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Introduction

Volume Blending - RAPVersion 11/30/2004

37.5mm

Design Number:Design Date:Mix Producer Name:Mixture Name/Code:

Aggregate#1-CA#2-CA#3-CA#4-CA#1-FA#2-FA#3-FA#4-FAMFRAPAC

CodeSource idNameLocation

Virgin %'sERROR:#DIV/0!ERROR:#DIV/0!ERROR:#DIV/0!ERROR:#DIV/0!ERROR:#DIV/0!ERROR:#DIV/0!ERROR:#DIV/0!ERROR:#DIV/0!ERROR:#DIV/0!ERROR:#DIV/0!

%'s with RAP0.0

Sieve, mm#1-CA
THG: A product is considered a COARSE aggregate (CA) if LESS than 50% passes the Primary Control Sieve (PCS) of the overall blend, which is the 9.5mm sieve for a 37.5mm NMPS mix.#2-CA#3-CA#4-CA#1-FA
THG: A product is considered a FINE aggregate (FA) if MORE than 50% passes the Primary Control Sieve (PCS) of the overall blend, which is the 9.5mm sieve for a 37.5mm NMPS mix.#2-FA#3-FA#4-FA MF
THG: This gradation column is intended for either Mineral Filler (MF) or Bag House Fines (BHF).RAPVirginWith RAP

63.0100.0100.050.0100.0100.037.5
THG: ORIGINAL Nominal Maximum Particle Size (NMPS)

The first sieve larger than the first sieve to retain more than 10% by weight.100.0100.0VirginW/ RAP25.0100.0100.019.0
THG: For Coarse-Graded mixes:

ORIGINAL Half Sieve = 0.5 x ORIGINAL NMPS

The break between the larger particles and the smaller particles in the coarse fraction.100.0100.0CAERROR:#DIV/0!
THG: For Coarse-Graded mixes:

CA ratio = % half sieve - % PCS 100 - % half sieve

As the CA ratio INCREASES, VMA and Voids INCREASE, but compactibility DECREASES.

A change of 0.20 is ~= 1% change in VMA or Voids.

It should generally be in the range of 0.80-0.95.

As the CA ratio DECREASES, segregation susceptibility INCREASES.

Overly high values can be difficult to compact in the field and can cause "tenderness" because the coarse fraction doesn't want to "lock up".

This ratio is primarily controlled by the VOLUME blend of CA(s) (cells C52:F52) and/or the gradation of the CA(s) being used.

*****************************************************For Fine-Graded mixes:

It still provides an indication of segregation susceptibility.

As the OLD CA ratio DECREASES, segregation susceptibility INCREASES.ERROR:#DIV/0!12.5100.0100.09.5
THG: For Coarse-Graded mixes:

ORIGNAL Primary Control Sieve (PCS) = 0.22 x ORIGINAL NMPS

The break in the overall blend between the coarse fraction that creates voids and the fine fraction that fills them.

**************************************************For Fine-Graded mixes:

This sieve serves as the NEW NMPS of the "blend" PASSING the ORIGINAL PCS.100.0
THG: ORIGINAL Primary Control Sieve (PCS)

For Coarse-Graded mixes:

DECREASE of 4% is ~ = INCREASE of 1% VMA or Voids, or vice-versa.

*******************************For Fine-Graded mixes:

INCREASE of 6% is ~ = INCREASE of 1% VMA or Voids, or vice-versa.

This value is primarily controlled by the % CA LUW (cell D38).100.0
THG: The primary purpose of first determining a combined blend with the VIRGIN aggregates ONLY, is to establish the desired blend by VOLUME of coarse and fine for the corresponding mix TYPE (coarse-graded or fine-graded), which is reflected in the ORIGINAL PCS value and is a function of the % CA LUW (cell D38).

The designer should then try to match the ORIGINAL PCS in the RAP blend as close as possible to maintain the same approximate volumes of coarse and fine.4.75
THG: For Fine-Graded mixes:

NEW Half Sieve = 0.5 x NEW NMPS

The break between the larger particles and the smaller particles in the coarse part of the "blend" PASSING the ORIGINAL PCS.100.0100.02.36
THG: For Coarse-Graded mixes:

ORIGINAL Secondary Control Sieve (SCS) = 0.22 x Original PCS

The break between the coarse part that creates voids and the fine part that fills them in the overall fine fraction.

*****************************************************For Fine-Graded mixes:

NEW Primary Control Sieve (PCS) = 0.22 x NEW NMPS

The break between the coarse part that creates voids and the fine part that fills them in the "blend" PASSING the ORIGINAL PCS.100.0100.0FAc1.000
THG: For Coarse-Graded mixes:

FAc ratio = % SCS % PCS

As the FAc ratio INCREASES, VMA and Voids DECREASE.

A change of 0.05 is ~= 1% change in VMA or Voids.

It should generally be in the range of 0.35-0.50.

Low values can be difficult to compact in the field and should NOT coincide with a low FAf ratio.

High values are generally in or near the restricted zone and can relate to tenderness for mixes with an excess of natural sand.

This ratio is primarily controlled by the VOLUME blend of FA(s) (cells G54:J54) and/or the gradation of the FA(s).

**********************************************************For Fine-Graded mixes:

Although this ratio is NOT used for fine-graded mixes, it does give an indication of the coarsenss or fineness of the "blend" PASSING the ORIGINAL PCS.

Values around 0.55 or greater generally indicate that this portion of the "blend" is ALSO fine-graded.

In other words, the volume of material PASSING the NEW PCS is greater than the volume of voids that exist in the NEW coarse fraction between the ORIGINAL PCS and the NEW PCS.1.0001.18100.0100.00.600
THG: For Coarse-Graded mixes:

ORIGINAL Tertiary Control Sieve (TCS) = 0.22 x ORIGINAL SCS

The break between the coarse part that creates voids and the fine part that fills them in the material passing the SCS.

***************************************************For Fine-Graded mixes:

NEW Secondary Control Sieve (SCS) = 0.22 x NEW PCS

The break between the coarse part that creates voids and the fine part that fills them in the NEW fine fraction.100.0100.00.300100.0100.00.150
THG: For Fine-Graded mixes:

NEW Tertiary Control Sieve (TCS) = 0.22 x NEW SCS

The break between the coarse part that creates voids and the fine part that fills them in the material PASSING the NEW SCS.100.0100.0FAf1.000
THG: For Coarse-Graded mixes:

FAf ratio = % TCS % SCS

As the FAf ratio INCREASES, VMA and Voids DECREASE.

A change of 0.05 is ~= 1% change in VMA or Voids.

It should generally be in the range of 0.35-0.50.

Low values can be difficult to compact in the field and should NOT coincide with a low FAc ratio.

High values generally indicate mixes with high dust to effective AC ratios and overly high mortar stiffness.

This ratio is primarily a function of the 0.075mm value (cell H57) if MF or BHF's are being used and/or the 0.075mm values of the various individual aggregates.

********************************************************************For Fine-Graded mixes:

Although this ratio is NOT used for fine-graded mixes, it does give an indication of the coarsenss or fineness of the NEW fine fraction in the "blend" PASSING the ORIGINAL PCS.

Values around 0.55 or greater generally indicate that this portion of the "blend" is ALSO fine-graded.

In other words, the volume of material PASSING the NEW SCS is greater than the volume of voids that exist in the fine fraction between the NEW PCS and the NEW SCS.1.0000.075100.0100.0% CA LUW
THG: For Coarse-Graded mixes, this value should generally be within the range of 95-105%.

As this value INCREASES, VMA and Voids INCREASE - coarse aggregate interlock starts to absorb compaction energy, which lessens the compaction of the fine fraction.

High values, especially those that exceed 105%, can be difficult to compact in the field and normally coincide with high FAc and/or FAf ratios (a fine fraction that is overly compactible), or a coarse fraction that is breaking down (degrading) under compaction.

CAUTION: There MAY be occassions where values above 105% are necessary and can be utilized successfully in the field, such as blends that have a low CA ratio, where the coarse fraction is more compactible than normal. However, these blends are SUSCEPTIBLE to segregation. Also, instances where the coarse fraction is more compactible than normal due to shape, strength or texture characteristics, may also require higher than normal values to DECREASE the compaction energy transferred to the fine fraction. This is often evident in below normal values for the Loose and Rodded Voids of the given CA.

****************************************************************************************************

For Fine-Graded mixes, this value should generally be equal to or less than 90%.

As this value DECREASES, VMA and Voids INCREASE - coarse particles that are primarily floating in the overall blend and filling voids are removed and replaced with multiple fine particles that have voids between them.

As this value DECREASES, compactibility DECREASES in the lab and the field, by moving the overall blend away from the maximum density line on a 0.45 power chart. Low values normally coincide with high NEW FAc and/or NEW FAf ratios (a NEW fine fraction that is overly compactible).100.0% FA RUW
THG: The % FA RUW should always remain at 100% for dense-graded mixes.100.0LUW
THG: Loose Unit WeightAggregates with an NMPS of 37.5mm should utilize a 1/2 cft. bucket, those in the NMPS range of 25mm to 9.5mm should utilize a 1/4 cft. bucket and those in the NMPS range of 4.75mm should utilize a 4" diameter proctor mold (~1/30th cft.). This test should be performed at least twice a year unless changes occur in the various characteristics (gradation, specific gravity, shape, texture, or strength).RAP ACNewCHOSEN UW0.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.0RAP GmmRUW
THG: Rodded Unit WeightAggregates with an NMPS of 37.5mm should utilize a 1/2 cft. bucket, those in the NMPS range of 25mm to 9.5mm should utilize a 1/4 cft. bucket and those in the NMPS range of 4.75mm should utilize a 4" diameter proctor mold (~1/30th cft.). This test should be performed at least twice a year unless changes occur in the various characteristics (gradation, specific gravity, shape, texture, or strength).RAP GbCAERROR:#DIV/0!
THG: For Fine-Graded mixes:

NEW CA ratio = % NEW half sieve - % NEW PCS % ORIGINAL PCS - % NEW half sieve

As the NEW CA ratio INCREASES, VMA and Voids INCREASE.

A change of 0.35 is ~= 1% change in VMA or Voids.

It should generally be in the range of 0.60-1.0.

It is not NMPS dependent as with coarse-graded mixes, because the "coarse" fraction (i.e. the material between the ORIGINAL PCS and the NEW PCS) is a much smaller amount in a fine-graded mix, as compared to what typically exists above the PCS in a coarse-graded mix.

This ratio is primarily controlled by the VOLUME blend of FA(s) (cells G54:J54) and/or the gradation of the FA(s) being used. However, it can also be affected by a CA, if that particular material has a gradation that contributes a significant amount of it's material to the sieves between the ORIGINAL PCS and the NEW PCS.ERROR:#DIV/0!Bulk Spec Gr
THG: An ACCURATE DRY Bulk Specific Gravity is very important for determining the voids at the Loose and Rodded conditions.ERROR:#DIV/0!Apparent Gr ERROR:#DIV/0!% Absptn.RAP GseFAc1.000
THG: For Fine-Graded mixes:

NEW FAc ratio = % NEW SCS % NEW PCS

As the NEW FAc ratio INCREASES, VMA and Voids DECREASE.

A change of 0.05 is ~= 1% change in VMA or Voids.

It should generally be in the range of 0.35-0.50.

Low values can be difficult to compact in the field IF they coincide with a low NEW FAf ratio.

High values are generally above the restricted zone and can relate to tenderness for fine-graded mixes with an excess of natural sand.

This ratio is primarily controlled by the VOLUME blend of FA(s) (cells G54:J54) and/or the gradation of the FA(s).1.000Loose Voids Rodded Voids 0000000000FAf1.000
THG: For Fine-Graded mixes:

NEW FAf ratio = % NEW TCS % NEW SCS

As the NEW FAf ratio INCREASES, VMA and Voids DECREASE.

A change of 0.05 is ~= 1% change in VMA or Voids.

It should generally be in the range of 0.35-0.50.

Values outside this range may be difficult to compact in the field IF they coincide with a low NEW FAc ratio.

Low values generally coincide with low dust to effective AC ratios and low mortar stiffness.

High values generally coincide with high dust to effective AC ratios and high mortar stiffness.

This ratio is primarily a function of the 0.075mm value (cell H57) if MF or BHF's are being used and/or the 0.075mm values of the various individual aggregates.1.000Enter the multiplication factor to be used with the Bulk Specific Gravity of the Aggregates according to the values entered for the Unit Weights (e.g. 62.4 lbs./ft3 or 1000 kg/m3)

000000000ERROR:#DIV/0!ERROR:#DIV/0!Desired Blends by VOLUME of VIRGIN AggregatesTotal Volume %'sCoarse Agg's0.0MUST TOTAL 100.0%100.0

Fine Agg'sMUST TOTAL 100.0%0.00.0

Enter the percent passing the 0.075mm sieve desired in the VIRGIN Blend
THG: Enter the ~ value of minus 0.075mm (#200) desired in the overall blend (cell M37) ONLY if MF or BHF's are being used.

Combined Bulk Specific Gravity of the VIRGIN Aggregates (Gsb)ERROR:#DIV/0!

Combined Bulk Specific Gravity of ALL Aggregates (Gsb)ERROR:#DIV/0!

Calculations:

Step #1: Determine the weight/volume (e.g. #/ft3 or kg/m3) contributed by the CA('s) according to the Volume Blend desired for the CA's.

#1-CA0.00These values are determined by multiplying the volume of each CA by its corresponding Chosen weight. The results indicate the amount each will contribute to the "unit".#2-CA0.00

#3-CA0.00

#4-CA0.00

Step #2: Determine the voids within each CA according to its corresponding Chosen weight and contribution by Volume.

#1-CA0.00%These are the voids contributed by each CA and the Total Volume of Voids in the CA structure to be filled with Fine Aggregate.#2-CA0.00%

#3-CA0.00%

#4-CA0.00%

Total CA Voids =0.00%

Step #3: Determine the weight per volume contributed by the FA('s) according to the Volume Blend desired for the FA's.

#1-FA0.00These are the weights contributed by each corresponding FA according to the percentage by Volume that each FA contributes to filling the CA voids and the Total weight of FA that will fill the voids in the CA.

#2-FA0.00

#3-FA0.00

#4-FA0.00

Total FA weight per volume =0.00

Step #4: Determine the percentages of CA and FA by WEIGHT.

Initial Weight per VolumeInitial PercentagesCorrected Percentages

#1-CA0.00ERROR:#DIV/0!%ERROR:#DIV/0!%

#2-CA0.00ERROR:#DIV/0!%ERROR:#DIV/0!%After determining the WEIGHT contributed by each aggregate in regards to the VOLUME it fills and the TOTAL weight of all aggregates filling the VOLUME, the PERCENTAGE by WEIGHT contributed by each aggregate can be calculated.

#3-CA0.00ERROR:#DIV/0!%ERROR:#DIV/0!%

#4-CA0.00ERROR:#DIV/0!%ERROR:#DIV/0!%

#1-FA0.00ERROR:#DIV/0!%ERROR:#DIV/0!%

#2-FA0.00ERROR:#DIV/0!%ERROR:#DIV/0!%

#3-FA0.00ERROR:#DIV/0!%ERROR:#DIV/0!%

#4-FA0.00ERROR:#DIV/0!%ERROR:#DIV/0!%

Total Unit Weight (excluding MF and AC) =0.00ERROR:#DIV/0!ERROR:#DIV/0!%%

Correction Amount = ERROR:#DIV/0!%

Step #5: In a 37.5mm Nominal Maximum Particle Size mix, the CA/FA break (Primary Control Sieve) is the 9.5 mm. Determine the amount of "Fine" aggregate that each Coarse aggregate contains by weight and the amount of "Coarse" aggregate that each Fine aggregate contains by weight.

The % passing the 9.5 mm sieve in the #1-CA=0.0%

The % passing the 9.5 mm sieve in the #2-CA=0.0%These percentages represent the material in each respective aggregate that is considered to be the "opposite" fraction of material (I.e. "Fine" aggregate in the CA or "Coarse" aggregate in the FA).

The % passing the 9.5 mm sieve in the #3-CA=0.0%

The % passing the 9.5 mm sieve in the #4-CA=0.0%

The % retained on the 9.5 mm sieve in the #1-FA=100.0%

The % retained on the 9.5 mm sieve in the #2-FA=100.0%

The % retained on the 9.5 mm sieve in the #3-FA=100.0%

The % retained on the 9.5 mm sieve in the #4-FA=100.0%

Step #6: Make corrections to each individual aggregate according to the percentages by WEIGHT of the "opposite" fraction that it contains, while maintaining the original VOLUME blend of CA to FA.

Step A: Determine the amount of "coarse" or "fine" aggregate contributed by each according to it's individual percentage in the blend.

Percentage of FA contributed by #1-CA =ERROR:#DIV/0!%

These percentages represent the actual amount by WEIGHT of the "opposite" fraction of material (I.e. "Fine" aggregate in the CA or "Coarse" aggregate in the FA) contributed to the overall blend by each individual aggregate.Percentage of FA contributed by #2-CA =ERROR:#DIV/0!%Sum of "FA" in the CA's =ERROR:#DIV/0!%Percentage of FA contributed by #3-CA =ERROR:#DIV/0!%

Percentage of FA contributed by #4-CA =ERROR:#DIV/0!%

Percentage of CA contributed by #1-FA =ERROR:#DIV/0!%

Percentage of CA contributed by #2-FA =ERROR:#DIV/0!%Sum of "CA" in the FA's =ERROR:#DIV/0!%Percentage of CA contributed by #3-FA =ERROR:#DIV/0!%

Percentage of CA contributed by #4-FA =ERROR:#DIV/0!%

Step B: Correct the individual aggregate percentages by weight to account for the "coarse" or "fine" aggregate that it contains and correct each for its share of the amount contributed by the "opposite" sized aggregates.

Initial Corrected % of #1-CA =ERROR:#DIV/0!%These formulas correct each individual aggregate percentage by WEIGHT to account for the "opposite" sized material it contains, so as to actually contribute its share by VOLUME. The formulas alsoInitial Corrected % of #2-CA =ERROR:#DIV/0!%

Initial Corrected % of #3-CA =ERROR:#DIV/0!%

Initial Corrected % of #4-CA =ERROR:#DIV/0!%correct each individual aggregate percentage by WEIGHT according to its "share" by proportion of the "similar" sized material contributed by the "opposite" sized aggregates.Initial Corrected % of #1-FA =ERROR:#DIV/0!%

Initial Corrected % of #2-FA =ERROR:#DIV/0!%

Initial Corrected % of #3-FA =ERROR:#DIV/0!%

Initial Corrected % of #4-FA =ERROR:#DIV/0!%

Total =ERROR:#DIV/0!%

Correction Amount =ERROR:#DIV/0!%

Corrected Percentages

#1-CAERROR:#DIV/0!%

#2-CAERROR:#DIV/0!%

#3-CAERROR:#DIV/0!%

#4-CAERROR:#DIV/0!%

#1-FAERROR:#DIV/0!%

#2-FAERROR:#DIV/0!%

#3-FAERROR:#DIV/0!%

#4-FAERROR:#DIV/0!%

Total =ERROR:#DIV/0!%

Step #7: Determine the amount of minus 0.075 mm material contributed by each aggregate.

#1-CAERROR:#DIV/0!%

#2-CAERROR:#DIV/0!%

These percentages represent the percentage of the minus 0.075mm material contributed to the overall blend by each individual aggregate according to their part of the individual blend to this point.#3-CAERROR:#DIV/0!%

#4-CAERROR:#DIV/0!%

#1-FAERROR:#DIV/0!%

#2-FAERROR:#DIV/0!%

#3-FAERROR:#DIV/0!%

#4-FAERROR:#DIV/0!%

Total =ERROR:#DIV/0!%

Step #8: From Cell H57, you would like to have0.0percent of TOTAL minus 0.075mm.The MF (dust) being used in the design has0.0percent of minus 0.075mm.Therefore, the amount of MF (dust) needed =ERROR:#DIV/0!%

The amount of MF (dust) needed will be subtracted from the FA('s) according to their individual ratios, determined by dividing their percentage (by WEIGHT) by the TOTAL percentage (by WEIGHT) contributed by the FA('s). In the case of only one FA, that ratio would equal one.

Step #9: Determine the FINAL Aggregate Percentages.

% of #1-CA =ERROR:#DIV/0!%

% of #2-CA =ERROR:#DIV/0!%These formulas correct each individual FA percentage by WEIGHT to account for the amount of MF (dust) that is required to obtain the TOTAL amount of minus 0.075mm material. Only the FA's are% of #3-CA =ERROR:#DIV/0!%

% of #4-CA =ERROR:#DIV/0!%

Initial Corrected % of #1-FA =ERROR:#DIV/0!%corrected in order to maintain the original VOLUME percentages established between the CA and FA. This is accomplished by not significantly altering the percentage passing the control sieve.Initial Corrected % of #2-FA =ERROR:#DIV/0!%

Initial Corrected % of #3-FA =ERROR:#DIV/0!%

Initial Corrected % of #4-FA =ERROR:#DIV/0!%

% of MF =ERROR:#DIV/0!%

Total =ERROR:#DIV/0!%

Correction Amount =ERROR:#DIV/0!%

Final Percentages by WEIGHT

#1-CAERROR:#DIV/0!%

#2-CAERROR:#DIV/0!%

#3-CAERROR:#DIV/0!%

#4-CAERROR:#DIV/0!%

#1-FAERROR:#DIV/0!%

#2-FAERROR:#DIV/0!%

#3-FAERROR:#DIV/0!%

#4-FAERROR:#DIV/0!%

MFERROR:#DIV/0!%

Total =ERROR:#DIV/0!%

For Fine-Graded mixes, where the % CA LUW (cell D38) is < 90%

Graph37.5GRADATION PLOT FOR 37.5 mm NOMINAL MAXIMUM SIZESieve, mmVirginWith RAP0.45 chartRestr ZoneRestr ZoneSievem0.45ASTM MaxASTM MinMax DensLowerUpper50.050000130100.0100.0100.063.0100.0100.037.537500114100.090.087.925.0250009588.068.073.219.0190008480.056.064.750.0100.0100.012.5125007070.044.053.69.595006264.037.047.44.7547504553.023.034.734.734.737.5100.0100.02.3623603341.015.025.323.327.31.1811802430.010.018.515.521.50.6006001822.07.013.711.715.725.0100.0100.00.3003001316.04.010.010.010.00.1501501012.02.07.30.0757576.00.05.419.0100.0100.0Control Pointin italics

12.5100.0100.0

9.5100.0100.0

4.75100.0100.0

2.36100.0100.0

1.18100.0100.0

0.600100.0100.0

0.300100.0100.0

0.150100.0100.0

0.075100.0100.0

25.0mm

Design Number:Design Date:Mix Producer Name:Mixture Name/Code:

Aggregate#1-CA#2-CA#3-CA#4-CA#1-FA#2-FA#3-FA#4-FAMFRAPAC

CodeSource idNameLocation

Virgin %'sERROR:#DIV/0!ERROR:#DIV/0!ERROR:#DIV/0!ERROR:#DIV/0!ERROR:#DIV/0!ERROR:#DIV/0!ERROR:#DIV/0!ERROR:#DIV/0!ERROR:#DIV/0!ERROR:#DIV/0!

%'s with RAP0.0

Sieve, mm#1-CA
THG: A product is considered a COARSE aggregate (CA) if LESS than 50% passes the Primary Control Sieve (PCS) of the overall blend, which is the 9.5mm sieve for a 37.5mm NMPS mix.#2-CA#3-CA#4-CA#1-FA
THG: A product is considered a FINE aggregate (FA) if MORE than 50% passes the Primary Control Sieve (PCS) of the overall blend, which is the 9.5mm sieve for a 37.5mm NMPS mix.#2-FA#3-FA#4-FA MF
THG: This gradation column is intended for either Mineral Filler (MF) or Bag House Fines (BHF).RAPVirginWith RAP

50.0100.0100.037.5100.0100.0VirginW/ RAP25.0
THG: ORIGINAL Nominal Maximum Particle Size (NMPS)

The first sieve larger than the first sieve to retain more than 10% by weight.100.0100.019.0100.0100.0CAERROR:#DIV/0!
THG: For Coarse-Graded mixes:

CA ratio = % half sieve - % PCS 100 - % half sieve

As the CA ratio INCREASES, VMA and Voids INCREASE, but compactibility DECREASES.

A change of 0.20 is ~= 1% change in VMA or Voids.

It should generally be in the range of 0.70-0.85.

As the CA ratio DECREASES, segregation susceptibility INCREASES.

Overly high values can be difficult to compact in the field and can cause "tenderness" because the coarse fraction doesn't want to "lock up".

This ratio is primarily controlled by the VOLUME blend of CA(s) (cells C51:F51) and/or the gradation of the CA(s) being used.

*****************************************************For Fine-Graded mixes:

It still provides an indication of segregation susceptibility.

As the OLD CA ratio DECREASES, segregation susceptibility INCREASES.ERROR:#DIV/0!12.5
THG: For Coarse-Graded mixes:

ORIGINAL Half Sieve = 0.5 x ORIGINAL NMPS

The break between the larger particles and the smaller particles in the coarse fraction.100.0100.09.5100.0100.04.75
THG: For Coarse-Graded mixes:

ORIGNAL Primary Control Sieve (PCS) = 0.22 x ORIGINAL NMPS

The break in the overall blend between the coarse fraction that creates voids and the fine fraction that fills them.

**************************************************For Fine-Graded mixes:

This sieve serves as the NEW NMPS of the "blend" PASSING the ORIGINAL PCS.100.0
THG: ORIGINAL Primary Control Sieve (PCS)

For Coarse-Graded mixes:

DECREASE of 4% is ~ = INCREASE of 1% VMA or Voids, or vice-versa.

*******************************For Fine-Graded mixes:

INCREASE of 6% is ~ = INCREASE of 1% VMA or Voids, or vice-versa.

This value is primarily controlled by the % CA LUW (cell D37).100.0
THG: The primary purpose of first determining a combined blend with the VIRGIN aggregates ONLY, is to establish the desired blend by VOLUME of coarse and fine for the corresponding mix TYPE (coarse-graded or fine-graded), which is reflected in the ORIGINAL PCS value and is a function of the % CA LUW (cell D37).

The designer should then try to match the ORIGINAL PCS in the RAP blend as close as possible to maintain the same approximate volumes of coarse and fine.2.36
THG: For Fine-Graded mixes:

NEW Half Sieve = 0.5 x NEW NMPS

The break between the larger particles and the smaller particles in the coarse part of the "blend" PASSING the ORIGINAL PCS.100.0100.0FAc1.000
THG: For Coarse-Graded mixes:

FAc ratio = % SCS % PCS

As the FAc ratio INCREASES, VMA and Voids DECREASE.

A change of 0.05 is ~= 1% change in VMA or Voids.

It should generally be in the range of 0.35-0.50.

Low values can be difficult to compact in the field and should NOT coincide with a low FAf ratio.

High values are generally in or near the restricted zone and can relate to tenderness for mixes with an excess of natural sand.

This ratio is primarily controlled by the VOLUME blend of FA(s) (cells G53:J53) and/or the gradation of the FA(s).

**********************************************************For Fine-Graded mixes:

Although this ratio is NOT used for fine-graded mixes, it does give an indication of the coarsenss or fineness of the "blend" PASSING the ORIGINAL PCS.

Values around 0.55 or greater generally indicate that this portion of the "blend" is ALSO fine-graded.

In other words, the volume of material PASSING the NEW PCS is greater than the volume of voids that exist in the NEW coarse fraction between the ORIGINAL PCS and the NEW PCS.1.0001.18
THG: For Coarse-Graded mixes:

ORIGINAL Secondary Control Sieve (SCS) = 0.22 x Original PCS

The break between the coarse part that creates voids and the fine part that fills them in the overall fine fraction.

*****************************************************For Fine-Graded mixes:

NEW Primary Control Sieve (PCS) = 0.22 x NEW NMPS

The break between the coarse part that creates voids and the fine part that fills them in the "blend" PASSING the ORIGINAL PCS.100.0100.00.600100.0100.00.300
THG: For Coarse-Graded mixes:

ORIGINAL Tertiary Control Sieve (TCS) = 0.22 x ORIGINAL SCS

The break between the coarse part that creates voids and the fine part that fills them in the material passing the SCS.

***************************************************For Fine-Graded mixes:

NEW Secondary Control Sieve (SCS) = 0.22 x NEW PCS

The break between the coarse part that creates voids and the fine part that fills them in the NEW fine fraction.100.0100.00.150100.0100.0FAf1.000
THG: For Coarse-Graded mixes:

FAf ratio = % TCS % SCS

As the FAf ratio INCREASES, VMA and Voids DECREASE.

A change of 0.05 is ~= 1% change in VMA or Voids.

It should generally be in the range of 0.35-0.50.

Low values can be difficult to compact in the field and should NOT coincide with a low FAc ratio.

High values generally indicate mixes with high dust to effective AC ratios and overly high mortar stiffness.

This ratio is primarily a function of the 0.075mm value (cell H56) if MF or BHF's are being used and/or the 0.075mm values of the various individual aggregates.

********************************************************************For Fine-Graded mixes:

Although this ratio is NOT used for fine-graded mixes, it does give an indication of the coarsenss or fineness of the NEW fine fraction in the "blend" PASSING the ORIGINAL PCS.

Values around 0.55 or greater generally indicate that this portion of the "blend" is ALSO fine-graded.

In other words, the volume of material PASSING the NEW SCS is greater than the volume of voids that exist in the fine fraction between the NEW PCS and the NEW SCS.1.0000.075
THG: For Fine-Graded mixes:

NEW Tertiary Control Sieve (TCS) = 0.22 x NEW SCS

The break between the coarse part that creates voids and the fine part that fills them in the material PASSING the NEW SCS.100.0100.0% CA LUW
THG: For Coarse-Graded mixes, this value should generally be within the range of 95-105%.

As this value INCREASES, VMA and Voids INCREASE - coarse aggregate interlock starts to absorb compaction energy, which lessens the compaction of the fine fraction.

High values, especially those that exceed 105%, can be difficult to compact in the field and normally coincide with high FAc and/or FAf ratios (a fine fraction that is overly compactible), or a coarse fraction that is breaking down (degrading) under compaction.

CAUTION: There MAY be occassions where values above 105% are necessary and can be utilized successfully in the field, such as blends that have a low CA ratio, where the coarse fraction is more compactible than normal. However, these blends are SUSCEPTIBLE to segregation. Also, instances where the coarse fraction is more compactible than normal due to shape, strength or texture characteristics, may also require higher than normal values to DECREASE the compaction energy transferred to the fine fraction. This is often evident in below normal values for the Loose and Rodded Voids of the given CA.

****************************************************************************************************

For Fine-Graded mixes, this value should generally be equal to or less than 90%.

As this value DECREASES, VMA and Voids INCREASE - coarse particles that are primarily floating in the overall blend and filling voids are removed and replaced with multiple fine particles that have voids between them.

As this value DECREASES, compactibility DECREASES in the lab and the field, by moving the overall blend away from the maximum density line on a 0.45 power chart. Low values normally coincide with high NEW FAc and/or NEW FAf ratios (a NEW fine fraction that is overly compactible).100.0% FA RUW
THG: The % FA RUW should always remain at 100% for dense-graded mixes.100.0LUW
THG: Loose Unit WeightAggregates with an NMPS of 37.5mm should utilize a 1/2 cft. bucket, those in the NMPS range of 25mm to 9.5mm should utilize a 1/4 cft. bucket and those in the NMPS range of 4.75mm should utilize a 4" diameter proctor mold (~1/30th cft.). This test should be performed at least twice a year unless changes occur in the various characteristics (gradation, specific gravity, shape, texture, or strength).RAP ACNewCHOSEN UW0.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.0RAP GmmRUW
THG: Rodded Unit WeightAggregates with an NMPS of 37.5mm should utilize a 1/2 cft. bucket, those in the NMPS range of 25mm to 9.5mm should utilize a 1/4 cft. bucket and those in the NMPS range of 4.75mm should utilize a 4" diameter proctor mold (~1/30th cft.). This test should be performed at least twice a year unless changes occur in the various characteristics (gradation, specific gravity, shape, texture, or strength).RAP GbCAERROR:#DIV/0!
THG: For Fine-Graded mixes:

NEW CA ratio = % NEW half sieve - % NEW PCS % ORIGINAL PCS - % NEW half sieve

As the NEW CA ratio INCREASES, VMA and Voids INCREASE.

A change of 0.35 is ~= 1% change in VMA or Voids.

It should generally be in the range of 0.60-1.0.

It is not NMPS dependent as with coarse-graded mixes, because the "coarse" fraction (i.e. the material between the ORIGINAL PCS and the NEW PCS) is a much smaller amount in a fine-graded mix, as compared to what typically exists above the PCS in a coarse-graded mix.

This ratio is primarily controlled by the VOLUME blend of FA(s) (cells G53:J53) and/or the gradation of the FA(s) being used. However, it can also be affected by a CA, if that particular material has a gradation that contributes a significant amount of it's material to the sieves between the ORIGINAL PCS and the NEW PCS.ERROR:#DIV/0!Bulk Spec Gr
THG: An ACCURATE DRY Bulk Specific Gravity is very important for determining the voids at the Loose and Rodded conditions.ERROR:#DIV/0!Apparent Gr ERROR:#DIV/0!% Absptn.RAP GseFAc1.000
THG: For Fine-Graded mixes:

NEW FAc ratio = % NEW SCS % NEW PCS

As the NEW FAc ratio INCREASES, VMA and Voids DECREASE.

A change of 0.05 is ~= 1% change in VMA or Voids.

It should generally be in the range of 0.35-0.50.

Low values can be difficult to compact in the field IF they coincide with a low NEW FAf ratio.

High values are generally above the restricted zone and can relate to tenderness for fine-graded mixes with an excess of natural sand.

This ratio is primarily controlled by the VOLUME blend of FA(s) (cells G53:J53) and/or the gradation of the FA(s).1.000Loose Voids Rodded Voids 0000000000FAf1.000
THG: For Fine-Graded mixes:

NEW FAf ratio = % NEW TCS % NEW SCS

As the NEW FAf ratio INCREASES, VMA and Voids DECREASE.

A change of 0.05 is ~= 1% change in VMA or Voids.

It should generally be in the range of 0.35-0.50.

Values outside this range may be difficult to compact in the field IF they coincide with a low NEW FAc ratio.

Low values generally coincide with low dust to effective AC ratios and low mortar stiffness.

High values generally coincide with high dust to effective AC ratios and high mortar stiffness.

This ratio is primarily a function of the 0.075mm value (cell H56) if MF or BHF's are being used and/or the 0.075mm values of the various individual aggregates.1.000Enter the multiplication factor to be used with the Bulk Specific Gravity of the Aggregates according to the values entered for the Unit Weights (e.g. 62.4 lbs./ft3 or 1000 kg/m3)

000000000ERROR:#DIV/0!ERROR:#DIV/0!Desired Blends by VOLUME of VIRGIN AggregatesTotal Volume %'sCoarse Agg's0.0MUST TOTAL 100.0%100.0

Fine Agg'sMUST TOTAL 100.0%0.00.0

Enter the percent passing the 0.075mm sieve desired in the VIRGIN Blend
THG: Enter the ~ value of minus 0.075mm (#200) desired in the overall blend (cell M36) ONLY if MF or BHF's are being used.

Combined Bulk Specific Gravity of the VIRGIN Aggregates (Gsb)ERROR:#DIV/0!

Combined Bulk Specific Gravity of ALL Aggregates (Gsb)ERROR:#DIV/0!

Calculations:

Step #1: Determine the weight/volume (e.g. #/ft3 or kg/m3) contributed by the CA('s) according to the Volume Blend desired for the CA's.

#1-CA0.00These values are determined by multiplying the volume of each CA by its corresponding Chosen weight. The results indicate the amount each will contribute to the "unit".#2-CA0.00

#3-CA0.00

#4-CA0.00

Step #2: Determine the voids within each CA according to its corresponding Chosen weight and contribution by Volume.

#1-CA0.00%These are the voids contributed by each CA and the Total Volume of Voids in the CA structure to be filled with Fine Aggregate.#2-CA0.00%

#3-CA0.00%

#4-CA0.00%

Total CA Voids =0.00%

Step #3: Determine the weight per volume contributed by the FA('s) according to the Volume Blend desired for the FA's.

#1-FA0.00These are the weights contributed by each corresponding FA according to the percentage by Volume that each FA contributes to filling the CA voids and the Total weight of FA that will fill the voids in the CA.

#2-FA0.00

#3-FA0.00

#4-FA0.00

Total FA weight per volume =0.00

Step #4: Determine the percentages of CA and FA by WEIGHT.

Initial Weight per VolumeInitial PercentagesCorrected Percentages

#1-CA0.00ERROR:#DIV/0!%ERROR:#DIV/0!%

#2-CA0.00ERROR:#DIV/0!%ERROR:#DIV/0!%After determining the WEIGHT contributed by each aggregate in regards to the VOLUME it fills and the TOTAL weight of all aggregates filling the VOLUME, the PERCENTAGE by WEIGHT contributed by each aggregate can be calculated.

#3-CA0.00ERROR:#DIV/0!%ERROR:#DIV/0!%

#4-CA0.00ERROR:#DIV/0!%ERROR:#DIV/0!%

#1-FA0.00ERROR:#DIV/0!%ERROR:#DIV/0!%

#2-FA0.00ERROR:#DIV/0!%ERROR:#DIV/0!%

#3-FA0.00ERROR:#DIV/0!%ERROR:#DIV/0!%

#4-FA0.00ERROR:#DIV/0!%ERROR:#DIV/0!%

Total Unit Weight (excluding MF and AC) =0.00ERROR:#DIV/0!ERROR:#DIV/0!%%

Correction Amount = ERROR:#DIV/0!%

Step #5: In a 25mm Nominal Maximum Particle Size mix, the CA/FA break (Primary Control Sieve) is the 4.75 mm. Determine the amount of "Fine" aggregate that each Coarse aggregate contains by weight and the amount of "Coarse" aggregate that each Fine aggregate contains by weight.

The % passing the 4.75 mm sieve in the #1-CA=0.0%

The % passing the 4.75 mm sieve in the #2-CA=0.0%These percentages represent the material in each respective aggregate that is considered to be the "opposite" fraction of material (I.e. "Fine" aggregate in the CA or "Coarse" aggregate in the FA).

The % passing the 4.75 mm sieve in the #3-CA=0.0%

The % passing the 4.75 mm sieve in the #4-CA=0.0%

The % retained on the 4.75 mm sieve in the #1-FA=100.0%

The % retained on the 4.75 mm sieve in the #2-FA=100.0%

The % retained on the 4.75 mm sieve in the #3-FA=100.0%

The % retained on the 4.75 mm sieve in the #4-FA=100.0%

Step #6: Make corrections to each individual aggregate according to the percentages by WEIGHT of the "opposite" fraction that it contains, while maintaining the original VOLUME blend of CA to FA.

Step A: Determine the amount of "coarse" or "fine" aggregate contributed by each according to it's individual percentage in the blend.

Percentage of FA contributed by #1-CA =ERROR:#DIV/0!%

These percentages represent the actual amount by WEIGHT of the "opposite" fraction of material (I.e. "Fine" aggregate in the CA or "Coarse" aggregate in the FA) contributed to the overall blend by each individual aggregate.Percentage of FA contributed by #2-CA =ERROR:#DIV/0!%Sum of "FA" in the CA's =ERROR:#DIV/0!%Percentage of FA contributed by #3-CA =ERROR:#DIV/0!%

Percentage of FA contributed by #4-CA =ERROR:#DIV/0!%

Percentage of CA contributed by #1-FA =ERROR:#DIV/0!%

Percentage of CA contributed by #2-FA =ERROR:#DIV/0!%Sum of "CA" in the FA's =ERROR:#DIV/0!%Percentage of CA contributed by #3-FA =ERROR:#DIV/0!%

Percentage of CA contributed by #4-FA =ERROR:#DIV/0!%

Step B: Correct the individual aggregate percentages by weight to account for the "coarse" or "fine" aggregate that it contains and correct each for its share of the amount contributed by the "opposite" sized aggregates.

Initial Corrected % of #1-CA =ERROR:#DIV/0!%These formulas correct each individual aggregate percentage by WEIGHT to account for the "opposite" sized material it contains, so as to actually contribute its share by VOLUME. The formulas alsoInitial Corrected % of #2-CA =ERROR:#DIV/0!%

Initial Corrected % of #3-CA =ERROR:#DIV/0!%

Initial Corrected % of #4-CA =ERROR:#DIV/0!%correct each individual aggregate percentage by WEIGHT according to its "share" by proportion of the "similar" sized material contributed by the "opposite" sized aggregates.Initial Corrected % of #1-FA =ERROR:#DIV/0!%

Initial Corrected % of #2-FA =ERROR:#DIV/0!%

Initial Corrected % of #3-FA =ERROR:#DIV/0!%

Initial Corrected % of #4-FA =ERROR:#DIV/0!%

Total =ERROR:#DIV/0!%

Correction Amount =ERROR:#DIV/0!%

Corrected Percentages

#1-CAERROR:#DIV/0!%

#2-CAERROR:#DIV/0!%

#3-CAERROR:#DIV/0!%

#4-CAERROR:#DIV/0!%

#1-FAERROR:#DIV/0!%

#2-FAERROR:#DIV/0!%

#3-FAERROR:#DIV/0!%

#4-FAERROR:#DIV/0!%

Total =ERROR:#DIV/0!%

Step #7: Determine the amount of minus 0.075 mm material contributed by each aggregate.

#1-CAERROR:#DIV/0!%

#2-CAERROR:#DIV/0!%

These percentages represent the percentage of the minus 0.075mm material contributed to the overall blend by each individual aggregate according to their part of the individual blend to this point.#3-CAERROR:#DIV/0!%

#4-CAERROR:#DIV/0!%

#1-FAERROR:#DIV/0!%

#2-FAERROR:#DIV/0!%

#3-FAERROR:#DIV/0!%

#4-FAERROR:#DIV/0!%

Total =ERROR:#DIV/0!%

Step #8: From Cell H56, you would like to have0.0percent of TOTAL minus 0.075mm.The MF (dust) being used in the design has0.0percent of minus 0.075mm.Therefore, the amount of MF (dust) needed =ERROR:#DIV/0!%

The amount of MF (dust) needed will be subtracted from the FA('s) according to their individual ratios, determined by dividing their percentage (by WEIGHT) by the TOTAL percentage (by WEIGHT) contributed by the FA('s). In the case of only one FA, that ratio would equal one.

Step #9: Determine the FINAL Aggregate Percentages.

% of #1-CA =ERROR:#DIV/0!%

% of #2-CA =ERROR:#DIV/0!%These formulas correct each individual FA percentage by WEIGHT to account for the amount of MF (dust) that is required to obtain the TOTAL amount of minus 0.075mm material. Only the FA's are% of #3-CA =ERROR:#DIV/0!%

% of #4-CA =ERROR:#DIV/0!%

Initial Corrected % of #1-FA =ERROR:#DIV/0!%corrected in order to maintain the original VOLUME percentages established between the CA and FA. This is accomplished by not significantly altering the percentage passing the control sieve.Initial Corrected % of #2-FA =ERROR:#DIV/0!%

Initial Corrected % of #3-FA =ERROR:#DIV/0!%

Initial Corrected % of #4-FA =ERROR:#DIV/0!%

% of MF =ERROR:#DIV/0!%

Total =ERROR:#DIV/0!%

Correction Amount =ERROR:#DIV/0!%

Final Percentages by WEIGHT

#1-CAERROR:#DIV/0!%

#2-CAERROR:#DIV/0!%

#3-CAERROR:#DIV/0!%

#4-CAERROR:#DIV/0!%

#1-FAERROR:#DIV/0!%

#2-FAERROR:#DIV/0!%

#3-FAERROR:#DIV/0!%

#4-FAERROR:#DIV/0!%

MFERROR:#DIV/0!%

Total =ERROR:#DIV/0!%

For Fine-Graded mixes, where the % CA LUW (cell D37) is < 90%

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12.5100.0100.0

9.5100.0100.0

4.75100.0100.0

2.36100.0100.0

1.18100.0100.0

0.600100.0100.0

0.300100.0100.0

0.150100.0100.0

0.075100.0100.0

19.0mm

Design Number:Design Date:Mix Producer Name:Mixture Name/Code:

Aggregate#1-CA#2-CA#3-CA#4-CA#1-FA#2-FA#3-FA#4-FAMFRAPAC

CodeSource idNameLocation

Virgin %'sERROR:#VALUE!ERROR:#VALUE!ERROR:#VALUE!ERROR:#VALUE!ERROR:#VALUE!ERROR:#VALUE!ERROR:#VALUE!ERROR:#VALUE!ERROR:#VALUE!ERROR:#VALUE!

%'s with RAP0.0

Sieve, mm#1-CA
THG: A product is considered a COARSE aggregate (CA) if LESS than 50% passes the Primary Control Sieve (PCS) of the overall blend, which is the 9.5mm sieve for a 37.5mm NMPS mix.#2-CA#3-CA#4-CA#1-FA
THG: A product is considered a FINE aggregate (FA) if MORE than 50% passes the Primary Control Sieve (PCS) of the overall blend, which is the 9.5mm sieve for a 37.5mm NMPS mix.#2-FA#3-FA#4-FA MF
THG: This gradation column is intended for either Mineral Filler (MF) or Bag House Fines (BHF).RAPVirginWith RAP

37.5100.0100.0VirginW/ RAP25.0100.0100.019.0
THG: ORIGINAL Nominal Maximum Particle Size (NMPS)

The first sieve larger than the first sieve to retain more than 10% by weight.100.0100.0CAERROR:#DIV/0!
THG: For Coarse-Graded mixes:

CA ratio = % half sieve - % PCS 100 - % half sieve

As the CA ratio INCREASES, VMA and Voids INCREASE, but compactibility DECREASES.

A change of 0.20 is ~= 1% change in VMA or Voids.

It should generally be in the range of 0.60-0.75.

As the CA ratio DECREASES, segregation susceptibility INCREASES.

Overly high values can be difficult to compact in the field and can cause "tenderness" because the coarse fraction doesn't want to "lock up".

This ratio is primarily controlled by the VOLUME blend of CA(s) (cells C50:F50) and/or the gradation of the CA(s) being used.

*****************************************************For Fine-Graded mixes:

It still provides an indication of segregation susceptibility.

As the OLD CA ratio DECREASES, segregation susceptibility INCREASES.ERROR:#DIV/0!12.5100.0100.09.5
THG: For Coarse-Graded mixes:

ORIGINAL Half Sieve = 0.5 x ORIGINAL NMPS

The break between the larger particles and the smaller particles in the coarse fraction.100.0100.04.75
THG: For Coarse-Graded mixes:

ORIGNAL Primary Control Sieve (PCS) = 0.22 x ORIGINAL NMPS

The break in the overall blend between the coarse fraction that creates voids and the fine fraction that fills them.

**************************************************For Fine-Graded mixes:

This sieve serves as the NEW NMPS of the "blend" PASSING the ORIGINAL PCS.100.0
THG: ORIGINAL Primary Control Sieve (PCS)

For Coarse-Graded mixes:

DECREASE of 4% is ~ = INCREASE of 1% VMA or Voids, or vice-versa.

*******************************For Fine-Graded mixes:

INCREASE of 6% is ~ = INCREASE of 1% VMA or Voids, or vice-versa.

This value is primarily controlled by the % CA LUW (cell D36).100.0
THG: The primary purpose of first determining a combined blend with the VIRGIN aggregates ONLY, is to establish the desired blend by VOLUME of coarse and fine for the corresponding mix TYPE (coarse-graded or fine-graded), which is reflected in the ORIGINAL PCS value and is a function of the % CA LUW (cell D36).

The designer should then try to match the ORIGINAL PCS in the RAP blend as close as possible to maintain the same approximate volumes of coarse and fine.2.36
THG: For Fine-Graded mixes:

NEW Half Sieve = 0.5 x NEW NMPS

The break between the larger particles and the smaller particles in the coarse part of the "blend" PASSING the ORIGINAL PCS.100.0100.0FAc1.000
THG: For Coarse-Graded mixes:

FAc ratio = % SCS % PCS

As the FAc ratio INCREASES, VMA and Voids DECREASE.

A change of 0.05 is ~= 1% change in VMA or Voids.

It should generally be in the range of 0.35-0.50.

Low values can be difficult to compact in the field and should NOT coincide with a low FAf ratio.

High values are generally in or near the restricted zone and can relate to tenderness for mixes with an excess of natural sand.

This ratio is primarily controlled by the VOLUME blend of FA(s) (cells G52:J52) and/or the gradation of the FA(s).

**********************************************************For Fine-Graded mixes:

Although this ratio is NOT used for fine-graded mixes, it does give an indication of the coarsenss or fineness of the "blend" PASSING the ORIGINAL PCS.

Values around 0.55 or greater generally indicate that this portion of the "blend" is ALSO fine-graded.

In other words, the volume of material PASSING the NEW PCS is greater than the volume of voids that exist in the NEW coarse fraction between the ORIGINAL PCS and the NEW PCS.1.0001.18
THG: For Coarse-Graded mixes:

ORIGINAL Secondary Control Sieve (SCS) = 0.22 x Original PCS

The break between the coarse part that creates voids and the fine part that fills them in the overall fine fraction.

*****************************************************For Fine-Graded mixes:

NEW Primary Control Sieve (PCS) = 0.22 x NEW NMPS

The break between the coarse part that creates voids and the fine part that fills them in the "blend" PASSING the ORIGINAL PCS.100.0100.00.600100.0100.00.300
THG: For Coarse-Graded mixes:

ORIGINAL Tertiary Control Sieve (TCS) = 0.22 x ORIGINAL SCS

The break between the coarse part that creates voids and the fine part that fills them in the material passing the SCS.

***************************************************For Fine-Graded mixes:

NEW Secondary Control Sieve (SCS) = 0.22 x NEW PCS

The break between the coarse part that creates voids and the fine part that fills them in the NEW fine fraction.100.0100.00.150100.0100.0FAf1.000
THG: For Coarse-Graded mixes:

FAf ratio = % TCS % SCS

As the FAf ratio INCREASES, VMA and Voids DECREASE.

A change of 0.05 is ~= 1% change in VMA or Voids.

It should generally be in the range of 0.35-0.50.

Low values can be difficult to compact in the field and should NOT coincide with a low FAc ratio.

High values generally indicate mixes with high dust to effective AC ratios and overly high mortar stiffness.

This ratio is primarily a function of the 0.075mm value (cell H55) if MF or BHF's are being used and/or the 0.075mm values of the various individual aggregates.

********************************************************************For Fine-Graded mixes:

Although this ratio is NOT used for fine-graded mixes, it does give an indication of the coarsenss or fineness of the NEW fine fraction in the "blend" PASSING the ORIGINAL PCS.

Values around 0.55 or greater generally indicate that this portion of the "blend" is ALSO fine-graded.

In other words, the volume of material PASSING the NEW SCS is greater than the volume of voids that exist in the fine fraction between the NEW PCS and the NEW SCS.1.0000.075
THG: For Fine-Graded mixes:

NEW Tertiary Control Sieve (TCS) = 0.22 x NEW SCS

The break between the coarse part that creates voids and the fine part that fills them in the material PASSING the NEW SCS.100.0100.0% CA LUW
THG: For Coarse-Graded mixes, this value should generally be within the range of 95-105%.

As this value INCREASES, VMA and Voids INCREASE - coarse aggregate interlock starts to absorb compaction energy, which lessens the compaction of the fine fraction.

High values, especially those that exceed 105%, can be difficult to compact in the field and normally coincide with high FAc and/or FAf ratios (a fine fraction that is overly compactible), or a coarse fraction that is breaking down (degrading) under compaction.

CAUTION: There MAY be occassions where values above 105% are necessary and can be utilized successfully in the field, such as blends that have a low CA ratio, where the coarse fraction is more compactible than normal. However, these blends are SUSCEPTIBLE to segregation. Also, instances where the coarse fraction is more compactible than normal due to shape, strength or texture characteristics, may also require higher than normal values to DECREASE the compaction energy transferred to the fine fraction. This is often evident in below normal values for the Loose and Rodded Voids of the given CA.

****************************************************************************************************

For Fine-Graded mixes, this value should generally be equal to or less than 90%.

As this value DECREASES, VMA and Voids INCREASE - coarse particles that are primarily floating in the overall blend and filling voids are removed and replaced with multiple fine particles that have voids between them.

As this value DECREASES, compactibility DECREASES in the lab and the field, by moving the overall blend away from the maximum density line on a 0.45 power chart. Low values normally coincide with high NEW FAc and/or NEW FAf ratios (a NEW fine fraction that is overly compactible).100'% FA RUW
THG: The % FA RUW should always remain at 100% for dense-graded mixes.100.0LUW
THG: Loose Unit WeightAggregates in the NMPS range of 25mm to 9.5mm should utilize a 1/4 cft. bucket and those in the NMPS range of 4.75mm should utilize a 4" diameter proctor mold (~1/30th cft.). This test should be performed at least twice a year unless changes occur in the various characteristics (gradation, specific gravity, shape, texture, or strength).RAP ACNewCHOSEN UWERROR:#VALUE!ERROR:#VALUE!ERROR:#VALUE!ERROR:#VALUE!0.00.00.00.0RAP GmmRUW
THG: Rodded Unit WeightAggregates in the NMPS range of 25mm to 9.5mm should utilize a 1/4 cft. bucket and those in the NMPS range of 4.75mm should utilize a 4" diameter proctor mold (~1/30th cft.). This test should be performed at least twice a year unless changes occur in the various characteristics (gradation, specific gravity, shape, texture, or strength).RAP GbCAERROR:#DIV/0!
THG: For Fine-Graded mixes:

NEW CA ratio = % NEW half sieve - % NEW PCS % ORIGINAL PCS - % NEW half sieve

As the NEW CA ratio INCREASES, VMA and Voids INCREASE.

A change of 0.35 is ~= 1% change in VMA or Voids.

It should generally be in the range of 0.60-1.0.

It is not NMPS dependent as with coarse-graded mixes, because the "coarse" fraction (i.e. the material between the ORIGINAL PCS and the NEW PCS) is a much smaller amount in a fine-graded mix, as compared to what typically exists above the PCS in a coarse-graded mix.

This ratio is primarily controlled by the VOLUME blend of FA(s) (cells G52:J52) and/or the gradation of the FA(s) being used. However, it can also be affected by a CA, if that particular material has a gradation that contributes a significant amount of it's material to the sieves between the ORIGINAL PCS and the NEW PCS.ERROR:#DIV/0!Bulk Spec Gr
THG: An ACCURATE DRY Bulk Specific Gravity is very important for determining the voids at the Loose and Rodded conditions.ERROR:#DIV/0!Apparent Gr ERROR:#DIV/0!% Absptn.RAP GseFAc1.000
THG: For Fine-Graded mixes:

NEW FAc ratio = % NEW SCS % NEW PCS

As the NEW FAc ratio INCREASES, VMA and Voids DECREASE.

A change of 0.05 is ~= 1% change in VMA or Voids.

It should generally be in the range of 0.35-0.50.

Low values can be difficult to compact in the field IF they coincide with a low NEW FAf ratio.

High values are generally above the restricted zone and can relate to tenderness for fine-graded mixes with an excess of natural sand.

This ratio is primarily controlled by the VOLUME blend of FA(s) (cells G52:J52) and/or the gradation of the FA(s).1.000Loose Voids Rodded Voids 0000000000FAf1.000
THG: For Fine-Graded mixes:

NEW FAf ratio = % NEW TCS % NEW SCS

As the NEW FAf ratio INCREASES, VMA and Voids DECREASE.

A change of 0.05 is ~= 1% change in VMA or Voids.

It should generally be in the range of 0.35-0.50.

Values outside this range may be difficult to compact in the field IF they coincide with a low NEW FAc ratio.

Low values generally coincide with low dust to effective AC ratios and low mortar stiffness.

High values generally coincide with high dust to effective AC ratios and high mortar stiffness.

This ratio is primarily a function of the 0.075mm value (cell H55) if MF or BHF's are being used and/or the 0.075mm values of the various individual aggregates.1.000Enter the multiplication factor to be used with the Bulk Specific Gravity of the Aggregates according to the values entered for the Unit Weights (e.g. 62.4 lbs./ft3 or 1000 kg/m3)1000.0

000000000ERROR:#DIV/0!ERROR:#DIV/0!Desired Blends by VOLUME of VIRGIN AggregatesTotal Volume %'sCoarse Agg's0.0MUST TOTAL 100.0%100.0

Fine Agg'sMUST TOTAL 100.0%0.00.0

Enter the percent passing the 0.075mm sieve desired in the VIRGIN Blend
THG: Enter the ~ value of minus 0.075mm (#200) desired in the overall blend (cell M35) ONLY if MF or BHF's are being used.

Combined Bulk Specific Gravity of the VIRGIN Aggregates (Gsb)ERROR:#DIV/0!

Combined Bulk Specific Gravity of ALL Aggregates (Gsb)ERROR:#DIV/0!

Calculations:

Step #1: Determine the weight/volume (e.g. #/ft3 or kg/m3) contributed by the CA('s) according to the Volume Blend desired for the CA's.

#1-CAERROR:#VALUE!These values are determined by multiplying the volume of each CA by its corresponding Chosen weight. The results indicate the amount each will contribute to the "unit".#2-CAERROR:#VALUE!

#3-CAERROR:#VALUE!

#4-CAERROR:#VALUE!

Step #2: Determine the voids within each CA according to its corresponding Chosen weight and contribution by Volume.

#1-CA0.00%These are the voids contributed by each CA and the Total Volume of Voids in the CA structure to be filled with Fine Aggregate.#2-CA0.00%

#3-CA0.00%

#4-CA0.00%

Total CA Voids =0.00%

Step #3: Determine the weight per volume contributed by the FA('s) according to the Volume Blend desired for the FA's.

#1-FA0.00These are the weights contributed by each corresponding FA according to the percentage by Volume that each FA contributes to filling the CA voids and the Total weight of FA that will fill the voids in the CA.

#2-FA0.00

#3-FA0.00

#4-FA0.00

Total FA weight per volume =0.00

Step #4: Determine the percentages of CA and FA by WEIGHT.

Initial Weight per VolumeInitial PercentagesCorrected Percentages

#1-CAERROR:#VALUE!ERROR:#VALUE!%ERROR:#VALUE!%

#2-CAERROR:#VALUE!ERROR:#VALUE!%ERROR:#VALUE!%After determining the WEIGHT contributed by each aggregate in regards to the VOLUME it fills and the TOTAL weight of all aggregates filling the VOLUME, the PERCENTAGE by WEIGHT contributed by each aggregate can be calculated.

#3-CAERROR:#VALUE!ERROR:#VALUE!%ERROR:#VALUE!%

#4-CAERROR:#VALUE!ERROR:#VALUE!%ERROR:#VALUE!%

#1-FA0.00ERROR:#VALUE!%ERROR:#VALUE!%

#2-FA0.00ERROR:#VALUE!%ERROR:#VALUE!%

#3-FA0.00ERROR:#VALUE!%ERROR:#VALUE!%

#4-FA0.00ERROR:#VALUE!%ERROR:#VALUE!%

Total Unit Weight (excluding MF and AC) =ERROR:#VALUE!ERROR:#VALUE!ERROR:#VALUE!%%

Correction Amount = ERROR:#VALUE!%

Step #5: In a 19mm Nominal Maximum Particle Size mix, the CA/FA break (Primary Control Sieve) is the 4.75 mm. Determine the amount of "Fine" aggregate that each Coarse aggregate contains by weight and the amount of "Coarse" aggregate that each Fine aggregate contains by weight.

The % passing the 4.75 mm sieve in the #1-CA=0.0%

The % passing the 4.75 mm sieve in the #2-CA=0.0%These percentages represent the material in each respective aggregate that is considered to be the "opposite" fraction of material (I.e. "Fine" aggregate in the CA or "Coarse" aggregate in the FA).

The % passing the 4.75 mm sieve in the #3-CA=0.0%

The % passing the 4.75 mm sieve in the #4-CA=0.0%

The % retained on the 4.75 mm sieve in the #1-FA=100.0%

The % retained on the 4.75 mm sieve in the #2-FA=100.0%

The % retained on the 4.75 mm sieve in the #3-FA=100.0%

The % retained on the 4.75 mm sieve in the #4-FA=100.0%

Step #6: Make corrections to each individual aggregate according to the percentages by WEIGHT of the "opposite" fraction that it contains, while maintaining the original VOLUME blend of CA to FA.

Step A: Determine the amount of "coarse" or "fine" aggregate contributed by each according to it's individual percentage in the blend.

Percentage of FA contributed by #1-CA =ERROR:#VALUE!%

These percentages represent the actual amount by WEIGHT of the "opposite" fraction of material (I.e. "Fine" aggregate in the CA or "Coarse" aggregate in the FA) contributed to the overall blend by each individual aggregate.Percentage of FA contributed by #2-CA =ERROR:#VALUE!%Sum of "FA" in the CA's =ERROR:#VALUE!%Percentage of FA contributed by #3-CA =ERROR:#VALUE!%

Percentage of FA contributed by #4-CA =ERROR:#VALUE!%

Percentage of CA contributed by #1-FA =ERROR:#VALUE!%

Percentage of CA contributed by #2-FA =ERROR:#VALUE!%Sum of "CA" in the FA's =ERROR:#VALUE!%Percentage of CA contributed by #3-FA =ERROR:#VALUE!%

Percentage of CA contributed by #4-FA =ERROR:#VALUE!%

Step B: Correct the individual aggregate percentages by weight to account for the "coarse" or "fine" aggregate that it contains and correct each for its share of the amount contributed by the "opposite" sized aggregates.

Initial Corrected % of #1-CA =ERROR:#VALUE!%These formulas correct each individual aggregate percentage by WEIGHT to account for the "opposite" sized material it contains, so as to actually contribute its share by VOLUME. The formulas alsoInitial Corrected % of #2-CA =ERROR:#VALUE!%

Initial Corrected % of #3-CA =ERROR:#VALUE!%

Initial Corrected % of #4-CA =ERROR:#VALUE!%correct each individual aggregate percentage by WEIGHT according to its "share" by proportion of the "similar" sized material contributed by the "opposite" sized aggregates.Initial Corrected % of #1-FA =ERROR:#VALUE!%

Initial Corrected % of #2-FA =ERROR:#VALUE!%

Initial Corrected % of #3-FA =ERROR:#VALUE!%

Initial Corrected % of #4-FA =ERROR:#VALUE!%

Total =ERROR:#VALUE!%

Correction Amount =ERROR:#VALUE!%

Corrected Percentages

#1-CAERROR:#VALUE!%

#2-CAERROR:#VALUE!%

#3-CAERROR:#VALUE!%

#4-CAERROR:#VALUE!%

#1-FAERROR:#VALUE!%

#2-FAERROR:#VALUE!%

#3-FAERROR:#VALUE!%

#4-FAERROR:#VALUE!%

Total =ERROR:#VALUE!%

Step #7: Determine the amount of minus 0.075 mm material contributed by each aggregate.

#1-CAERROR:#VALUE!%

#2-CAERROR:#VALUE!%

These percentages represent the percentage of the minus 0.075mm material contributed to the overall blend by each individual aggregate according to their part of the individual blend to this point.#3-CAERROR:#VALUE!%

#4-CAERROR:#VALUE!%

#1-FAERROR:#VALUE!%

#2-FAERROR:#VALUE!%

#3-FAERROR:#VALUE!%

#4-FAERROR:#VALUE!%

Total =ERROR:#VALUE!%

Step #8: From Cell H55, you would like to have0.0percent of TOTAL minus 0.075mm.The MF (dust) being used in the design has0.0percent of minus 0.075mm.Therefore, the amount of MF (dust) needed =ERROR:#VALUE!%

The amount of MF (dust) needed will be subtracted from the FA('s) according to their individual ratios, determined by dividing their percentage (by WEIGHT) by the TOTAL percentage (by WEIGHT) contributed by the FA('s). In the case of only one FA, that ratio would equal one.

Step #9: Determine the FINAL Aggregate Percentages.

% of #1-CA =ERROR:#VALUE!%

% of #2-CA =ERROR:#VALUE!%These formulas correct each individual FA percentage by WEIGHT to account for the amount of MF (dust) that is required to obtain the TOTAL amount of minus 0.075mm material. Only the FA's are% of #3-CA =ERROR:#VALUE!%

% of #4-CA =ERROR:#VALUE!%

Initial Corrected % of #1-FA =ERROR:#VALUE!%corrected in order to maintain the original VOLUME percentages established between the CA and FA. This is accomplished by not significantly altering the percentage passing the control sieve.Initial Corrected % of #2-FA =ERROR:#VALUE!%

Initial Corrected % of #3-FA =ERROR:#VALUE!%

Initial Corrected % of #4-FA =ERROR:#VALUE!%

% of MF =ERROR:#VALUE!%

Total =ERROR:#VALUE!%

Correction Amount =ERROR:#VALUE!%

Final Percentages by WEIGHT

#1-CAERROR:#VALUE!%

#2-CAERROR:#VALUE!%

#3-CAERROR:#VALUE!%

#4-CAERROR:#VALUE!%

#1-FAERROR:#VALUE!%

#2-FAERROR:#VALUE!%

#3-FAERROR:#VALUE!%

#4-FAERROR:#VALUE!%

MFERROR:#VALUE!%

Total =ERROR:#VALUE!%

For Fine-Graded mixes, where the % CA LUW (cell D36) is < 90%

Graph19.0GRADATION PLOT FOR 19.0 mm NOMINAL MAXIMUM SIZE0.45 chartRestr ZoneRestr ZoneSievem0.45ASTM MaxASTM MinMax DensLowerUpper25.02500095100.0100.019.01900084100.090.088.412.5125007088.068.073.29.595006280.056.064.7Sieve, mmVirginWith RAP4.7547504565.035.047.42.3623603349.023.034.634.634.61.1811802435.015.025.322.328.337.5100.0100.00.6006001825.09.018.716.720.70.3003001319.05.013.713.713.70.1501501013.03.010.025.0100.0100.00.0757578.02.07.3Control Points in italics19.0100.0100.0

12.5100.0100.0

9.5100.0100.0

4.75100.0100.0

2.36100.0100.0

1.18100.0100.0

0.600100.0100.0

0.300100.0100.0

0.150100.0100.0

0.075100.0100.0

12.5mm

Design Number:Design Date:Mix Producer Name:Mixture Name/Code:

Aggregate#1-CA#2-CA#3-CA#4-CA#1-FA#2-FA#3-FA#4-FAMFRAPAC

CodeSource idNameLocation

Virgin %'sERROR:#DIV/0!ERROR:#DIV/0!ERROR:#DIV/0!ERROR:#DIV/0!ERROR:#DIV/0!ERROR:#DIV/0!ERROR:#DIV/0!ERROR:#DIV/0!ERROR:#DIV/0!ERROR:#DIV/0!

%'s with RAP0.0

Sieve, mm#1-CA
THG: A product is considered a COARSE aggregate (CA) if LESS than 50% passes the Primary Control Sieve (PCS) of the overall blend, which is the 9.5mm sieve for a 37.5mm NMPS mix.#2-CA#3-CA#4-CA#1-FA
THG: A product is considered a FINE aggregate (FA) if MORE than 50% passes the Primary Control Sieve (PCS) of the overall blend, which is the 9.5mm sieve for a 37.5mm NMPS mix.#2-FA#3-FA#4-FA MF
THG: This gradation column is intended for either Mineral Filler (MF) or Bag House Fines (BHF).RAPVirginWith RAPVirginW/ RAP25.0100.0100.019.0100.0100.0CAERROR:#DIV/0!
THG: For Coarse-Graded mixes:

CA ratio = % half sieve - % PCS 100 - % half sieve

As the CA ratio INCREASES, VMA and Voids INCREASE, but compactibility DECREASES.

A change of 0.20 is ~= 1% change in VMA or Voids.

It should generally be in the range of 0.50-0.65.

As the CA ratio DECREASES, segregation susceptibility INCREASES.

Overly high values can be difficult to compact in the field and can cause "tenderness" because the coarse fraction doesn't want to "lock up".

This ratio is primarily controlled by the VOLUME blend of CA(s) (cells C49:F49) and/or the gradation of the CA(s) being used.

*****************************************************For Fine-Graded mixes:

It still provides an indication of segregation susceptibility.

As the OLD CA ratio DECREASES, segregation susceptibility INCREASES.ERROR:#DIV/0!12.5
THG: ORIGINAL Nominal Maximum Particle Size (NMPS)

The first sieve larger than the first sieve to retain more than 10% by weight.100.0100.09.5100.0100.04.75100.0100.02.36
THG: For Coarse-Graded mixes:

ORIGNAL Primary Control Sieve (PCS) = 0.22 x ORIGINAL NMPS

The break in the overall blend between the coarse fraction that creates voids and the fine fraction that fills them.

**************************************************For Fine-Graded mixes:

This sieve serves as the NEW NMPS of the "blend" PASSING the ORIGINAL PCS.100.0
THG: ORIGINAL Primary Control Sieve (PCS)

For Coarse-Graded mixes:

DECREASE of 4% is ~ = INCREASE of 1% VMA or Voids, or vice-versa.

*******************************For Fine-Graded mixes:

INCREASE of 6% is ~ = INCREASE of 1% VMA or Voids, or vice-versa.

This value is primarily controlled by the % CA LUW (cell D35).100.0
THG: The primary purpose of first determining a combined blend with the VIRGIN aggregates ONLY, is to establish the desired blend by VOLUME of coarse and fine for the corresponding mix TYPE (coarse-graded or fine-graded), which is reflected in the ORIGINAL PCS value and is a function of the % CA LUW (cell D35).

The designer should then try to match the ORIGINAL PCS in the RAP blend as close as possible to maintain the same approximate volumes of coarse and fine.FAc1.000
THG: For Coarse-Graded mixes:

FAc ratio = % SCS % PCS

As the FAc ratio INCREASES, VMA and Voids DECREASE.

A change of 0.05 is ~= 1% change in VMA or Voids.

It should generally be in the range of 0.35-0.50.

Low values can be difficult to compact in the field and should NOT coincide with a low FAf ratio.

High values are generally in or near the restricted zone and can relate to tenderness for mixes with an excess of natural sand.

This ratio is primarily controlled by the VOLUME blend of FA(s) (cells G51:J51) and/or the gradation of the FA(s).

**********************************************************For Fine-Graded mixes:

Although this ratio is NOT used for fine-graded mixes, it does give an indication of the coarsenss or fineness of the "blend" PASSING the ORIGINAL PCS.

Values around 0.55 or greater generally indicate that this portion of the "blend" is ALSO fine-graded.

In other words, the volume of material PASSING the NEW PCS is greater than the volume of voids that exist in the NEW coarse fraction between the ORIGINAL PCS and the NEW PCS.1.0001.18
THG: For Fine-Graded mixes:

NEW Half Sieve = 0.5 x NEW NMPS

The break between the larger particles and the smaller particles in the coarse part of the "blend" PASSING the ORIGINAL PCS.100.0100.00.600
THG: For Coarse-Graded mixes:

ORIGINAL Secondary Control Sieve (SCS) = 0.22 x Original PCS

The break between the coarse part that creates voids and the fine part that fills them in the overall fine fraction.

*****************************************************For Fine-Graded mixes:

NEW Primary Control Sieve (PCS) = 0.22 x NEW NMPS

The break between the coarse part that creates voids and the fine part that fills them in the "blend" PASSING the ORIGINAL PCS.100.0100.00.300100.0100.00.150
THG: For Coarse-Graded mixes:

ORIGINAL Tertiary Control Sieve (TCS) = 0.22 x ORIGINAL SCS

The break between the coarse part that creates voids and the fine part that fills them in the material passing the SCS.

***************************************************For Fine-Graded mixes:

NEW Secondary Control Sieve (SCS) = 0.22 x NEW PCS

The break between the coarse part that creates voids and the fine part that fills them in the NEW fine fraction.100.0100.0FAf1.000
THG: For Coarse-Graded mixes:

FAf ratio = % TCS % SCS

As the FAf ratio INCREASES, VMA and Voids DECREASE.

A change of 0.05 is ~= 1% change in VMA or Voids.

It should generally be in the range of 0.35-0.50.

Low values can be difficult to compact in the field and should NOT coincide with a low FAc ratio.

High values generally indicate mixes with high dust to effective AC ratios and overly high mortar stiffness.

This ratio is primarily a function of the 0.075mm value (cell H54) if MF or BHF's are being used and/or the 0.075mm values of the various individual aggregates.

********************************************************************For Fine-Graded mixes:

Although this ratio is NOT used for fine-graded mixes, it does give an indication of the coarsenss or fineness of the NEW fine fraction in the "blend" PASSING the ORIGINAL PCS.

Values around 0.55 or greater generally indicate that this portion of the "blend" is ALSO fine-graded.

In other words, the volume of material PASSING the NEW SCS is greater than the volume of voids that exist in the fine fraction between the NEW PCS and the NEW SCS.1.0000.075100.0100.0% CA LUW
THG: For Coarse-Graded mixes, this value should generally be within the range of 95-105%.

As this value INCREASES, VMA and Voids INCREASE - coarse aggregate interlock starts to absorb compaction energy, which lessens the compaction of the fine fraction.

High values, especially those that exceed 105%, can be difficult to compact in the field and normally coincide with high FAc and/or FAf ratios (a fine fraction that is overly compactible), or a coarse fraction that is breaking down (degrading) under compaction.

CAUTION: There MAY be occassions where values above 105% are necessary and can be utilized successfully in the field, such as blends that have a low CA ratio, where the coarse fraction is more compactible than normal. However, these blends are SUSCEPTIBLE to segregation. Also, instances where the coarse fraction is more compactible than normal due to shape, strength or texture characteristics, may also require higher than normal values to DECREASE the compaction energy transferred to the fine fraction. This is often evident in below normal values for the Loose and Rodded Voids of the given CA.

****************************************************************************************************

For Fine-Graded mixes, this value should generally be equal to or less than 90%.

As this value DECREASES, VMA and Voids INCREASE - coarse particles that are primarily floating in the overall blend and filling voids are removed and replaced with multiple fine particles that have voids between them.

As this value DECREASES, compactibility DECREASES in the lab and the field, by moving the overall blend away from the maximum density line on a 0.45 power chart. Low values normally coincide with high NEW FAc and/or NEW FAf ratios (a NEW fine fraction that is overly compactible).103.0% FA RUW
THG: The % FA RUW should always remain at 100% for dense-graded mixes.100.0Estimated % - 6.25mm
THG: For Coarse-Graded mixes:

ORIGINAL Half Sieve = 0.5 x ORIGINAL NMPS

The break between the larger particles and the smaller particles in the coarse fraction.100.0100.0LUW
THG: Loose Unit WeightAggregates in the NMPS range of 25mm to 9.5mm should utilize a 1/4 cft. bucket and those in the NMPS range of 4.75mm should utilize a 4" diameter proctor mold (~1/30th cft.). This test should be performed at least twice a year unless changes occur in the various characteristics (gradation, specific gravity, shape, texture, or strength).RAP ACNewCHOSEN UW0.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.0RAP GmmRUW
THG: Rodded Unit WeightAggregates in the NMPS range of 25mm to 9.5mm should utilize a 1/4 cft. bucket and those in the NMPS range of 4.75mm should utilize a 4" diameter proctor mold (~1/30th cft.). This test should be performed at least twice a year unless changes occur in the various characteristics (gradation, specific gravity, shape, texture, or strength).RAP GbCAERROR:#DIV/0!
THG: For Fine-Graded mixes:

NEW CA ratio = % NEW half sieve - % NEW PCS % ORIGINAL PCS - % NEW half sieve

As the NEW CA ratio INCREASES, VMA and Voids INCREASE.

A change of 0.35 is ~= 1% change in VMA or Voids.

It should generally be in the range of 0.60-1.0.

It is not NMPS dependent as with coarse-graded mixes, because the "coarse" fraction (i.e. the material between the ORIGINAL PCS and the NEW PCS) is a much smaller amount in a fine-graded mix, as compared to what typically exists above the PCS in a coarse-graded mix.

This ratio is primarily controlled by the VOLUME blend of FA(s) (cells G51:J51) and/or the gradation of the FA(s) being used. However, it can also be affected by a CA, if that particular material has a gradation that contributes a significant amount of it's material to the sieves between the ORIGINAL PCS and the NEW PCS.ERROR:#DIV/0!Bulk Spec Gr
THG: An ACCURATE DRY Bulk Specific Gravity is very important for determining the voids at the Loose and Rodded conditions.ERROR:#DIV/0!Apparent Gr ERROR:#DIV/0!% Absptn.RAP GseFAc1.000
THG: For Fine-Graded mixes:

NEW FAc ratio = % NEW SCS % NEW PCS

As the NEW FAc ratio INCREASES, VMA and Voids DECREASE.

A change of 0.05 is ~= 1% change in VMA or Voids.

It should generally be in the range of 0.35-0.50.

Values outside this range may be difficult to compact in the field.

Low values generally coincide with low dust to effective AC ratios and low mortar stiffness.

High values generally coincide with high dust to effective AC ratios and high mortar stiffness.

This ratio is primarily a function of the 0.075mm value (cell H54) if MF or BHF's are being used and/or the 0.075mm values of the various individual aggregates.1.000Loose Voids Rodded Voids 0000000000Enter the multiplication factor to be used with the Bulk Specific Gravity of the Aggregates according to the values entered for the Unit Weights (e.g. 62.4 lbs./ft3 or 1000 kg/m3)1000.0

000000000ERROR:#DIV/0!ERROR:#DIV/0!Desired Blends by VOLUME of VIRGIN AggregatesTotal Volume %'sCoarse Agg's0.0MUST TOTAL 100.0%100.0

Fine Agg'sMUST TOTAL 100.0%0.00.0

Enter the percent passing the 0.075mm sieve desired in the VIRGIN Blend
THG: Enter the ~ value of minus 0.075mm (#200) desired in the overall blend (cell M34) ONLY if MF or BHF's are being used.

Combined Bulk Specific Gravity of the VIRGIN Aggregates (Gsb)ERROR:#DIV/0!

Combined Bulk Specific Gravity of ALL Aggregates (Gsb)ERROR:#DIV/0!

Calculations:

Step #1: Determine the weight/volume (e.g. #/ft3 or kg/m3) contributed by the CA('s) according to the Volume Blend desired for the CA's.

#1-CA0.00These values are determined by multiplying the volume of each CA by its corresponding Chosen weight. The results indicate the amount each will contribute to the "unit".#2-CA0.00

#3-CA0.00

#4-CA0.00

Step #2: Determine the voids within each CA according to its corresponding Chosen weight and contribution by Volume.

#1-CA0.00%These are the voids contributed by each CA and the Total Volume of Voids in the CA structure to be filled with Fine Aggregate.#2-CA0.00%

#3-CA0.00%

#4-CA0.00%

Total CA Voids =0.00%

Step #3: Determine the weight per volume contributed by the FA('s) according to the Volume Blend desired for the FA's.

#1-FA0.00These are the weights contributed by each corresponding FA according to the percentage by Volume that each FA contributes to filling the CA voids and the Total weight of FA that will fill the voids in the CA.

#2-FA0.00

#3-FA0.00

#4-FA0.00

Total FA weight per volume =0.00

Step #4: Determine the percentages of CA and FA by WEIGHT.

Initial Weight per VolumeInitial PercentagesCorrected Percentages

#1-CA0.00ERROR:#DIV/0!%ERROR:#DIV/0!%

#2-CA0.00ERROR:#DIV/0!%ERROR:#DIV/0!%After determining the WEIGHT contributed by each aggregate in regards to the VOLUME it fills and the TOTAL weight of all aggregates filling the VOLUME, the PERCENTAGE by WEIGHT contributed by each aggregate can be calculated.

#3-CA0.00ERROR:#DIV/0!%ERROR:#DIV/0!%

#4-CA0.00ERROR:#DIV/0!%ERROR:#DIV/0!%

#1-FA0.00ERROR:#DIV/0!%ERROR:#DIV/0!%

#2-FA0.00ERROR:#DIV/0!%ERROR:#DIV/0!%

#3-FA0.00ERROR:#DIV/0!%ERROR:#DIV/0!%

#4-FA0.00ERROR:#DIV/0!%ERROR:#DIV/0!%

Total Unit Weight (excluding MF and AC) =0.00ERROR:#DIV/0!ERROR:#DIV/0!%%

Correction Amount = ERROR:#DIV/0!%

Step #5: In a 12.5mm Nominal Maximum Particle Size mix, the CA/FA break (Primary Control Sieve) is the 2.36 mm. Determine the amount of "Fine" aggregate that each Coarse aggregate contains by weight and the amount of "Coarse" aggregate that each Fine aggregate contains by weight.

The % passing the 2.36 mm sieve in the #1-CA=0.0%

The % passing the 2.36 mm sieve in the #2-CA=0.0%These percentages represent the material in each respective aggregate that is considered to be the "opposite" fraction of material (I.e. "Fine" aggregate in the CA or "Coarse" aggregate in the FA).

The % passing the 2.36 mm sieve in the #3-CA=0.0%

The % passing the 2.36 mm sieve in the #4-CA=0.0%

The % retained on the 2.36 mm sieve in the #1-FA=100.0%

The % retained on the 2.36 mm sieve in the #2-FA=100.0%

The % retained on the 2.36 mm sieve in the #3-FA=100.0%

The % retained on the 2.36 mm sieve in the #4-FA=100.0%

Step #6: Make corrections to each individual aggregate according to the percentages by WEIGHT of the "opposite" fraction that it contains, while maintaining the original VOLUME blend of CA to FA.

Step A: Determine the amount of "coarse" or "fine" aggregate contributed by each according to it's individual percentage in the blend.

Percentage of FA contributed by #1-CA =ERROR:#DIV/0!%

These percentages represent the actual amount by WEIGHT of the "opposite" fraction of material (I.e. "Fine" aggregate in the CA or "Coarse" aggregate in the FA) contributed to the overall blend by each individual aggregate.Percentage of FA contributed by #2-CA =ERROR:#DIV/0!%Sum of "FA" in the CA's =ERROR:#DIV/0!%Percentage of FA contributed by #3-CA =ERROR:#DIV/0!%

Percentage of FA contributed by #4-CA =ERROR:#DIV/0!%

Percentage of CA contributed by #1-FA =ERROR:#DIV/0!%

Percentage of CA contributed by #2-FA =ERROR:#DIV/0!%Sum of "CA" in the FA's =ERROR:#DIV/0!%Percentage of CA contributed by #3-FA =ERROR:#DIV/0!%

Percentage of CA contributed by #4-FA =ERROR:#DIV/0!%

Step B: Correct the individual aggregate percentages by weight to account for the "coarse" or "fine" aggregate that it contains and correct each for its share of the amount contributed by the "opposite" sized aggregates.

Initial Corrected % of #1-CA =ERROR:#DIV/0!%These formulas correct each individual aggregate percentage by WEIGHT to account for the "opposite" sized material it contains, so as to actually contribute its share by VOLUME. The formulas alsoInitial Corrected % of #2-CA =ERROR:#DIV/0!%

Initial Corrected % of #3-CA =ERROR:#DIV/0!%

Initial Corrected % of #4-CA =ERROR:#DIV/0!%correct each individual aggregate percentage by WEIGHT according to its "share" by proportion of the "similar" sized material contributed by the "opposite" sized aggregates.Initial Corrected % of #1-FA =ERROR:#DIV/0!%

Initial Corrected % of #2-FA =ERROR:#DIV/0!%

Initial Corrected % of #3-FA =ERROR:#DIV/0!%

Initial Corrected % of #4-FA =ERROR:#DIV/0!%

Total =ERROR:#DIV/0!%

Correction Amount =ERROR:#DIV/0!%

Corrected Percentages

#1-CAERROR:#DIV/0!%

#2-CAERROR:#DIV/0!%

#3-CAERROR:#DIV/0!%

#4-CAERROR:#DIV/0!%

#1-FAERROR:#DIV/0!%

#2-FAERROR:#DIV/0!%

#3-FAERROR:#DIV/0!%

#4-FAERROR:#DIV/0!%

Total =ERROR:#DIV/0!%

Step #7: Determine the amount of minus 0.075 mm material contributed by each aggregate.

#1-CAERROR:#DIV/0!%

#2-CAERROR:#DIV/0!%

These percentages represent the percentage of the minus 0.075mm material contributed to the overall blend by each individual aggregate according to their part of the individual blend to this point.#3-CAERROR:#DIV/0!%

#4-CAERROR:#DIV/0!%

#1-FAERROR:#DIV/0!%

#2-FAERROR:#DIV/0!%

#3-FAERROR:#DIV/0!%

#4-FAERROR:#DIV/0!%

Total =ERROR:#DIV/0!%

Step #8: From Cell H54, you would like to have0.0percent of TOTAL minus 0.075mm.The MF (dust) being used in the design has0.0percent of minus 0.075mm.Therefore, the amount of MF (dust) needed =ERROR:#DIV/0!%

The amount of MF (dust) needed will be subtracted from the FA('s) according to their individual ratios, determined by dividing their percentage (by WEIGHT) by the TOTAL percentage (by WEIGHT) contributed by the FA('s). In the case of only one FA, that ratio would equal one.

Step #9: Determine the FINAL Aggregate Percentages.

% of #1-CA =ERROR:#DIV/0!%

% of #2-CA =ERROR:#DIV/0!%These formulas correct each individual FA percentage by WEIGHT to account for the amount of MF (dust) that is required to obtain the TOTAL amount of minus 0.075mm material. Only the FA's are% of #3-CA =ERROR:#DIV/0!%

% of #4-CA =ERROR:#DIV/0!%

Initial Corrected % of #1-FA =ERROR:#DIV/0!%corrected in order to maintain the original VOLUME percentages established between the CA and FA. This is accomplished by not significantly altering the percentage passing the control sieve.Initial Corrected % of #2-FA =ERROR:#DIV/0!%

Initial Corrected % of #3-FA =ERROR:#DIV/0!%

Initial Corrected % of #4-FA =ERROR:#DIV/0!%

% of MF =ERROR:#DIV/0!%

Total =ERROR:#DIV/0!%

Correction Amount =ERROR:#DIV/0!%

Final Percentages by WEIGHT

#1-CAERROR:#DIV/0!%

#2-CAERROR:#DIV/0!%

#3-CAERROR:#DIV/0!%

#4-CAERROR:#DIV/0!%

#1-FAERROR:#DIV/0!%

#2-FAERROR:#DIV/0!%

#3-FAERROR:#DIV/0!%

#4-FAERROR:#DIV/0!%

MFERROR:#DIV/0!%

Total =ERROR:#DIV/0!%

For Fine-Graded mixes, where the % CA LUW (cell D35) is < 90%

Graph12.5GRADATION PLOT FOR 12.5 mm NOMINAL MAXIMUM SIZE0.45 chartRestr ZoneRestr ZoneSievem0.45ASTM MaxASTM MinMax DensLowerUpper19.01900084100.0100.012.51250070100.090.082.89.595006291.074.073.24.7547504574.044.053.62.3623603358.028.039.139.139.11.1811802442.018.028.625.631.60.6006001830.011.021.119.123.1Sieve, mmVirginWith RAP0.3003001321.05.015.515.515.50.1501501015.03.011.30.07575710.02.08.325.0100.0100.0Control Pointin italics

19.0100.0100.0

12.5100.0100.0

9.5100.0100.0

4.75100.0100.0

2.36100.0100.0

1.18100.0100.0

0.600100.0100.0

0.300100.0100.0

0.150100.0100.0

0.075100.0100.0

9.5mm

Design Number:Design Date:Mix Producer Name:Mixture Name/Code:

Aggregate#1-CA#2-CA#3-CA#4-CA#1-FA#2-FA#3-FA#4-FAMFRAPAC

CodeSource idNameLocation

Virgin %'sERROR:#DIV/0!ERROR:#DIV/0!ERROR:#DIV/0!ERROR:#DIV/0!ERROR:#DIV/0!ERROR:#DIV/0!ERROR:#DIV/0!ERROR:#DIV/0!ERROR:#DIV/0!ERROR:#DIV/0!

%'s with RAP0.0

Sieve, mm#1-CA
THG: A product is considered a COARSE aggregate (CA) if LESS than 50% passes the Primary Control Sieve (PCS) of the overall blend, which is the 9.5mm sieve for a 37.5mm NMPS mix.#2-CA#3-CA#4-CA#1-FA
THG: A product is considered a FINE aggregate (FA) if MORE than 50% passes the Primary Control Sieve (PCS) of the overall blend, which is the 9.5mm sieve for a 37.5mm NMPS mix.#2-FA#3-FA#4-FA MF
THG: This gradation column is intended for either Mineral Filler (MF) or Bag House Fines (BHF).RAPVirginWith RAP

19.0100.0100.0VirginW/ RAP12.5100.0100.09.5
THG: ORIGINAL Nominal Maximum Particle Size (NMPS)

The first sieve larger than the first sieve to retain more than 10% by weight.100.0100.0CAERROR:#DIV/0!
THG: For Coarse-Graded mixes:

CA ratio = % half sieve - % PCS 100 - % half sieve

As the CA ratio INCREASES, VMA and Voids INCREASE, but compactibility DECREASES.

A change of 0.20 is ~= 1% change in VMA or Voids.

It should generally be in the range of 0.40-0.55.

As the CA ratio DECREASES, segregation susceptibility INCREASES.

Overly high values can be difficult to compact in the field and can cause "tenderness" because the coarse fraction doesn't want to "lock up".

This ratio is primarily controlled by the VOLUME blend of CA(s) (cells C48:F48) and/or the gradation of the CA(s) being used.

*****************************************************For Fine-Graded mixes:

It still provides an indication of segregation susceptibility.

As the OLD CA ratio DECREASES, segregation susceptibility INCREASES.ERROR:#DIV/0!4.75
THG: For Coarse-Graded mixes:

ORIGINAL Half Sieve = 0.5 x ORIGINAL NMPS

The break between the larger particles and the smaller particles in the coarse fraction.100.0100.02.36
THG: For Coarse-Graded mixes:

ORIGNAL Primary Control Sieve (PCS) = 0.22 x ORIGINAL NMPS

The break in the overall blend between the coarse fraction that creates voids and the fine fraction that fills them.

**************************************************For Fine-Graded mixes:

This sieve serves as the NEW NMPS of the "blend" PASSING the ORIGINAL PCS.100.0
THG: ORIGINAL Primary Control Sieve (PCS)

For Coarse-Graded mixes:

DECREASE of 4% is ~ = INCREASE of 1% VMA or Voids, or vice-versa.

*******************************For Fine-Graded mixes:

INCREASE of 6% is ~ = INCREASE of 1% VMA or Voids, or vice-versa.

This value is primarily controlled by the % CA LUW (cell D34).100.0
THG: The primary purpose of first determining a combined blend with the VIRGIN aggregates ONLY, is to establish the