG
LOAD
MAXIMUM ON SINGLE E AVERAG
SPECI GAUGE SINGLE FLOW GAUGE GAUGE MAXIMUM
RING
GAUGE FINAL FACTOR LOAD FACTOR OF MARSHAL STABILIT E FLOW
MEN INITIAL VALUE INITIAL FINAL
DEFLECTIO SPECIMEN Y
N
No.
div div div div div div KN/DIV KN KN kN kN

A 321 604 283 0 622 622 0.024 15 1.04 15.5

B 347 621 274 0 538 538 0.024 17 1.00 17.0
16.0 3.2
C 340 735 395 0 528 528 0.024 16 1.00 16.4
D 350 659 309 0 570 570 0.024 16 1.01 15.7

REMARKS

TESTED BY :

CHECKED BY : Caleb
 KYAMBOGO UNIVERSITY
Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering
HIGH WAY SECTION
MARSHALL - TEST (AASHTO T-245-97)

GRADE OF BITUMEN 60/70 TESTING DATE 3/Mar/24

SOURCE OF MATERIAL: Mbalala TIME: 08:17AM
BITUMINOUS MIXTURE SAMPLED ON: 2/Mar/24 No.OF BLOWS: 75
SPECIFIC GRAVITY OF BITUMEN 1.015
DENSITY OF
WATER
0.995 SPECIFIC GRAVITY OF AGGREGATES:(gm-3) 2.715

MEASUREMENTS ON MARSHALL-SPECIMEN
EXTRACTION 6.0 % 7% FILLER
CONTENT OF BITUMEN BY COMPACTION TEMPERATURE
(OC)
150 150 150 150
CALCULATION %
SPECIMEN No. 1 2 3 4
PROVING RING FACTOR 0.0242
HEIGHT OF SPECIMEN mm H 62.4 62.6 61.4 62.4
AFTER PREPARATION
g W1 1,187.0 1,193.0 1,180.0 1,193.0

WEIGHT OF SPECIMEN UNDER WATER

g W2 688.2 693.5 684.5 690.2

AFTER REMOVAL FROM W3 1,187.5 1,193.0 1,180.0 1,193.5

WATER g
VOLUME OF SPECIMEN V= W3-W2 499.3 499.5 495.5 503.3
COMPACTED BITUMINOUS MIXTURE

(cm3)
SINGLE g/cm3 A= 2.366 2.377 2.370 2.359
BULK DENSITY
AVERAGE g/cm3 A 2.368

CALCULATED, GMM g/cm3 B1 = 2.467

BINDER % C= 15.4

VOLUME IN SPECIMEN
AGGREGATES % D= 82.0

VOIDS
%
E= 100 - C-D 2.6
IN MENERAL AGGREGATES F= 100 - D 17.3 Spec, Min 14%

AIR VOIDS IN SPECIMEN FILLED WITH BINDER %

G= 78.3 Spec (65-75)%

TOTAL MIX % H= 2.6 Spec (3-5)%

MARSHALL STABILITY AND FLOW VALUE

FLOW STABILITY CORRECTI AVERAG
LOAD
MAXIMUM ON SINGLE E AVERAG
SPECI GAUGE SINGLE FLOW GAUGE GAUGE MAXIMUM
RING
GAUGE FINAL FACTOR LOAD FACTOR OF MARSHAL STABILIT E FLOW
MEN INITIAL VALUE INITIAL FINAL
DEFLECTIO SPECIMEN Y
N
No.
div div div div div div KN/DIV KN KN kN kN

1 206 600 394 0 425 425 0.024 12 1.03 12.4

2 195 443 248 0 492 492 0.024 12 1.02 12.0
13.0 3.5
3 185 533 348 0 560 560 0.024 13 1.04 14.0
4 241 635 394 0 457 457 0.024 13 1.03 13.6

REMARKS

TESTED BY :

CHECKED BY : Caleb
 KYAMBOGO UNIVERSITY
HIGH WAY LABORATORY
CONSTRUCTION AND REHABILITATION OF UNIVERSITY
MOSQUE - KYAMBOGO PRIMARY SCHOOL SECTION TO
BITUMINOUS PAVED STARDARD

TRIAL 1:
OPTIMUM BINDER CONTENT;
ASPHALT INSTITUTE METHOD
RSITY
OF UNIVERSITY
L SECTION TO
RD

TENT;
ETHOD
 CONSTRUCTION AND REHABILITATION OF UNIVERSITY MOSQUE - KYAMBOGO PRIMARY
SCHOOL SECTION AT KYAMBOGO UNIVERSITY TO BITUMINOUS PAVED STARDARD

TCBE 4103 : PAVEMENT DESIGN PROJECT DESIGNED BY : Group 29 Members

Bitumen Density Stability Flow Voids Filled with Voids in Mineral Total Void in OPTIMUM BINDER CONTENT ACCORDINGLY TO ASPHALT
(%) (gm/cc) (kN) (mm) Bitumen (%) Aggregates (%) mix (%) INSTITUTE
3.5 2.331 9.5 2.6 47.7 14.4 6.0 Maximum of Stability (%) 5.2
4 2.327 12.5 2.2 55.7 15.0 5.5
4.5 2.365 14.6 2.6 61.1 15.9 4.9 Maximum of Density (%) 5
5 2.386 16.3 2.8 74.5 17.9 4.2
5.5 2.372 16.0 3.2 75.8 16.7 3.1 Bitumen at 4% air voids (%) 5.1
6 2.368 13.0 3.5 78.3 17.3 2.6 AVERAGE ( OPTIMUM BINDER CONTENT) 5.1 %

Density Vs Bitumen
Stability Vs Bitumen
2.4
18.0
2.39

2.38
16.0
Density (gm/cc)

2.37

14.0

Stability (kN))
2.36

2.35

2.34 12.0
2.33
10.0
2.32

2.31
8.0
2.3

2.29
3.4 3.9 4.4 4.9 5.4 5.9 6.4 6.0
3 3.5 4 4.5 5 5.5 6 6.5

Bitumen (%)
Bitumen (%)

Flow Vs Bitumen VFB Vs Bitumen

4 95
90
3.5 85
80
Flow (mm))

3
75
70
VFB (%)

2.5
65
2
60
55
1.5
50
1 45
3 3.5 4 4.5 5 5.5 6 6.5 3 3.5 4 4.5 5 5.5 6 6.5

Bitumen (%) Bitumen (%)

VMA Vs Bitumen Voids Vs Bitumen

19.0 7.0
18.5
18.0 6.0

17.5
5.0
VMA (%)

Voids (%)

17.0
16.5 4.0
16.0
15.5
3.0

15.0
2.0
14.5
14.0 1.0
3 3.5 4 4.5 5 5.5 6 6.5 3 3.5 4 4.5 5 5.5 6 6.5

Bitumen (%) Bitumen (%)

CHECKING OF VOLUMETRIC PROPERTIES AGAINST THE GENERAL

SPECIFICATION AT OPTIMUM BINDER
PARAMETER
SPECIFICATION (TABLE
DENSITY (gm/cc) 2.385 4203/1)

STABILITY (kN) 15.6 ( 7 - 15) kN

FLOW (mm) 2.8 (2 - 4)mm
VOIDS IN THE MIX (%) 2.8 (3 - 5)%
VOIDS FILLED WITH BITUMEN (%) 75 (65 - 75)%
VOIDS IN MINERAL AGGREGATES (%) 17.8 min 15%

REMARKS : The optimum Binder should be tested by preparation of another mixture, and
volumentric properties tested against the specification
CHECKED BY:
 KYAMBOGO UNIVERSITY
HIGH WAY LABORATORY
CONSTRUCTION AND REHABILITATION OF UNIVERSITY
MOSQUE - KYAMBOGO PRIMARY SCHOOL SECTION TO
BITUMINOUS PAVED STARDARD

LAB TRIAL AT OPTIMUM BINDER

CONTENT
RSITY
OF UNIVERSITY
L SECTION TO
RD

BINDER
 KYAMBOGO UNIVERSITY
Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering
HIGH WAY SECTION
MARSHALL - TEST (AASHTO T-245-97) AT OPTIMUM BINDER

GRADE OF BITUMEN 60/70 TESTING DATE 3/Mar/24

SOURCE OF MATERIAL: Mbalala TIME: 08:17AM
BITUMINOUS MIXTURE SAMPLED ON: 2/Mar/24 No.OF BLOWS: 75
SPECIFIC GRAVITY OF BITUMEN 1.015
DENSITY OF
WATER 0.995 SPECIFIC GRAVITY OF AGGREGATES:(gm-3) 2.715
MEASUREMENTS ON MARSHALL-SPECIMEN
EXTRACTION 5.2 % 7% FILLER
CONTENT OF BITUMEN BY COMPACTION TEMPERATURE
(OC)
150 150 150 150
CALCULATION %
SPECIMEN No. 1 2 3 4
PROVING RING FACTOR 0.0242
HEIGHT OF SPECIMEN mm H 62.4 62.6 61.4 62.4
AFTER PREPARATION
g W1 1,183.0 1,187.0 1,188.0 1,186.0

WEIGHT OF SPECIMEN UNDER WATER

g W2 701.4 703.5 694.5 699.2

AFTER REMOVAL FROM W3 1,187.5 1,193.0 1,180.0 1,193.5

WATER g
VOLUME OF SPECIMEN V= W3-W2 486.1 489.5 485.5 494.3
COMPACTED BITUMINOUS MIXTURE

(cm3)
SINGLE g/cm3 A= 2.422 2.413 2.435 2.388
BULK DENSITY
AVERAGE g/cm3 A 2.415

CALCULATED, GMM g/cm3 B1 = 2.498

BINDER % C= 12.3

VOLUME IN SPECIMEN
AGGREGATES % D= 84.3

VOIDS
%
E= 100 - C-D 3.3
IN MINERAL AGGREGATES F= 100 - D 15.7 Spec, Min 15%

AIR VOIDS IN SPECIMEN FILLED WITH BINDER %

G= 78.6 Spec (65-75)%

TOTAL MIX % H= 3.3 Spec (3-5)%

MARSHALL STABILITY AND FLOW VALUE

FLOW STABILITY LOAD CORRECTI AVERAG
MAXIMUM ON SINGLE E AVERAG
SPECI GAUGE SINGLE FLOW GAUGE GAUGE MAXIMUM
RING
GAUGE FINAL FACTOR LOAD FACTOR OF MARSHAL STABILIT E FLOW
MEN INITIAL VALUE INITIAL FINAL
DEFLECTIO SPECIMEN Y
N
No.
div div div div div div KN/DIV KN KN kN kN

1 313 585 272 0 425 425 0.024 14 1.03 14.4

2 287 563 276 0 492 492 0.024 15 1.02 15.3
15.5 2.8
3 265 533 268 0 560 560 0.024 16 1.04 16.6
4 281 585 304 0 457 457 0.024 15 1.03 15.5

REMARKS

TESTED BY :

CHECKED BY : Caleb
 KYAMBOGO UNIVERSITY
Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering
HIGH WAY SECTION
Location : Mbalala Quarry Date Sampled: 3/2/2024
Sample No. Asphalt sample mix trial (Sample A) Date Tested: 3/2/2024
Material DescriptioBitumen at 5.18 Technicians:
EXTRACTION OF BITUMEN FROM BITUMINOUS LAB MIXTURE (AASHTO T 164 - 94)
Determination No.
Wt of Bowl + Asphaltic Concrete A g 1628.6
Wt of Bowl B g 229.3
Wt of Asphat concrete-Wet C = A-B g 1399.3
Wt of Bowl + extracted Aggregates D g 1553.8
Wt of Extracted Aggrgates -Dry E = D-B g 1324.5
Weight of Filler paper before Extraction F g 29.3
Weight of Filler paper + Filler Extraction G g 31.6
Wt of Recoverd Filler after Extraction H = G-F g 2.3
Total weight of Aggregates after Extraction K = H+E g 1326.8
Mass of Bitumen L = C-K g 72.5
Bitumen Content ((L*100)/C) % 5.18
PARTICLE SIZE DISTRIBUTION OF COMBINED ASPHALT CONCRETE AGGREGATES
Cummulative
Sieves (mm) Mass Retained (g) mass Retained Retained (%) Passing(%) Spec.

20.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 100 100

14.0 42.5 42.5 3.2 97 85 - 100
10.00 124.5 167.0 12.6 87 72 - 94
5.00 431.2 598.2 45.1 55 52 - 72
2.36 204.4 802.6 60.5 40 37 - 55
1.180 131.5 934.1 70.4 30 26 - 41
0.600 114.6 1048.7 79.0 21 16 - 28
0.300 101.5 1150.2 86.7 13 12 - 20
0.150 56.2 1206.4 90.9 9 8 - 15
0.075 16.2 1222.6 92.1 8 4 -10
PAN 25.0 1247.6
Grading Curve
100

90

80

70
% Passing sieves

60

50

40

30

20

10

0
0.0 0.1 1.0 10.0 100.0
Sieve Aperture (mm)

REMARKS :
TESTED BY :
CHECKED BY :
 KYAMBOGO UNIVERSITY
Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering
HIGH WAY SECTION
TCBE 4103: PAVEMENT DESIGN PROJECT
VOLUMENTRIC PROPERTIES MIXED AT OPTIMUM BINDER CONTENT

PARAMETER
SPECIFICATION (TABLE 4203/1)
DENSITY (gm/cc) 2.415

STABILITY (kN) 15.5 ( 7 - 15) kN

FLOW (mm) 2.8 (2 - 4)mm

VOIDS IN THE MIX (%) 2.8 (3 - 5)%

VOIDS FILLED WITH BITUMEN (%) 75 (70 - 80)%

VOIDS IN MINERAL AGGREGATES (%) 17.8 min 15%

TESTED BY:

CHECKED BY: CALEB

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