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ASPHALT
(SMA)
INTRODUCTION
Stone Matrix Asphalt (SMA) is a hot paving mixture that was
developed in Germany in
the late sixties
SMA - gap graded mix with
INTRODUCTION
contd.
aggregate content
Enhanced durability as a result of higher bitumen content, and
drainage
Fibers or polymers added to prevent draindown of the mix,
INTRODUCTION
SMA - Deformation resistant, durable surfacing material
HISTORY
Started by Strabag ,Germany and later spread across
Asphalt paving mix against rutting by studded tyres
Durable pavements to combat wear & tear even by slow
(IRC:SP:79:2008)
Increasing popularity among authorities & industries
COMPOSITION
Typical SMA composition consists of:
7080% coarse aggregate
812% filler
67% binder
0.3% fibre
chemical change
COMPOSITION
MATERIALS USED
Coarse and Fine aggregate - qualities of aggregates is
IS Sieve (mm)
Mid value
Upper limit
19
100
100
12.5
90
95
100
9.5
50
65
80
4.75
20
27.5
35
2.36
16
20
24
1.18
0.600
0.300
0.075
9.5
11
IS Sieve (mm)
Mid value
Upper limit
19
100
100
13.2
90
95
100
9.5
50
62.5
75
4.75
20
24
28
2.36
16
20
24
1.18
13
17.5
21
0.600
12
15
18
0.300
10
15
20
0.075
10
12
PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS
Good stability at high temperatures
High wearing resistance
High adhesive capacity between the stone granules and the bitumen
A mix with no tendency to separate
Good skid resistance
Reduced water spray
Lower traffic noise
PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS
damage of fibres
steel-wheeled rollers
Minimum layer thickness placed is 2.5-3 times the
at least 150C.
falls below 40
LAYING
ROLLING
COMPACTING
ADVANTAGES
20-30% increase in pavement life
Good aggregate interlock for strength & stiffness
Deformation resistance for heavy traffic
Low permeability, high durability
Textured and rut resistant wearing course
Surface texture reduce noise & glare on roads
Reduce reflective cracking due to flexible mastic
100% recyclable after service life
DISADVANTAGES
Major construction problems are drainage & bleeding,
APPLICATIONS
Stone Mastic Asphalt has proved superior on heavily