Pre-Construction Testing
Performing a mix design is crucial to the success of your project. The following tests are applicable when performing a mix design, please refer to ISSA A143 for the Recommended Guideline values.
AGGREGATE
| Sand Equivalency | AASHTO T176/ASTM D2419 | Required |
|---|---|---|
| Soundness of Aggregate | AASHTO T104/ASTM C88 | Recommended |
| LA Abrasion | AASHTO T96/ASTM C131 | Required for high traffic application, optional for leveling course/rut filling or low traffic application. |
| Gradation | AASHTO T27/ASTM C136 | Required |
| Gradation | AASHTO T11/ASTM C117 | Required if a washed gradation is required |
| Bulking Effect | AASHTO T19/ASTM C29 | Optional |
ASPHALT EMULSION
| Settlement and Storage Stability | AASHTO T59/ASTM D6930 | Waive 5 day Settlement; 24 hour storage stability recommended if not used in 72 hours |
|---|---|---|
| Distillation | AASHTO T59/ASTM D6997 | Required |
| Softening Point | AASHTO T53/ASTM D36 | Required unless Elastic Recovery is specified |
| Penetration | AASHTO T49/ASTM D5 | Required |
MIXTURE
| Mix Time | ISSA TB 113 | Required |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Cohesion | ISSA TB 139 | Required |
| Wet Stripping | ISSA TB 114 | Optional |
| Wet Track Abrasion Loss | ISSA TB 100 | Required |
| Lateral Displacement | ISSA TB 147 | Required |
| Excess Asphalt by Loaded Wheel Test Sand Adhesion | ISSA TB 109 | Recommended |
| Classification Compatibility | ISSA TB 144 | Optional, Recommended if boiling waived |
Construction Testing
| Periodic Checks of the application rate | Recommended |
|---|---|
| Sampling and testing of the mix as it is discharged from the paver to check asphalt content | Recommended |
Post-Construction Testing
| What is being tested? | Name and/or descript of test | Required, Recommended, or Optional |
| Add a row | Add a row | Add a row |
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