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Material and Application Guide
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Phone: (313)
429-LEVY |
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Fax: (313)
429-2448 |
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E-Mail: sales@edwclevy.net |
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Limestone |
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Limestone
Sand –
Commercial |
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Fine
aggregate for asphaltic concrete
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| Description: |
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A fine aggregate, produced by crushing, washing and screening high calcium
or dolomitic limestone. A white to light gray
colored sedimentary rock formed by the precipitation of calcium carbonate from sea water. The particles are sized from 3/8” (9.5mm) to
#200 mesh (75µm) |
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Limestone
Sand
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| Material
Properties: Commercial |
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| Limestone
Sand is produced to commercial requirements, typical particle size distribution is as
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| U.S. Sieve |
3/8" |
#4 |
#8 |
#16 |
#30 |
#50 |
#100 |
#200 |
LBW |
| Metric Sieve |
9.5mm |
4.75mm |
2.36mm |
1.18mm |
600µm |
300µm |
150µm |
75µm |
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Typical
Product Size Distribution
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80-95 |
40-55
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15-30
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5-20
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0-10
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0-5
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0-3
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0-2 |
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(Typical
particle size distribution only – not to be considered as
a product specification) |
| General
Usage Guide: |
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Limestone Sand should be blended into the hot mix asphalt mixture along with other fine
and coarse aggregates, asphalt cement and any other special additives in the proportions
detailed in the mix design.
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| Supply
Location: |
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Levy
Plant #14 (Newport Quarry) –
State Pit #58-11
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| This information
is not to be taken as warranty or representation for which we assume legal responsibility
nor as permission or recommendation to practice any patented invention without a license.
It is offered solely for your consideration, investigation and verification. |
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