PROCESS AND APPARATUS FOR MAKING ASPHALT CONCRETE

A process for making asphalt concrete comprises mixing starting materials including aggregate and binder material and optionally, other additives, to a final temperature of about 60 DEG C. to about 150 DEG C. in an indirectly heated mixing chamber which is sealed. The moisture content of the asphalt...

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Zusammenfassung:A process for making asphalt concrete comprises mixing starting materials including aggregate and binder material and optionally, other additives, to a final temperature of about 60 DEG C. to about 150 DEG C. in an indirectly heated mixing chamber which is sealed. The moisture content of the asphalt concrete mixture is controlled as a function of the moisture content of the starting materials. Apparatus for performing the process in a continuous or batch operation is also set forth.