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IBAA: high performance secondary aggregates
Blue Phoenix in the UK offers a wide variety of aggregates for different applications. IBAA is an extremely cost-effective material compared to primary aggregates and is regularly tested to ensure our products meet the requirements outlined in the Specification for Highway Works (SHW) and relevant European standards (EN 13242, 13285, 13043, and 12620). We supplied IBAA to more than a thousand
road construction and infrastructure projects across the UK.
Our range of products
Unbound aggregates
| Type | Specifications | Classification | Application |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type 1 | SHW Clause 803 | Subbase | Roads and Footpaths |
| Type 1 (Primary Blend) | SHW Clause 803 | Subbase | Roads and Footpaths |
| Type 2 | SHW Clause 804 | Subbase | Roads and Footpaths |
| 0/16 | SROH | Subbase | Roads and Footpaths |
| Class 6F | SHW Series 600 | Capping | Construction Platform |
| Class 1A | SHW Series 600 | Fill Material | General Fill |
| 0/10 | SHW Series 500 | Drainage | Pipe Bedding |
Bound aggregates
| Type | Specifications | Classification |
|---|---|---|
| 0/10mm & 0/14mm | SHW Clause 822/823 | CBGMs |
| 0/10mm & 0/14mm | SHW Clause 831/835 | SBGMs |
| 0/10mm & 0/14mm | SHW Clause 947 | Foamed Asphalt |
Features and benefits
A cost-effective construction alternative solution*
Sustainable building solution, that helps reducing CO2 emissions by 80%*
Preserving Natural Resources by replacing primary aggregates with a low carbon alternative
Lower bulk density*: less tonnage needed per m3* equals less vehicle movements
Enhanced performance due to cementitious and mild pozzolanic properties
*when compared against the use of primary aggregates.
Typical IBAA applications
IBAA can be used in a variety of applications, ranging from construction platforms for commercial and industrial buildings to road and pavement construction. It is also used as a constituent in Hydraulically Bound Mixtures (HBM), such as CBGM and SBM. In addition to having a lower CO2 per tonne, IBAA has a lower density than limestone and granite, providing additional carbon savings when projects choose IBAA. Some of the IBAA applications include:
Footpaths
Pipe and sewage bedding
Capping layer and sub-base
Construction platforms and industrial floors
Noise barriers -HBM's (Hydraulically bound mixtures)
A SAFE alternative to non-renewable resources
Blue Phoenix’s IBA aggregates are trusted in construction, landscaping, and infrastructure projects. By integrating recycled and reclaimed materials into our supply chain, we help clients meet sustainability goals while delivering cost-effective and reliable results. Our IBAA comes with environmental declarations and life-cycle assessments for clients who require sustainability reporting, highlighting the lower carbon benefits of choosing IBAA over primary alternatives.
