Materials Laboratory Manual

OREGON DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
CONSTRUCTION SECTION
MATERIALS LABORATORY
800 Airport Road
Salem, OR 97301
503/986-3000
LABORATORY MANUAL
OF TEST PROCEDURES
MAY 2016
DepartmentofTransportation
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May 2016
TO: Materials Testing Manual Holders
SUBJECT: Laboratory Manual of Test Procedures
Attached is your copy of the new Oregon Department of Transportation Laboratory

Manual of Test Procedures, May 2016.
This edition completely replaces the January 2015 Laboratory Manual of Test
Procedures.
This manual has the current versions of our laboratory test procedures. However, if
a test was identical to an AASHTO, ASTM, or MFTP procedure it was not
duplicated in this manual.
Every effort has been made to make this manual complete and accurate. If you
have questions or comments on the contents, format, or wording of this manual
please let me know.
Kevin Brophy
Laboratory Services Manager
PREFACE
PURPOSE
This manual has been prepared to present the standardized test procedures for
checking materials for conformance with Oregon Department of Transportation
specifications. This is not designed as a field manual but is intended to be used
in the Central Materials Laboratory and other offices for guidance, reference, and
instruction.
The importance of accurate testing cannot be overemphasized. The cost of
materials and the construction involved in a project represents many thousands
of dollars and the entire investment can be jeopardized if the quality of materials
is not verified and maintained.
SCOPE
This manual describes the test procedures that are currently in use in the
Material Laboratory of the Construction Section. Methods of testing fall into four
main groups:
1. Those which follow a national standard (not included in this manual).
2. Those which mainly follow a national standard but have been modified
for use in our laboratory (only the modifications are in this manual).
3. Those that follow the Manual of Field Test Procedures (MFTP) (not
included in this manual.
4. Those which have originated in our laboratory and are not described in
national publications.
The original methods that have been developed in our laboratory are intended to
supplement nationally recognized standards where they are inefficient in
evaluating and processes in terms of highway service. The objective of these
methods is to:
1. Measure a property that is of importance to performance in service.
2. Make the test as simple and straightforward as possible.
3. Reduce to a reasonable minimum the elapsed time necessary for
completing the test.
FORMAT
The manual is divided into eight sections, containing individual test methods
pertaining to that particular group. Each test method is assigned a unique serial
number three digits long. A suffix number of two digits indicates the year in order
to differentiate revisions. Thus, test 307-95 indicates test 307 was adopted in
1995. A subsequent revision of this test in 1998 would be 307-98.
ODOT LABORATORY TEST METHODS

WITH AASHTO, ASTM AND MFTP TEST REFERENCES
Description of Test
ODOT
AASHTO
Plastic Fines in Graded Aggregate and Soil by

TM 101 SOP
use of Sand Equivalent Test
ASTM
MFTP
T 176
Determining the Liquid Limit of Soils
TM 102
T 89
Determining the Plastic Limit and Plasticity

Index of Soils
TM 103
T 90
Correction for Coarse Particles in the Soil

Compaction Test
TM 106
Determining Minimum Laboratory Soil

Resistivity
TM 107
T 288
Determining pH of Soil for Use in Corrosion

Testing
TM 107
T 289
Dry Preparation of Disturbed Soil and Soil

Aggregate Samples for Testing
TM 108
R 58
T 224
Moisture/Density Relations of Soils Using a 2.5

TM 109
Kg Hammer and a 305 mm Drop
T 99
Moisture/Density Relations of Soils Using a

4.54 Kg Hammer and a 457 mm Drop
TM 110
T 180
Specific Gravity of Soils
TM 111
Torvane Shear/Soil Pocket Penetrometer
TM 117
One Dimensional Consolidation Properties of

Soils
TM 121A
T 216
Unconsolidated, Undrained Compressive

Strength of Cohesive Soils in Triaxial
Compression
TM 122B
T 296
Consolidated, Undrained Triaxial Compression

TM 122C
Test on Cohesive Soils
T 297
Cement Treated Base and Cement Treated

Existing Roadway Material
TM 126
Laboratory Determination of Moisture Content

of Soils
TM 127
T 100
T 265

Description of Test
ODOT
AASHTO
ASTM
TM 129
T 267
D 2974
Unconfined Compressive Strength of Cohesive

TM 134
Soil
T 208
Determination of Organic Content in Soils by

loss on Ignition
Standard Test Method for Unconfined

Compressive Strength of Intact Rock Core
Specimens
TM 135
Particle Size Analysis of Soils
TM 150-153
Direct Shear Test of Soils Under Consolidated

TM 156
Drained Conditions
MFTP
D 7012
T 88
T 236
Standard Test Method for Slake Durability of

Shales and Similar Weak Rocks
TM 157
Unit Weight and Voids in Aggregate
TM 201
T 19
Specific Gravity and Absorption of fine

Aggregate
TM 202
T 84
Specific Gravity and Absorption of Coarse

Aggregate
TM 203
T 85
TM 204
T 27
Amount of Material Finer than 75 m Sieve in

Aggregate
TM 205
T 11
Soundness of Aggregate by Use of Sodium

Sulfate
TM 206
Oregon Air Aggregate Degradation
TM 208
Resistance to Degradation of Small Size

Coarse Aggregate by Abrasion and Impact in
the Los Angeles Machine
TM 211
T 96
Organic Impurities in Fine Aggregate for

Concrete
TM 212
T 21
D 4644
Sieve Analysis of Fine and Coarse Aggregates
Determining the Percent of Fractured Particles

in Crushed Aggregate
T 104
T 335

Description of Test
ODOT
AASHTO
TM 221
T 112
TM 222
T 113
ASTM
MFTP
Clay Lumps and Friable Particles in Aggregate
Lightweight Pieces in Aggregate

Presence of Wood Waste in Produced
Aggregates
TM 225
Dust or Clay Coating on Produced Coarse

Aggregates for use in Highway Construction
TM 226-95
Evaluating Cleanness of Cover Coat Material
TM 227
TM 227
Determination of Elongated Material in Coarse

Aggregates
TM 229
Uncompacted Void Content Of Fine Aggregate

(As Influenced By Particle Shape, Surface
Texture And Grading)
T 304
Reducing Field Samples of Aggregate to

Testing Size
T 248
Resistance of Coarse Aggregate to

Degradation by Abrasion in the Micro-Deval
Apparatus
D7428
Resistance to Deformation of Bituminous

Mixtures by Means of Hveem Stabilometer
TM 303
Compressive Strength of Bituminous Mixtures
TM 307
Effect of Water on Compressive Strength of

Compacted Bituminous Mixtures
TM 308
Moisture Content of Aggregates
TM 311
Compressive Strength of Emulsified Asphalt

Mixtures
TM 313
Effect of Water Saturation And Freeze Thaw

Cycle on Dense Graded Asphalt ConcreteIndex of Retained Resilient Modulus
TM 315
Adding Anti-Strip Additives or Lime to Mix

Design Samples
TM 316
D 1075

Description of Test
ODOT
Moisture Content of Bituminous Mixtures
TM 317
Selection of Asphalt Content In Open-Graded

Bituminous Mixes by the Draindown and
ECS Procedure
TM 318
AASHTO
ASTM
Presence of Harmful Material in Recycled

Asphalt Shingles
MFTP
TM 335
Penetration of Bituminous Materials
TM 401
T 49
Kinematic Viscosity of Asphalts (Bitumens)
TM 402
T 201
Flash and Fire Points by Cleveland Open Cup
TM 404
T 48
Ductility of Bituminous Materials
TM 407
T 51
Solubility of Bituminous Materials
TM 409
T 44
Testing Emulsified Asphalts
TM 411
T 59
Softening Point of Bitumen (Ring-and-Ball

Apparatus)
TM 412
T 53
Loss on Heating of Oil and Asphaltic

Compounds
TM 413
Absolute Viscosity of Asphalts
TM 417
T 202
Effect of Heat and Air on a Moving Film of

Asphalt Binder (Rolling Tin-Film Oven Test)
TM 418
T 240
C- Value Procedures
TM 425
Vialit test for Aggregate Retention in Chip

Seals French Chip
TM 426
Torsional Recovery
TM 428
Elastic Recovery
TM 429
Absolute Viscosity
TM 430
Bond Strength of Flexible Bituminous Adhesive

TM 432
D6

Description of Test
ODOT
AASHTO
TM 503X
EPA Test
Method 1311
EPA TCLP Analysis
pH Determination of Water using digital pH/mv

TM 504
Meter
ASTM
E 70
Procedure for Chloride Determination
TM 505
T 260
Determination of Organic Matter in Soils by

Wet Combustion
TM 512X
T 194
Portland-Cement Content of Hardened

Hydraulic-Cement Concrete
TM 523X
T 178
Chemical, Concrete Chloride Analysis
TM 525X
T 260
Mass [Weight] of Coating on Aluminum-Coated

TM 540X
Iron or Steel Articles
T 213
A 428
Mass [Weight] of Coating on Iron and Steel

Articles with Zinc or Zinc-Alloy Coatings
T 65
A 90
TM 541X
TM 580X
D 1475
D 2697
D 50
D 2369
D 562
TM 591X
D 562
D 711
D 1475
TM 593X
D 1214
Paint, Structural Coatings, Pre-Qualification
Traffic Paint
Glass Spheres, Traffic Paint
C 1084
Weight Per Gallon Determination of Paints

TM 613
and Coatings
Determination of Zinc in Dry Films of Paints
and Coatings
TM 614
Flexural Strength of Concrete (Using Simple

Beam-Third Front Loading)
TM 707
Making and Curing Concrete Test Specimens

in the Lab
TM 715
T 97
C 78
C 192
MFTP

Description of Test
ODOT
AASHTO
ASTM
TM 716
T 231
C 617
TM 719
T 22
C 39
Capping Cylindrical Concrete Specimens
Compressive Strength of Cylindrical Concrete

Specimens
Water Retention Efficiency of Liquid MembraneForming Compounds and Impermeable Sheet
Materials for Curing Concrete
TM 721
Compressive Strength of Hydraulic Cement
Mortar (Using 50 mm Cube Specimens)
Rebar Splices (No. 3 through No. 8)
TM 754X
T 106
TM 920 AX
TM 920 BX
T 244
A 370
Aluminum, Physical Properties
TM 921X
Guardrail Anchor Cable Assembly
TM 930X
High Strength Bolt
TM 946X
Chain Link Fence Fabric
TM 947X
M 181
A 370
Steel Reinforcing (No. 3 through No. 8)
TM 950 AX
TM 950 BX
M 31M
A 615
TM 952X
M 55
A 185/A
Welded Wire Fabric
B 557
T 244
A 370
F 606
A 1061M
A 1061
Prestress or Post Tension Seven Wire Strand

TM 956X
Barbed Wire
TM 958X
M 280
A 121
Woven Wire Fence Fabric
TM 959X
M 279
A 116
Fence Post (Studded Tee)
TM 960AX
M 281
A 702
E8
Tension Testing of Metallic Materials

Measuring Length of Drilled Concrete Cores
T 148
C 174
Brinell Hardness
E 10
Rockwell Hardness
E 18
MFTP

Description of Test
Steel, Physical Properties
Standard Practices for Load Verification of
Testing Machines
ODOT
AASHTO
ASTM
T 244
A 370
E4
MFTP
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SOILS
SECTION 100
AGGREGATE
SECTION 200
BITUMINOUS
SECTION 300
PETROLEUM
SECTION 400
CHEMISTRY
SECTION 500
PAINT
SECTION 600
CEMENT AND CONCRETE
SECTION 700
PHYSICAL TESTING
SECTION 800
SOILS
SECTION 100
SOILS - ODOT TEST METHODS

Description of Test
ODOT
AASHTO
Plastic Fines in Graded Aggregate and Soil by

TM 101 SOP
use of Sand Equivalent Test
ASTM
MFTP
T 176
Determining the Liquid Limit of Soils
TM 102
T 89
Determining the Plastic Limit and Plasticity

Index of Soils
TM 103
T 90
Correction for Coarse Particles in the Soil

Compaction Test
TM 106
Determining Minimum Laboratory Soil

Resistivity
TM 107
T 288
Determining pH of Soil for Use in Corrosion

Testing
TM 107
T 289
Dry Preparation of Disturbed Soil and Soil

Aggregate Samples for Testing
TM 108
R 58
T 224
Moisture/Density Relations of Soils Using a 2.5

TM 109
Kg Hammer and a 305 mm Drop
T 99
Moisture/Density Relations of Soils Using a

4.54 Kg Hammer and a 457 mm Drop
TM 110
T 180
Specific Gravity of Soils
TM 111
Torvane Shear/Soil Pocket Penetrometer
TM 117
One Dimensional Consolidation Properties of

Soils
TM 121A
T 216
Unconsolidated, Undrained Compressive

Strength of Cohesive Soils in Triaxial
Compression
TM 122B
T 296
Consolidated, Undrained Triaxial Compression

TM 122C
Test on Cohesive Soils
T 297
Cement Treated Base and Cement Treated

Existing Roadway Material
TM 126
Laboratory Determination of Moisture Content

of Soils
TM 127
T 100
T 265
SOILS - ODOT TEST METHODS

Description of Test
ODOT
AASHTO
ASTM
TM 129
T 267
D 2974
Unconfined Compressive Strength of Cohesive

TM 134
Soil
T 208
Determination of Organic Content in Soils by

loss on Ignition
Standard Test Method for Unconfined

Compressive Strength of Intact Rock Core
Specimens
TM 135
Particle Size Analysis of Soils
TM 150-153
Direct Shear Test of Soils Under Consolidated

TM 156
Drained Conditions
Standard Test Method for Slake Durability of
Shales and Similar Weak Rocks
TM 157
D 7012
T 88
T 236
D 4644
MFTP
ODOT Test Method 117-98
Method of Test for
TORVANE SHEAR / SOIL POCKET PENETROMETER
SCOPE
1.1
Torvane shear: this method measures the approximate shear strength of in-place or undisturbed
Shelby tube cohesive soil samples.
Pocket Penetrometer: this method indicates consistency and approximate unconfined
compressive strength of in-place or undisturbed Shelby tube cohesive soil samples.
Special Note: These tests do not replace field or laboratory testing analysis.
APPARATUS
2.1
Torvane shear tester set.

Pocket type soil penetrometer.
PROCEDURE
3.1
Follow the manufacturers instructions.
Method of Test for
CEMENT TREATED BASE AND CEMENT
TREATED EXISTING ROADWAY MATERIAL
SCOPE
1.1
This method describes the procedure for establishing a mix design (% passing 6.3 mm /4 in.)
sieve vs. design kg/m3 (Lbs/Ft.3) for Cement Treated Base material. From the resulting curve a
minimum allowable in place density can be determined, providing the percent passing the 6.3
mm (1/4 in.) sieve and the specified percent compaction is known. A particular curve, however,
applies only to those Cement Treated Base mixtures containing aggregates and cement from the
same source and production as those used in establishing the curve.
APPARATUS
2.1
Drying oven thermostatically controlled to 110 3 C (230 9 F).
2.2
Drying oven thermostatically controlled to 60 3 C (140 5 F).
2.3
Balance with capacity of 4500 grams, accurate to 0.1 gram.
2.4
Sample splitter, riffle type, 19 mm (3/4 in.) openings.
2.5
Sieves, U.S. Standard sizes, 25, 19, 12.5, 6.3, 4.75, 2.00 and .075 mm (1-in., 3/4-in., 1/2-in., 1/4in., No. 4, No. 10, No. 20, No. 40 and No. 200).
2.6
Non-porous mixing bowl, 4 liter (1 gal.) capacity.
2.7
Metal scoop and large mixing spoon.
2.8
Measuring gauge and stand, Figure 5.
2.9
Split compaction mold, 102 mm (4 in.) diameter x 290 mm (11.5 in.) as shown in Figure 5.
2.10
Compression machine consisting of a 18 - 22 kN (20 - 25 ton) capacity hydraulic jack fitted with a
spherically seated head and mounted in a 762 mm (30 inch) frame. (Figure 5)
2.11
Bottom and upper plunger for compression jack.
2.12
Special bench vise for holding compaction mold as shown in Figure 5.
2.13
Small carpenters level.
2.14
Glass or Plexiglas plates 150 x 150 mm (6in. x 6in.).
2.15
Testing machine with a minimum capacity of 15 kN (30,000 lbs.).
2.16
Bullet nosed rod, 9.5 mm (3/8 in.) diameter by approx. 500 mm ( 20 in.) long.
2.17
Hand tamper, 19 mm (3/4 in) diameter by approx. 500 mm (20 in.) long, weighing between 2700 2745 gr (
6.00 .05 lbs.).
2.18
Tin or galvanized liner, 102 x 102 mm (4 x 4 in.) in diameter.
2.19
102 mm (4 in.) diameter filter paper (medium) filtration speed.
AGGREGATE PREPARATION
3.1
Dry aggregate at a maximum of 60 C (140 F).
3.2
Determine sieve analysis.
3.3
Retain the aggregates separated on each sieve size, 25, 19, 12.5, 9.5, 6.3, 4.75, 2.0, .425, .075 and P.075 mm
(1, 3/4, 1/2, 3/8, 1/4, #4, #10, #40, #200 and P200).
CALCULATE TEST SPECIMEN GRADATIONS

4.1
Three gradations are required to obtain sufficient points for a reliable maximum density curve. The three
gradations should be the specified maximum and minimum percentages passing the 6.3 mm (1/4 in.) sieve
and at the midpoint of this range.
4.2
Obtain field test gradations and determine an average. Sieve and calculate the gradation of the sample
submitted for use in the design. The gradation of the submitted sample must be reconciled to the field
gradation.
4.3
To adjust the submitted sample gradation, a ratio of the submitted sample gradation (lab sample) to the field
gradation for the percent retained on the 6.3 mm (1/4 in.) sieve (R 6.3 mm [1/4 in.]) and percent passing the
6.3 mm (1/4 in.) sieve (P 6.3 mm [1/4 in.]) fractions is determined. Example:
FIELD TEST%
53.8 %
25 mm (1in.)
2.0
12.5 mm (1/2in.) 27.2
6.3 mm (1/4in.) 24.6
LAB SAMPLE %
63.6 %
R2.0 mm (no.10) 24.3

P2.0 mm (Pno.10) 21.9
46.2 %
36.4 %
R6.3 mm (1/4in.) 53.8
P6.3 mm (1/4in.) 46.2
4.3.1
25 mm (1in.)
19 mm (3/4in.)
12.5 mm (1/2in.)
9.5 mm(3/8in.)
6.3 mm (1/4in.)
1.1
10.7
25.6
12.1
14.1
4.75 mm (no.4)
8..2
2.00 mm (no.10) 11.1
.425 mm (no.40) 10.8
.075 mm (no.200) 3.9
P.075 mm (no.200) 3.0
The ratio for the R6.3 mm (R1/4in.) fraction is 53.8 / 63.6, and for P6.3 mm (P1/4in.) fraction is
46.2 / 36.4. These ratios are multiplied times each sieve size of the submitted sample to give the
gradation adjustment.
Adjusted Lab. Gradation

25 mm (1in.)
19 mm (3/4in.)
12.5 mm (1/2in.)
9.5 mm (3/8in.)
6.3 mm (1/4in.)
1.1
10.7
25.6
12.1
14.1
4.75 mm (no.4)
2.00 mm(no.10)
.425 mm (no.40)
.075 mm (no.200)
P.075 mm (P200)
8.2
11.1
10.2
3.9
3.0
53.8
63.6
46.2
36.4
0.9
9.1
= 21.7
10.2
11.9
10.4
14.1
= 12.9
5.0
3.8
4.3.2
Now the individual fractions of the gradation adjustment must be adjusted to the fractions of the field
gradation. Note - The fraction for 25 - 12.5 mm (1 - 1/2in.) in the field gradation is 27.2%. The fractions for
the R19 mm (R 3/4in.) and the R12.5 mm (R 1/2in.) in the gradation adjustment add up to 30.8%, thus the
ratio of 27.2/30.8 is established. Likewise ratios for 12.5 - 6.3, 6.3 - 2.00, 2.00 - 0 mm (1/2 - 1/4in., 1/4in. no.10, no.10 - 0) are respectively: 24.6/22.1, 24.3/24.5, and 21.9/21.7.
4.3.3
The ratios determined in 4.3.2 are then multiplied times each individual sieve size in its fraction to arrive at
the adjusted field gradation. For example:
Gradation Adjustment
Determined in 4.3.1
Adjusted Field
Gradation
25 mm (1in.) 0.9 27.2

19 mm (3/4in.) 9.1
12.5 mm (1/2in.) 21.7 30.8
9.5 mm (3/8in.) 10.2
24.6
2.0*
8.0
19.3
11.4
=
6.3 mm (1/4in.) 11.9
22.1
4.75 mm (no.4) 10.4
24.3
13.2
10.3
=
2.00 mm (no.10) 14.1
24.5
4.75 mm (no.4) 12.9 21.9

.075 mm (no.200) 5.0
P.075 mm (P200) 3.8 21.7
14.0
13.0
5.0
3.8
* Note that the R 25 mm (1in.) fraction is taken directly from the field gradation.
4.3.4
Since the retained on the 25 mm (1in.) sieve is not used in specimen fabrication, that percentage of material must
be replaced by 19 and 12.5 mm (3/4 and 1/2in.) size material size material, so those fractions must be
redistributed proportionally. Determine a ratio of the 3 fractions to the 2nd and 3rd fractions combined.
25 mm (1in.)
2.0 29.2
19 mm (3/4in.)
8.0
12.5 mm (1/2in.) 19.2 27.2
This ratio is multiplied times the 19 and 12.5 mm (3/4 and 1/2in.) percentages to give the test gradation used
in sample fabrication. If all material is passing the 25 mm (1in.) sieve, this step (4.3.4) is not necessary and the
adjusted field gradation is used as the test gradation.
25 mm (1in.)
19 mm (3/4in.)
12.5 mm (1/2in.)
2.0
8.0
19.3
29.2
27.2
9.5 mm (3/8in.)
6.3 mm (1/4in.)
4.75 mm (no.4)
2.00 mm (no.10)
.425 mm (no.40)
.075 mm (no.200)
P.075 mm (P.200)
0.0
8.6
20.7
11.4
13.2
10.3
14.0
13.0
5.0
3.8
4.3.5
Normally the above calculations (4.3 - 4.3.4) are done consecutively on a single sheet. (See Figure
4)
4.3.6
ODOT specifications require material passing the 6.3 mm sieve for 25 mm material to fall in the
range of 40 - 55%. After the test gradation is determined, specified gradations are calculated
proportionally to arrive at gradations where the passing 6.3 mm material equals 40, 47.5 and 55%,
covering the specified range uniformly. In the example below, the R6.3 mm is 53.8% and the P6.3
mm is 46.2%. For gradation G where the desired 6.3 mm is 40% the ratios are 60.0/53.8 and
40/46.2 for R6.3 mm and P6.3 mm respectively. These ratios are multiplied times their individual
sieve sizes to give the percentages in column G. These percentages are used to batch out all
samples for gradation G . The same process, using appropriate ratios is used to used to calculate
gradations H and J.
_____________________________________________________________________
Test
P6.3 mm 40%
P6.3 mm 47.5%
P6.3 mm 55%
SIZE
Gradation%
G
H
J
_____________________________________________________________________
25 mm
19 mm
12.5 mm
9.5 mm
6.3 mm
4.75 mm
2.00 mm
.425 mm
.075 mm
P.075 mm
0.0
8.6
20.7
11.4
13.2
10.3
14.0
13.0
5.0
3.8
0.0
9.6
23.1
12.7
14.7
8.9
12.1
11.3
4.3
3.3
0.0
8.4
20.2
11.1
12.9
10.6
14.4
13.4
5.1
3.9
0.0
7.2
17.3
9.5
11.0
12.3
16.7
15.5
6.0
4.5
R6.3 mm
53.8
60.0
53.8
52.5
53.8
45.0
53.8
P6.3 mm
46.2
40.0
47.5
55.0
46.2
46.2
46.2
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PREPARATION OF TRIAL TEST SPECIMENS
5.1
It is essential that all specimens be compacted to a height of 102 5 mm (4.0 0.2 in.). To obtain specimens
within this range, the proper quantity of aggregate must be used. Trial specimens are fabricated for this
determination.
5.2
Trials specimens are fabricated at the coarse limit of the specified gradations. (Gradation G in
4.3.6) Since aggregates contain some moisture, three 500 or 1000 g samples for moisture
determination are also batched at this time, using the same gradation as each of the test
gradations. These samples are placed in an oven at 110 C following the procedure outlined in
AASHTO T 255. The trial specimen is batched at 1750 g for height determination.
5.3
After testing of the moisture samples is complete, determine the dry weight of the batched sample for the
purpose of calculating the weight of cement to be added.
Example:
1000 g moisture = 982.6 g after drying at 110 C.
1750 g dummy sample
982.6 x 1750
1000
5.4
= 1719.6 g dry weight
Calculate cement percentage based on the dry weight of the sample.

Example:
1719.6
Dry weight from 5.3
x .055 = 5.5% cement (varies according to mix design)
94.6 g = cement addition
5.5
Determine the brand and type of cement to be used and screen it over the .850 mm (no. 20) sieve.
5.5.1
Weigh out the amount of cement calculated in 5.4, add it to the sample in a mixing bowl, and stir to
distribute thoroughly.
5.6
Add sufficient water to produce a mix in which all aggregate surfaces are damp, but without free water. This
is done by adding increments of water and mixing after each addition, until the desired moisture is obtained.
This content is near optimum moisture. (This will usually be 120 mL to 140 mL water.)
5.7
Cover the bowl with a damp cloth and allow to hydrate 30 minutes. Record the amount of water added. (See
Figure 2)
5.8
The sample is compacted as described in part 6 below, and the quantity of exudated water recorded.
Optimum moisture content occurs when 8 - 11 mL of water is exudated from the sample during compaction.
5.9
After the sample is compacted, a height is taken with the extensiometer, (See Figure 5) picking a
representative place on the surface of the sample to place the tip of the plunger. If the sample is a desirable
height in the 97 - 107 mm (3.8 - 4.2in.) range, and the
moisture exudated is a desirable amount, the
trial sample may be used as a regular sample to be reported.
5.10
If the trial sample is not 97 - 107 mm or is not at the desired height, the gradation needs to be adjusted in
this manner:
1750(102.3) = 1629.5
110.4
Air dried weight of sample = 1750 g
Height of completed sample = 110.4 mm
Desired height of sample
= 102.8 mm
5.10.1
Each fraction of the gradation must be adjusted by this same factor:

1629 g
1750 g
0.93086
_______________________________________________________________________
Cumulative
Cumulative
Trial
Test
Grams
Grams
_______________________________________________________________________
Sieve Size
%
1750 x (0.93086)
=
1629.0
_______________________________________________________________________
19 mm (3/4in.)
9.6
168.0
=
156.4
12.5 mm (1/2in.)
23.1
572.3
=
532.7
9.5 mm (3/8in.)
12.7
794.5
=
739.6
6.3 mm (1/4in.)
14.7
1051.8
=
979.1
4.75 mm (no.4) 8.9
1207.5
=
1124.0
2.00 mm (no.10)
12.1
1419.3
=
1321.2
.425 mm (no.40)
11.3
1617.0
=
1505.2
.075 mm (no.200)
4.3
1692.3
=
1575.3
P.075 mm(P200)
3.3
1750.0
=
1629.0
_______________________________________________________________________
5.11
Two more samples of the same gradation and total weight are treated like the first acceptable trial sample
(5.4 - 5.9), but the moisture contents are adjusted to produce a complete compaction curve (ignore 5.6). It
is desirable to have one specimen lose 8 - 11 mL, another lose 20 - 25 mL and the third have a 0 -5 mL
loss. Operator judgment is involved in determining the proper water add.
5.12
Three samples are fabricated at each design gradation in the manner described above to determine
maximum density at optimum moisture content for each gradation.
5.13
The moisture content of each specimen is calculated from the dry weight, initial moisture, and the
moisture added. (See Figure 2)
COMPACTION OF TEST SPECIMENS:

6.1
Weigh a tin liner and 2 filter papers together. Record the weight (See Figure 2). Write the sample number
on the liner.
6.2
Assemble the 102 mm (4in.) mold in the vise with the tin liner in place and the bottom plunger pinned
three holes from the bottom. For some materials it may be necessary to pin the bottom plunger further
away or closer to the bottom of the mold. The proper pin setting is determined during compaction of the
trial specimen.
6.3
Set the mold upright on a solid block (concrete is best) at a convenient height. Put in one filter
paper and put on the extension sleeve.
6.4
After 30 min. hydration time, weigh the bowl and contents , record the gross weight. (Figure 2)
Spoon approximately 1/2 the sample into mold, cover the bowl with a damp cloth and rod 20 - 30
times around the edge of the mold with a 9.5 mm (3/8in.) bullet nosed rod to prevent rock pockets.
Tamp with the 19 mm (3/4in.) faced small end of the 2725 g (6 lb.) tamper for 50 blows. Physical
exertion in tamping should be only sufficient to move the tamper up and down approximately 100
mm (4in.) in travel. Guide the tamper over the entire surface of the specimen. The actual
compactive effort should be provided only by the combined weights of the tamper and the operators
hand. Avoid a smoothly compacted surface because it will result in a compaction plane in the
specimen when the next layer is tamped, and will prevent the two layers from bonding.
6.5
6.6
Place the remaining portion of the sample in the mold, cover the bowl with a damp cloth, and rod
the sample 20 - 30 times around the edge of the mold. Care must be taken to include the entire
prepared sample, since the initial dry weight is used for density calculations. Tamp the second lift
using 100 blows with the small 19 mm (3/4in.) end of the hand tamper. Level off the top of the
compacted specimen by tamping lightly with the large 50 mm (2in.) end of the tamper in order to
provide a smooth surface and an even plane at right angles to the axis of the mold. After tamping
is complete remove the extension sleeve, brush down the sides of the mold and put on the filter
paper.
Place the top plunger in position, then place the entire assembly on the hydraulic jack in the
compression frame (See Figure 5). If necessary, place one or more of the spacing rings between
the top plunger and the top of the frame to prevent excessive travel of the jack. Remove the pin
that holds the bottom in place and gradually apply a total load of 111 kN (12 1/2 t). Use 1 minute
to attain the first 89 kN (10 t.), 1/2 of a minute for the next 22 kN (2 1/2 t.), and hold at 111 kN (12
1/2 t.) for 1 minute. Then release the load, place the mold in the vise, take out the plungers, open
the mold and remove the specimen with its tin jacket and 2 filter papers.*
* Caution: When removing the mold from the jack frame, be sure to hold the bottom plunger, so it doesn't
fall out and cause injury.
6.7
Wipe any free water from the outside of the tin liner, clean any adhering sample from the mold, and
put on top of specimen, then weigh (specimen, 2 filters and liner). Record the weight. (See Figure
2).
6.8
Weigh the dirty mixing bowl to get net sample weight. The difference between the net weight of the
sample and the net weight of the specimen is the water loss. (Figure 2)
6.8.1
6.9
If the water loss for the sample does not fall in the 0-5 mL, 8-11 mL or 20-25 mL ranges,
discard the sample, and adjust the moisture of subsequent samples accordingly.
Cap and seal specimen in its tin liner with metal or plastic lids and tape. Store in the moist room for
6 days to cure. Record the sample in the diary on the day it is to come out of the moist room (6th
day) and the day it is to be tested for compressive strength. (7th day)
PROCEDURE FOR DETERMINATION OF COMPRESSIVE STRENGTH

7.1
After 6 days in the moist room, retrieve specimens, remove lid seals and liners. Transfer identifying
marks from tin liner to side of specimen with wax pencil. Weigh and measure height in 5 places,
(center and 4 quarters) and diameter in 4 places along the side. (the same 4 quarters) Record
measurements on sheet in figure 1.
7.2
Immerse the specimen in water, at room temperature, for one day to complete the seven day
curing period required for the compressive strength test.
7.3
7.4
The next day, remove the specimen from the water bath, pat the surfaces dry of free water with a
cloth or towel, and cap ends of each specimen with plaster of paris as follows:
7.3.1
Select 2 glass or plastic plates approximately 150 x 150 mm (6in. x 6in.), for each specimen and
place them on a level table or bench.
7.3.2
Oil lightly the top of each plate with a common motor lubricant, Measure into suitable container,
about 1/4 L (1 cup) of plaster of paris for each specimen to be capped. Add water, and mix to a fairly
thick paste. Place a spoonful of paste on every other plate and put a specimen on with some
downward force. Level the top of the specimen with a small level.
7.3.3
Add another spoonful of paste on top of the specimen and a plate on top of that. Level this plate
with the small level.
7.3.4
Trim excess plaster flush with the specimen circumference and plate using a stiff, 19 mm wide square
ended spatula.
7.3.5
Allow the caps to harden for a minimum of 30 minutes and then remove the plates by tapping the
edges lightly with a piece of soft wood. If difficulty is experienced in removing the plates, apply
warm water and continue tapping lightly.
The specimen may be tested for compressive strength as soon as the glass plates are removed. Using a manila
disc on each end, center specimen on platen of testing machine and apply load at 133 kN (30,000 lbs) per
minute. Apply the load until ultimate failure of the test cylinder occurs. An initial failure will usually occur at
about 80% of the load required for ultimate fracture. Record the total load at failure in kN (lbs). (See Figure
1)
CALCULATIONS AND REPORTS FOR CTB

8.1
Complete all calculations for Figures 1 and 2.
8.2
Transfer percent moisture, dry density, and compressive strength in kPa (psi), (I, K, and M on Figure 1), to
the proper column on Figure 6 (Lab Report Sheet) for each sample.
8.3
Convert the gradation determined in 4.3.3 from retained gradation to a passing gradation and record at
the top of the form in Figure 6. (Note that the example in 4.3.3 is taken from a different sample than the
sample in Fig. 1, 2, 6, 7 and 8).
8.4
Graph the value E water loss versus I initial moisture from Figure 2, for each gradation as shown in
Figure 7. Determine the range of moisture contents at 10 mL water loss and 20 mL water loss. Record these
ranges of moisture contents on the lines labeled Mix Moisture Content in Figure 6.
8.5
Determine the recommended cement content based on compressive strength by applying the criteria found
in the document ODOT CTB Mix Design Policy, or as determined by the project specifications.
8.6
At the bottom of Figure 6, a recommended weight for fabricating field CTB samples must be recorded. Dry
aggregate weight is taken from item K on Figure 2, the cement weight from item L on Figure 2, and water
from (M-K)M+N on Figure 2. The total weight is the sum of these three components.
8.7
As shown in Figure 8, percent passing 6.3 mm (1/4 in.) sieve is graphed versus dry density at 10
mL water loss. This density is determined by interpolating the known densities at water losses
above and below 10 mL. These values are multiplied by 0.95 and a second curve is generated.
This curve determines the minimum density required on the job at a given percent passing the 6.3
mm (1/4in.) sieve. Each point located on the graph is labeled with its corresponding moisture
content.
8.8
The sheets corresponding to Figures 6 and 8 are distributed as part of the Lab. Report. All other
work sheets and forms are kept on file.
CEMENT TREATED EXISTING ROADWAY MATERIAL (C-TERM)
SCOPE
9.1
This method describes the procedure as it varies from the CTB. method, for establishing a
minimum dry density curve versus percent retained on the 25 mm (1in.) sieve for material which
will be mixed in place, unlike the CTB. material which is plant mixed. Mixing conditions of the test
should simulate job site mixing conditions. Except for the method of calculating the gradation of the
sample, and the method of mixing, it is essentially the same as described in the CTB procedure
above.
AGGREGATE PREPARATION
10.1
Aggregate preparation is the same as described in section 3 except that the 4.75 mm (no. 4) sieve
is the smallest sieve size used in this preparation. All smaller material is labeled passing 4.75 mm
(no. 4) A bulk specific gravity (ODOT TM 203) and percent absorption test is run on the material
retained on the 25 mm (1 in.) sieve.
TEST SPECIMEN GRADATION

11.1
The gradation used for test specimens is that which is determined in section 3.2, the sieve analysis.
Only one gradation is used, and the material retained on the 25 mm (1in.) sieve is not used.
PREPARATION OF A TRIAL SPECIMEN

12.1
This section is the same procedure as described in 5.1 - 5.13 except:

In place of 5.5.1 - 5.7 read: Weigh out the amount of cement calculated in 5.4 and add it to the
sample in the sealable container, seal the container and shake, by inverting vigorously ten times.
Carefully open the container (cement may collect in the lip of the lid) and add water to the sample.
The proper amount to add is based on operator judgment. 130 20 mL is normally a good
amount. Reseal the container and invert vigorously ten more times. Open the container and scrape
the material off the lid and sides into the container. Replace the lid seal with tape, and allow to cure
60 minutes. Record the amount of water added.
COMPACTION OF TEST SPECIMEN

13.1
The method of compaction of the specimen is identical to section 6 with three exceptions: In
section 6.4 hydration time is 60 minutes instead of 30 minutes and a sealable container is used
instead of a mixing bowl. In 6.9 the sample will come out of the moist room on the 7th day.
PROCEDURE FOR DETERMINATION OF COMPRESSIVE STRENGTH

14.1
All procedures are the same as in section 7 except that:
The sample does not come out of the moist room after 6 days, as stated in 7.1 but remains
the full 7 days. Then it is taken out of the moist room, its liner removed, it is weighed and
measured as outlined in 7.1, capped (as described in 7.3) and tested for compressive
strength as in 7.4. Section 7.2 can be ignored and no immersion takes place.
CALCULATIONS AND REPORTS FOR C-TERM
15.1
Complete calculations on sheets in Figures 1 and 2 for C-TERM as for C.T.B. samples, except that
in place of bowl weight, etc. use container weight. In addition, the sheet in Figure 3 must be
completed.
15.2
Report the dry densities and other test results on a lab report sheet (Figure 3). Calculate the dry
density and moisture percent using these formulas:
Dd = (Bulk Specific Gravity)(62.4)(%r1) + (Dry Density of Test Specimen)(%P1)

%M = (Moisture SSD)(%R1) + (Optimum Moisture %)(%P1)
Values for Bulk Specific Gravity and Moisture SSD are obtained from the test performed in Section 10
(OSHD TM 203).
Metric formula:
Dd = (Bulk Gravity) (999.6) (%R25 mm) + (Dry Density of test specimen) (%P25 mm)
%M = (Moisture SSD) (%R25 mm) + (Optimum Moisture %) (% P25 mm)
15.3
The form in Figure 3 is distributed as the lab report. Forms in Figures 1 and 2 are retained in the
files.
METRIC C.T.B. SAMPLE CALCULATIONS
Sample Number B - 6 - II
B
Description
Abbr.
Measurement
C=
2
Aggr. Size ............................ 25 mm (1in. - 0)

D = (C)2
Height
100.025 mm (3.938)
E = 3.1416 (D)2
100.355 mm (3.951)
100.025 mm (3.938)
Avg. Ht.
(A)
Diameter
99.898 mm (3.933)
F = (E) (A)
F
100.101 mm (3.941)
G=
F
109
100.081 mm (3.940)
101.676 mm (4.003)
H = H From Figure 2
1000
101.448 mm (3.994)
H
101.575 mm (3.999)
K=
G
101.651 mm (4.002)
Avg. Dia.
(B)
101.588 mm (4.000)
Radius
(C)
R squared
(D)
2580.030 mm
r2 (Area)
(E)
8105.398 mm
I = I From Figure 2
50.794 mm (2.000)
L = Compressive Strength
L
M=
E
r2 x HT
(Volume)
(F)
811,358.4 mm3
Volume
(G)
.00081 m3
10 6
Wet Wt. kg
Dry Wt. kg
Dry Density
1.8978 kg
(H)
1.7511kg
(K)
2162 kg/m3
kg/m
Moisture %
(I)
9.3
Total Load
in kN
(L)
89.805 kN
Load kPa
(M)
11,080 kPa
Figure 1
C.T.B. SAMPLE CALCULATIONS
Sample Number B - 6 - II
Description
Abbr.
Measurement
A = K + L
Dry weight
of material g
(K)
1662.0
B = R + N
Weight of
cement
g
(L)
92.6
C = S - T
Total Wt.
(A)
1754.6
D = U - W
Wet weight
of material g
(M)
1775.0
E = C - D
Weight of
cement
g
(P)
92.6
Subtotal
(R)
1867.6
Water added g
(N)
50.0
Total Wt.
(B)
1917.6
Weight of
sample & bowl g
(S)
2183.5
F = B - C
A (F)
G =
Wt. of bowl
(T)
269.7
Wt. of sample g
(C)
1913.8
Wt. of sample
and liner g
(U)
2005.3
B
H = A - G
C
I =
Wt of liner g
(W)
100.1
(D)
1905.2
(E)
8.6
Mix loss wet g
(F)
3.8
Wt. of sample g
Water loss
-1
100
-1
100
D
J =
H
Mix loss dry g
(G)
3.5
Corr. Dry Wt. g
(H)
1751.1
Initial
Moisture
(I)
9.3
Final
Moisture
(J)
8.8
R = M + P
Figure 2
GRADATION ADJUSTMENT
SIZE
AVG.
FIELD
GRAD.
25 mm (1in.)
2.0
LAB
SAMPLE %
RETAINED
1.1
GRAD.
ADJUST.
ADJ. FLD.
GRAD.
0.9
2.0
27.2
30.8
19mm (3/4in.)
12.5mm (1/2in.)
----27.2
9.5 mm (3/8in.) ------
10.7
25.6
53.8
63.6
12.1
8.0
8.6
21.7
19.3
20.7
11.4
11.4
13.2
13.2
10.3
10.3
14.0
14.0
13.0
13.0
5.0
5.0
3.8
3.8
10.2
24.6
14.1
11.9
4.75 mm (no.4)
------
8.2
10.4
24.3
.425 mm (no.40) 24.3
11.1
10.2
14.1
46.2
36.4
3.9
5.0
P.075 mm (P200) 21.9
3.0
3.8
100.0
100.0
R6.3 mm (R1/4in.)
53.8
63.6
P6.3 mm (P1/4in.)
46.2
36.4
FIGURE 3
24.6
22.1
24.3
24.5
12.9
.075 mm (no.200) 24.3
TOTAL
0.0
29.2
27.2
9.1
6.3 mm (1/4in.)
2.0 mm (no.10)
TEST
GRAD.
21.9
21.7
AGGREGATE
SECTION 200
AGGREGATE - ODOT TEST METHODS

Description of Test
ODOT
AASHTO
ASTM
MFTP
Unit Weight and Voids in Aggregate
TM 201
T 19
Specific Gravity and Absorption of fine

Aggregate
TM 202
T 84
Specific Gravity and Absorption of Coarse

Aggregate
TM 203
T 85
TM 204
T 27
Amount of Material Finer than 75 m Sieve in

Aggregate
TM 205
T 11
Soundness of Aggregate by Use of Sodium

Sulfate
TM 206
Oregon Air Aggregate Degradation
TM 208
Resistance to Degradation of Small Size

Coarse Aggregate by Abrasion and Impact in
the Los Angeles Machine
TM 211
T 96
Organic Impurities in Sand for Concrete
TM 212
T 21
Sieve Analysis of Fine and Coarse Aggregates
T 104
Determining the Percent of Fractured Particles

in Crushed Aggregate
T 335
Clay Lumps and Friable Particles in Aggregate
Lightweight Pieces in Aggregate
TM 221
T 112
TM 222
T 113
Presence of Wood Waste in Produced

Aggregates
TM 225
Dust or Clay Coating on Produced Coarse

Aggregates for use in Highway Construction
TM 226-95
Evaluating Cleanness of Cover Coat Material
TM 227
Determination of Elongated Material in Coarse

Aggregates
TM 227
TM 229
AGGREGATE - ODOT TEST METHODS

Description of Test
Uncompacted Void Content Of Fine Aggregate
(As Influenced By Particle Shape, Surface
Texture And Grading)
ODOT
AASHTO
ASTM
T 304
Reducing Field Samples of Aggregate to

Testing Size
Resistance of Coarse Aggregate to
Degradation by Abrasion in the Micro-Deval
Apparatus
MFTP
T 248
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Section: Test Procedure AASHTO T-84 (Specific Gravity and Absorption of

Fine Aggregate)
The Oregon Department of Transportation has specified method(s) for the Test
Procedure. Please observe the following for our projects:
Add the following to the end of Section 7.2.1:
7.2.1
If the material is to coarse to perform the cone test, split the material on the #8
screen. Perform a T84 on the passing #8 material and a T85 on the retained #8
material.
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May 2016
Section: Test Procedure AASHTO T-85 (Specific Gravity and Absorption of

Coarse Aggregate)
o For #4 0 AC aggregate change Section 7.2 to the following:
7.2
Thoroughly mix the sample of aggregate and reduce it to the approximate

quantity needed using the applicable procedures in T 248. Sieve all
material over a 4.75-mm (No. 4) sieve by dry sieving and thoroughly
washing to remove dust or other coatings from the surface. Separate the
material finer than the 4.75-mm (No. 4) sieve and test the finer material
according to T 84. If a substantial quantity of material is retained on the
4.75-mm (No.4) sieve (a substantial amount is defined as 15% retained on
the 4.75-mm (No. 4) sieve), use the 2.36-mm (No. 8) sieve in place of the
4.75-mm (No. 4) sieve. Separate the material retained on the 2.36-mm
(No.8) sieve and test according to T 85. Separate the material finer than
the 2.36-mm (No. 8) sieve and test the finer material according to T 84.
o For #4 - #8 AC aggregate only change Section 7.2 to the following:

7.2
Thoroughly mix the sample of aggregate and reduce it to the approximate

quantity needed using the applicable procedures in T 248. Reject all
material passing a 2.36-mm (No. 8) sieve by dry sieving and thoroughly
washing to remove dust or other coatings from the surface. If the coarse
aggregate contains a substantial quantity of material finer than the 2.36mm (No.8) sieve (a substantial amount is defined as 15% passing the No.
8 sieve), separate the material retained on the 2.36-mm (No.8) sieve and
test according to T 85. Separate the material finer than the 2.36-mm (No.
8) sieve and test the finer material according to T 84.
o For all other aggregate change Section 7.2 to the following:

7.2
Thoroughly mix the sample of aggregate and reduce it to the

approximate quantity needed using the applicable procedures in T 248.
Sieve all material over a 4.75-mm (No. 4) sieve by dry sieving and
thoroughly washing to remove dust or other coatings from the surface.
Determine if the material has a substantial amount passing the 4.75-mm
(No.4) sieve (a substantial amount is defined as 15% passing the 4.75mm (No. 4) sieve
7.2.1
If the material does not have a substantial amount of material passing

the 4.75-mm (No. 4) sieve, separate the material retained on the 4.75mm (No. 4) sieve and test according to T 85. The material finer than the
4.75-mm (No. 4) sieve shall not be tested.
7.2.2
If the material does have a substantial amount of material passing the

4.75-mm (No. 4) sieve, use the 2.36-mm (No. 8) sieve in place of the
4.75-mm (No. 4) sieve. Separate the material retained on the 2.36-mm
(No.8) sieve and test according to T 85.
7.2.2.1 If the material does have a substantial amount of material passing the
4.75-mm (No. 4) sieve, determine if the material has a substantial
amount passing the 2.36-mm (No.8) sieve (a substantial amount is
defined as 15% passing the No. 8 sieve). If the material does not have a
substantial amount of material passing the 2.36-mm (No.8) sieve, the
material finer than the 2.36-mm (No.8) sieve shall not be tested.
7.2.2.2 If the material does have a substantial amount of material passing the
2.36-mm (No.8) sieve, separate the material passing the 2.36-mm (No.8)
sieve and test according to T 84.
Method of Test for
OREGON AIR AGGREGATE DEGRADATION
SCOPE
1.1
The degradation test method described below is designed to measure the quantity and qualityof
the material produced by attrition similar to that produced in the roadway under repeatedtraffic
loading and unloading. The quantity is indicated by a percentage (by weight) of fine material
produced. The quality is measured by means of a modified sand equivalent test. The fine material
is made by the rubbing action of one particle against another in the presence of
water by means of air jets.
APPARATUS
2.1
Large Laboratory-Type Jaw Crusher, Universal Engineering Corp. Model No. 2SS or an
equivalent means of breaking the quarry run aggregate sample into fragments reasonably
uniformly graded in size and shape.
2.2
Small Laboratory-Type Jaw Crusher, Universal Engineering Corp. Model No. 1 M or an equivalent
means of breaking the prepared coarse aggregate sample into fragments reasonably uniformly
graded in size and shape.
2.3
Sieves, 25.0, 6.3, 4.75, 2.00, .850, .106 and .075 mm conforming to ASTM Specification E 11, for
Wire-Cloth Sieves for test purposes.*
2.4
Micro Sample Splitter, Testlab Corp., Cat. No. S2531 or equivalent with chute width of 6.3 mm.
2.5
Oven maintained at 110 5 degrees C.
2.6
Hydrometer Jar or a Glass Graduate, 460 mm (18 in.) in height and 64 mm (2 1/2 in.) in diameter
of a 1000 ml capacity.
2.7
Air Dispersal Unit (See Figure 1) with flow valve pressure gauge and seven jets constructed of
the parts listed in the assembly drawing.
2.8
Sand Equivalent Tube used in the FOP for AASHTO T176; Test for Plastic Fines in Graded
Aggregates and Soils by Use of the Sand Equivalent Test, or a graduated plastic cylinder 31.8
mm (1.25 in.) inside diameter and 432 mm (17in.) in length with graduations in tenths of an inch
beginning at the bottom of the cavity. Inch marks are to be numbered.
2.9
Timer or Clock, reading in minutes and seconds or hundredths of a minute.
REAGENTS AND MATERIALS

3.1
Sand Equivalent Test Stock Solution - Prepare the stock calcium chloride solution with the
following:
2050 grams (1640 milliliters) of USP glycerin
454 grams (1 pound) technical anhydrous calcium chloride
47 grams (45 mL.) formaldehyde (40 volume percent solution)
Dissolve the calcium chloride in 2 L (1/2 gal.) of distilled or demineralized water. Cool the solution,
then filter it through ready-pleated medium rapid filtering filter paper. Add the glycerin and
formaldehyde to the filtered solution, mix well, and dilute to 3.8 L (1 gal.) with distilled or
demineralized water.
SAMPLE PREPARATION
4.1
The degradation test sample shall be obtained from the following materials as indicated:
4.1.1 Uncrushed Quarry Run Rock: The material shall be crushed once only through a large jaw
crusher adjusted to obtain 37.5 to 0 mm (1-1/2 to 0 in.) material (approximate jaw opening: 25 mm
[1in] ). Screen the crushed material, or a representative portion, to obtain at least 5 Kg (10 Ibs.) of
material passing the 25 mm (1 in.) sieve and retained on the 6.3 (1/4 in.) sieve and at least 2.5 Kg
(5 Ibs.) of material passing the 6.3 mm (1/4 in.) sieve.
4.1.2 Uncrushed Pit Run Gravel - Screen the uncrushed gravel as received or a representative
portion, to obtain at least 5 Kg (10 lbs.) of material passing the 25 mm (1in.) sieve and retained on
the 6.3 mm (1/4 in.) sieve and at least 2.5 Kg (5 lbs.) of material passing the 6.3 mm (1/4 in.)
sieve.
4.1.3 Crushed Quarry Rock or Crushed Gravel - Screen the material as received, or a
representative portion, to obtain at least 5 Kg (10 Ibs.) of material passing the 25 mm (1in.) sieve
and retained on the 6.3 mm (1/4 in) sieve and at least 2.5 Kg (5 lbs. of material Passing the the 6.3
mm (1/4 in.) sieve.
Note: If any of the above types of material are to be scalped on a designated size sieve for use then that
portion of the sample retained on that size shall be separated and prepared as in 4.1.1.
Also if a specific size range is to be tested; example 6.3 12.5 mm (1/4 -1/2 in.) substitute
this range for the 12.5 - 25 mm (1/2 - 1 in.) material in the above material types as needed.
TEST SPECIMEN PREPARATION
5.1
Crush all the prepared 6.3 to 25 mm (1/4 to 1 in.) sample or the required size range. The material
shall be crushed once only through a small jaw crusher adjusted to obtain 0 to 9.5 mm (0 to 3/8
in.) material (approximate jaw opening: 6.3 mm (1/4 in.). Using the 4.75, 2.00 and .850 mm (No. 4,
10, and 20) sieves, screen the crushed material for 5 minutes with not more than 200 gms on the
2.00 mm (No. 10) sieve.
5.2
With the use of a sample splitter, divide the .850 to 2.00 mm (No. 20 to 10) material into portions
of approximately 130 g each.
5.3
Wash one of the aggregate portions from 5.2 The portion to be washed shall be placed in a
container and covered with water. The contents of the container shall be agitated vigorously and
the wash water poured immediately over a No. 200 sieve. The use of a large spoon to stir and
agitate the aggregate in the wash water has been found satisfactory. The operation shall be
repeated until the wash water is clear.
5.4
Oven dry the washed portion to a constant mass in accordance with the FOP for AASHTO 255
and rescreen 110 1 g of the dried material for 10 minutes on the .850 mm (No. 20) sieve. Obtain
a 100 .05 g test specimen from the material retained on the .850 mm (No. 20) sieve.
PROCEDURE
6.1
Place the 100 g test specimen into a 1000 mL hydrometer jar and add 100 mL of distilled water.
This amount of water will cover most samples to a height of 25 mm (1in.) above the top of the
material. Some materials that have a low bulk gravity will require additional water to raise The
water level 1 inch above the sample surface. (Some vesicular materials require 200 mL of water)
6.2
Check the air dispersal apparatus by turning on the air pressure to 20 psi and set the flow valve,
then examine each air jet making sure they are clean and the air flow is not restricted because of
partial clogging with fine material.
6.3
The air dispersal unit has six jets symmetrically placed in a horizontal plane and point downward
at 45 from the horizontal and one jet at the base pointing vertically downward. It has wall guides
and a stop to maintain an almost fixed position inside the hydrometer jar. A constant air flow is
maintained by means of a pressure flow valve and pressure gauge.
6.4
After the air is turned on and adjusted to 38 kPa (20 psi) insert the dispersal apparatus into the
hydrometer jar until the stop is reached, then give it a turn of approximately 45 which causes the
test material to rise off the bottom of the hydrometer jar. Timing begins when the dispersal unit is
adjusted in the jar. Wash down any material thrown above the wall guide as needed.
6.5
At the end of 20 minutes lift the air dispersal apparatus above the water level; then turn off the air
supply. Wash down the dispersal unit with a fine stream of distilled water to remove small sample
particles that adhere to the unit, then remove the unit from the hydrometer jar.
6.6
Pour 7 mL. of sand equivalent stock solution into an empty sand equivalent tube and place the
tube below a funnel to catch degraded fines and water from the hydrometer jar. Place a 106 mm
(No. 140) sieve in the top of the funnel. Pour the contents from the hydrometer jar on the screen
and rinse the jar lightly to remove the bulk of the material from the jar. Excessive rinsing will
overfill the tube, therefore, place a .075 mm (No. 200) sieve in the sink and rinse the remaining
material from the jar onto this sieve.
Return to the .106 mm (No. 140) sieve and using a fine stream of distilled water wash the material in the
screen and shake gently by hand, using about 15 mL of water each washing. Repeat this process
screen and shake gently by hand, using about 15 mL of water each washing. Repeat this process
10 to 15 times until the sand equivalent tube is filled to a height of 381 mm (15 in.).
6.7
Put a stopper in the sand equivalent tube and shake the contents until all material is moving about
freely, then continue mixing by inverting the tube 25 times allowing the air bubble movement to
control the cycle interval.
6.8
At the conclusion of the mixing time place the sand equivalent tube in an upright position and start
the timer. Read and record the sediment height to the nearest 2.5 mm (0.1in.) after 20 minutes of
undisturbed settlement.
6.9
Remove
from the
6.6, and
contents
255.
6.10
Upon completion of the drying time, remove from the oven, cool to room temperature, and screen
for 10 minutes on a .850 mm (No. 20) sieve. Weigh the quantity retained on the .850 mm (No.
20) sieve to the nearest 0.01 g.
the .106 mm (No. 140) sieve containing the .106 to 2.00 mm (No. 140 to 10) material
top of the funnel wash onto the No. 200 sieve which has the same material from step
allow to drip dry for a few minutes, then place the .075 mm (No. 200) sieve and the
in the oven at 110 5 C to a constant mass in accordance with the FOP for AASHTO
REPORT
7.1
Determine and record the following information from the test results:
P .850 mm (No. 20) = percent of aggregate passing .850 mm sieve to nearest 0.1 percent.
H = Sediment height in the sand equivalent tube to the nearest 2.5 mm (0.1 in).
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Section: Test Procedure AASHTO T96 (Resistance of Small-Size Coarse

Aggregate by Abrasion and Impact in the Los Angeles Machine)
o
Add Provision 8 to AASHTO T96-02 (2010):
Add the following new sections after Section 8.1 of ASTM C 131-01:
8.2
If the material is a crushed product and is not able to closely meet the
requirements of Section 8.1, then it is allowable to crush material to provide
adequate amount of material to closely meet the requirements of Section 8.1
8.3
If the material is an uncrushed product and is not able to closely meet the
requirements of Section 8.1, then it is allowable to modify table 1 to allow a
reduced number of grading sizes (A, B, C, D) to a minimum of a single size. The
total sample size should still meet the total sample size listed in table 1.
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Section: Test Procedure AASHTO T-113 (Lightweight Pieces in Aggregate)

o Change Section 7.1 to the following:
7.1 Fine Aggregate Allow the dried test specimen of fine aggregate to cool to room
temperature and then sieve over a 300-m (No. 50) sieve until less than 1 percent of
the retained material passes the sieve in 1 min of continuous sieving. Determine the
mass of the material coarser than the 300-m sieve to the nearest 0.1 g and saturate
and seal in a container for 15-18 hours. After the 15-18 hour time elapses, visually
check the material for saturated surface-dry condition and bring to visual saturated
surface-dry condition if necessary. Introduce the heavy liquid (Note 1) into the
container until the volume of liquid is at least three times the absolute volume of the
aggregate. Agitate the sample for a minimum of 15 seconds. Allow the material to sit
for 2-5 minutes to allow the sample to settle. Pour the liquid, including only the
floating pieces (with a minimal amount of suspended pieces), into a second container,
passing it through the skimmer, taking care that only the floating pieces (and a
minimal amount of suspended pieces) are poured off with the liquid and that none of
the fine aggregate that sinks is decanted onto the skimmer. Return to the first
container the liquid that has been collected in the second container and, after further
agitation of the sample by stirring, allow the material to sit for 2-5 minutes prior to
repeating the decanting process. Repeat the decanting process just described until the
specimen is free of floating pieces. Wash the decanted pieces contained on the
skimmer in an appropriate solvent to remove the heavy liquid taking care not to lose
any of the collected floating particles. Alcohol is appropriate for 1, 1, 2, 2tetrabromoethane and water for the zinc chloride and zinc bromide solutions. After
the decanted pieces have been washed allow them to dry (Section 7.1.2). Brush the
dry decanted pieces from the skimmer onto the balance pan and determine the mass to
the nearest 0.1 g. If more precise determination is required, the decanted particles
shall be dried to constant mass at 110 5C to determine the value of W1 used for the
calculation in Section 8.1. (See Section 7.1.3)
Method of Test for Determining
DUST OR CLAY COATING ON PRODUCED COARSE
AGGREGATES FOR USE IN HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION
SCOPE
1.1
This method of test covers a procedure to determine the amount of dust coating remaining on the
coarse aggregates after they have been subjected to wet screening by ODOT TM 205 (Amount of
Material Finer Than 0.075 mm Sieve in Aggregate).
1.2
The values stated in SI units are regarded as the standard.
APPARATUS
2.1
The apparatus shall consist of the following:
2.1.1
Pan of sufficient size to contain the sample in a single layer covered with 25 mm (1in.) of water.
2.1.2
Balance - The balance shall be sensitive to within 0.1 g.
2.1.3
Sieves - Nested 4.75 mm (No. 4) and .075 mm (No. 200) sieves.
2.1.4
Brush - Any typical paint brush may be used.
2.1.5
Liquid dishwashing detergent is a suitable wetting agent.
2.1.6
Oven - The oven shall be capable of maintaining a temperature of 110 5 C (230 9 F).
SAMPLE
3.1
The sample shall be obtained by quartering the total material retained on the 6.3 mm (1/4 in.)
sieve, after the sample has been tested for sieve analysis AASHTO T 27/11. The sample shall
weigh 1200 250 g.
PROCEDURE
4.1
Dry sample to a constant mass at 110 + 5 C (230 + 9 F).
4.2
Weigh the sample and record mass to the nearest gram.
4.3
Place sample in a flat pan spreading it into a single layer.
4.4
Cover the sample with water to a depth of 25 mm (1 in.) over the entire surface. Clean tap
watermay be used, if the water shows no sign of contamination. Add a suitable wetting agent to
the water, (approximately 5 g per liter of water). Allow the sample to soak for 15 to 30 minutes to
permit the wetting agent to penetrate the sample.
4.5
Brush the aggregate under water to remove the coating of dust. Each particle in the sample should be
manipulated by the brush and fingers.
4.6
Pour the aggregate onto a 4.75 mm (No. 4) screen above a 0.75 mm (No. 200) screen, washing away any
coating material with tap water.
4.7
Place the aggregate from the 4.75 mm (No. 4) and 0.75 mm (No. 200) screens in a pan and dry in the oven
to a constant mass.
4.8
Weigh the dried aggregate and record the mass.
REPORT
5.1
Where A represents the original dry mass of the samples as in 4.2.

B represents the mass of the uncoated aggregate in 4.8.
A - B x 100 = percent coating
A
5.2
Report: Coating = (nearest 0.01 percent)
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Section: Test Procedure ASTM D7428 (Standard Test Method for

Resistance of Fine Aggregate to Degradation by Abrasion in the MicroDeval Apparatus)
o Change Section 8.2 to the following:
8.2
Aggregate for the test sample shall consist of material passing the 4.75mm (No. 4) sieve, retained on the 75-m (No. 200) sieve with a Fineness
Modulus of 2.8. An oven dried sample of 500 5 g shall be prepared as
follows:
Passing
4.75-mm (No. 4)
2.36-mm (No. 8)
Retained
2.36-mm (No. 8)
1.18-mm (No. 16)
Mass
150 g
350 g
BITUMINOUS
SECTION 300
BITUMINOUS MIXTURES - ODOT TEST METHODS

Description of Test
ODOT
Resistance to Deformation of Bituminous

Mixtures by Means of Hveem Stabilometer
TM 303
Compressive Strength of Bituminous Mixtures
TM 307
Effect of Water on Compressive Strength of

Compacted Bituminous Mixtures
TM 308
Moisture Content of Aggregates
TM 311
Compressive Strength of Emulsified Asphalt

Mixtures
TM 313
Effect of Water Saturation And Freeze Thaw

Cycle on Dense Graded Asphalt ConcreteIndex of Retained Resilient Modulus
TM 315
Adding Anti-Strip Additives or Lime to Mix

Design Samples
TM 316
Moisture Content of Bituminous Mixtures
TM 317
Selection of Asphalt Content In Open-Graded

Bituminous Mixes by the Draindown and
ECS Procedure
TM 318
Presence of Harmful Material in Recycled

Asphalt Shingles
AASHTO
ASTM
MFTP
D 1075
TM 335
Method of Test for
RESISTANCE TO DEFORMATION OF BITUMINOUS MIXTURES
BY MEANS OF HVEEM STABILOMETER
(Mod. AASHTO Designation T 246)
SCOPE
1.1
This test will provide for determining the resistance to deformation of compacted bituminous
mixtures using the Hveem Stabilometer, the lateral pressure developed from applying a vertical load.
APPARATUS
2.1
Stabilometer - The Hveem Stabilometer is a triaxial testing device consisting of a Neoprene sleeve
within a metal cylinder containing a liquid which registers the horizontal pressure developed by a
compacted test specimen as a vertical load is applied. (Fig. 1)
2.2
Calibration Cylinder - A hollow metal cylinder 101.6 0.13 mm (4 0.005 in.) outside diameter by
140 mm (5.5 in.) high for calibration purposes.
2.3
Follower - One metal follower 101.2 mm (3.985 in.) in diameter by 140 mm (5.5 in.) high. (Fig. 2)
2.4
Testing Machine - A compression testing machine having a minimum capacity of 44.5 kN

(10,000 lb.).
2.5
Oven - An oven capable of maintaining a temperature of 60 3 C (140 5 F).
ADJUSTMENT OF STABILIMOMETER
*Refer to Method No. Calif. 902 for details on the mechanics of the Hveem Stabilometer including the
operation, calibration and the installation of the neoprene diaphragm.
3.1
Calibrate the displacement of the stabilometer by the following procedure:

3.1.1
Adjust bronze nut on stabilometer stage base so that the top of the stage is 89 mm (3.5 in.)
below the bottom of the upper tapered ring.
3.1.2
Place the metal calibration cylinder in the stabilometer. Turn the pump to a pressure of
exactly 34.5 kPa (5 psi). Tap the stabilometer dial lightly with the fingers in order to be sure
the needle is resting at 34.5 kPa (5 psi) pressure. Adjust the turns indicator dial to zero. Turn
pump handle at approximately two turns per second until the stabilometer reads 689 kPa
(100 psi). The turns indicator dial should then read 2.00 0.05 turns. If it does not, the air in
the cell must be adjusted by means of the needle valve and the displacement measurement
must be repeated after each air change until the proper number of turns is obtained.
Release horizontal pressure and remove cylinder. The stabilometer is now ready for testing
specimens.
ADJUSTING TEST MACHINE

4.1
Adjust the testing machine to give a constant movement of 1.3 mm (0.05 in.) per minute with no load
applied. The hydraulic machines must be run several minutes before the oil warms sufficiently to
maintain a constant speed.
TEST SPECIMENS
5.1
Test specimens shall be molded and compacted as specified in AASHTO T-166.
PROCEDURE
6.1
Bring the specimen to a temperature of 60 3 C (140 5 F) holding in the oven on glass plates a
minimum of 8 hours.
6.2
Adjust the stabilometer base so that the distance from the bottom of the upper tapered ring to the
top of the base is 89 mm (3.5 in.) Adjust the amount of air in the air cell so that when the liquid
pressure is increased from 34.5 to 689 kPa (5 to 100 psi) by turning the pump handle at the
approximate rate of two turns per second, the turns indicator will read 2.00 0.05 with the metal
calibration cylinder in the meter chamber.
Note:
First place a 100 mm (4 in.) manila paper disc in the stabilometer and a 100 mm (4 in.) filter
paper on top of the specimen to act as bond breakers. Also make certain the displacement
crank is backed off sufficiently to avoid friction between diaphragm and sample. The sample
must be straight with tamped end up and firmly seated level on the base.
6.3
Adjust the pump to give a horizontal pressure 34.5 kPa (5 psi). The pressure should be exact as a
deviation of only 6.9 kPa (1 psi) has considerable effect on the final value.
6.4
Start vertical movement of testing machine platen at the speed of 1.3 mm (0.05 in.) per minute and
record the stabilometer gauge readings when the vertical applied load pressures are 2.23, 4.45,
8.90, 13.4, 17.8, 22.3 and 26.7 kN (500, 1000, 2000, 3000, 4000, 5000 and 6000 lbs.) total load
(Figure 5).
6.5
Stop vertical loading exactly at 26.7 kN (6000 lb) and immediately reduce the load to 4.45 kN (1000
lbs.).
6.6
Turn displacement pump to indicate a reduced horizontal pressure of exactly 34.5 kPa (5 psi). This
will result in a further reduction in the vertical load reading which is normal and no compensation is
made. Set the turns displacement indicator dial to zero. Turn pump handle at approximately two
turns per second until the stabilometer gauge reads 689 kPa (100 psi). During this operation the
vertical load registered on the testing machine will increase and in some cases exceed the initial
4.45 kN (1000 lb.) load. As before, these changes in testing machine loading are characteristic and
no adjustment or compensation is required
6.7
Record the number of turns indicated on the dial as the displacement, Di, of the specimen. The turns
indicator dial reads in 0.004 mm (0.001 in.) and each 0.4 mm (0.1 in.) is equal to one turn. Thus, a
reading of 6.63 mm (0.250 in.), indicates that 2.50 turns were made with the displacement pump.
This measurement is known as turns displacement of the specimen.
CALCULATION
7.1
Calculation of stabilometer values.

S=
22.2
Ph Di + .222
Pv - Ph
Where:
Pv = vertical pressure typically 2760 kPa (400 psi)
Ph = horizontal pressure (stabilometer reading in kPa).
Ph taken at the instant Pv is 2760 kPa (400 psi).
Di = turns displacement of specimen.
PRECAUTIONS
8.1
Every effort should be made to fabricate test specimens having an overall height between 61 mm
and 66 mm (2.4 and 2.6 in.), however, if for some reason this is not possible, the stabilometer value
should be corrected.
8.2
Adhere strictly to the temperature control requirement.
8.3
Frequent calibration of the stabilometer should be made during the day as temperature change has
considerable effect upon the pressure exerted within the hydraulic system.
8.4
Close adherence to the 34.5 kPa (5 psi) initial horizontal pressure is necessary for accuracy of test
results.
8.5
When setting 34.5 kPa (5 psi) horizontal pressure always drop below 34.5 kPa (5 psi) then bring
pressure back up to 34.5 kPa (5psi) and gently tap dial, to remove slack in dial indicator gear.
RECOMPACTION
9.1
If second compaction results are desired, invert the samples, return them to their molds, place in an
oven and heat them at 120 C (248 F) for 4 hours minimum.
9.2
Recompact the samples following the procedure in AASHTO T 247, sections 4.2 4.4.
9.3
Retest the samples for stability, following this procedure in sections 6.1 - 8.5. Be certain to test the
samples in a position inverted from the first stability tests.
9.4
After the second stability tests, allow the samples to cool and determine bulk specific gravity by
AASHTO T 166.
9.5
If void content is desired, break up samples and test for maximum specific gravity according to
AASHTO T 209.
REPORTING RESULTS
10.1
Report the result of the stabilometer test as the numerical value obtained as shown under
Calculations. This value represents the relative resistance to lateral deformation on a scale ranging
from 0 for liquids to 100 for solids.
Report results on test report, Data Sheet 1, Figure 5.
Method of Test for
COMPRESSIVE STRENGTH OF BITUMINOUS MIXTURES
(Modified AASHTO Designation: T 165 & 167)
SCOPE
1.1
This method of test for compacted bituminous mixtures of the hot-mixed, hot-layed type for use in
pavement surfaces and base courses is intended to provide a measure of the compressive
strength of these paving mixtures. The test results are used to evaluate potential moisture
damage.
APPARATUS
2.1
Molds - Molding cylinders and appurtenances are shown in Fig. 1.

2.1.1
Steel compaction mold - 101.6 0.05 mm (4.0 0.002 in.) inside Diameter.
114 mm (4.5 in.) outside diameter
123 mm (4.85 in.) height
Molds are provided with hold down ears to secure mold to compactor turntable.
Mold base is a cylindrical disc attached within mold to support test specimen, 101 0.1 mm (3.98
0.005 in.) x 9 mm (0.37 in.) height, secure and flush with bottom surface of mold by two set
screws.
2.2
Testing Machine - The testing machine may be of any type of sufficient capacity that will provide a
range of accurately controllable rates of vertical deformation. Since the rate of vertical deformation
for the compression test is specified as 1.3 mm (0.05 in.) per minute per 25 mm (1 in.) of specimen
height; and it may be necessary to test specimens ranging in size from 50 by 50 mm (2 by 2 in.) to
perhaps 200 by 200 mm (8 by 8 in.), in order to maintain the specified minimum ratio of specimen
diameter to particle size, the testing machine should have a range of controlled speeds covering at
least 2.5 mm (0.1 in.) per minute for 50 mm (2 in.) specimens to 10 mm (0.4 in.) per minute for 200
mm (8 in.) specimens. For central control laboratory installations, the testing machine shall conform
to the requirements of Methods of Verification of Testing Machines (AASHTO T 67).
The testing machine shall be equipped with two steel bearing blocks with hardened faces, one of
which is spherically seated and the other plain. The spherically seated block shall be mounted to
bear on the upper surface of the test specimen and the plain block shall rest on the platen of the
testing machine to form a seat for the specimen. The bearing faces of the plates shall have a
diameter slightly greater than that of the largest specimens to be tested. The bearing faces, when
new, shall not depart from a true plane by more than 0.013 mm (0.0005 in.) at any point and shall
be maintained within a permissible variation limit of 0.025 mm (0.001 in.). In the spherically
seated block, the center of the sphere shall coincide with the bearing face. The movable portion of
this block shall be held closely in the spherical seal, but the design shall be such that the bearing
face can be rotated freely and tilted through small angles in any direction.
.3
Oven - The oven for the preparation of hot mixtures shall be capable of being set to maintain any
desired temperature from room temperature to 163C (325 F).
2.4
Air Bath - The air bath shall be capable of either manual or automatic control for storing the
specimens at 25 plus or minus 0.5 C (77 plus or minus 1.0 F) immediately prior to making the
compression test.
2.5
Balance - A balance having a capacity of 2000 g or more and a sensitivity of 0.1 g for weighing
the ingredients of the mixture shall be provided.
2.6
Mixing Machine (Fig. 2) - The mechanical mixer consists of a steel bowl having a hemispherical
shaped bottom into which a mechanically driven stirring paddle is inserted. The paddle is shaped
to fit the bottom of the bowl and is rotated at a speed of 30 r.p.m. Spring steel baffles are also
inserted into the bowl to aid in the agitation of the mixture. Proper temperature is maintained
during the mixing period by a hot plate under the bottom of the mixing bowl.
2.7
Glass plates for use under the specimens while being cured; 114 mm (4.5 in.) square by 6 mm
(0.25 in.) thick. One of these plates shall be kept under each of the specimens during the
immersion period and during subsequent handling, except when weighing and testing, in order to
prevent breakage or distortion of the specimens.
2.8
Trays for transferring specimens. Stainless steel, perforated, with handle.
2.9
One or more automatically controlled water baths shall be provided for immersing the "B"
specimens. The baths shall be of sufficient size to permit total immersion of the test specimens.
They shall be so designed and equipped as to permit accurate and uniform control of the
immersion temperature within plus or minus 1 C. (1.8 F). They shall be constructed of or lined
with copper, stainless steel, or other non-reactive material. The water used for the wet storage of
the specimens shall be either distilled or otherwise treated to eliminate electrolytes and the bath
shall be emptied, cleaned, and refilled with fresh water for each series of tests.
PREPARATION OF TEST MIXTURES

3.1
In preparing aggregates for making mixtures, a sieve analysis shall be made on each aggregate
involved. All coarse aggregates shall be separated individually and recombined in the necessary
quantities with the fine aggregates to meet the formula under study.
3.1.1
Obtain test gradation from mix design.
3.1.2
Set up work sheets recording project, contract information and design gradation.
3.1.3
Test specimens will normally be 1800 g per sample. This weight will normally produce a sample of
the proper height. The test specimens shall be cylinders 100 mm (4.0 in.) in diameter and 100
2.5 mm (4.0 0.1 in.) in height. It is recognized that the size of test specimens has an influence
on the results of the compressive strength test. Therefore; if the known specific gravity or unit
weight of the aggregate indicates an excessive variation in height, a correction must be
determined. This is accomplished by fabricating an asphalt coated compacted sample and
determining the required correction to the batch weights.
3.1.4
Screen and separate aggregate in sizes dictated by the design gradation.
3.1.5
Weigh out samples using the gradation of the worksheet. The number of samples required will be
six, when testing HMA.
3.1.6
If lime or liquid antistrip is required, see ODOT TM 316 for procedure.
3.1.7
Place the aggregate samples in an oven controlled to 163 2.8 C (325 5 F) for a minimum of
15 hours.
3.1.8
At the same time place the mixing bowls, stirrers and molds with base plates in an oven controlled
to 163 2.8 C (325 5 F).
3.1.9
Asphalt for the batch shall be heated in a separate container to 163 2.8 C (325 5 F). The
container shall not come in direct contact with a flame or an unshielded hot plate. The bituminous
material shall be stirred constantly while being heated. Any residual amount left over at the end of
the day shall be discarded.
3.2.1
Asphalt contents, expressed as percents of the total mix weight, shall be determined such as to
provide a range of values covering the extremes employed in laboratory work of creating a
pavement design. Normally samples will be fabricated at the high and low extreme and one
additional set at the mid-point between the extremes.
3.2.2
Example showing calculation for weight of asphalt at 5.5% of total mix when the oven dry
aggregate weight is 1720 g:
(Dry Agg.)(% Asph.)

(% Dry Agg.)
(1720 g)(5.5)
94.5
= Wt. required
= 100 g
Two specimens shall be made at each asphalt content. One series shall be designated as A
specimens and will be tested for compressive strength. These will serve as control or dry
specimens. The other series, designated as B specimens, will be tested wet in accordance with
ODOT TM 308.
3.3
An initial batch shall be mixed for the purpose of buttering the mixing bowl and stirrers. A discarded
recompacted core from the Relative Compaction Test (ODOT TM 310) will be adequate. This batch shall
be emptied after mixing and the sides of the bowl and stirrers shall be cleaned of mixture residue by
scraping with a small limber spatula but shall not be wiped with cloth or washed clean with solvent, except
when a change is to be made in the binder or at the end of a run.
3.4
When the bituminous material has been brought to the desired temperature, the mixing bowl, which shall
have been preheated to approximately the temperature of the aggregate, shall be charged with preheated and
dry mix aggregate, the preheated bituminous material shall be weighed into the aggregate, and wet mixing
shall be started and continued for not less than 2 minutes. While this is suitable for normal non-absorptive
aggregates, the more absorptive aggregates will require longer mixing periods.
MOLDING
4.1
Laboratory prepared mixtures shall be allowed to cool to molding temperature as quickly as possible after
mixing. Mixtures from field projects shall be brought to molding temperature by careful, uniform heating
immediately prior to molding. Molding temperatures shall be the temperature designated as the mix
temperature on the mix design. Molding temperature shall be considered the molding temperature when the
pressure is first applied. As soon as the materials have been thoroughly mixed and have reached a suitable
temperature within the specified range, approximately one-half of the mixture shall be placed in the molding
cylinder which has been preheated to the molding temperature. It will be supported by two split plates.
The mixture shall be spaded vigorously twenty-five times with a heated spatula with fifteen of the blows
being delivered around the inside of the mold to reduce honeycomb, 150 mm minimum length, and the ten at
random over the mixture. The remaining half of the mixture shall then be quickly transferred to the molding
cylinder and a similar spading action repeated. The spatula should penetrate the mixture as deeply as
possible. The top of the mixture should be slightly rounded or cone-shaped to aid in firm seating of the upper
plunger.
Note: Reheated mixtures will show higher compressive strength values than the same mixtures molded
promptly after mixing.
4.2
4.3
4.4
In order to place a leveling preload on the specimen, proceed as follows:

4.2.1
Stack the bottom plunger, initial load support and the mold. Place these on the bottom platen of the
compression test machine.(Fig. 2)
4.2.2
Place shims in the upper platen to prevent tilting under load.
4.2.3
Place the upper plunger on the specimen and exert an initial leveling load of 8900 N (2000 lbs)
which shall be held for 15-20 seconds, and which will set the mixture against the sides of the mold.
The compressive load will be placed as follows:

4.3.1
Remove from the stack the initial support plate.
4.3.2
Loosen the set screws holding the mold base plate to permit full double plunger action.
4.3.3
Apply the full molding load of 168 kN (37,800 lbs) or 20,685 kPa (3000 psi) at a rate which will
produce a full load in 0.5 minutes. Hold the load an additional 2 minutes to complete the molding.
Set the combined sample and mold aside to cool (for approximately 2 hours or warm to the touch). After
cooling, the specimen shall be ejected from the mold while employing a smooth, uniform rate of travel. For
E and F mixes do not eject the specimens. Cure according to section 5.1 in the molds.
INITIAL CURING
5.1
Place the specimens, which have been ejected from the molds, on glass plates in trays and cure for 20 hours
in an oven at 60 C (140 F).
5.2
Cool the specimens, in air at room temperature for a period of 2 hours. Determine the Bulk Specific Gravity
according to section 6.1.
BULK SPECIFIC GRAVITY DETERMINATION

6.1
Geometric bulk specific gravity =
1273.2 W
H(D2)
Where:
W = weight in grams of dry specimen in air (to nearest 0.1 g).
H = height of specimen in millimeters (average of four measurements).
D = diameter of specimen in millimeters (average of four measurements).
Explanation of constant in formula:
BSG = Weight (grams) = W= 1273.2 W ( g/cm3 )
Volume ( cm3 )
( D/10 )2 x H
D2 H
4
10
The formula may be simplified further when 101.6 mm ( 4 in.) diameter molds are used.
BSG = .1233 A (when D = 101.6 mm )
H
FINAL CURING
7.0
Divide the six specimens into groups of three, each group having one sample from each asphalt percentage
tested. The A group will have the lower bulk specific gravity and the B group will have the higher bulk
specific gravity of the pairs of samples.
7.1
The A specimens will be brought to test temperature, 25 C (77 F), by storing in the air bath at this
temperature for 24 hours before testing. If specimens are to be stored dry for more than 24 hours from
completion of oven testing, they shall be protected from exposure to the air by sealing them in closely
fitting, airtight containers.
7.2
The B specimens will be placed in water bath at 60 1 C (140 1.8 F) for a period of 24 hours.
7.3
After 24 hours, place the B specimens in a waterbath at 25 1 C (77 2 F) for 2 hours.
7.4
Be sure to use the appropriate baths marked lime treated or no lime.
COMPRESSION TEST
8.1
After the curing period, test the specimens in axial compression without lateral support at a uniform rate of
vertical deformation of 1.3 mm (0.05 in.) per minute per 25 mm of height; which is 5.1 mm (0.2 in.) per
minute for specimens 102 mm (4 in.) in height.
REPORT
9.1
The report shall include the following:

9.1.1
The bulk specific gravity of the specimens.
9.1.2
The compressive strength in kilopascals, determined by dividing the maximum vertical load
obtained during deformation at the rate specified in Section 8 by the original cross-sectional area of
the test specimen.
9.1.3
The nominal height and diameter of the test specimens.
9.1.4
The Index of Retained Strength (IRS) as a ratio of the conditioned compressive strength, divided
by the unconditioned compressive strength, all multiplied by 100, to the nearest integer.
Method of Test for
MOISTURE CONTENT OF AGGREGATES
SCOPE
1.1
This test method covers the procedure for determining the moisture content of aggregates used in
Base, Cement Treated Base, Asphaltic Concrete and Macadam construction. Samples prepared
for other tests shall be dried at the temperature specified for those tests.
SUMMARY
2.1
A representative sample of aggregates is removed from a previously sealed container, weighed

and then placed into a drying oven until a constant weight is achieved. The difference between the
wet weight and the dry weight is calculated and reported as percent moisture.
APPARATUS
3.1
Balance - A balance having a capacity of 5000 g and accurate to 0.1 g.
3.2
Drying Oven - An oven equipped with a circulating air fan and capable of maintaining a temperature
of 110 5 C.
3.3
Containers - Suitable metal sampling containers with moisture tight lids.
SAMPLE
4.1
The sample for moisture determination shall be representative of the material both as to gradation
and moisture. The sample must be immediately covered to prevent loss of moisture between the
time the sample is taken and when it is initially weighed. Test sample shall weigh not less than the
following:
Maximum Designated
Particle Size
__________________
12.7 mm or less
12.7 mm plus
Minimum Moisture
Content Sample
_______________
1000 grams
2000 grams
PROCEDURE
5.1
Initial Weight - Obtain the gross weight of sample and metal container.
5.2
Oven Drying - The sample shall be continuously heated at temperature of 110 4 C in a well
ventilated oven to a constant weight. While over 90 percent of the moisture loss will occur within 4
to 5 hours, a period 15 to 24 hours will normally be required to obtain a constant weight.
5.3
Dry Weight - After drying, the sample and container shall be immediately weighed.
CALCULATION
6.1
Weight of Moisture - The weight of the dried material and container is subtracted
from the weight of the moist material and container to determine the weight of the
water lost.
6.2
Weight of Dry Material - The weight of the container is subtracted from the weight
of the dried material and container to determine the weight of the dried material.
6.3
Percent Moisture - The weight of the moisture lost is divided by the weight of the
dried material, to determine the moisture content. This number multiplied by 100
will give the percent of moisture contained as follows:
Results are to be reported to the nearest 0.1 percent.
Moisture content (%) =

Weight of Moisture x 100
Weight of Dry Material
Method of Test for
COMPRESSIVE STRENGTH OF EMULSIFIED
ASPHALT MIXTURES
(Modified AASHTO Designation T 165 & 167)
SCOPE
1.1
This method of test for compacted Emulsified Asphalt Concrete (EAC) mixtures of the cold-mixed,
cold laid type for use in pavement surfaces and base courses is intended to evaluate the asphaltaggregate compatibility in the mixture. It employs the relative compressive strength of conditioned
versus unconditioned test specimens. Mixtures with compatible materials will generally have a
compressive strength ratio of 40 or more.
APPARATUS
2.1
Steel compaction mold - 101.6 mm (4.0 in.) inside diameter, 114 mm (4.5 in.) outside diameter and
178 mm (7.0 in.) height.
Mold holder, funnel, plunger and mixing bowls approximately 3 liter capacity.
2.2
Testing Machine - The testing machine may be of any type of sufficient capacity that will provide a
range of accurately controllable rates of vertical deformation. Since the rate of vertical deformation
for the compression test is specified as 1.3 mm (0.05 in.) per minute per 25 mm (1 in.) of specimen
height, and it may be necessary to test specimens ranging in size from 50 x 50 mm (2 x 2 in.) to
perhaps 200 x 200 mm (8 x 8 in.), in order to maintain the specified minimum ratio of specimen
diameter to particle size, the testing machine should have a range of controlled speeds covering at
least 2.5 mm (0.1 in.) per minute for 50 mm (2 in.) specimens to 10 mm (0.4 in.) per minute for 200
mm (8 in.) specimens.
For central control laboratory installations, the testing machine shall conform to the requirements of
Section 14 of the Methods of Verification of Testing Machines (AASHTO T 67). The testing
machine shall be equipped with two steel bearing blocks with hardened faces, one is spherically
seated and the other plain. The spherically seated block shall be mounted to bear on the on the
upper surface of the test specimen and the plain block shall rest on the platen of the testing
machine to form a seat for the specimen. The bearing faces of the plates shall of the plates shall
have a diameter slightly greater than that of the largest specimens to be tested.
The bearing faces, when new, shall not depart from a true plane by more than 0.013 mm (0.0005 in.)
at any point and shall be maintained within a permissible variation limit of 0.025 mm (0.001 in). In the
spherically seated block, the center of the sphere shall coincide with the bearing face. The movable
portion of this block shall be held closely in the spherical seal, but the design shall be such that the
bearing face can be rotated freely and tilted through small angles in any direction.
2.3
Air Bath - The air bath shall be capable of either manual or automatic control for storing the
specimens at 25 0.5 C (77 1 F) immediately prior to making the compression test.
2.4
Balance - A balance having a capacity of 2000 g or more and a sensitivity of 0.1 g for weighing the
ingredients of the mixture shall be provided.
2.5
Glass plates for use under the specimens while being cured; 114 mm (4.5 in.) square by 6 mm
(0.25 in.) thick. One of these plates shall be kept under each of the specimens during the
immersion period and during subsequent handling, except when weighing and testing, in order to
prevent breakage or distortion of the specimens.
2.6
Containers approximately 125 mm (5 in.) by 125 mm (5 in.) by 150 mm (6 in.) high to surround the
test specimens in the conditioning bath, described in Section 2.7.
2.7
One or more automatically controlled water baths shall be provided for immersing the B
specimens. The baths shall be of sufficient size to permit total immersion of the test specimens.
They shall be so designed and equipped as to permit accurate and uniform control of the
immersion temperature within plus or minus 1 C (1.8 F). They shall be constructed of or lined with
copper, stainless steel, or other non-reactive material.
PREPARATION OF TEST MIXTURES

3.1
3.2
In preparing aggregates for making mixtures, a sieve analysis shall be made on each aggregate
involved. All coarse aggregates shall be separated individually and recombined in the necessary
quantities with the fine aggregates to meet the formula under study.
3.1.1
Obtain test gradation from mix design.
3.1.2
Set up worksheets, recording project information and design gradation.
3.1.3
Test specimens will normally be 1700 g per sample. This weight will normally be cylinders
102 mm (4.0 in.) in diameter and 102 2.5 mm (4.0 0.1 in.) in height. It is recognized that
the size of test specimens has an influence on the results of the compressive strength test.
Therefore, if the known specific gravity or unit weight of the aggregate indicates an
excessive variation in height, a correction must be determined. This is accomplished by
fabricating an asphalt coated, compacted sample determining the required correction to the
batch weights.
3.1.4
Weigh out a minimum of eight samples using the gradation described in Section 3.1.2.
Emulsion contents, expressed as percents of the total mix weight, shall be determined such as to
provide a range of values covering the extremes of the emulsified asphalt specification limit. The
emulsion content should be at the two extremes plus two more points between.
Example showing calculation for weight of emulsion at 5.5% of oven dry aggregate when the
aggregate weight is 1720 g:
Weight required:
(Dry Agg.) (% Asph.)

100
(1720 g) (5.5) = 94.6 g
100
Two specimens shall be made at each emulsion content. These contents shall be at approximately
1% increments. One series shall be designated as A specimens and will be tested for compressive
strength. These will serve as control or dry specimens. The other series, designated as B
specimens, will be tested wet as described in Section 7.
3.3
An initial batch shall be mixed for the purpose of buttering the mixing bowl. This batch shall be
emptied after mixing and the sides of the bowl shall be cleaned of mixture residue by scraping with
a small limber spatula but shall not be wiped with cloth or cleaned with solvent, except when a
change is to be made in the binder or at the end of a run.
3.4
Place the aggregate in the mixing bowl. Add clean water to the aggregate in increments of 0.5% of
dry aggregate weight. After adding each increment, mix thoroughly by hand. Repeat until the
surface of the aggregate is moistened and very little free water is present.
3.5
Add the pre-determined amount of emulsion to the moistened aggregate. Stir 2 to 3 minutes or until
complete aggregate coating is achieved. If mix becomes stiff before aggregate is completely
coated, terminate the mixing.
3.6
Evenly spread the mixture in a large flat bottomed pan, 50 x 230 x 330 mm (2 x 9 x 13 in.) and cure
at room temperature for 24 to 72 hours. Additional curing time will be required if any unbroken
emulsion remains in the box. Stir the sample after each 24 hour increment of curing.
3.7
When curing is completed, observe and record percent coating.
3.8
Repeat steps 3.4 - 3.7 for each sample required.
MOLDING
4.1
Place approximately one-half of the mixture in the mold. The mixture shall be spaded vigorously
twenty-five times with a flat bladed spatula with fifteen blows being delivered around the inside of
the mold to reduce honeycomb. The remaining half of the mixture shall then be quickly transferred
to the mold and similar spading action repeated. The spatula should penetrate the mixture as
deeply as possible. The top of the mixture should be slightly rounded or cone-shaped to aid in firm
seating of the upper plunger.
4.2
In order to place a leveling preload on the specimen, proceed as follows:
4.3
4.4
4.2.1
Place the mold/mold holder assembly with shims in place, on the bottom platen of
compression testing machines.
4.2.2
Place shims in the upper platen to prevent tilting under load.
4.2.3
Place the upper plunger on the specimen and exert an initial leveling load of 1034 kPa (150
psi) which shall be held for 15-20 seconds, and which will set the mixture against the sides
of the mold.
The compressive load will be placed as follows:

4.3.1
Remove the shims from the mold/mold holder assembly.
4.3.2
Apply the full molding load of 168 kN (37800 lbs.) or 20,685 kPa (3000 psi) at a rate which
will produce full load in 0.5 minutes. Hold the load an additional 2 minutes to complete the
molding.
Set the combined sample and mold aside to cool after which the specimen shall be ejected from
the mold while employing a smooth, uniform rate of travel.
INITIAL CURING
5.1
Place the specimens, which have been ejected from the molds, on glass plates in trays and cure
for 24 hours in an oven at 60 C (140 F).
5.2
Cool the specimens, in air at room temperature for a period of 2 hours, determine the Bulk Specific
Gravity.
BULK SPECIFIC GRAVITY DETERMINATION

6.1
Determine the Bulk Specific Gravity of each specimen by the Geometric Method and calculations
as follows:
SPECIFIC GRAVITY (GEOMETRIC) =
1273.0 W
H (D2)
Where:
W = dry weight in grams
H = Height of sample in millimeters (average of 4 measurements)
D = Diameter of sample in millimeters (average of 4 measurements)
Explanation of constant in formula:
W g x 1 cm3 =
D mm2 x H mm 1 cm2
g
4
1000 mm3
W x 4 x 1000 = 1273.2 W
H (D2)
H (D2)
A simplified version which assumes a nominal 102 mm (4 in.) diameter results in this formula:
0.1233 W
H
FINAL CURING
7.1
Divide the 8 specimens into groups A & B. For each pair of samples at a given emulsion
content, assign the sample with higher Bulk Specific Gravity to the B group.
7.2
The A specimens will be brought to test temperature, 25 C (77 F), by storing in the air bath at
this temperature for 24 hours before testing.
7.3
The B specimens will be placed in a water bath at 60 1 C (140 1.8 F) for a period of 24
hours.
7.4
After 24 hours of curing, place the B specimens in a water bath at 25 1 C (77 2 F) for 2
hours.
7.5
Be sure to use the appropriate water baths marked either Lime Treated or No Lime.
COMPRESSION TEST
8.1
After all curing and temperature stabilization is complete, test the specimens in axial compression
without lateral support at a uniform rate of vertical deformation of 13 mm (0.05 in.) per minute per
25 mm (1 in.) of height (5.1 mm [0.2 in.] per minute for specimens 102 mm (4 in.) in height.)
CALCULATION
9.1
The numerical index of resistance of bituminous mixtures to the detrimental effect of water shall be
expressed as the percent of the original strength that is retained after the immersion period. It shall
calculated as follows:
Index of retained strength = S2x 100
S1
Where:
S1 = Compressive Strength of dry specimens (A specimens) in kPa.
S2 = Compressive Strength of immersed specimens (B specimens) in kPa.
REPORT
10.1
The report shall include the following:

10.1.1 The Bulk Specific Gravity of the specimens.
10.1.2 The compressive strength in kilopascals, determined by dividing the maximum vertical load
obtained during deformation at the rate specified in Section 8 by the original cross-sectional
area of the test specimen.
10.1.3 The nominal height and diameter of the test specimens.
10.1.4 The Index of Retained Strength (IRS) to the nearest integer as calculated in Section 9.1.
Method of Test for
EFFECT OF WATER SATURATION AND FREEZE THAW CYCLE ON DENSE-GRADED
ASPHALT CONCRETE-- INDEX OF RETAINED RESILIENT MODULUS
SCOPE
1.1
This method is intended to predict loss of resilient modulus and susceptibility to stripping of
compacted dense graded asphalt concrete due to field conditions of moisture and freezing. In
addition, current and predicted future modulus values are generated for pavement design
purposes.
SUMMARY
2.1
One or more fabricated asphalt concrete briquettes are each tested for unconditioned resilient
modulus, then for modulus after one water-saturated freeze-thaw cycle.
2.2
Results are Index of Retained Resilient Modulus (IRMr) for the saturated freeze-thaw condition,
expressed as a ratio of conditioned to unconditioned modulus, in percent.
APPARATUS
3.1
Apparatus as described in "Apparatus" in AASHTO T 247 for Preparation of Test Specimens of

Bituminous Mixtures; including the described California kneading compactor.
3.2
An apparatus for measuring diametral resilient modulus of 102 mm (4 in.) by nominal 64 mm (2.5
in.) asphalt concrete test specimens. This apparatus and procedures used shall be generally
similar to those described in ASTM D 4123. A load cell with range including 190 - 2000 N (30-300
lbs.) is recommended to accommodate the expected loads.
3.3
A temperature-controlled air bath capable of achieving and maintaining specimen temperature of

25 1 C (77 1.8 F).
3.4
An air-tight watertight vacuum chamber capable of holding the desired number of specimens
submerged in water while applying a partial vacuum equivalent to an absolute pressure of 30 mm
Hg (1.2 inches Hg).
3.5
A freezer capable of holding sealed specimens at -18 4.4 C ( 0 8 F).
3.6
A water bath capable of maintaining submerged specimens at 25 1 C (77 1.8 F).
3.7
A water bath (which may be the one used in 3.6 if desired) capable of maintaining submerged
specimens at 60 1 C (140 1.8 F ).
PREPARATION OF SPECIMENS
4.1
Laboratory-fabricated 102 mm (4 in.) diameter by nominal 64 mm (2.5 in.) tall specimens shall
be prepared according to normal ODOT procedures for Hveem stabilometer specimens, as
described in AASHTO T 247.
NUMBER OF SPECIMENS
5.1
Normal ODOT procedure for mix design is one test specimen each at the minimum, the
maximum and the middle asphalt contents uses tested in the ODOT Hveem-type mix design
procedure (total of 3 specimens). This allows a straight-line proration to compute the maximum
and the minimum asphalt content required to satisfy ODOT Index of Retained Resilient
Modulus (IRMr) specifications. Each specimen is tested non-destructively for both phases of
the test: unconditioned modulus and saturated freeze-thaw modulus.
PROCEDURE
6.1
Fabricate 102 mm (4 in.) diameter by nominal 64 mm (2.5 in.) high test briquettes using
California kneading compactor, according to AASHTO T 247.
6.2
After cooling briquettes to room temperature, determine bulk specific gravity by AASHTO T
166.
6.3
Place briquettes in a temperature-controlled 25 C air bath for a minimum of 15 hours to

stabilize
internal temperature. Measure briquette height to nearest 1 mm.
6.4
Test each briquette for unconditioned resilient modulus at 25 C on 2 perpendicular diametral

axes, measuring total horizontal diametral deformation with vertical compressive loading. Use a
load pulse of 0.1 second. For each axis, stabilize readings by applying an initial loading
sequence of at least 20 load pulses before beginning to record data. Then record 10 sequential
load pulses results immediately following the conditioning pulses. The vertical load on the
sample must be adjusted to allow the sample to achieve 95 - 105 micro strain. If the 10 readings
are not in this range, adjust the load and take 10 additional readings. The average of the 10
sequential load pulse results is a single resilient modulus result for the axis being measured.
The average of the 2 results (one result for each axis) is the resilient modulus of the specimen
for the given condition (Section 7, Calculations).
6.5
Calculate the volume of voids in the sample based on the Bulk Gravity test from sect. 6.2 and
Rice Gravity results on samples with the appropriate asphalts. Calculate the weight of a
saturated surface dry sample required to achieve 50 - 80% saturation. An initial target of 60% is
recommended.
6.5.1
Vacuum saturate briquettes at a partial vacuum equivalent to an absolute pressure of 30

mmHg, or less, briefly while submerged in room temperature water. Release vacuum,
and allow briquettes to rest submerged for 2 to 5 min. Then determine percent
saturation. After proper percent saturation is achieved, double wrap each still wet
briquette with waterproof material and seal. A second sealed wrapping containing
single-sealed briquettes of one mix is considered double wrapping. Place the sealed
briquettes in a freezer at 18 4.4 C for 15 hours minimum.
6.6
Remove specimens from freezer, and immediately submerge in 60 C (140 F) water bath with
inner seal intact. After a few minutes, remove the thawed inner sealing material and immediately
return the briquette to the 60 C bath. Allow total time of 24 hours submerged in 60 C bath.
6.7
Move the briquettes to a 25 C water bath for 3 to 6 hours. If necessary, add cold water to the
bath to reduce the temperature to very nearly 25 C soon after briquette submersion in the 25 C
bath.
6.8
Retest modulus as in 6.4, substituting the words water bath for air bath and the words freeze
thaw for unconditioned modulus as appropriate.
CALCULATIONS
7.1
The resilient modulus of a briquette for a specific condition is the average of the moduli of the two
perpendicular axes tested for that condition. Compute the resilient modulus (Mr) for one axes
substantially as follows:
Mr = (P) (C)
(h) (t)
where: P = applied load, Newtons. If not held constant during the 10
recorded load pulses, this is the average of the 10 applied
loads on the given axes.
C=
a constant; ODOT uses 618,300 micro-mm per mm,

which is supplied by Oregon State University as appropriate
for our current modulus apparatus and typical dense graded
mixes. A similar value is obtained from several publications
by summing recommended Poissons ratio of 0.35 with
derived diametral loading constants of approximately
0.27, with an included conversion for micro-mm: typical
C = (0.35 + 0.27)(1x106 micro-mm/mm)
= 620,000 micro-mm/mm.
h = total horizontal (diametral) deformation, in micro-mm,

This is the average of the 10 deformations during the 10
recorded load pulses on one axis.
t = specimen thickness (height normal to briquette ends), in
mm, to the nearest 1 mm - typically 64 mm
Mr = resilient modulus, in kPa
7.2
Compute the index of Retained Resilient Modulus (IRMr) as the ratio of the freeze-thaw modulus
of a briquette, expressed in percent:
IRMr =
7.3
FrThMr x 100%
UncondMr
IRMr shall be recorded to the nearest percent, for example: 87%.
7.4
Using the straight-line proration between asphalts tested, compute the asphalt content at which
the
prorated IRMr will meet or exceed the minimum IRMr specified by ODOT. Increments
of asphalt
shall be computed to one tenth of one percent of total mix weight, for example:
5.7 percent asphalt
cement content.
REPORT
8.1
.
8.2
The report shall include all data necessary to fully identify the mix tested and proposed use of
mix.
The report shall also include the individual resilient modulus results for the two conditions for
each briquette, and the asphalt content at which the IRMr meets ODOT minimum specifications.
If all minimum specifications. If all asphalt contents tested for IRMr meet or exceed the required
minimum value, report the lowest asphalt content as meeting the minimum specifications.
Method of Test for
ADDING ANTI-STRIP ADDITIVES OR LIME
TO MIX DESIGN SAMPLES
SCOPE
1.1
This method describes the procedure for incorporating lime and/or liquid anti-strip additives into
bituminous mix design samples in the laboratory. The method described are intended to simulate
the incorporation of additives into mix in the field.
APPARATUS
2.1
An electronic balance with a capacity of at least 1200 g and sensitive and accurate to 0.1 g.
2.2
Pans, bowls, cans, stirring implements, brushes and other miscellaneous equipment.
2.3
Heating oven capable of maintaining a constant temperature in the 60 to 180 C range.
ADDING LIME TO THE SAMPLES

3.1
Lime should not be added to the samples until the night before the samples will be mixed with
asphalt.
3.2
After batching out aggregate test samples to the proper test size, add the correct weight of dry
lime to the aggregate samples. The correct portion of lime should already have been stored in a
closed tin and placed with the aggregate sample.
3.3
Using a spoon or spatula, thoroughly stir the lime into the dry aggregate sample.
3.4
Add sufficient water to just submerge all the aggregate.
3.5
Stir the lime, aggregate and water thoroughly. This should take about five minutes per sample. All
the described operations should be done in the container that will go into the oven overnight.
Transferring material to different containers may result in a loss of fine material.
3.6
Do everything possible to retain all fine material. Spatulas and brushes may be needed to clean
the fine material from the implements.
3.7
Place the wetted sample of aggregate and lime into the drying oven overnight. Set the oven to the
temperature at which the aggregate will be held for mixing.
3.8
Proceed with mixing the next day in the normal manner.
ADDING LIQUID ANTI-STRIP ADDITIVES TO MIX DESIGN SAMPLES

4.1
Heat sufficient quantities of neat asphalt to make all samples necessary. Samples should be
heated to approximately mixing temperatures. This should be done by the procedures normally
used for mix preparation.
4.2
Heat anti-strip sample to between 45 and 60 C. Read the manufacturers literature to make sure
these temperatures are appropriate.
4.3
Obtain a clean mixing/pouring can to combine asphalt and additive into. Tare this can and weigh
into it sufficient asphalt to mix test samples.
4.4
Calculate the proper amount of liquid anti-strip to be added. Example:

0.25% anti-strip x 850 g of asphalt = 2.1 g anti-strip
(The percentage of anti-strip is based on the neat asphalt weight alone.)
4.5
Weigh the anti-strip additive into the mix/pour can to the nearest 0.1 g. Be very cautious with this
addition because once its poured in it is part of the sample.
It is helpful to use a small spoon or stirring rod to introduce the anti-strip into the mix/pour can.
4.6
Stir the combined sample thoroughly and replace it in the heating oven until proper mix
temperature is reestablished. Be sure to keep the treated sample covered loosely in the oven. If it
is uncovered, the volatile additive will escape. If it is covered tightly, the contents may erupt when
opened and spill out.
4.7
Each time, before weighing the treated asphalt into a mix sample, stir thoroughly again. This is
very important.
4.8
If you run out of asphalt, repeat the process to treat a new sample asphalt.
Method of Test for
MOISTURE CONTENT OF BITUMINOUS MIXTURES
GENERAL NOTES
1.1
Sample sizes and drying methods will be those specified for the individual test procedures being
run, or as noted herein. (Table 1)
1.2
Whichever drying method is used, calculate the percent moisture using the formula:
Percent Moisture = wet weight - dry weight x 100
dry weight
APPARATUS
2.1
Scale accurate to 0.2 g.
2.2
Containers of sufficient capacity to hold entire sample without spilling.
2.3
Microwave safe containers.
2.4
Thermometer, reads to 200 C accurate to 2 C.
2.5
Forced air oven (Gilson BO 350 or equivalent).
2.6
Microwave oven (600 watts minimum).
2.7
Conventional lab oven.
2.8
Utensils such as spoons, hot pads, gloves, etc.
PROCEDURE (Forced Air Oven)

3.1
Spread the sample of the material in a tared container and record the total weight.
Note: When testing asphalt concrete, line the bottom of the container with paper.
3.2
Dry the material to constant weight in the oven at 171 6 C (340 10 F) (approximately 90
minutes). Constant weight is considered to be less than 1 g or 0.1 % of total weight lost after a
heating period.
3.3
Record the dry weight. Calculate the moisture content according to Section 1.2.
PROCEDURE (Microwave oven)

4.1
Place the sample (Size per Table 1) of the material in tared container, heaped to form a large
mass in the center. Record the weight.
Note: When testing asphalt concrete, line the bottom of the container with paper.
4.2
Set the power setting on the oven to a position that will heat the sample to 171 6 C as soon as
possible. This setting will normally be on high.
4.3
When the sample reaches 171 C, reset the oven to hold this temperature.
4.4
After 10 minutes at this temperature, remove the sample, weigh and record.
4.5
Place the sample back in the oven for another 10 minutes, being sure to hold the temperature
noted in 4.2.
4.6
Remove the sample and record.
4.7
Continue the process noted in 4.5 and 4.6 until there is no loss in weight (see Section 3.2).
Calculate the percent moisture using the formula given in Section 1.2.
PROCEDURE (Conventional Oven)

5.1
Place the sample of the material into a tared container and record the weight.
5.2
Dry the material to constant weight in the oven at 110 5 C (approximately 24 hours).
5.3
Record the dry weight. Calculate the moisture content according to Section 1.2.
TABLE 1
Maximum Particle
Size
Minimum Moisture
Content Sample
25 mm or less
1000 100 g
over 25 mm
2000 200 g
Method of test for
SELECTION OF ASPHALT CONTENT IN OPEN-GRADED BITUMINOUS MIXES
BY THE DRAINDOWN AND ECS PROCEDURE
SCOPE
1.1
Open graded wearing courses are designed to be free draining, rut and wear resistant structural
sections. They typically have 15-20 % voids in place. Since the predominant failure mode is
ravelling, the goal of the design is to get thick films of asphalt on the aggregate and verify
compatibility of the asphalt and aggregate.
APPARATUS
2.1
Six 200 x 200 x 50 mm pyrex baking dishes.
2.2
Oven capable of holding three dishes from 2.1 and holding in the range of 150- 200C 2 C.
2.3
A square frame of flat material 200 x 200 mm with a square 150 x 150 mm opening in its center.
White cardboard works well.
SAMPLE PREPARATION
3.1
Determine target gradation from process control data just like any hot mix design.
3.2
Batch out four 1800 g samples for Environmental Conditioning System (ECS). This sample
weight may need to be adjusted based on aggregate specific gravity. Try to achieve 102 0.5
mm (4.0 0.2 in.). Batch out three 1000 g samples for the draindown test.
3.3
Mix the draindown samples first according to AASHTO T 167, but do not compact. Attempt to
cover all surface asphalt conditions from dry to thick with the three samples. Samples should be
in 1% asphalt content increments. If unsure where to start, start at 5.5 % asphalt. A typical set of
samples would be at 4.5, 5.5, and 6.5 % Asphalt.
DRAINDOWN PROCEDURE
4.1
After mixing each draindown sample, place it uniformly in the bottom of an 200 x 200 x 50 mm
pyrex baking dish. Clear pyrex is best, blue tinted is acceptable, but amber pyrex makes visual
evaluation difficult.
4.2
After all the draindown samples are placed in pyrex dishes, put them in an oven at 163 C for one
hour. After one hour, remove dishes from the oven and allow to cool.
4.3
After samples are cool, invert the dishes over a white towel or white piece of paper.
4.4
Place the 200 mm square frame over the bottom of the dishes to minimize poor interpretation of
the asphalt coverage in the corners.
4.5
Compare the percent of the dish bottom covered with asphalt to the standard photos and
determine percent draindown.
4.6
Record a percentage draindown for each sample.
4.7
Select a recommended asphalt content between 70% and 90% draindown with a minimum ECS
test result of 80.
If unsure what percentage to select between 60% and 90%, examine the surface of the mix.
Select a percentage slightly below where the asphalt is observed to be pooling on large flat
surfaces or depressions of the aggregate. Large areas of thick shiny asphalt on the aggregate
may indicate excess asphalt during construction which will draindown in transport. If all other
criteria are met, select an asphalt content which results in 75% draindown.
4.8
Perform a Rice Gravity Test (ODOT TM 306) on all draindown samples.
ECS PROCEDURE
5.1
After mixing the draindown samples, mix and compact four ECS samples by AASHTO T 167. All
four samples should be mixed at the asphalt content selected in the draindown samples.
5.2
Have the ECS samples tested by Oregon State University according to SHRP protocol TP 34.
5.3
Mix and compact one additional sample by AASHTO T 167 with an asphalt content about 0.5%
different than the ECS samples. This sample is used to interpolate void contents.
5.4
Estimate void content from the geometrics and weight of the ECS samples combined with the
Rice Gravity from Section 4.8.
REPORTING
6.1
Report all test data and include recommended gradation and asphalt content on the open-graded
mix design report form.
ODOT TM 335
PRESENCE OF HARMFUL MATERIALS IN RECYCLED ASPHALT SHINGLES

1. Scope.
This method covers the procedure to be used for the determination of harmful materials
(e.g. nails, glass, rubber, soil, brick, tars, paper, plastic, wood chips, metal flashing, and
other material not used in the manufacturing of asphalt shingles) in a sample of recycled
asphalt shingles (RAS).
2. Apparatus
2.1.
2.2.
2.3.
Balance or scale accurate to within 0.1 percent of the sample mass or

readable to 0.1 g and meeting the requirements of AASHTO M 231.
Forced draft (preferred), ventilated or convection oven
Magnet rated with a minimum rating of 10 lbs of pull.
3. Sample Preparation
3.1.
3.2.
3.3.
Sample per AASHTO T 2

Reduce to testing size per AASHTO T 248.
The minimum mass shall conform to Table 1 of AASHTO T 27/11.
4. Procedure - General.
4.1.
Prepare a companion moisture sample and dry the sample following

AASHTO T 255/T 265, Directions for Drying Aggregate, under the Controlled
section.
4.2.
Determine and record the wet mass of the entire test sample to the nearest
0.1 gram, designate as Wwt for calculation in 5.1.
4.3.
Spread the sample to a depth of a -inch or less on a clean non-magnetic

surface.
4.4.
Pass the magnet over the entire sample between 1/8 and inch above the
sample.
4.5.
Determine and record the weight of the remaining sample not retained by the
magnet. Designate as A for calculation in 5.1.
4.6.
Calculate the weight of the metal fragments according to section 5.1.
ODOT TM 335(12)
4.7.
4.8.
4.9.
Sieve the remaining material over the 3/8 inch, the No. 4, the No. 8, and the
No. 30 sieves. Sieve the material for 10 2 min.
Discard the portion of material passing the No. 30 sieve.
Check the material retained on each sieve for all deleterious content including
but not limited to wood, paper, plastic and other material not used in the
manufacturing of asphalt shingles:
4.9.1. Spread the portion of the sample retained on each sieve individually, out
in a pan large enough to examine the individual particles carefully.
4.9.2. Separate and remove the deleterious matter from the sample by visual
inspection.
4.9.3. Weigh all deleterious matter removed from the RAS sample retained on
each sieve to the nearest 0.1 g and record each weight as N3/8, N4, N8,
and N30 respectively for use in calculation in Section 5.2.
5. Calculations
5.1. Calculate total dry weight of sample, Wt as follows:
Mi M f
Wt Wwt Wwt
Mf
Where:
Mi = initial weight of companion moisture sample, g
Mf = final weight of companion moisture sample, g
Wwt = total weight of wet sample, g
5.2. Calculate the weight of metal fragments to the nearest 0.1 grams as follows:
M WT A
Where:
M = weight of material retained by the magnet, g
WT = total dry weight of sample, g
A = weight of material not retained by the magnet, g
5.3. Calculate the percent by weight of deleterious material in the sample:
P
M N
3 /8
N4 N8 N
WT
30
x1 0 0
Where:
P = percent of deleterious matter by weight
M = weight of material retained by magnet, g
2
ODOT TM 335(12)
N3/8 = weight of deleterious substance retained on the 3/8 inch sieve, g

N4 = weight of deleterious substance retained on the No. 4 sieve, g
WT = total dry weight of sample, g
6. Report
6.1. Mass of sample
6.2. Mass harmful material
6.3. Percentage of harmful materials (0.1%)
ODOT TM 335(12)
PETROLEUM
SECTION 400
PETROLEUM - ODOT TEST METHODS

Description of Test
ODOT
AASHTO
Penetration of Bituminous Materials
TM 401
T 49
Kinematic Viscosity of Asphalts (Bitumens)
TM 402
T 201
Flash and Fire Points by Cleveland Open Cup
TM 404
T 48
Ductility of Bituminous Materials
TM 407
T 51
Solubility of Bituminous Materials
TM 409
T 44
Testing Emulsified Asphalts
TM 411
T 59
Softening Point of Bitumen (Ring-and-Ball

Apparatus)
TM 412
T 53
Loss on Heating of Oil and Asphaltic

Compounds
TM 413
Absolute Viscosity of Asphalts
TM 417
T 202
Effect of Heat and Air on a Moving Film of

Asphalt Binder (Rolling Tin-Film Oven Test)
TM 418
T 240
C- Value Procedures
TM 425
Vialit test for Aggregate Retention in Chip

Seals French Chip
TM 426
Torsional Recovery
TM 428
Elastic Recovery
TM 429
Absolute Viscosity
TM 430
Bond Strength of Flexible Bituminous Adhesive TM 432
ASTM
D6
MFTP
Method of Test for
C - VALUE PROCEDURES
SCOPE
1.1
This procedure describes the method for comparing the change in viscosity that occurs to an
asphalt in a paving plant operation to the lab aging of the same asphalt in the rolling thin-film
oven.
SUMMARY OF METHOD
2.1
Asphalt is extracted and recovered from a bituminous mix sample taken from the road at the time
of placement or from the discharge of the plant as per the specifications. The absolute viscosity
of the recovered asphalt is compared to the viscosity values obtained for the unaged and lab
aged original asphalt used in the mix to determine the "C" value. The "C" value is a comparison
of the change in viscosity taking place in an asphalt paving plant to the change in viscosity that
occurs to the same asphalt in a rolling thin-film oven.
DEFINITIONS
3.1
Definitions are included in the specific test methods referred to herein.
APPARATUS
4.1
See ODOT TM 314, TM 417 and TM 418.
REAGENTS
5.1
See ODOT TM 314, TM 417 and TM 418.
PROCEDURE
6.1
Sampling - An approximate 8000 g random sample of the bituminous mixture and a one quart
container of asphalt will be submitted for testing per the specifications for each sublot tested. The
bituminous mixture sample will be split into two subsamples. For sampling procedure and
frequency see ODOT supplemental Standard Specifications Section 403 and the ODOT
Construction Manual. One subsample will be tested initially as indicated in Sections 6.2 and 6.3
below. The other subsample will be retained for future testing if necessary.
6.2
For the procedure used in recovering the asphalt from the bituminous mixture subsample see
ODOT TM 314.
6.3
After completion of ODOT TM 314, the recovered asphalt will be tested for:
(a) absolute viscosity (AASHTO T 202)
The remaining residue after all testing is completed may be saved for possible future chemical
analysis.
6.4
The original asphalt will be tested as follows:

(a) The unaged original asphalt will be tested for:
(1) absolute viscosity (AASHTO T 202)
(2) effect of heat and air on moving film of asphalt, rolling thin-film oven test (AASHTO T 240)
(b) The aged residue resulting from the rolling thin-film oven test will be tested for absolute
viscosity (AASHTO T 202)
CALCULATIONS
7.1
The "C" value for each subsample will be calculated using the following equation:
C value = R-A x 100
B-A
Where:
A=
B=
R=
absolute viscosity of original asphalt used in the production of the mixture from 6.4(a)(1)
absolute viscosity of the rolling thin-film oven residue of the asphalt used in the production
of the mixture from 6.4(b)
absolute viscosity of the asphalt recovered from the mixture from 6.3(a)
REPORTING
8.1
If the "C" value for the initial subsample is equal to or greater than 30, the aging of the asphalt is
considered to be acceptable. This "C" value will constitute the sample "C" value. No further
testing of the backup subsample will be required. The backup subsample will be retained until
the project "C" value has been determined.
8.2
If the "C" value for the initial subsample is less than 30, the backup subsample of bituminous
mixture shall be immediately tested in accordance with Sections 6.2 and 6.3 of this procedure.
The backup "C" value will be calculated using the R value from the backup sample and the A
and B values from the previously tested original asphalt for the initial subsample.
8.2.1
If the algebraic difference between the initial C value and the backup C value is 15 or
less, the average of the initial and backup C values will constitute the sample C
value.
8.2.2
If the algebraic difference between the initial C value and backup C value is greater
than 15, the higher value will constitute the sample C value.
8.2.3
If the sample C value is less than 30, the Project Manager and Roadway Materials
Engineer shall be immediately informed by phone or MS-Mail.
8.2.4
8.2.5
8.2.6
If the algebraic difference between the initial "C" value and backup "C" value is 15 or less, the 15
or less, the average of the initial and backup "C" values will constitute the sample "C" value.
If the algebraic difference between the initial "C" value and backup "C" value is greater than 15,
the higher value will constitute the sample "C value.
If the sample "C" value is less than 30, the Project Manager and Roadway Materials Engineer
shall be immediately informed by phone or E-Mail.
Method of Test for
VIALIT TEST FOR AGGREGATE RETENTION IN
CHIP SEALS FRENCH CHIP
SCOPE
1.1
This method is an indicator of aggregate retention for chip seals.
SUMMARY OF METHOD
2.1
Asphalt emulsion or hot asphalt cement is applied to standard size stainless-steel pans. Exactly
one hundred graded aggregates are embedded in the binder. The material is allowed to cure
under specified conditions. Following this cure, the trays are conditioned at -22 C for 30 minutes.
Then a 500 g ball is dropped 3 times from a distance of 50 cm onto the inverted trays. The results
are recorded as percent aggregate retention.
APPARATUS
3.1
Vialit Stand - See attached drawing
3.2
Pans - the pans are constructed of 304 stainless-steel 2 mm thick. The pans shall be
20 X 20 cm with a lip around the entire edge. The lip shall be high enough to prevent the emulsion
or cement from over flowing, and no higher than 758 of the smallest aggregate sieve size.
3.3
Compaction roller - see attached drawing. The roller shall be filled to a weight of 25 Kg.
3.4
Ball - the ball shall be stainless-steel and weigh 500 5 g.
3.5
Oven - the oven shall be a forced recirculating oven capable of regulating temperature within
2 C.
3.6
Freezer - for test below 0 C, a freezer capable of regulating temperature within 1.5 C is
required.
PREPARATION OF TEST SPECIMENS

4.1
One hundred 6.3 9.5 mm reference aggregates are washed. The reference aggregates shall be
dried at 50 C for 24 hours.
4.2
79g asphalt cement emulsion is poured onto the clean and dry plate. The plate shall be
tilted back and forth to give a uniform thickness. Place the plate in a horizontal position. Place
stones uniformly using a 10 X 10 matrix spacing technique (10 rows and 10 columns).
CURE OF SPECIMENS
5.1
The standard cure is to place the pan in the oven for 48 hours at 60 C.
SAMPLE CONDITIONING
6.1
The pan is removed from the oven, and allowed to cool for 30 minutes at 25 5 C. The pan is
then placed in a freezer at the specified temperature for 30 minutes. Sample conditioning is then
completed.
TEST PROCEDURE
7.1
Remove the pan from the freezer and place it in an inverted position in the test apparatus. Place
the ball in the V-holder and let it free-fall. Repeat the procedure until the ball has been dropped
a total of three times. The entire sequence must be completed in 10 seconds for the test to be
valid.
7.2
Flip the pan over and count the stones attached. Report the number attached as percent
aggregate retention.
Method of Test for
TORSIONAL RECOVERY
SCOPE
1.1
This method of test is an indication of the amount of elasticity that a polymer has imparted
to an asphalt used in an emulsion. This elasticity is a rough indicator of the percent polymer
that has been added to the asphalt.
APPARATUS
2.1
Container - The container in which the sample is to be tested shall be a flat-bottom, cylindrical
seamless tin box, 55 mm in diameter and 35 mm in depth. The container is commonly known as
a three ounce ointment tin.
2.2
Disc Assembly - The disc assembly is shown in Figure 1. The disc shall be made of aluminum.
The spider, pointer and nut shall be made out of steel.
2.3
Wrench - A 8 mm (5/16) inch open-end or box-end wrench.
2.4
Timer - A stopwatch, clock or other timing device graduated in divisions of one second or less.
PROCEDURE
3.1
Use either distillation or evaporation methods, as required by specification, to obtain asphalt

content. After running the penetration test, reheat the tin and pour the hot residue into three - 3
ounce tins, weighing 60 +/- 2g per tin.
3.2
Immerse the disc assembly into the molten asphalt; align the notches in the spider with the can
so that the disc is centered, and adjust the disc height such that the asphalt surface is even with
top of the disc. Put the can and assembly back in the 135 C oven to allow bubbles to escape
and to break the surface tension around the disc. Prepare the next two assemblies similarly. After
ten minutes in the oven, remove the cans and allow them to cool at room temperature
for two hours.
3.3
Mark the tin for the reference points of 0 and 180 with the pointer location after mold preparation
at 0. Hold the tin and spider rigidly. With a wrench attached to the top of the disc shaft, rotate
the disc 180 and release immediately. Begin timing the recovery at the release of the disc. The
rotation should be done at a steady rate taking approximately five seconds to accomplish. After 30
seconds note the pointer location in degrees (A). Repeat the procedure for the second
and third samples.
CALCULATIONS AND REPORT

METHOD A: CALTRANS METHOD
4.1
Calculate the percent recovery as follows:

Percent Recovery = 100 x (A - B)
180
Where:
A = the pointer location at 30 seconds in degrees
B = the pointer location at 30 minutes in degrees
4.2
Report the percent recovery as an average of the three results.
METHOD B: "CHEVRON METHOD"

5.1.
Calculate the percent recovery as follows:

Percent Recovery = 100 x (180 - B)
180
Where:
B = the pointer location at 30 minutes in degrees
5.2
Report the percent recovery as an average of the three results.
FIGURE 1
APPARATUS FOR RECOVERY TEST
Method of Test for
ELASTIC RECOVERY
PURPOSE
1.1
The elastic recovery is a measure of material's ability to recover after elongation, or to resist
permanent deformation.
APPARATUS
2.1
Ductilometer meeting AASHTO T 51.
2.2
3 Mold assemblies: base plate, end, and standard size pieces meeting AASHTO T 51.
2.3
Release agent for mold pieces as required by AASHTO T 51.
2.4
Scraper Knife (putty knife).
2.5
Thermometer.
2.6
A pair of scissors.
PROCEDURE
3.1
Regulate the ductilometer to the test temperature of 10 C (50 F). Make sure the pointer is on
zero.
3.2
Coat the base plate and insides and tops of the side pieces with release agent. Assemble the
mold end pieces and side pieces on the base plate.
3.3
Prepare the sample by carefully heating until it is fluid enough to pour.
3.4
Stir the sample well.
3.5
Pour the material into the molds in a thin stream, back and forth until the molds are slightly overfilled.
3.6
Cool the molds 30 to 40 minutes.
3.7
Place the molds in the ductilometer bath (at the specified temperature).
3.8
After 30 minutes slice off the excess bitumen with the heated putty knife. Replace the samples in
the bath.
3.9
After 85 to 90 minutes, remove the samples from the base plate, remove the side pieces, and
attach the clips to the pins in the ductilometer.
3.10
Turn on the motor, engage the screw, and pull the samples at a speed of 5 cm per minute just
until the pointer reaches 20 cm, then stop the motor, and immediately start the timer.
3.11
Hold the stretched sample at 20 cm for exactly 5 minutes.
3.12
With a pair of scissors, cut the samples in the middle, and restart the timer.
3.13
At the end of 60 minutes, slide the shelf back so that the two ends of the cut sample just meet.
Record the elongation in cm at the pointer.
CALCULATION
% Elastic Recovery = (20 - x) X 100

(20)
Where x is the elongation recorded in Section 2.13 above.
ODOT TEST METHOD 430-95
Method of Test for
ABSOLUTE VISCOSITY
SCOPE
1.1
This test method covers procedures for the determination of viscosity of asphalt (bitumen) by
vacuum capillary viscometer at 60C (140F).
NOTE 1--This test method is intended to follow the methods established by the Pacific Coast
Conference on Asphalt Specifications, Paving Asphalt Committee for PBA 3, 5 and 6 materials. It
is comprised of the test procedures from ASTM P 159 (Vol. 4.03, 1985), the Asphalt Institute
apillary viscometer from ASTM D 2171 and the calculation method for determining the viscosity at
1s-1 from ASTM D 4957.
REFERENCE DOCUMENTS
2.1
ASTM Standards:
D 2171 Standard Test Method for Viscosity of Asphalts by Vacuum Capillary Viscometer
E1
Specification for ASTM Thermometers
E 77
Method for Verification and Calibration of Liquid-In-Glass Thermometers
SUMMARY OF TEST METHOD

3.1
The time is measured for a fixed volume of the liquid to be drawn up through a capillary tube by
means of vacuum, under closely controlled conditions of vacuum and temperature. The viscosity
in poises units, is calculated by multiplying the flow time in seconds by the viscometer timing one
calibration factor. The apparent viscosity is determined at a shear rate of one reciprocal second
(see Figure 1). A computer program written by Joe Goodrich, Chevron Research Company is
used to make this determination. Copies of the program are available from the ODOT Materials
Laboratory.
APPARATUS
4.1
Viscometers - Asphalt Institute Vacuum Capillary Viscometer, made of borosilicate glass,

annealed, with a precision bore glass capillary. The measuring bulbs are 20 mm long capillary
segments. Details and design of construction shown in Figure 2, and viscosity ranges given in
Table 1. Calibrate in accordance with ASTM D 2171, Appendix X4.
4.2
Thermometers - Calibrated liquid-in-glass thermometers of an accuracy after correction of 0.02C

(0.04F) can be used or any other thermometric device of equal accuracy. ASTM Kinematic
Viscosity Thermometers 47F and 47C are suitable for the most commonly used temperature of
60C (140F).
4.2.1
The specified thermometers are standardized at total immersion which means

immersion to the top of the mercury column, with the remainder of the stem and the
expansion chamber at top of the thermometer exposed to room temperature. The
practice of completely submerging the thermometer is not recommended. When
thermometers are completely submerged, corrections for each individual thermometer
based on calibration under conditions of complete submergence must be determined and
applied. If the thermometer is completely submerged in the bath during use, the pressure
of the gas in the expansion chamber will be higher or lower than during standardization,
and may cause high or low readings on the thermometer.
4.2.2
It is essential that liquid-in-glass thermometers be recalibrated periodically using the

technique given in ASTM E 77 and that the official corrections be adjusted as necessary
to conform to any changes in temperature readings. The thermometer should be read,
estimating the reading to 0.005 C (0.01 F). New thermometers may initially require a
check every week. A commonly used procedure given in ASTM E 77 applies a
correction which is based on changes in the ice point calibration.
4.3
Bath--A bath suitable for immersion of the viscometer so that the uppermost timing mark is at
least 20 mm below the surface of the bath liquid and with provisions for visibility of the viscometer
and the thermometer. Firm supports for the viscometer shall be provided. The efficiency of the
stirring and the balance between heat loss and heat input must be such that the temperature of
the bath medium does not vary by more than 0.03 C ( 0.05 F) over the length of the
viscometer, or from viscometer to viscometer in the various bath positions.
4.4
Vacuum System--A vacuum system capable of maintaining a vacuum to within 0.5 mm of the
desired level up to and including 500 mm of Hg. The essential system is shown schematically in
Figure 3. Glass tubing of 6.35 mm (1/4 in.) inside diameter should be used and all glass joints
should be air-tight so that when the system is closed, no loss of vacuum is indicated by the openend mercury manometer having 1 mm graduations. A vacuum or aspirator pump is suitable for
the vacuum source.
4.5
Timer--A stop watch or other timing device graduated in divisions of 0.1 second or less and
accurate to within 0.05 percent when tested over intervals of not less than 15 minutes.
4.6
Electrical Timing device--may be used only on electrical circuits, the frequencies of which are
controlled to an accuracy of 0.05 percent or better .
4.6.1
Alternating currents, the frequencies of which are intermittently and not continuously
controlled, as provided by most public power systems, can cause large errors,
particularly over short timing intervals, when used to actuate electrical timing devices.
SAMPLE PREPARATION
5.1
Heat the sample with care to prevent local overheating until it has become sufficiently fluid to
pour, occasionally stirring the sample to aid heat transfer and to assure uniformity.
5.2
Transfer a minimum of 20 mL into a suitable container such as a small beaker or large test tube.
Cover the container to reduce hardening and heat to 163 5.5 C (325 10 F). Stir the sample
occasionally to prevent local overheating and slowly so that entrapment of air is avoided. Stir the
sample at approximately 1 revolution per second (1 rps).
Note 2 - Certain polymers and bitumen additives may require the material to be heated to
a higher temperature in order to obtain adequate fluidity for pouring. Higher temperatures
may be used providing there is an agreement between interested parties. Report the
heating temperature if it is different than 163 5.5 C.
PROCEDURE
6.1
Maintain the bath at 60 0.03 C (140 0.05 F).
6.2
Select a clean dry Asphalt Institute type viscometer in accordance with table 1. Preheat the
viscometer to 163 5.5 C (325 10 F).
6.3
Charge the viscometer by pouring the prepared sample to within 2 mm of the viscometer fill line
(see Figure 2).
6.4
Place the charged viscometer vertically in an oven or bath maintained at 163 5.5 C (325 10
F) for a period of 10 2 minutes.
6.5
Remove the viscometer from the oven or bath and immediately insert the viscometer into the
testing bath. Insert the viscometer in a holder, and position it vertically in the bath so that the
uppermost timing mark is at least 20 mm below the surface of the bath liquid.
6.6
Establish the 300 0.5 mm of Hg vacuum below atmospheric pressure in the vacuum system
and connect the vacuum system to the viscometer with the toggle valve or stopcock closed.
6.7
After the viscometer has been in the bath for 30 5 minutes, start the flow of material in the
viscometer by opening the toggle valve or stopcock.
6.8
Measure to within 0.1 seconds the time required for the leading edge of the meniscus to pass
between a minimum of three successive timing marks.
NOTE 3 -- A minimum efflux time of 10 seconds is required for each timing zone. At least one
efflux time less than and one greater than 160 seconds for the No. 100 tube, 80 seconds for the
No. 200 tube and 40 seconds for the No. 400 tube is required in order to insure the shear rate
brackets the one reciprocal second value. If efflux times do not fall within these requirements,
then select another tube size and re-run the test.
6.9
Upon completion of the test, clean the viscometer by several rinsings with an appropriate solvent
completely miscible with the material to be tested. Before the viscometer can be used again the
viscometer must be dry of all solvents. Periodically clean the viscometer with chromic acid
cleaning solution to remove organic deposits, rinse thoroughly with distilled water
and residue free acetone.
CALCULATION
7.1
Asphalt Institute viscometers, have four or five timing zones. At least three of these timing zones
(flow measurements) should be used to calculate the apparent viscosity at a shear rate of one
reciprocal second (see Figure 1). The computer program written by Joe Goodrich,
Chevron Research Company is used to make this calculation.
REPORT
8.1
Report the apparent viscosity obtained from the computer program and if appropriate, the heating
temperature from 5.2 (Note 2) above.
TABLE 1 Sizes of Viscometers and Approximate Viscosity Ranges
PoiseA
Viscometer Size
Pa sA
25
2 to 40
20 to 400
50
20 to 300
200 to 3000
100
60 to 1200
600 to 12,000
200
200 to 5000
2000 to 50,000
400 or 400R
900 to 40,000
9000 to 400,000
800 or 800R
40,000 to 800,000
400,000 to 8,000,000
A
Calibration factors are generally given in Poises/second. To convert to Pa s,
multiply by 10-1 (10 P = 1 Pa s)
NOTE 4 -- The ODOT Materials Laboratory in Salem generally uses the following tube sizes
conforming with the above table. For PBA-3 & 5, unaged material: No. 100; PBA-3 & 5, aged
material: No. 200; and PBA-6, aged and unaged: No. 200 or 400.
5000
4000
3000
Regression Curve Fit
APPARENT
VISCOSITY
2000
(POISE)
1000
900
800
0.4
0.5
0.6
0.7 0.8 1.0
4 5 6
SHEAR RATE, Sec-1
FIGURE 1
Typical Log-Log Rheogram Plot with Example
Filling Tube
Zone F
Zone E
Zone D
Zone C
Zone B
Fill Line
FIGURE 2
Asphalt Institute Vacuum Capillary Viscometer
All Tubing is Glass

6.35 mm (1/4 in.) OD
Glass Open-End
Mercury Manometer
To Viscometer
Cartesian Monostat
(Optional)
Borosilicate Glass Stopcocks
Bleed Valve
To Vacuum
Pump
1-Liter surge tanks
FIGURE 3 Suggested Vacuum System for Vacuum Capillary Viscometers
Method of Test for
Bond Strength of Flexible Bituminous Adhesive
PURPOSE
1.1
This method describes a procedure for determining the bond strength of Bituminous adhesive
when used to adhere a type 1 reflective raised pavement marker to a 2 3/8 (60mm) steel test
plug. The reported strength shall be the average of 3 separate test results.
APPARATUS
2.1
Raised Pavement Marker ODOT type I reflective.
2.2
Round 2 3/8(60mm) diameter steel test plug, 1 1/4 (32mm) long, sandblasted on one end and
with a 1/2 threaded hole in the other end.
2.3
Tensile testing machine capable of applying a load of 0.2 in/min and conforming to the
requirements of ASTM Practice E4.
2.4
Oven or melter capable of heating the material to the manufacture recommended application
temperature.
2.5
Oven capable of holding temperature of 110 +/- 5C
PROCEDURE
3.1
Obtain a representative sample as per ASTM 5167, section 8.1.2
3.2
Melt the sample and bring to manufactures recommend application temperature stirring sample
occasionally to ensure a homogonous sample.
3.3
Condition the steel plugs and reflective markers in the 110 +/- 5C oven for a minimum of 1 hour
before bonding.
3.4
Pour the hot melt adhesive onto the conditioned marker in sufficient quantity to squeeze out a
small bead around the entire periphery of the steel plug. (Approximately 2 diameter of
adhesive on marker)
3.5
The heated plug will immediately be firmly pressed onto the hot melt adhesive, squeezing out the
excess adhesive.
3.6
Remove excess adhesive squeezed out from around the diameter of the steel plug.
3.7
Allow sample to cure 24 +/- 2 hrs.
3.8
After curing, marker and plug shall be placed in the tensile testing apparatus and mounted in the
tensile testing machine.
3.9
Begin tensile testing at the rate of 0.2in/min.
3.10
Record peak load.
4. CALCULATION
Bond strength = L/A
L = Max load (Peak load) lbs
A = Surface area Sq. in.
5. REPORT
The reported bond strength shall be the average of three separate test results.
CHEMISTRY
SECTION 500
CHEMICAL - ODOT TEST METHODS

Description of Test
ODOT
AASHTO
TM 503X
EPA Test
Method 1311
EPA TCLP Analysis
pH Determination of Water using digital pH/mv

TM 504
Meter
Procedure for Chloride Determination
TM 505
ASTM
E 70
T 260
Determination of Organic Matter in Soils by Wet

TM 512X
Combustion
T 194
Portland-Cement Content of Hardened

Hydraulic-Cement Concrete
TM 523X
T 178
Chemical, Concrete Chloride Analysis
TM 525X
T 260
Mass [Weight] of Coating on Aluminum-Coated

TM 540X
Iron or Steel Articles
T 213
A 428
Mass [Weight] of Coating on Iron and Steel

Articles with Zinc or Zinc-Alloy Coatings
T 65
A 90
TM 541X
TM 580X
D 1475
D 2697
D 50
D 2369
D 562
TM 591X
D 562
D 711
D 1475
TM 593X
D 1214
Paint, Structural Coatings, Pre-Qualification
Traffic Paint
Glass Spheres, Traffic Paint
C 1084
MFTP
PAINT
SECTION 600
PAINT - ODOT TEST METHODS

Description of Test
Weight Per Gallon Determination of Paints
and Coatings
ODOT
TM 613
Determination of Zinc in Dry Films of Paints and

TM 614
Coatings
AASHTO
ASTM
MFTP
Method of Test for
WEIGHT - PER - GALLON DETERMINATION
OF PAINTS AND COATINGS
SCOPE
1.1
This method is used to determine the weight - per - gallon or density of paints and coatings. The
solvent reduction method is used for this purpose.
APPARATUS
2.1
Pycnometer, 83.2 mL capacity, with lid.
2.2
Thermometer, graduated in 0.1 C.
2.3
Balance, capable of weighing to the nearest 0.01 g.
REAGENTS
3.1
Toluene, deionized water or other solvent compatible with the solvent used for the paint or
coating.
PROCEDURE
4.1
Tare out the pycnometer and lid.
4.2
Weigh approximately 40 g of sample into the pycnometer. The temperature of the sample should
be 25 C (77 F). Record this weight (pycnometer, lid and paint) as P.
4.3
Add a small amount of solvent and stir thoroughly. Fill the pycnometer with solvent, while stirring,
to within 2 mm from the rim. Place the lid on the pycnometer and fill with solvent through the hole
in the lid until a small amount of solvent comes out.
4.4
Quickly wipe away the excess amount of solvent mixture using a piece of lab tissue. Weigh and
record this weight (pycnometer, lid paint and solvent) as M.
4.5
Clean and dry the pycnometer and lid. Fill with solvent and weigh. Record the weight of the
solvent required to fill the cup as S.
CALCULATIONS
5.1
Calculate the weight - per - gallon of the sample using the following equation:
wpg =
1
P
M P
X 10
S
wpg = weight - per - gallon, in pounds

P, M and S:
weights as described in Sections 4.2 through 4.5.
Method of Test for
DETERMINATION OF ZINC IN DRY FILMS OF PAINTS AND COATINGS
SCOPE
1.1
This method is used to determine the zinc content of a dry film paint or coating, e.g. primer. The
zinc content is determined by atomic absorption spectrophotometry.
APPARATUS
2.1
Muffle furnace - type thermostatically controlled to 450 5 C.
2.2
Atomic absorption spectrophotometer, with a hollow cathode lamp for zinc analysis.
2.3
Analytical balance, capable of weighing to the nearest 0.0001 g.
REAGENTS
3.1
Hydrochloric acid, concentrated, specific gravity 1.19.
3.2
Zinc standards for atomic absorption spectrophotometry.
PROCEDURE
4.1
Weigh accurately 1.0 g of dried film in a 250 mL beaker and add 40 mL of deionized water and
20 mL of HCl.
4.2
Heat the solution for 15 minutes and filter through a No. 41 filter paper into a 1000 mL volumetric
flask.
4.3
Add 10 mL of HCI and fill up the volumetric flask to the mark with deionized water.
4.4
Using an Eppendorf micropipet, take a 1 mL aliquot of the solution referred to in Section 4.5 and
dilute to 500 mL, use this solution for your analysis.
4.5
Determine the concentration of zinc in the solution by atomic absorption spectrophotometry.

Follow the instrument manufacturers instructions and use standards that bracket the signal for
the sample or standards if necessary, keeping in mind the detection limit and the linear dynamic
range of the instrument.
CALCULATIONS
5.1
From the concentration of zinc found in the solution and the weight of the sample, determine the
zinc content of the dry film.
CEMENT
&
CONCRETE
SECTION 700
CEMENT & CONCRETE - ODOT TEST METHODS

Description of Test
ODOT
AASHTO
ASTM
Flexural Strength of Concrete (Using Simple

Beam-Third Front Loading)
TM 707
T 97
C 78
Making and Curing Concrete Test Specimens

in the Lab
TM 715
C 192
Capping Cylindrical Concrete Specimens
Compressive Strength of Cylindrical Concrete

Specimens
TM 716
T 231
C 617
TM 719
T 22
C 39
Water Retention Efficiency of Liquid MembraneForming Compounds and Impermeable Sheet

Materials for Curing Concrete
TM 721
Compressive Strength of Hydraulic Cement
Mortar (Using 50 mm Cube Specimens)
TM 754X
T 106
MFTP
Method of Test For
WATER RETENTION EFFICIENCY OF LIQUID MEMBRANE
FORMING COMPOUNDS AND IMPERMEABLE SHEET
MATERIALS FOR CURING CONCRETE
(A Modification of AASHTO T 155)
SCOPE
1.1
This method is intended for laboratory use in determining the efficiency of liquid membrane
forming compounds, papers, and other impermeable sheet materials for curing concrete, as
measured by their ability to prevent moisture loss during the early hardening period.
2.1
Molds - Molds shall be made of metal, glass, hard rubber or plastic and shall be watertight and
rigidly constructed to prevent distortion during molding of the specimens or handling of the mold
containing fresh mortar. They shall be thoroughly cleaned before each use (see Note 1). The
2
2
molds shall have a minimum surface area of 12000 mm (18.6 in ), and a minimum depth of 19
mm (3/4 in.) (See Note 2). The top surface shall be round, square, or rectangular with length not
more than twice the width. The molds shall have a flat rim at the top, on all sides, approximately
6.4 mm (1/4 inch) in width.
Note 1: Care should be taken to avoid use of an excessive amount of oil, grease, or mold release
compound on molds, particularly along the top rim where sealing compound will be
applied. Use of masking tape on the top rim during application of release compound to
prevent contamination has been found to be expedient.
Note 2: Stainless steel pie pans having a 6.00 surface diameter, 4.25 inch diameter at the
bottom, and 1.25 inches in depth have been found to work well as curing compound
molds.
2.2
Curing Cabinet - A mechanical recirculating oven containing three shelves of sufficient size to
hold the samples. The oven shall maintain a temperature of 37.8 1.1C (100 2 F) and a
relative humidity of 32 2%. The oven shall allow movement of conditioned air such that the
solvent from the curing compound will be readily evaporated and eliminated from the system. Air
flow over the specimens shall be adjusted to provide an evaporation rate of 2.0 to 3.4 g/h as
measured by the procedure described in ASTM C156, Annex A1.
2.3
Balances
2.4
2.3.1
The balance or scale used for weighing the mold and contents shall have a capacity of
10 Kg or more, sensitive to 1 g or less and accurate within 0.1 percent of the test load at
any point within the range used for the test. Within any 1000 g range of test load,
difference between readings shall be accurate within 1 g.
2.3.2
The balance or scale used for weighing the spray gun shall have a capacity of 1 Kg or
more, sensitive to 0.1 g or less, and accurate within 0.1 percent of the test load at any
point within the range of use for this test. Within any 100 g range of test load, a
difference between readings shall be accurate within 0.1 g.
Spray Equipment - Air-operated spray gun with quick detachable air connection. The gun shall
be of such size that when loaded with liquid compound, it shall weigh less than 1 Kg.
NUMBER OF SPECIMENS
3.1
Three test specimens shall constitute a test of a given curing compound lot. The average of the
three specimens shall not exceed 0.55 Kg/m2.
PROPORTIONING AND MIXING MORTAR

4.1
Proportioning - The proportions of cement (Note 2) and sand (Note 3) shall be determined by
adding dry sand to a cement paste having a water/cement ratio of 0.40 by weight, to produce a
flow of 35 5. The flow test shall be made as described in AASHTO T 71, Effect of Organic
Impurities in Fine Aggregate on Strength of Mortar.
Note 2: Portland cement shall conform to the requirements for Type I of the Standard
Specifications for Portland Cement (AASHTO M 85).
Note 3: The sand for making test specimens shall be natural silica sand from Ottawa, III., graded
as follows:
Sieve Size
150 mm (No.100)
300 mm (No. 50)
600 mm (No. 30)
1.180 mm (No. 16)
Percentage
Retained
------------------------------------- 98 2%
------------------------------------- 72 5%
------------------------------------- 2 2%
------------------------------------- none
4.2
Mixing - The mortar shall be mixed at room temperature, preferably 23 1.7 C (73.4 3 F)
and at a relative humidity of 40 to 60 percent. The temperature of the mortar at the time of
molding shall be 23 1.7 C (73.4 3 F). A generally effective sequence is to add the cement
to all of the water in the mixing bowl over a period of 30 seconds while the mixer is running at
low speed. Then continue to mix at low speed for 30 seconds. Without stopping the mixer, add
the sand over a period of 30 seconds and continue mixing for an additional 1 minute. Stop the
mixer for 1 minute. During this time scrap down the sides of the bowl. Start the mixer and run
for 1 minute, and promptly begin molding the specimens. Therefore the total mixing time is 4
minutes and 30 seconds.
4.3
The mix used to determine the proportion of sand to cement to produce the specified consistency
shall be discarded and shall not be used for making the test specimens.
MOLDING SPECIMENS
5.1
Half fill the mold and spread the mortar with a spatula to create a layer of approximately uniform
thickness. Tamp over the entire surface with one stroke of the 25mm x 50 mm (1 in. x 2 in.) face
of the tamper per 1000 mm2 of surface area rounded to the nearest integer. For the pie pan
described in Note 2, this would result in 15 tamps. Place a second layer of mortar, sufficient in
amount to slightly overfill the mold and tamp in a similar manner. For the pie pan described in
Note 2, this would result in 18 tamps. Alternatively instead of tamping the surfaces, you can use
a small spatula to consolidate the material in two lifts. Immediately after tamping (or
consolidating) the second layer, the specimen shall be struck off with a wood screed, level with
the top edge of the mold. The screed shall have a flat surface no larger than 75 mm (3 inch) in
width. One pass only shall be made in the direction of the long axis of the specimen, using a
sawing motion of the screed.
5.2
Immediately after molding, wipe the outside surfaces of the molds clean, and place the
specimens in the curing cabinet.
INITIAL SURFACE DRYING Continue Here (Although look at 5.2 again)

6.1
During the interval between molding specimens and applying curing compound, the specimens
shall be kept in the curing cabinet maintained under the condition specified in Section 2.2.
These specimens shall be allowed to surface dry to the condition that surface water has
disappeared and light brushing with a bristle brush will not raise free surface water. When ready
for application of curing materials, the mortar surface shall have neither surface water on it nor
be dry below the surface.
APPLICATION OF CURING MATERIALS

7.1
Before application of curing material, the specimen surface edges shall be sealed. A V-shaped
groove approximately 3.2 mm (1/8 in.) deep and not more than 3.2 mm (1/8 in.) wide shall be
formed between the edge of the mortar specimen and the mold (note 4). The groove shall be
filled with hot melted paraffin to form an effective seal against moisture loss between the
boundary of the specimen and the mold, and shall not extend more than 6.4 mm (1/4 in.) from
the mold onto the surface of the specimen.
Note 4: Where the curing medium being tested is paper or other impermeable sheet material, the
specimen shall not be grooved.
7.2
The specimen shall be weighed and the curing material applied immediately. The curing material
shall be applied to the surface of the specimen in the manner specified for the material to be
tested. If the rate of application is not specified, the curing material (membrane forming
compounds) shall be applied at the rate of 3.79 liters per 18.6 m2 (1 gallon per 200 ft2). The
curing agent shall be applied in controlled laboratory atmosphere to only one specimen at a time.
7.2.1
Liquid membrane forming curing compounds for spraying shall be uniformly sprayed on
the surface with a spray gun held vertically over the specimen surface at the height
required to give uniform application and minimum overspray. The proper coverage shall
be determined by weighing the spray gun to the nearest 0.1 g before and after
application of the curing compound. Alternatively the proper coverage can be
determined by weighing the container for the curing compound to the nearest 0.1 g
before and after the application.
7.2.2
Liquid membrane forming curing compounds for brush application shall be uniformly
brushed on the surface with a soft bristle brush 25 mm (1 in.) in width. The proper
coverage shall be determined by weighing the container for the curing compound and
the brush in the container to the nearest 0.1 g before and after application.
7.2.3
Sheet materials shall receive an additional sealing where it comes in contact with the
mold in order to prevent moisture loss except through the curing medium. Immediately
after application of the sheet curing material, the mold and the specimen shall be
weighed to the nearest gram and replaced in the curing cabinet.
CORRECTIONS FOR LOSS IN WT. OF LIQUID CURING MATERIALS DURING TEST

8.1
The loss in weight of volatile matter from a liquid membrane-forming curing compound shall be
determined by coating a pie plate with the same quantity of curing material as used on the
specimen. The pan shall be placed in the curing cabinet with the test specimen and remain for
the duration of the test. The loss in weight of the liquid material shall be used as a correction in
calculating the test specimen loss in weight.
DURATION OF TEST
9.1
Immediately after application of the curing material the molded specimens and volatile loss
specimen shall be placed in the curing cabinet. One set of specimens shall be placed on each of
the top and middle shelves. In the event that only one specimen set is to be tested, dummy pans
shall be placed on the other shelf. The specimens shall be level and not subject to vibration.
Clear space for air circulation shall be provided between specimens and between specimens and
oven walls. The amount of water lost shall be determined 72 hours after application of the curing
material by weighing the specimen, unless otherwise specified by the purchaser.
CALCULATION OF LOSS IN WEIGHT

10.1
At the end of the specified curing period, the mold and specimen shall be weighed and the loss of
water from the mortar determined. This is based on weight of the specimen and mold
immediately before the application of the curing material, corrected for curing material added and
curing material volatile loss. The following weights and measures, where appropriate, shall be
recorded and all weights shall be in grams:
10.1.1
Weight of specimen and mold after edge sealing and immediately before applying
curing material.
10.1.2
Weight of specimen and mold after application of curing material (see Note 5).
10.1.3
Specific gravity of liquid membrane forming compound.
10.1.4
Equivalent coverage of liquid membrane forming compound required on test

specimen.
10.1.5
Weight of curing material on specimen.
10.1.6
Weight of metal plate before applying liquid curing compound.
10.1.7
Weight of metal plate after applying liquid curing compound (see Note 5).
10.1.8
Weight of liquid curing compound applied to metal plate.
10.1.9
Weight of metal plate after (specified) hours in cabinet.
10.1.10
Loss in weight of metal plate.
10.1.11
Weight of specimen and mold after (specified) hours in cabinet.
10.1.12
Loss in weight of specimen.
10.1.13
Loss in weight of specimen corrected for volatile loss.
10.1.14
Area in square centimeters of treated mortar surface of specimen.
Note 5: The weight of the specimen, mold and curing compound (10.1.2) and the weight of the volatile
loss plate and curing compound (10.1.7) shall be the arithmetic sum of the test brick, pan and
seal or pan, and the weight of curing compound used. The total weight shall not be the actual
weight after application due to volatile loss.
REPORT
11.1
The loss in weight of water through the curing material after the specified hours of exposure in the
curing cabinet shall be expressed as the grams lost per cm2 of surface. The report shall include
the following:
11.1.1 Manufacturer's name and address.
11.1.2 Manufacturer's brand designation.
11.1.3 Curing material.
11.1.4 Method of application.
11.1.5 Manufacturer's batch number.
11.1.6 Laboratory sample identification.
11.1.7 Quantity of curing material represented by sample.
11.1.8 Date sampled.
11.1.9 Source of sample.
11.1.10 Duration of test.
11.1.11 Rate of application (membrane forming compounds).
11.1.12 Loss of water.
PHYSICAL
TESTING
SECTION 800
PHYSICAL TESTING - ODOT TEST METHODS

Description of Test
Rebar Splices (No. 3 through No. 8)
ODOT
AASHTO
ASTM
TM 920 AX
TM 920 BX
T 244
A 370
Aluminum, Physical Properties
TM 921X
Guardrail Anchor Cable Assembly
TM 930X
High Strength Bolt
TM 946X
Chain Link Fence Fabric
TM 947X
M 181
A 370
Steel Reinforcing (No. 3 through No. 8)
TM 950 AX
TM 950 BX
M 31M
A 615
TM 952X
M 55
A 185/A
Welded Wire Fabric
B 557
T 244
A 370
F 606
A 1061M
1061
Prestress or Post Tension Seven Wire Strand

TM 956X
Barbed Wire
TM 958X
M 280
A 121
Woven Wire Fence Fabric
TM 959X
M 279
A 116
Fence Post (Studded Tee)
TM 960AX
M 281
A 702
E8
Tension Testing of Metallic Materials

Measuring Length of Drilled Concrete Cores
T 148
C 174
Brinell Hardness
E 10
Rockwell Hardness
E 18
Steel, Physical Properties

Standard Practices for Load Verification of
Testing Machines
MFTP
T 244
A 370
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ODOT LABORATORY TEST METHODS

Plastic Fines in Graded Aggregate and Soil by

Determining the Liquid Limit of Soils

Determining the Plastic Limit and Plasticity

Correction for Coarse Particles in the Soil

Determining Minimum Laboratory Soil

Determining pH of Soil for Use in Corrosion

Dry Preparation of Disturbed Soil and Soil

Moisture/Density Relations of Soils Using a 2.5

Moisture/Density Relations of Soils Using a

Specific Gravity of Soils

Torvane Shear/Soil Pocket Penetrometer

One Dimensional Consolidation Properties of

Unconsolidated, Undrained Compressive

Consolidated, Undrained Triaxial Compression

Cement Treated Base and Cement Treated

Laboratory Determination of Moisture Content

ODOT LABORATORY TEST METHODS

Unconfined Compressive Strength of Cohesive

Determination of Organic Content in Soils by

Standard Test Method for Unconfined

Particle Size Analysis of Soils

Direct Shear Test of Soils Under Consolidated

Standard Test Method for Slake Durability of

Unit Weight and Voids in Aggregate

Specific Gravity and Absorption of fine

Specific Gravity and Absorption of Coarse

Amount of Material Finer than 75 m Sieve in

Soundness of Aggregate by Use of Sodium

Oregon Air Aggregate Degradation

Resistance to Degradation of Small Size

Organic Impurities in Fine Aggregate for

Sieve Analysis of Fine and Coarse Aggregates

Determining the Percent of Fractured Particles

ODOT LABORATORY TEST METHODS

Clay Lumps and Friable Particles in Aggregate

Lightweight Pieces in Aggregate

Dust or Clay Coating on Produced Coarse

Evaluating Cleanness of Cover Coat Material

Determination of Elongated Material in Coarse

Uncompacted Void Content Of Fine Aggregate

Reducing Field Samples of Aggregate to

Resistance of Coarse Aggregate to

Resistance to Deformation of Bituminous

Compressive Strength of Bituminous Mixtures

Effect of Water on Compressive Strength of

Moisture Content of Aggregates

Compressive Strength of Emulsified Asphalt

Effect of Water Saturation And Freeze Thaw

Adding Anti-Strip Additives or Lime to Mix

ODOT LABORATORY TEST METHODS

Moisture Content of Bituminous Mixtures

Selection of Asphalt Content In Open-Graded

Presence of Harmful Material in Recycled

Penetration of Bituminous Materials

Kinematic Viscosity of Asphalts (Bitumens)