Materials

Dense Asphaltic Concrete

Structure and Properties

• A filled mixture of crushed stones or gravel, sand and filler.
  
  
• After compaction, voids are nearly completely filled with bitumen (void content <3%)
  
  
• Impermeable.
  
  
• Stable on steep slopes.

Applications

• Watertight facings and revetments.
  
  
• Lining for canals and reservoirs.
  
  
• Cores for reservoir dams.
  
  
• Landfill linings.