Research on the AC-13 Skeleton Dense-Graded Asphalt Mixtures by Fractal Theory

This paper study on AC-13 skeleton dense-graded asphalt mixtures by fractal theory, obtaining that both aggregate size and gradation have fractal character. Compared three kinds of asphalt mixture, we found that there was a strong correlation between fractal dimension of aggregate and aggregate size distribution. AC-13 skeleton dense-graded asphalt mixtures were tested. The results show that the aggregate fractal dimension has a good correlation with mixture’s bulk density, mineral aggregate gap rate, percentage of voids and asphalt degree of saturation too. The study is useful for reference to the readers who engage in further study of the fractal theory’s application to asphalt mixtures.