Pavement Materials
Course Name:
Pavement Materials
Programme:
M.Tech (Transportation Engineering)
Semester:
First
Category:
Elective Courses (Ele)
Credits (L-T-P):
03(3-0-0)
Content:
Aggregates: Origin, classification, requirements, properties and tests on road aggregates for flexible and rigid pavements, Importance of aggregate shape factor in mix design. Bitumen and Tar: Origin, Preparation, properties and tests, constitution of bituminous road binders, requirements, criterion for selection of different binders, Bituminous emulsions and Cutbacks: fillers, extenders, polymers, crum rubber and anti - stripping agents on pavement performance. Bituminous mixes, Cement Concrete for Pavement Construction
References:
1. SRL, DSIR, Bituminous Materials in Road Construction, HMSO Publication
2. ISI and IRC Publications on relevant topics
3. Asphalt Institute, The Asphalt Hand Book
Department:
Civil Engineering