The document outlines the standard specifications for asphalt concrete under the Department of Transportation and Infrastructure, detailing mix requirements, physical properties, and acceptable limits for various aggregate types. It includes specific sieve size percentages, air voids, VMA, and dust to binder ratios for different asphalt concrete types. Additionally, it addresses the use of recycled asphalt pavement (RAP) and blending of aggregates to meet grading requirements.
The document outlines the standard specifications for asphalt concrete under the Department of Transportation and Infrastructure, detailing mix requirements, physical properties, and acceptable limits for various aggregate types. It includes specific sieve size percentages, air voids, VMA, and dust to binder ratios for different asphalt concrete types. Additionally, it addresses the use of recycled asphalt pavement (RAP) and blending of aggregates to meet grading requirements.
The document outlines the standard specifications for asphalt concrete under the Department of Transportation and Infrastructure, detailing mix requirements, physical properties, and acceptable limits for various aggregate types. It includes specific sieve size percentages, air voids, VMA, and dust to binder ratios for different asphalt concrete types. Additionally, it addresses the use of recycled asphalt pavement (RAP) and blending of aggregates to meet grading requirements.
The document outlines the standard specifications for asphalt concrete under the Department of Transportation and Infrastructure, detailing mix requirements, physical properties, and acceptable limits for various aggregate types. It includes specific sieve size percentages, air voids, VMA, and dust to binder ratios for different asphalt concrete types. Additionally, it addresses the use of recycled asphalt pavement (RAP) and blending of aggregates to meet grading requirements.
Sieve Size B/HRB/WMA-B C/WMA-C D/HRD/WMA-D ASTM Designation % (by mass) Passing Each Sieve Coarse Aggregate 25.0 mm 100.0 - - 19.0 mm 84.0-98.0 - - 16.0 mm 72.0-94.0 100.0 - 12.5 mm 60.0-87.0 88.0-98.0 100.0 9.5 mm 51.0-75.0 68.0-90.0 76.0-98.0 6.3 mm 41.0-66.0 54.0-77.0 60.0-84.0 Fine Aggregate 4.75 mm 34.0-60.0 46.0-69.0 52.0-70.0 2.36 mm 22.0-50.0 28.0-58.0 36.0-65.0 1.18 mm 12.0-42.0 20.0-50.0 25.0-55.0* 600 µm 6.0-32.0 13.0-40.0 16.0-44.0 300 µm 3.0-20.0 7.0-27.0 8.0-26.0 150 µm 2.0-8.0 3.0-10.0 4.0-12.0 75 µm 2.0-6.0 (B) 2.0-6.0 2.0-6.0 2.0-6.5 (HRB) *Note: For 75 gyration mix the percent passing the 1.18 mm sieve shall be 20.0 – 55.0.
Physical Requirements For Asphalt Concrete
Air Voids % 3.0-5.0 3.0-5.0 3.0-5.0 VMA % (min) for 100 gyration mix 13.5 14.5 15.5 VMA % for 75 gyration mix 13.5 - 15.0 14.5 - 16.0 15.5 - 17.0 Voids Filled with Asphalt % 70.0-75.0 70.0-75.0 70.0-77.0 TSR (Average of Conditioned & Freeze/Thaw 80.0 80.0 80.0 TSR values) %(min) ASTM D4867 Dust to Binder Ratio 0.6-1.2 0.6-1.2 0.6-1.2
Physical Requirements For Coarse Aggregate
Freeze/Thaw % (max) DTI Method 0.3 to < 3 million Design ESALs 16.0 14.0 14.0 14.0 12.0 12.0 Micro-Deval %(max) MTO LS - 618 0.3 to < 3 million Design ESALs 20.0 16.0 16.0 18.0 15.0 15.0 Petrographic No.(max)* MTO LS - 609 0.3 to < 3 million Design ESALs 250 200 200 230 180 180 Flat & Elongated Particle %(max @4:1) DTI Method 0.3 to < 3 million Design ESALs 25.0 20.0 20.0 20.0 15.0 15.0 Crushed Particles DTI Method 0.3 to < 3 million Design ESALs 60 70 70 (min % by wt., one face) 95 95 95 (min % by wt., two face) 80 80 80 Absorption %(max) ASTM C 127 1.50 1.50 1.50 Note: Not mandatory, the Owner reserves the right to obtain a Petrographic No.
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STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS DEPARTMENT of TRANSPORTATION and INFRASTRUCTURE
ASPHALT CONCRETE - END RESULT SPECIFICATION (ERS) ITEM: 261
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Type Type Type Physical Requirements For Fine Aggregate B/HRB/WMA-B C/WMA-C D/HRD/WMA-D Micro-Deval % (max) MTO LS - 619 0.3 to < 3 million Design ESALs 22.0 18.0 18.0 20.0 17.0 17.0 Uncompacted Void Content % (min) ASTM C1252 45.0 45.0 45.0 NOTE: The allowable Micro-Deval surface Fine Aggregate shall be Max % Loss=19.0, if the Micro-Deval on ided that the Coarse Aggregate is from the same source.
261.2.1.3 .4 Fine aggregate may be produced from pit run gravel by crushing the fraction retained on the 6.3 mm sieve, provided that no more than 5% of the retained material passes the 31.5 mm sieve, as determined by ASTM C136 and C117.
.1 Material produced as per 261.2.1.2.4 and passing the 4.75 mm sieve, may be used as fine aggregate.
.5 Fine aggregate may also be accepted or rejected on the basis of past performance.
.6 Washed materials shall be stockpiled for at least 24 hours to allow free water to drain from the aggregate and to allow the material to attain uniform moisture content.
261.2.1 .4 Blending of Aggregates
.1 Blending of aggregates shall be allowed only to meet the grading requirements and/or to increase the percentage of crushed particles.
.2 Blending shall be performed at the asphalt plant cold feed units to produce a consistently graded product.
261.2.1 .5 RAP
.1 If applicable to the Contract:
.1 RAP shall be supplied by the Owner in designated stockpiles or obtained by the
Contractor under Item 208.
.2 The Contractor shall be responsible for the incorporation of RAP into the asphalt concrete mix.
.3 The Contractor shall be responsible for collecting 6 RAP samples during the milling operation, spaced equally over the portion of the milling area needed to produce the recycled mix.
.1 The Contractor shall be responsible to deliver the RAP samples obtained for testing to the Owner’s Central Laboratory in Fredericton, during normal working hours.
261.2.1 .6 Blending Sand
.1 Blending sand shall be supplied by the Contractor.
.2 Blending sand shall be used to obtain acceptable physical asphalt concrete mix properties as outlined in Table 261-1.
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