Publication Details
Target and Tolerance Study for the Angle of Gyration Used in the Superpave Gyratory Compactor (SGC)
Primary Topic: Pavement Testing
Description: The Superpave gyratory compactor (SGC) is used to compact asphalt specimens for mixture testing in the Superpave system. Five companies currently manufacture SGCs for use in the United States, offering a total of eight different models. Each model employs a unique method of setting, inducing, and maintaining the specified angle of gyration. Calibration systems are required for each device for the angle of gyration. All angle measurements are made externally relative to the mold and none of the calibration systems can be universally used on all of the models.
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Publication Year: 2002
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