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DGB20 Roadbase

pdf_buttonProduct Code RBU100

Steel furnace slag is the non-metallic product consisting essentially of calcium silicates with fused oxides of iron and, aluminium that is developed in a molten condition simultaneously with steel in a basic oxygen furnace.

Air-cooled blast furnace slag is a predominantly crystalline, solid rock-like material. Basalt is a fine-grained volcanic rock type.

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DESCRIPTION
Air-cooled slag is dug, crushed, screened and mechanically blended with basalt fines to form DGB20 Slag/Basalt Roadbase. The fine aggregate portion is predominantly basalt fines.


APPLICATIONS
  • High quality (flexible) roadbase conforming to RTA Specification 3051

ADVANTAGES
  • Interlocking particle shape
  • Ease of compaction
  • Lower tonnage required per cubic
    metre
  • 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
70-90
6.7 mm 50-70
2.36 mm 30-55

TYPICAL PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
Maximum Dry Density (Standard)
2.00-2.10 t/m3
Optimum Moisture
10-12%
Misshapen Particles
(2:1)
<10%
(3:1)
<2%
Fractured Faces 100%
Dry Strength 90-115 kN
Wet Strength 75-100 kN
Variation <25%
Fine Particles Size Distribution “A” Ratio 35-45%
“B” Ratio 40-50%
“C” Ratio 40-50%
Liquid Limit <20%
Plastic Limit Non-plastic
Plasticity Index 0%
Linear Shrinkage 0%
Maximum Dry Compressive
Strength
>1.7Mpa

PDS-RBU100 : Rev 1 : 01/06/06

 

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