Benefits of Balanced Mix Design: Evidence from State Implementation Efforts
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Authors
Hajj, Elie
Boz, Ilker
Diefenderfer, Stacey
Yin, Fan
Issue Date
2025-10
Type
Technical Report
Language
en_US
Keywords
Balanced Mix Design , Asphalt Mixture , Performance , Cost-savings , Pavement , Cracking , Rutting
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Abstract
Description
This Technical Brief highlights the benefits of implementing Balanced Mix Design (BMD) for asphalt mixtures by State Departments of Transportation (DOTs). While the full impact of BMD requires time to quantify, data from States with several years of implementation demonstrate measurable improvements in pavement performance and service life. These findings offer agency and industry stakeholders valuable evidence to support broader adoption of BMD to enhance mixture durability, optimize the use of innovative and recycled materials, and improve long-term cost efficiency of asphalt pavements.
Citation
Hajj, E. Y., Boz, I., Diefenderfer, S., and Yin, F. (2025). Benefits of Balanced Mix Design: Evidence from State Implementation Efforts. Technical Brief No. UNR-TB-26-0120, AIEI, FHWA Cooperative Agreement, University of Nevada, Reno.