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, refer to ISSA A105 for the below Recommended Guideline values.
AGGREGATE
| Sand Equivalency | AASHTO T176/ASTM D2149 | Required |
| Soundness of Aggregate | AASHTO T104/ASTM C88 | Recommended |
|
LA Abrasion |
AASHTO T96/ASTM C131 | Recommended |
| Gradation | AASHTO T27/ASTM C136 | Required |
| Gradation | AASHTO T11/ASTM C117 | Required |
| Bulking Effect | AASHTO T19/ASTM C29 | Optional |
ASPHALT EMULSION
| Standard Anionic Specification | AASHTO M140/ASTM D977 | Waive cement mix test. |
|---|---|---|
| Standard Cationic Specification | AASHTO M208/ASTM 2397 | Waive cement mix test. |
MIXTURE
| Mix Time | ISSA TB 113 | Required |
|---|---|---|
| Consistency | ISSA TB 106 | Required for slow set slurry seal, not appropriate for quick set slurry seal. |
| Wet Cohesion | ISSA TB 139 | Required |
| Wet Stripping | ISSA TB 114 | Optional |
| Wet Track Abrasion Loss | ISSA TB 100 | Required |
| Excess Asphalt by Loaded Wheel Test Sand Adhesion | ISSA TB 109 | Required |
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
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