Balanced Mix Design Guidance - National Asphalt Pavement Association

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Balanced Mix Design Guidance

A common question in Balanced Mix Design (BMD) is: How will changes applied to meet requirements impact my mix?

This table outlines the relative Engineering (performance), Economic, and Environmental effects of specific strategies available to the contractor.

Engineering reflects changes in mix quality and resistance to distress.
Economic shows cost impacts.
Environmental indicates changes in carbon footprint.

An overall ranking of Practicality is provided for each. Additional considerations and resources – including linked documents and Hey NAPA chats – are available for each area.

See Other Considerations & Resources (Web Only) Download the Tables (PDF)

three tables showing strategies for rutting, cracking, and moisture resistance