Commonly used asphalts in the UK are asphalt concretes (previously termed ‘bituminous macadams’ or ‘bitmacs’), hot rolled asphalts (HRAs), and stone mastic
asphalts (SMAs). Essentially, asphalt is a combination of aggregate (crushed rock and /or sand) and bitumen (derived from crude oil).
Asphalt is commonly used in the construction of roads, pathways, car parks, driveways and play areas.
PLASTERING SAND
| CATEGORY | Particle Size | Typ % retained |
|---|---|---|
| 4.00mm | 0.0 | |
| 2.00mm | 0.0 | |
| VERY COARSE SAND | 1.00mm | 1.4 |
| COARSE SAND | 500um | 9.4 |
| MEDIUM SAND | 250um | 46.8 |
| FINE SAND | 125um | 32.1 |
| FINE SAND | 150um | 5.2 |
| VERY FINE SAND | 63um | 4.8 |
| SILT | -63um | 0.2 |
| Clay | Clay | 0.1 |
| TYPICAL ANALYSIS | |
|---|---|
| Moisture Content | 6.5% w/w |
| Organic Content | n/a |
| pH Value (H2O) | 6.8 |
| Sat. Hydraulic Conductivity | 1145 mm/hr |
| Fibre Content (pp) | n/a |
| GFN | n/a |
| D90 | 510 |
| D10 | 145 |
| D90/D10 | 3.5 |
| D eff | 215 |
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