COMPARISON OF VARIOUS COLD MIX ASPHAL T WITH HOT MIX STANDARD

Abstract

ABSTRACT xii The study aims to determine the best cold mix asphalt in Nigeria by determining their strength properties. It also compares their strength with hot mix asphalt as provided in General Specifications Volume II of 1997. In carrying out the study, cold mix samples were gotten from Portland Emcor (Lagos State), Carboncor Nigeria (Niger state) and UPM (Akwa Ibom State). These samples were tested using Marshall Test machine and the highest stability value of Portland Emcor was 4.33KN, Carboncor was 9.63KN while UPM was l.OOKN. On successful completion of this research work it was realized that sample from Carboncor Nigeria seems to be the best and can be used on medium or low traffic roads.