Laser-based assessment of road aggregate particle shape and texture properties with the aim of deriving comparative models

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dc.contributor.author Breytenbach, Izak Johannes
dc.contributor.author Anochie-Boateng, Joseph K.
dc.contributor.author Paige-Green, Philip
dc.contributor.author Van Rooy, J.L. (Jan Louis)
dc.date.accessioned 2014-04-03T11:40:23Z
dc.date.available 2014-04-03T11:40:23Z
dc.date.issued 2013-10
dc.description.abstract Research was undertaken using an innovative three-dimensional (3D) laser scanning tool to study the shape and texture characteristics of road aggregate particles. Aggregate materials used for road construction, including G1 crushed rocks of different geological origins, recycled aggregate and alluvial gravel (not used as aggregate) were used for this study. Representative samples were scanned using the laser system to collect 3D aggregate data for analyses and, subsequently, develop comparative models. The objective was to arrange the aggregate particles in a sequence based on their surface texture. Two models were proposed and key aspects evaluated against each other. Ultimately, one model was selected that may be improved and used for further research. The study found that, while it is possible to use the 3D aggregate scan data to produce comparative models, distinguishing between particle shape and texture proved a daunting task. It was also concluded that particle elongation must be considered as a major influencing factor. en_US
dc.description.librarian am2014 en_US
dc.description.sponsorship The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) Strategic Research Panel (SRP) project TA 2001-001. The authors would like to acknowledge the CSIR R&D office for funding this SRP project. en_US
dc.description.uri http://www.journals.co.za/ej/ejour_civileng.html en_US
dc.identifier.citation Breytenbach, IJ, Anochie-Boateng, JK, Paige-Green, P & Van Rooy, JL 2013, 'Laser-based assessment of road aggregate particle shape and texture properties with the aim of deriving comparative models', Journal of the South African Institution of Civil Engineering, vol. 55, no. 3, pp. 10-35. en_US
dc.identifier.issn 1021-2019
dc.identifier.uri http://hdl.handle.net/2263/39598
dc.language.iso en en_US
dc.publisher South African Institution of Civil Engineering en_US
dc.rights South African Institution of Civil Engineering en_US
dc.subject Road aggregate en_US
dc.subject Particle shape en_US
dc.subject Particle texture en_US
dc.subject Laser scanner en_US
dc.subject Particle model en_US
dc.title Laser-based assessment of road aggregate particle shape and texture properties with the aim of deriving comparative models en_US
dc.type Article en_US


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