Research Article

Improving the Moisture Sensitivity of Asphalt Mixtures by Simultaneous Modification of Asphalt Binder and Aggregates with Carbon Nanofiber and Carbon Nanotube

Table 1

The physical specifications of aggregate.

SpecificationsLimestoneRegulation limitStandard

Specific gravity (filler)2.56ASTM D854

Specific gravity (fine aggregate)
Apparent2.60ASTM C128
Bulk2.57
Effective2.56

Specific gravity (coarse aggregate)
Apparent2.63ASTM C127
Bulk2.61
Effective2.60

Sodium sulfate soundness2Maximum 15ASTM C88
Flat and elongated particles88Maximum 10ASTM D5821
Maximum water absorption0.8Maximum 2ASTM C127
Needle and flake particles3Maximum 15ASTM D4791
Maximum Los Angeles abrasion28Maximum 30ASTM C131