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Modified 80/20 Slag Roadbase
pdf_button Product Code RBM800
(Conforms to RTA Specefication 3052)

Blast furnace slag is the non-metallic product consisting essentially of silicates and aluminosilicates of calcium and other bases, that is developed in a molten condition simultaneously with iron in a blast furnace.

Air-cooled blast furnace slag is a predominantly crystalline, solid rock-like material whereas granulated blast furnace slag is a glassy, granular product.

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DESCRIPTION

Air-cooled slag is dug, crushed, screened and blended with granulated slag in 80/20 volumetric proportions and modified with a stabilising agent.


APPLICATIONS

High quality (bound) roadbase conforming to RTA Specification 3052


ADVANTAGES
  • Cementitious properties
  • Interlocking particle shape
  • Well graded
  • Ease of compaction
  • Long term strength gain
  • Lower tonnages required
  • Effective utilisation of an industrial byproduct conserving natural resources

TYPICAL GRADING
SIEVE % PASSING
26.5 mm 100
19.0 mm 95-100
13.2 mm 74-90
6.7 mm 59-69
2.36 mm 38-46
425 um 11-17
75 um 1-5
TYPICAL PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
Maximum Dry Density
(Standard)
  2.00-2.15 t/m3
Optimum Moisture Cont.
  11-13%
UCS at 7 days Acc curing
(with 2% additive)
  >2 MPa
Misshapen Particles (2:1) <10%
  (3:1) <2%
Fracture Faces
  100%
Dry Strength
  85-105kN
Wet Strength
  75-95kN
Variation
  <25%
Modified Texas Triaxial Classification No.
<2.5
  Apparent Cohesion
>55kPa
Liquid Limit
  Not obtainable
Plastic Limit
  Not obtainable
Plasticity Index   Non-plastic
Linear Shrinkage
  0%
Acid soluble sulfate as SO3   <0.4%

 

PDS-RBM800 : Rev 5 : 15/06/09

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