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Temperature of Experiment = 27 Degree Celsius

Grade of Bitumen = VG-10

S. No. W1(g) W2(g) W3(g) W4(g) Specific Gravity

1 70.62 183.94 136.83 184.82 1.013470
2 80.43 184.77 137.48 185.8 1.018386
AVERAGE 1.015928

RESULT:
The specific gravity of bitumen sample is 1.015928

INFERENCE:
From this experiment we get the specific gravity of bitumen sample is 1.015928. Which
means suitable values of specific gravity of bitumen sample for pavement construction is lies
between 1.013470 to 1.015928. We get difference between specific gravity is 0.004916.
According to the code repeatability and reproducibility are 0.002 and 0.005 respectively for
the pycnometer method. The difference between specific gravity 0.004916 (Experimental) is
closer to the given values in code, so the results can be termed both repeatable and
reproducible.

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● Grade of bitumen: = VG-10
● Pouring temperature ℃: = 75 to 100 °C
● Test temperature ℃: = 27 °C
● Periods of cooling, minutes, = 140 to 160 minutes
o In air = 30 to 40 minutes
o In water bath before trimming = 30 minutes
o In water bath after trimming = 85 to 95 minutes
Briquette number
Sl No Test property Mean value
i ii
1. Ductility 79.6 cms 85.1 cms 82.35 cms

Result: Ductility of given sample of bitumen is 82.35 cms.

Inference:
1. Both test values lie within (79.6-82.35=-2.75) & (85.1-82.35=2.75) +- 5% (4.1175) of
mean value. So test results are correct to use.
2. For VG-10 bitumen, the minimum value for paving is 75cms and our value is 82.35 cms
which is greater than the minimum required. So bitumen is suitable for road construction.
3. Repeatability: 10% of the mean value = 0.1×82.35 = 8.235cms.
4. Reproducibility: 20% of the mean value = 0.2×82.35 = 16.47cms.
5. Test results difference is 85.1 -79.6 = 5.5cms < 8.235(%10 of mean)cms.
Hence we are within the limits and possessing the quality of Repeatability. For
reproducibility we are not concerned here because another test is done at the lab itself.

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• Pouring temperature, ℃ =75℃
• Period of cooling in atmosphere, minutes =60 minutes
• Room temperature, ℃ =25℃
• Period of cooling in water bath, minutes =60 minutes
• Actual test temperature, ℃ =25℃

Sample No.1 Sample No. 2

Readings Mean Mean
Test 1 Test 2 Test 3 Test 1 Test 2 Test 3
value value
Initial 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10
Final 116 88 95 99.67 103 87 98 96
Penetration 106 78 85 89.67 93 77 88 86
value

Mean penetration value = 87.84

Grade of bitumen =S 90

INFERENCE:

1.) IS 73:1992 code: Mean penetration value (87.84) is classify it as 80/100 penetration grade
and S-90. So, this sample is suitable for pavement construction of roads.
2.) IS code says that the difference between the penetration values of samples should not be
more than 4 for range 50 to 149. For this sample 89.67-86=3.67<4, so it is suitable for use.

3.) Reproducibility-Values should be within 8% of mean value

Sample 1 Sample 2
8% of 89.67=7.17 8% of 86=6.88
This sample values are not within range. But it is of less concern to us as both the samples
and tests were tested in the laboratory itself.

4.) Repeatability- Values should be within 3% of mean

Sample 1 Sample 2
3% of 89.67=2.69 3% of 86=2.58
Both samples values are not within the range hence not possessing the quality of
Repeatability.

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Bitumen grade: VG-10

Approximate softening point (SP): For VG-10 grade of bitumen it is 40 oC

Liquid used in the bath: water/glycerine

Period of air cooling, minutes: 30 minutes

Period of cooling in water bath, minutes: 15 minutes

Test values observed:

Sample No. 1 Sample No. 2 Mean Value
Test Property
Ball No. 1 Ball No. 2 Ball No. 1 Ball No. 2 of SP
Temperature
(oC) at which
41.9 oC 42.1 oC 42.3 oC 42.9 oC
sample touches
bottom plate
Mean Value of
42.0 oC 42.6 oC 42.3 oC
SP

Result: In this case the Softening Point of Bitumen comes out to be 42.3 oC

Inference: The maximum deflection allowed in the sample for VG-10 grade bitumen from
the mean is 1oC. In this case difference of both samples from mean is = (0.3,-0.3), hence it
satisfies repeatability. In standard conditions the reproducibility of test sample should not
vary by more than 2oC. In our condition the variation is 0.6oC so it satisfies reproducibility.
So our sample is useable for all kinds of pavement construction.

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Aggregate Size: Passing 12.5mm test sieve and retained on 10 mm test sieve .

Calculation:
For sample 1 : Aggregate crushing value(%) = 411/2323 *100 = 17.69
For sample 2 : Aggregate crushing value(%) = 409/2293 *100 = 17.83

Avg. Mean value of aggregate crushing value(%) = 17.76

Sample Total Weight of Weight of fines Aggregate

Number Dry passing 2.36 crushing
Samples mm IS sieve Value (%)

1 2323 411 17.69

2 2293 409 17.83

Mean value 17.76

Result: Aggregate crushing value in % = 17.76

Inference: As per IS 2386 P4 code the aggregate crushing value should not more than
30-35% . For this sample avg. aggregate crushing value is 17.76, which is in
the permissible limit, so this aggregate value is suitable for pavement
construction.

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Type of Aggregate: Road stone

Grading: B
Number of Spheres used: 11
Weight of Charge: 4584 ± 25 gm
No. of Revolutions: 500

LA Abrasion Value = ((A-B)/A)*100

A=5000(finer ones using the 5000 g samples)

Values Test 1 Test 2 Average

W1 (g) 5000 5000 5000

W2 (g) 4222 4254 4238

LA Abrasion value 15.56 15.24 15.4

Result: The percent loss or the difference between the original mass and the final mass is
calculated. For this sample Avg. LA Abrasion=15.4 %.

Inference: As per IRC, different type of pavement and their Max. permissible abrasion values
lies in between 30-60%. For this sample percentage of wear is 15.4. So this aggregates sample
is suitable for different road constructions (WBM surfacing course etc.).

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S. No. Details Trial 1 Trial 2 Average

1. Total weight of aggregate sample 330 310 320
filling the cylindrical measure(W1)
2. Weight of aggregates retained on 2.36 292 246 269
mm sieve after testing(W2)

3. Aggregate Impact Value (AIV) 11.515% 20.645% 15.937%

AIV=[(W1-W2)/W1]*100

Result: Average aggregate impact value is 15.937%

Inference: According IS code recommended Aggregate Impact Test Values <20% is

classified as exceptionally strong. As per IRC maximum Allowable Impact Value of
aggregate for different types of pavements is varies 30-50. For given sample AIV is 15.937%,
which is less than all maximum AIV. So, this aggregate is suitable for all types of pavement
construction.

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Total Weight of Aggregates: 6344 gm

Flakiness Index
Size range of Weight of 200 pieces Thickness Weight of flaky Percentage by
of aggregates in the gauge size, particles, F g
aggregates weight of flaky
range, W g mm
passing and particles, Y
retained on
IS Sieve, mm
63-50 0 23.90 0 0
50-40 0 27.00 0 0
40-31.5 0 21.50 0 0
31.5-25 0 16.95 0 0
25-20 1098 13.50 316 28.77
20-16 3592 10.80 441 12.27
16-12.5 771 8.55 153 19.84
12.5-10.0 628 6.75 43 6.84
10.0-6.3 255 4.89 21 8.23
FI = 8.43
Result:

Elongation Index Test:

Size range of aggregates Weight of Length Weight of Percentage by weight
gauge elongated of elongated particles =
passing and retained on 200 pieces of
size, mm particles, E g
IS Sieve, mm aggregates in
the range, W
g
63-50 0 - 0 0
50-40 0 81.0 0 0
40-31.5 0 64.4 0 0
31.5-25 0 - 0 0
 25-20 1098 40.5 475 43.26
20-16 3592 32.4 773 21.52
16-12.5 771 25.5 221 28.66
12.5-10.0 628 20.02 85 13.53
10.0-6.3 255 14.7 41 16.07
EI = 13.67

Result: Flakiness index= 8.43%, Elongation

Index=13.67%

Inference: FI value of this sample is 8.43%, which is

<35% so it is considerable. EI value of this sample is
13.67%, which is <35% so it is considerable. Therefore
this sample is suitable for all uses.

Name: Mukesh Yadav

Enrolment: 2019CEB1017