Calculate the quantity of asphalt for a road
Given that
- Length of a road (L) = 500m
- width of a road (W) = 4 m
- Asphalt Thickness (T) = 15cm
Information
- density of asphalt = 2330kg/m³
- 1 Ton =1000kg
solution
Asphalt is a mixture of aggregates, binder and filler, used for constructing and maintaining roads, parking areas, railway tracks, ports, airport runways, bicycle lanes, sidewalks and also play- and sport areas. Aggregates used for asphalt mixtures could be crushed rock, sand, gravel or slags.
- weight of asphalt = volume x density
of asphalt
- weight of asphalt
= 500m x 0.15m x 4m = 300m³
Weight of asphalt (WA)
WA= 300m³ x 2330kg/m³
WA= 699000kg
Weight in Ton
699000kg/1000kg = 699Ton
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