Traffic and Highway Engineering
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Chapter 18, Problem 5P
Given the specifications for an asphaltic concrete mixture and the results of a sieve analysis, determine the proportion of different aggregates to obtain the required gradation.
Coarse aggregates: 60%
Fine aggregates: 35%
Filler: 5%
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