Bituminous Materials Art. 1032.03
1032.01 Description. Bituminous materials shall include asphalt binders,
emulsified asphalts, rapid curing liquid asphalt, medium curing liquid asphalts, slow curing liquid asphalts, asphalt fillers, and road oils. All bituminous materials used in a given construction shall be prepared from petroleum and be uniform in character, appearance, and consistency.
1032.02 Measurement. Asphalt binders, emulsified asphalts, rapid curing
liquid asphalts, medium curing liquid asphalts, slow curing liquid asphalts, asphalt fillers, and road oils will be measured by weight. A weight ticket for each truck load shall be furnished to the Engineer. The truck shall be weighed at a location approved by the Engineer. The ticket shall show the weight of the empty truck (the truck being weighed each time before it is loaded), the weight of the loaded truck, and the net weight of the bituminous material. When an emulsion or cutback is used for prime or tack coat, the percentage of asphalt residue of the actual certified product shall be shown on the producer’s bill of lading or attached certificate of analysis. If the producer adds extra water to an emulsion at the request of the purchaser, the amount of water shall also be shown on the bill of lading. Payment will not be made for bituminous materials in excess of 105 percent of the amount specified by the Engineer.
1032.03 Delivery. When bituminous materials are not approved at their source
by the Department, they shall be delivered far enough in advance of their use to permit the necessary tests to be made. When not delivered in tank cars or tank trucks, the bituminous materials shall be delivered in suitable containers or packages, plainly labeled to show the kind of material, the name of manufacturer, and the lot or batch number. Each shipment and each carload shall be kept separate until the material has been accepted. Asphalt binder, when delivered in tank cars or tank trucks, shall be delivered at a temperature not to exceed 350 °F (175 °C). Petroleum asphalts PAF-1 and PAF-2 shall be shipped in new, double end, metal drums. The thickness of the metal used shall not be less than 0.0149 in. (0.4 mm). The side seams of the drums shall be double lapped, spot welded single lapped, or stitch welded single lapped. The seams shall meet the approval of the Engineer. The drums shall be manufactured so that there will be no leakage during hot weather. The capacity of each drum shall be approximately 460 lb (210 kg), the drums being 35 in. (890 mm) maximum in height and approximately 22 in. (560 mm) in diameter. Art. 1032.04 Bituminous Materials Petroleum asphalts PAF-3 and PAF-4 shall be shipped in new, open end, metal drums. The thickness of the metal used shall be not less than the 0.0149 in. (0.4 mm). The seams shall be constructed so that the filled drums will withstand shipping and handling. The inside of the drums shall be coated with talc or other approved material to facilitate peeling. The capacity of each drum shall be approximately 460 lb (210 kg), the drums being 35 in. (890 mm) maximum in height and approximately 22 in. (560 mm) in diameter. Petroleum asphalts PAF-3 and PAF-4 may, when specified, be shipped in approved 100 lb (45 kg) cartons.
1032.04 Spraying Application. The spraying application temperature ranges
for bituminous material applied by a pressure distributor shall be according to the following table. Spraying Application Temperature Ranges Type and Grade of Bituminous Material Temperature Ranges °F min. - max. °C min. - max. PEP 60 - 130 15 - 55 MC-30, E-2 85 - 190 30 - 90 MC-70, RC-70, SC-70, E-3 120 - 225 50 - 105 MC-250, SC-250, E-4 165 - 270 75 - 130 MC-800, SC-800 200 - 305 95 - 150 MC-3000, SC-3000 230 - 345 110 - 175 PG 46-28 275 - 350 135 - 175 PG 52-28, PG 58-22, PG 58-28, PG 64-22 285 - 350 140 - 175 RS-1, CRS-1 75 - 130 25 - 55 RS-2, CRS-2 110 - 160 45 - 70 NTEA 160 - 180 70 - 80 SS-1, SS-1h, CSS-1, CSS-1h SS-1hP, CSS-1hP 75 - 130 25 - 55 HFE-90, HFE-150, HFE-300 HFRS-2P, CRS-2P, HFRS-2 150 - 180 65 - 80 LJS, FLS 265 - 330 130 - 165
1032.05 Performance Graded Asphalt Binder. These materials will be
accepted according to the Bureau of Materials Policy Memorandum, “Performance Graded Asphalt Binder Qualification Procedure.” The Department will maintain a qualified producer list. These materials shall be free from water and shall not foam when heated to any temperature below the actual flash point. When requested, producers shall provide the Engineer with viscosity/temperature relationships for the performance graded asphalt binders delivered and incorporated in the work.
1032.06 Emulsified Asphalts. Emulsified asphalts will be accepted according
to the Bureau of Materials Policy Memorandum, “Emulsified Asphalt Qualification Procedure.” The Department will maintain a qualified producer list. These materials shall be homogeneous and shall show no separation of asphalt after thorough mixing, within 30 days after delivery, provided separation has not been caused by freezing. The emulsified asphalts shall coat the aggregate to the satisfaction of the Engineer and be according to the following requirements.
1032.07 Rapid Curing Liquid Asphalt. Rapid curing liquid asphalt will be
accepted according to the Bureau of Materials Policy Memorandum, “Cutback Asphalt and Road Oil Qualification Procedure.” The Department will maintain a qualified producer list. These materials shall be a rapid curing cutback asphalt consisting of a petroleum residuum fluxed with a suitable distillate. The liquid asphalt shall be free from water, show no separation on standing, and shall be according to the requirements listed in the following table. Test Grade RC-70 Viscosity, Kinematic, at 140 °F (60 °C), (AASHTO T 201), cSt (mm2/s) 70 to 140 Distillation Test: (AASHTO T 78) Distillate, percent by volume of total distillate to 680 °F (360 °C) Distillate to 374 °F (190 °C) 10 min. Distillate to 437 °F (225 °C) 50 min. Distillate to 500 °F (260 °C) 70 min. Distillate to 600 °F (315 °C) 85 min. Residue from distillation to 680 °F (360 °C), percent volume by difference 55 min. Tests on residue from distillation: Penetration, 77 °F (25 °C), 100 g, 5 sec, (AASHTO T 49), dmm 80 to 120 Ductility at 77 °F (25 °C), (AASHTO T 51), mm1/ 1000 min. Solubility in trichloroethylene, (AASHTO T 44), % 99.5 min. 1/ If ductility is less than 1000 mm at 77 °F (25 °C), the material will be acceptable if the ductility is more than 1000 mm at 60 °F (15 °C). The grade is, in general, used for the following. Grade Use RC-70 Tack coat and soil curing Art. 1032.08 Bituminous Materials
1032.08 Medium Curing Liquid Asphalts. Medium curing liquid asphalts will
be accepted according to the Bureau of Materials Policy Memorandum, “Cutback Asphalt and Road Oil Qualification Procedure”. The Department will maintain a qualified producer list. These materials shall be medium curing cutback asphalts consisting of a petroleum residuum fluxed with a suitable distillate. They shall be free from water, show no separation on standing, and shall be according to the requirements listed in the following table. Test Grades MC-30 MC-70 MC-250 MC-800 MC-3000 Flash Point, (Tag open cup), (AASHTO T 79), °F (°C) 1/ 100 min. (38 min.) 100 min. (38 min.) -- -- -- -- -- -- Flash Point, (Cleveland open cup), (AASHTO T 48), °F (°C) -- -- -- -- 150 min. (65 min.) 150 min. (65 min.) 150 min. (65 min.) Viscosity, Kinematic, at 140 °F (60 °C), (AASHTO T 201), cSt (mm2/s) 30 to 60 70 to 140 250 to 500 800 to 3000 to Distillation Test (AASHTO T 78): Distillate, % by volume of total distillate to 680 °F (360 °C): Distillate to 437 °F (225 °C) 25 max. 20 max. 10 max. -- -- Distillate to 500 °F (260 °C) 40 to 70 20 to 60 15 to 55 35 max. 15 max. Distillate to 600 °F (315 °C) 75 to 93 70 to 90 60 to 87 45 to 80 15 to 75 Residue from distillation to 680 °F (360 °C), % volume by difference 50 min. 55 min. 67 min. 75 min. 80 min. Tests on residue from distillation: Penetration at 77 °F (25 °C), 100 g, 5 sec, (AASHTO T 49), dmm 120 to 250 120 to 250 120 to 250 120 to 250 120 to 250 Ductility at 77 °F (25 °C), (AASHTO T 51), mm 2/ 1000 min. 1000 min. 1000 min. 1000 min. 1000 min. Solubility in trichloroethylene, (AASHTO T 44), % 99.5 min. 99.5 min. 99.5 min. 99.5 min. 99.5 min. 1/ Flash point by Cleveland open cup may be used for products having a flash point above 175 °F (80 °C). 2/ If ductility is less than 1000 mm at 77 °F (25 °C), the material will be acceptable if the ductility is more than 1000 mm at 60 °F (15 °C). The different grades are, in general, used for the following. Grade Use MC-30 Prime coats MC-70 Soil curing MC-250, MC-800, MC-3000 Surface treatments and seal coats Bituminous Materials Art. 1032.10
1032.09 Slow Curing Liquid Asphalts. Slow curing liquid asphalts will be
accepted according to the Bureau of Materials Policy Memorandum, “Cutback Asphalt and Road Oil Qualification Procedure.” The Department will maintain a qualified producer list. These materials shall be slow curing liquid asphalts produced by the distillation of petroleum. The liquid asphalts shall be residues, distillates, or residues fluxed to the desired consistency with petroleum distillates. Each shipment of liquid asphalt shall be uniform in appearance and consistency. All grades shall be free from water and shall not foam when heated to 225 °F (107 °C). The residues of specified penetration shall be smooth and homogeneous in appearance. This material shall be according to the requirements listed in the following table. Test Grades SC-70 SC-250 SC-800 SC-3000 Flash Point, Cleveland open cup, (AASHTO T 48), °F (°C) 150 min. (65 min.) 175 min. (80 min.) 200 min. (93 min.) 225 min. (107 min.) Viscosity, Kinematic, at 140 °F (60 °C), (AASHTO T 201), cSt (mm²/s) 70 to 140 250 to 500 800 to 3000 to Residue of 100 penetration, (ASTM D 243), % 50 min. 60 min. 70 min. 80 min. Ductility at 77 °F (25 °C), of residue of specified penetration, (AASHTO T 51), mm 1/ 1000 min 1000 min 1000 min 1000 min. Loss on heating at 325 °F (163 °C), 50 g, 5 hours, (ASTM D 6/D 6M), % 11 max. 8 max. 5 max. 4 max. Solubility in trichloroethylene, (AASHTO T 44), % 99.0 min. 99.0 min. 99.0 min. 99.0 min. 1/ If ductility is less than 1000 mm at 77 °F (25 °C), the material will be acceptable if the ductility is more than 1000 mm at 60 °F (15 °C). The different grades are, in general, used for the following. Grade Use SC-70 For dust layer and for prime coats SC-250 For road mix and traveling plant mix surfaces dense-graded aggregate type SC-800 For plant mix surfaces dense-graded aggregate type SC-3000 Surface treatments and seal coats
1032.10 Road Oils. Road oils will be accepted according to the Bureau of
Materials Policy Memorandum, “Cutback Asphalt and Road Oil Qualification Procedure.” The Department will maintain a qualified producer list. These materials shall be slow curing asphaltic oils. They shall show no separation on standing and shall be according to the requirements listed in the following table. Art. 1032.10 Bituminous Materials Test Grades E-2 Light E-3 Medium E-4 Heavy Water, by volume, percent 0.5 max. 0.5 max. 0.5 max. Flash Point, Cleveland open cup, (AASHTO T 48) °F (°C) 200 min. (93 min.) 200 min. (93 min.) 200 min. (93 min.) Viscosity, Kinematic, at 122 °F (50 °C), (AASHTO T 201), cSt (mm2/sec), 168 to 285 to 510 to Viscosity, Saybolt Furol, at 122 °F (50 °C), (AASHTO T 59), SFS 80 to 135 to 240 to Solubility in trichloroethylene, (AASHTO T 44), % 99.5 min. 99.5 min. 99.5 min. Residue of 100 penetration, ASTM D 243, % 50 min. 55 min. 60 min. Ductility at 77 °F (25 °C), (AASHTO T 51), of residue of specified penetration, mm 1000 min. 1000 min. 1000 min. The different grades are used for surface treatment of earth roads.
1032.11 Asphalt Fillers (Prepared from Petroleum). These materials shall
be free from water and shall not foam when heated to the flash point. They shall be according to the requirements listed in the following table. Test Grades PAF-1 PAF-2 PAF-3 PAF-4 Flash Point, Cleveland open cup, (AASHTO T 48), °F (°C) 450 min. (232 min.) 450 min. (232 min.) 450 min. (232 min.) 475 min. (246 min.) Softening Point, ring and ball method, (AASHTO T 53), °F (°C) 122 min. (50 min.) 135 min. (57 min.) 167 to 185 (75 to 85) 180 min. (82 min.) Penetration at 32 °F (0 °C), 200g, 60 sec 30 min. 15 min. 10 min. 15 min. Penetration at 77 °F (25 °C), (AASHTO T 49), 100g, 5 sec 80 to 100 40 to 55 25 to 40 30 to 50 Penetration at 115 °F (46.1 °C), 50g, 5 sec -- 190 max. 90 max. 80 max. Loss on heating at 325 °F (163 °C), 50 g, 5 hrs., (ASTM D 6/D 6M), % 1.0 max. 1.0 max. 1.0 max. 1.0 max. Penetration at 77 °F (25 °C), 100 g, 5 sec, of asphalt after heating at 325 °F (163 °C), as compared with penetration of asphalt before heating, % 70.0 min. 70.0 min. 70.0 min. 70.0 min. Ductility at 77 °F (25 °C), (AASHTO T 51), mm 400 min. 150 min. 25 min. 25 min. Bitumen soluble in trichloroethylene, (AASHTO T 44), % 99.0 min. 99.0 min. 99.0 min. 99.0 min. The different grades are, in general, used for the following. PAF-1 & PAF-2 For filling cracks in portland cement concrete pavement. PAF-3 For sealing expansion and contraction joints in portland cement concrete pavement and for undersealing portland cement concrete pavement. PAF-4 For sealing expansion and contraction joints in portland cement concrete pavement and for filler in brick pavement. Temporary Rubber and Temporary Plastic Ramps Art. 1033.01
1032.12 Longitudinal Joint Sealant (LJS). Longitudinal joint sealant (LJS) in
the form of spray applied liquid or pre-formed roll will be accepted according to the Bureau of Materials Policy Memorandum, “Performance Graded Asphalt Binder Qualification Procedure”. The Department will maintain a qualified producer list. The bituminous material used for the LJS shall be according to the following table. Elastomers shall be added to a base asphalt and shall be either a styrene-butadiene diblock or triblock copolymer without oil extension, or a styrene-butadiene rubber. Air blown asphalt, acid modification, or other modifiers will not be allowed. Test Test Requirement Test Method Dynamic shear @ 88°C (unaged), G*/sin δ, kPa 1.00 min. AASHTO T 315 Creep stiffness @ -18°C (unaged), Stiffness (S), MPa m-value 300 max. 0.300 min. AASHTO T 313 Ash Content, % 1.0 – 4.0 1/ AASHTO T 111 Elastic Recovery, 100 mm elongation, cut immediately, 25°C, % 2/ 70 min. ASTM D 6084 (Procedure A) Separation of Polymer, Difference in °C of the softening point (ring and ball) 2/ 3 max. ILTP “Separation of Polymer from Asphalt Binder” 1/ For LJS in a pre-formed roll, the ash content shall be a maximum of 20 percent. 2/ For LJS in a pre-formed roll, this test shall be waived.
1032.13 Full Lane Sealant (FLS). Full lane sealant (FLS) will be accepted
according to the Bureau of Materials Policy Memorandum, “Performance Graded Asphalt Binder Qualification Procedure”. The Department will maintain a qualified producer list. The bituminous material used for the FLS shall be according to
Article 1032 — 12, except fillers shall not be added and the ash content test shall be
waived. SECTION 1033. TEMPORARY RUBBER AND TEMPORARY PLASTIC RAMPS
1033.01 Temporary Rubber Ramps. For butt joints, temporary rubber ramp
material shall be according to the following. Property Test Method Requirement Durometer Hardness, Shore A ASTM D 2240 80 10 Tensile Strength, psi (kPa) ASTM D 412 800 (5500) min. Elongation, % ASTM D 412 100 min. Specific Gravity ASTM D 297 1.1 - 1.3 Brittleness, °F (°C) ASTM D 746 -40 (-40) Art. 1033.01 Drain Pipe, Tile, and Wall Drain For drainage and utility castings, temporary rubber ramp material shall be according to the following. Property Test Method Requirement Durometer Hardness, Shore A ASTM D 2240 75 15 Tensile Strength, psi (kPa) ASTM D 412 300 (2000) min. Elongation, % ASTM D 412 90 min. Specific Gravity ASTM D 297 1.0 - 1.3 Brittleness, F (C) ASTM D 746 -40 (-40)
1033.02 Temporary Plastic Ramps. Temporary plastic ramps for butt joints
shall be made of high density polyethylene and the Contractor shall furnish a manufacturer’s certification of test results meeting the following requirements. Physical Property Test Method Requirement Melt Index, g/10 min ASTM D 1238 8.2 Density, g/cc ASTM D 1505 0.965 Tensile Strength @ Break, psi (MPa) ASTM D 638 2223 (15) Tensile Strength @ Yield, psi (MPa) ASTM D 638 4110 (28) Elongation @ Yield, % 1/ ASTM D 638 7.3 min. Durometer Hardness, Shore D ASTM D 2240 65 Heat Deflection Temperature, 66 psi, F (C) ASTM D 648 176 (80) Low Temperature Brittleness, F50, F (C) ASTM D 746 < -105 (< -76) 1/ Crosshead speed -2 in./minute MASONRY AND DRAINAGE ITEMS SECTION 1040. DRAIN PIPE, TILE, AND WALL DRAIN
1040.01 Drain Tile. Drain tile shall be according to the requirements of
ASTM C 4. The tile furnished shall be that designated as heavy-duty drain tile. The maximum length of the units shall be 24 in. (600 mm).
1040.02 Clay Pipe. Extra strength clay pipe, extra strength perforated clay
pipe, and clay sewer pipe shall be according to the requirements of ASTM C 700.
1040.03 Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Pipe. Acceptance testing of PVC pipe and
fittings shall be accomplished during the same construction season in which they are installed. The section properties shall be according to the manufacturer pre- submitted geometric properties on file with the Department. The manufacturer shall submit written certification that the material meets those properties. The pipe shall meet the following additional requirements.
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