Investigation of the Possible Correlations between Specific Characteristics of Crushed Stone Aggregates

László  Ézsiás; Richárd  Tompa; Szabolcs  Fischer

doi:10.31181/smeor1120242

Authors

László Ézsiás Department of Transport Infrastructure and Water Resources Engineering, Széchenyi István University, Győr, Hungary; Colas Északkő Ltd., Tarcal, Hungary Author https://orcid.org/0009-0003-2637-2830
Richárd Tompa Institute of Mining and Energy, University of Miskolc, Miskolc, Hungary; Colas Északkő Ltd., Tarcal, Hungary Author https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1235-6664
Szabolcs Fischer Department of Transport Infrastructure and Water Resources Engineering, Széchenyi István University, Győr, Hungary Author https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7298-9960

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.31181/smeor1120242

Keywords:

Crushed stone, andesite, flakiness index, shape index, rock physics, Los Angeles abrasion, micro-Deval wear, magnesium sulfate soundness coefficient, methylene blue

Abstract

This study rigorously investigates the interdependencies among a suite of crushed stone aggregate characteristics to enhance material selection for infrastructure projects. Utilizing data from Colas Északkő Ltd. (andesite quarries), the authors explore the relationships between mechanical and geometrical properties, particularly focusing on the interplay between the flakiness index, shape index, Los Angeles abrasion, Micro-Deval wear, and methylene blue assessments. The presented analysis reveals an unexpectedly robust correlation between FI and SI, proposing a novel paradigm for evaluating grain shape. Notably, the relationship between Los Angeles abrasion and micro-Deval wear values, typically considered disparate, is re-examined, unveiling potential predictive capabilities for environmental wear, especially as indicated by magnesium sulfate soundness testing. Additionally, the current study delineates a significant correlation between methylene blue values and micro-Deval wear performance, highlighting the intrinsic mineralogical influences on aggregate durability. The implications of findings are twofold: they suggest a streamlined approach for aggregate quality assurance and offer strategic insights into the refinement of material selection processes, thereby promising to enhance the durability and service life of transportation infrastructure.

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