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703.01.01 Materials Covered. This specification covers the quality of asphalt cement, cutback asphalt , and
emulsified asphalt. REQUIREMENTS
703.02.01 Demerit Schedule. Bituminous material failing the requirements of the tests hereinafter prescribed
shall be subject to the provisions of Subsection 109.02. Bituminous materials that cannot be tested by any of the specified test procedures due to the inherent nature of the material will be assessed 21 demerits. For asphalt cements, demerits will be assessed on a prorated basis on the difference between the LIMIT WITH TOLERANCE and the REJECTION LIMIT. For cutback asphalts and emulsified asphalts , demerits will be assessed for each increment of noncompliance. Demerit values will be rounded down to the nearest whole demerit.
703.02.02 Contractor’s Responsibility . When shipment of materials arrive on the project after normal
working hours, give notice sufficiently in advance to allow arrangements for an inspector to be present when the material is sampled. PHYSICAL PROPERTIES AND TESTS
703.03.01 Bill of Lading and Certificate of Compliance. A bill of lading and certificate of compliance shall
be submitted for every load of bituminous material. The bill of lading shall include the following data:
1.Date of shipment and shipping point.
2.Car initials and number of truck transport delivery ticket number.
3.Destination and consignee.
4.State contract number (or State purchase order number, if applicable).
5.Type , grade, quantity, and temperature of material loaded.
6.Signature of shipper or authorized representative.
703.03.02 Asphalt Cements. Prepare asphalt cement by the distillation of crude petroleum. Provide
homogenous asphalt, free from water, and non- foaming when heated to 175 ° C (347 ° F). Asphalt cements submitted for mix designs shall meet the specification requirements, without tolerances. The tolerance applies to production samples only. Asphalt cements shall conform to the requirements herein. 703 BITUMINOUS MATERIALS ASPHALT CEMENT, GRADE PG 64 -28NV TEST TEST METHOD REQUIREMENT Tests on Original Binder: Flash Point, °C AASHTO T48 230 Min. Viscosity @ 135 °C, Pa۰s AASHTO T316 3.00 Max. Dynamic Shear, G*/sin δ , Test Temp 64 °C @ 10 rad/s, kPa AASHTO T315 1.00 Min. Ductility @ 4 °C, 5 cm/min, cm Nev. T746 50 Min. Toughness, Inch۰lb Nev. T745 110 Min. Tenacity, Inch۰lb Nev. T745 75 Min. Solubility, % AASHTO T44 99.0 Min. Sieve, Particulates Retained Nev. T730 0 Tests on Residue from R.T.F.O., Nev. T728: Mass Loss, % Nev. T728 1.00 Max. Dynamic Shear, G*/sin δ, Test Temp 64 °C @ 10 rad/s, kPa AASHTO T315 2.20 Min. Ductility @ 4 °C, 5 cm/min, cm Nev. T746 25 Min. Tests on Residue from Pressure Aging Vessel, AASHTO R28 @ 100 °C: Dynamic Shear, G*sin δ, Test Temp 22 °C @ 10 rad/s, kPa AASHTO T315 5000 Max. Creep Stiffness, S, Test Temp –18 °C @ 60 sec, MPa AASHTO T313 300 Max. Creep Stiffness, m -value, Test Temp –18 °C @ 60 sec AASHTO T313 0.300 Min. Blend the PG 64- 28NV at the asphalt terminal/refinery and deliver as a completed mixture to the job site. Do not transport PG 64- 28NV by railroad car. Asphalt Cement, Grade PG 64- 28NV not conforming to the requirements specified herein will be assessed demerits accor ding to the following schedule. TEST LIMIT WITH TOLERANCE REJECTION LIMIT DEMERITS Flash Point, °C 222 Min. 163 Min. 21 Viscosity, Pa۰s 3.21 Max. 3.50 Max. 21 Dynamic Shear, Original Binder, kPa 0.90 Min. 0.75 Min. 21 Ductility, Original Binder, cm 50 Min. 29 Min. 21 Toughness, Inch۰lb 110 Min. 57 Min. 21 Tenacity, Inch۰lb 75 Min. 22 Min. 21 Solubility, % 98.9 98.6 21 Sieve 1 10 21 Mass Loss, % 1.00 Max. 1.01 Max. 31 Dynamic Shear, R.T.F.O., kPa 1.98 Min. 1.65 Min. 21 Ductility, R.T.F.O., cm 25 Min. 4 Min. 21 Dynamic Shear, P.A.V., kPa 5500 Max. 6250 Max. 21 Creep Stiffness, S, MPa 330 Max. 375 Max. 21 Creep Stiffness, m -value 0.290 Min. 0.245 Min. 21 BITUMINOUS MATERIALS 703 ASPHALT CEMENT, GRADE PG 76 -22NV TEST TEST METHOD REQUIREMENT Tests on Original Binder: Flash Point, °C AASHTO T48 230 Min. Viscosity @ 135 °C, Pa۰s AASHTO T316 3.00 Max. Dynamic Shear, G*/sin δ, Test Temp 76 °C @ 10 rad/s, kPa AASHTO T315 1.30 Min. Ductility @ 4 °C, 5 cm/min, cm Nev. T746 20 Min. Solubility, % AASHTO T44 99.0 Min. Sieve, Particulates Retained Nev. T730 0 Polymer Content, % by mass (a) 3.0 Min. Tests on Residue from R.T.F.O., Nev. T728: Mass Loss, % Nev. T728 1.00 Max. Creep Recovery, R 3.2, Test Temp 76 °C @ 3.2 kPa, % AASHTO T 350 30.0 Min. Non-Recoverable Creep Compliance , Jnr3.2, Test Temp 76 °C @ 3.2 kPa, kPa-1 AASHTO T 350 2.0 Max. Non-Recoverable Creep Compliance Difference, Jnrdiff, % AASHTO T 350 Report Tests on Residue from Pressure Aging Vessel, AASHTO R28 @ 110 °C: Dynamic Shear, G*sin δ , Test Temp 31 °C @ 10 rad/s, kPa AASHTO T315 5000 Max. Creep Stiffness, S, Test Temp −12 °C @ 60 sec, MPa AASHTO T313 300 Max. Creep Stiffness, m -value, Test Temp −12 °C @ 60 sec AASHTO T313 0.300 Min.
a.Certificates of compliance provided for the material shall certify that the minimum polymer content is present. The Department reserves the right to test for polymer content according to AASHTO T302. If testing indicates the minimum polymer content is not present, the material may no longer be conditionally accepted based on certificate of compliance. Upon request, furnish samples of the base asphalt and the polymer for testing to verify polymer content . Blend the PG 76- 22NV at the asphalt terminal/refinery and deliver as a completed mixture to the job site. Do not transport PG 76 -22NV by railroad car. Asphalt Cement, Grade PG 76- 22NV not conforming to the requirements specified herein will be assessed demerits according to the following schedule. TEST LIMIT WITH TOLERANCE REJECTION LIMIT DEMERITS Flash Point, °C 222 Min. 163 Min. 21 Viscosity, Pa۰s 3.21 Max. 3.50 Max. 21 Dynamic Shear, Original Binder, kPa 1.17 Min. 0.99 Min. 21 Ductility, Original Binder, cm 20 Min. 0 21 Solubility, % 98.9 98.6 21 Sieve 1 10 21 Polymer Content, % 3.0 Min. 3.0 Min. 31 Mass Loss, % 1.00 Max. 1.01 Max. 31 Creep Recovery , % 27.0 Min. 22.5 Min. 21 Non-Recoverable Creep Compliance , kPa-1 2.2 Max. 4.0 Max. 21 Dynamic Shear, P.A.V., kPa 5500 Max. 6250 Max. 21 Creep Stiffness, S, MPa 330 Max. 375 Max. 21 Creep Stiffness, m -value 0.280 Min. 0.235 Min. 21 703 BITUMINOUS MATERIALS ASPHALT CEMENT, GRADE PG 64 -28NVTR TEST TEST METHOD REQUIREMENT Tests on Original Binder: Flash Point, °C AASHTO T48 230 Min. Viscosity @ 135 °C, Pa۰s AASHTO T316 3.00 Max. Dynamic Shear, G*/sin δ , Test Temp 64 °C @ 10 rad/s, kPa AASHTO T315 1.00 Min. Ductility @ 4 °C, 5 cm/min, cm Nev. T746 50 Min. Toughness, Inch۰lb Nev. T745 110 Min. Tenacity, Inch۰lb Nev. T745 75 Min. Solubility, % , Sample Size 0.50 to 1.00 g AASHTO T44 96.0 Min. Sieve, Particulates Retained Nev. T730 0 Rubber Content, % by mass (a) 10.0 Min. Tests on Residue from R.T.F.O., Nev. T728: Mass Loss, % Nev. T728 1.00 Max. Dynamic Shear, G*/sin δ, Test Temp 64 °C @ 10 rad/s, kPa AASHTO T315 2.20 Min. Ductility @ 4 °C, 5 cm/min, cm Nev. T746 25 Min. Tests on Residue from Pressure Aging Vessel, AASHTO R28 @ 100 °C: Dynamic Shear, G*sin δ, Test Temp 22 °C @ 10 rad/s, kPa AASHTO T315 5000 Max. Creep Stiffness, S, Test Temp –18 °C @ 60 sec, MPa AASHTO T313 300 Max. Creep Stiffness, m -value, Test Temp –18 °C @ 60 sec AASHTO T313 0.300 Min.
a.Certificates of compliance provided for the material shall certify that the minimum rubber content is present. Blend the PG 64- 28NVTR at the asphalt terminal/refinery and deliver as a completed mixture to the job site. Do not transport PG 64- 28NVTR by railroad car. Asphalt Cement, Grade PG 64 -28NVTR not conforming to the requirements specified herein will be assessed demerits according to the following schedule. TEST LIMIT WITH TOLERANCE REJECTION LIMIT DEMERITS Flash Point, °C 222 Min. 163 Min. 21 Viscosity, Pa۰s 3.21 Max. 3.50 Max. 21 Dynamic Shear, Original Binder, kPa 0.90 Min. 0.75 Min. 21 Ductility, Original Binder, cm 50 Min. 29 Min. 21 Toughness, Inch۰lb 110 Min. 57 Min. 21 Tenacity, Inch۰lb 75 Min. 22 Min. 21 Solubility, % 95.9 95.0 21 Sieve 1 10 21 Mass Loss, % 1.00 Max. 1.01 Max. 31 Dynamic Shear, R.T.F.O., kPa 1.98 Min. 1.65 Min. 21 Ductility, R.T.F.O., cm 25 Min. 4 Min. 21 Dynamic Shear, P.A.V., kPa 5500 Max. 6250 Max. 21 Creep Stiffness, S, MPa 330 Max. 375 Max. 21 Creep Stiffness, m -value 0.290 Min. 0.245 Min. 21 BITUMINOUS MATERIALS 703 ASPHALT CEMENT, GRADE PG 76- 22NVTR TEST TEST METHOD REQUIREMENT Tests on Original Binder: Flash Point, °C AASHTO T48 230 Min. Viscosity @ 135 °C, Pa۰s AASHTO T316 3.00 Max. Dynamic Shear, G*/sin δ, Test Temp 76 °C @ 10 rad/s, kPa AASHTO T315 1.30 Min. Ductility @ 4 °C, 5 cm/min, cm Nev. T746 20 Min. Solubility, % , Sample Size 0.50 to 1.00 g AASHTO T44 96.0 Min. Sieve, Particulates Retained Nev. T730 0 Rubber Content, % by mass (a) 10.0 Min. Tests on Residue from R.T.F.O., Nev. T728: Mass Loss, % Nev. T728 1.00 Max. Creep Recovery, R 3.2, Test Temp 76 °C @ 3.2 kPa, % AASHTO T 350 30.0 Min. Non-Recoverable Creep Compliance, J nr3.2, Test Temp 76 °C @ 3.2 kPa, kPa-1 AASHTO T 350 2.0 Max. Non-Recoverable Creep Compliance Difference, J nrdiff, % AASHTO T 350 Report Tests on Residue from Pressure Aging Vessel, AASHTO R28 @ 110 °C: Dynamic Shear, G*sin δ, Test Temp 31 °C @ 10 rad/s, kPa AASHTO T315 5000 Max. Creep Stiffness, S, Test Temp –12 °C @ 60 sec, MPa AASHTO T313 300 Max. Creep Stiffness, m -value, Test Temp –12 °C @ 60 sec AASHTO T313 0.300 Min.
a.Certificates of compliance provided for the material shall certify that the minimum rubber content is present. Blend the PG 76- 22NVTR at the asphalt terminal/refinery and deliver as a completed mixture to the job site. Do not transport PG 76- 22NVTR by railroad car. Asphalt Cement, Grade PG 76 -22NVTR not conforming to the requirements specified herein will be assessed demerits according to the following schedule. TEST LIMIT WITH TOLERANCE REJECTION LIMIT DEMERITS Flash Point, °C 222 Min. 163 Min. 21 Viscosity, Pa۰s 3.21 Max. 3.50 Max. 21 Dynamic Shear, Original Binder, kPa 1.17 Min. 0.99 Min. 21 Ductility, Original Binder, cm 20 Min. 0 Min. 21 Solubility, % 95.9 95.0 21 Sieve 1 10 21 Mass Loss, % 1.00 Max. 1.01 Max. 31 Creep Recovery, % 27.0 Min. 22.5 Min. 21 Non-Recoverable Creep Compliance, kPa-1 2.2 Max. 4.0 Max. 21 Dynamic Shear, P.A.V., kPa 5500 Max. 6250 Max. 21 Creep Stiffness, S, MPa 330 Max. 375 Max. 21 Creep Stiffness, m -value 0.280 Min. 0.235 Min. 21 703 BITUMINOUS MATERIALS ASPHALT CEMENT, GRADE PG 58 -28 TEST TEST METHOD REQUIREMENT Tests on Original Binder: Flash Point, °C AASHTO T48 230 Min. Viscosity @ 135 °C, Pa۰s AASHTO T316 3.00 Max. Dynamic Shear, G*/sin δ, Test Temp 58 °C @ 10 rad/s, kPa AASHTO T315 1.00 Min. Solubility, % AASHTO T44 99.0 Min. Tests on Residue from R.T.F.O., Nev. T728: Mass Loss, % Nev. T728 1.00 Max. Dynamic Shear, G*/sin δ, Test Temp 58 °C @ 10 rad/s, kPa AASHTO T315 2.20 Min. Tests on Residue from Pressure Aging Vessel, AASHTO R28 @ 100 °C: Dynamic Shear, G*sin δ, Test Temp 19 °C @ 10 rad/s, kPa AASHTO T315 5000 Max. Creep Stiffness, S, Test Temp –18 °C @ 60 sec, MPa AASHTO T313 300 Max. Creep Stiffness, m -value, Test Temp –18 °C @ 60 sec AASHTO T313 0.300 Min. ASPHALT CEMENT, GRADE PG 64 -16 TEST TEST METHOD REQUIREMENT Tests on Original Binder: Flash Point, °C AASHTO T48 230 Min. Viscosity @ 135 °C, Pa۰s AASHTO T316 3.00 Max. Dynamic Shear, G*/sin δ, Test Temp 64 °C @ 10 rad/s, kPa AASHTO T315 1.00 Min. Solubility, % AASHTO T44 99.0 Min. Tests on Residue from R.T.F.O., Nev. T728: Mass Loss, % Nev. T728 1.00 Max. Dynamic Shear, G*/sin δ, Test Temp 64 °C @ 10 rad/s, kPa AASHTO T315 2.20 Min. Tests on Residue from Pressure Aging Vessel, AASHTO R28 @ 100 °C: Dynamic Shear, G*sin δ, Test Temp 28 °C @ 10 rad/s, kPa AASHTO T315 5000 Max. Creep Stiffness, S, Test Temp –6 °C @ 60 sec, MPa AASHTO T313 300 Max. Creep Stiffness, m -value, Test Temp –6 °C @ 60 sec AASHTO T313 0.300 Min. ASPHALT CEMENT, GRADE PG 64-22 TEST TEST METHOD REQUIREMENT Tests on Original Binder: Flash Point, °C AASHTO T48 230 Min. Viscosity @ 135 °C, Pa۰s AASHTO T316 3.00 Max. Dynamic Shear, G*/sin δ, Test Temp 64 °C @ 10 rad/s, kPa AASHTO T315 1.00 Min. Solubility, % AASHTO T44 99.0 Min. Tests on Residue from R.T.F.O., Nev. T728: Mass Loss, % Nev. T728 1.00 Max. Dynamic Shear, G*/sin δ, Test Temp 64 °C @ 10 rad/s, kPa AASHTO T315 2.20 Min. Tests on Residue from Pressure Aging Vessel, AASHTO R28 @ 100 °C: Dynamic Shear, G*sin δ, Test Temp 25 °C @ 10 rad/s, kPa AASHTO T315 5000 Max. Creep Stiffness, S, Test Temp –12 °C @ 60 sec, MPa AASHTO T313 300 Max. Creep Stiffness, m -value, Test Temp –12 °C @ 60 sec AASHTO T313 0.300 Min. BITUMINOUS MATERIALS 703 ASPHALT CEMENT, GRADE PG 70- 16 TEST TEST METHOD REQUIREMENT Tests on Original Binder: Flash Point, °C AASHTO T48 230 Min. Viscosity @ 135 °C, Pa۰s AASHTO T316 3.00 Max. Dynamic Shear, G*/sin δ, Test Temp 70 °C @ 10 rad/s, kPa AASHTO T315 1.00 Min. Solubility, % AASHTO T44 99.0 Min. Tests on Residue from R.T.F.O., Nev. T728: Mass Loss, % Nev. T728 1.00 Max. Dynamic Shear, G*/sin δ, Test Temp 70 °C @ 10 rad/s, kPa AASHTO T315 2.20 Min. Tests on Residue from Pressure Aging Vessel, AASHTO R28 @ 110 °C: Dynamic Shear, G*sin δ, Test Temp 31 °C @ 10 rad/s, kPa AASHTO T315 5000 Max. Creep Stiffness, S, Test Temp –6 °C @ 60 sec, MPa AASHTO T313 300 Max. Creep Stiffness, m -value, Test Temp –6 °C @ 60 sec AASHTO T313 0.300 Min. Asphalt Cement, Grades PG 58- 28, 64- 16, 64- 22, and 70- 16 not conforming to the requirements specified herein will be assessed demerits accor ding to the following schedule. TEST LIMIT WITH TOLERANCE REJECTION LIMIT DEMERITS Flash Point, °C 222 Min. 163 Min. 21 Viscosity, Pa۰s 3.21 Max. 3.50 Max. 21 Dynamic Shear, Original Binder, kPa 0.90 Min. 0.75 Min. 21 Solubility, % 98.9 98.6 21 Mass Loss, % 1.00 Max. 1.01 Max. 31 Dynamic Shear, R.T.F.O., kPa 1.98 Min. 1.65 Min. 21 Dynamic Shear, P.A.V., kPa 5500 Max. 6250 Max. 21 Creep Stiffness, S, MPa 330 Max. 375 Max. 21 Creep Stiffness, m -value 0.290 Min. 0.245 Min. 21
703.03.03 Cutback Asphalts. Cutback asphalts are produced by fluxing an asphaltic base with suitable
petroleum distillates. Medium curing products are designated by the letters MC. Slow curing products are designated by the letters SC. Cutback asphalts shall conform to the requirements herein. When tolerances are expressed in terms of percent, the allowable deviation is calculated as the indicated percentage at the upper or lower specification limit, whichever is applicable. 703 BITUMINOUS MATERIALS MEDIUM CURING CUTBACK ASPHALTS TEST TEST METHOD MC-70NV MC-250 MC-800 MC-3000 TOLERANCE Tests on Original Asphalt: Flash Point, °C (°F) AASHTO T79 38 Min. (100 Min.) 66 Min. (150 Min.) 66 Min. (150 Min.) 66 Min. (150 Min.) 8 °C (15 °F) Kinematic Viscosity @ 60 °C, mm²/s (140 °F, cSt) AASHTO T201 70-250 (70-250) 250-500 (250-500) 800-1600 (800-1600) 3000 -6000 (3000 -6000) (a) Water Mass, % ASTM D95 2.0 Max. 0.2 Max. 0.2 Max. 0.2 Max. 0.1 Distillation: Distillate, % by volume of total Distillate to 360 °C (680 °F): to 225 °C (437 °F) AASHTO T78 25 Max. 10 Max. — — 1.0 to 260 °C (500 °F) AASHTO T78 20-70 15-55 35 Max. 15 Max. 1.0 to 316 °C (600 °F) AASHTO T78 65-95 60-87 45-80 15-75 1.0 Residue from Distillation to 360 °C (680 °F): Volume % by difference AASHTO T78 55 Min. 67 Min. 75 Min. 80 Min. 1.0 Tests on Residue from Distillation: Viscosity @ 60 °C, Pa۰s (140 °F, Poises) AASHTO T202 30-120 (300-1200) 30-120 (300-1200) 30-120 (300-1200) 30-120 (300-1200) 7% Ductility @ 25 °C (77 °F), 5 cm/min, cm AASHTO T51 100 Min. 100 Min. 100 Min. 100 Min. 20% Solubility, % AASHTO T44 99.0 Min. 99.0 Min. 99.0 Min. 99.0 Min. 0.10
a.Below 3,000 = 1.5%, 3,000 to 6,000 = 2.0% . Medium curing cutback asphalts not conforming to the requirements specified herein will be assessed demerits according to the following schedule. TEST INCREMENT DEMERITS Kinematic Viscosity , MC-70NV 4 mm²/s (cSt) above maximum or below minimum 1 Kinematic Viscosity , MC-250 10 mm²/s (cSt) above maximum or below minimum 1 Kinematic Viscosity , MC-800 30 mm²/s (cSt) above maximum or below minimum 1 Kinematic Viscosity , MC-3000 100 mm²/s (cSt) above maximum or below minimum 1 Water Mass, % 0.1% above maximum 1 Distillate, % by volume 2% above maximum or below minimum, per fraction 1 Residue, volume % by difference 1% below minimum 1 Viscosity 1 Pa۰s (10 Poises) above maximum or below minimum 1 Solubility, % 0.01% below minimum 1 SLOW CURING CUTBACK ASPHALTS TEST TEST METHOD SC-70 SC-250 SC-800 SC-3000 TOLERANCE Tests on Original Asphalt: Flash Point, °C (°F) AASHTO T48 66 Min. (150 Min.) 79 Min. (175 Min.) 93 Min. (200 Min.) 107 Min. (225 Min.) 8 °C (15 °F) Kinematic Viscosity @ 60 °C, mm²/s (140 °F, cSt) AASHTO T201 70-140 (70-140) 250-500 (250-500) 800-1600 (800-1600) 3000 -6000 (3000 -6000) (a) Water Mass, % ASTM D95 0.5 Max. 0.5 Max. 0.5 Max. 0.5 Max. 0.1 Distillation: Total Distillate to 360 °C (680 °F): Volume % AASHTO T78 10-30 4-20 2-12 5 Max. 1.0 Tests on Residue from Distillation: Kinematic Viscosity @ 60 °C, mm²/s (140 °F, cSt) AASHTO T201 400-7000 (400-7000) 800-10000 (800-10000) 2000 -16000 (2000 -16000) 4000 -35000 (4000 -35000) (a) Ductility @ 25 °C (77 °F), 5 cm/min, cm AASHTO T51 100 Min. 100 Min. 100 Min. 100 Min. 20% Solubility, % AASHTO T44 99.0 Min 99.0 Min. 99.0 Min. 99.0 Min. 0.10
a.Below 3,000 = 1.5%, 3,000 to 6,000 = 2.0%, above 6,000 = 8.9%. BITUMINOUS MATERIALS 703 Slow curing cutback asphalts not conforming to the requirements specified herein will be assessed demerits according to the following schedule. TEST INCREMENT DEMERITS Kinematic Viscosity , SC-70 4 mm²/s (cSt) above maximum or below minimum 1 Kinematic Viscosity , SC-250 10 mm²/s (cSt) above maximum or below minimum 1 Kinematic Viscosity , SC-800 30 mm²/s (cSt) above maximum or below minimum 1 Kinematic Viscosity , SC-3000 100 mm²/s (cSt) above maximum or below minimum 1 Water Mass, % 0.1% above maximum 1 Total Distillate, volume % 1% above maximum or below minimum 1 Solubility, % 0.01% below minimum 1
703.03.04 Emulsified Asphalt s. Emulsified asphalts shall conform to the requirements herein.
When tolerances are expressed in terms of percent, the allowable deviation is calculated as the indicated percentage at the upper or lower specification limit, whichever is applicable. Tests will be performed within 14 days from the date sampled. Emulsions may be required to be diluted with water to the percentages of 70 and 30, 60 and 40, or 50 and 50 by mass. The values are specified as %Emulsion and %Added Water of the diluted mixture. CATIONIC EMULSIFIED ASPHALTS TEST TEST METHOD Slow Setting Medium Setting TOLERANCE CSS-1 CSS-1h CMS -2s Tests on Emulsion: Saybolt Furol Viscosity @ 25 °C (77 °F), sec Nev. T759 20-100 20-100 — None Saybolt Furol Viscosity @ 50 °C (122 °F), sec Nev. T759 — — 50-450 None Residue, % Nev. T759 57 Min. 57 Min. 60 Min. 1.0 Storage Stability, 24 hr, % Nev. T759 1 Max. 1 Max. 1 Max. 0.5 Sieve, % Nev. T759 0.10 Max. 0.10 Max. 0.10 Max. 0.03 Cement Mixing, % Nev. T759 2.0 Max. 2.0 Max. — 0.2 Particle Charge Nev. T759 Pass Pass — None pH AASHTO T200 — — 2.0-5.0 None Oil Distillate, % by volume Nev. T759 — — 5.0-15.0 None Tests on Residue from Distillation: Penetration @ 25 °C (77 °F), 100 g, 5 sec Nev. T759 100-250 40-90 100-250 7.0% Solubility, % AASHTO T44 97.5 Min. 97.5 Min. 97.5 Min. 0.10 Ductility @ 25 °C (77 °F), 5 cm/min, cm AASHTO T51 40 Min. 40 Min. — 10% Tests on Diluted Emulsion: Residue, %, 70 % and 30% Nev. T759 40 Min. 40 Min. — 1.0 Residue, %, 60% and 40% Nev. T759 34 Min. 34 Min. — 1.0 Residue, %, 50% and 50% Nev. T759 29 Min. 29 Min. 30 Min. 1.0 703 BITUMINOUS MATERIALS CATIONIC EMULSIFIED ASPHALTS TEST TEST METHOD Rapid Setting Quick Setting TOLERANCE CRS -2nv CQS -1nv CQS -1h Tests on Emulsion: Saybolt Furol Viscosity @ 25 °C (77 °F), sec Nev. T759 — 20-100 20-100 None Saybolt Furol Viscosity @ 50 °C (122 °F), sec Nev. T759 150-450 — — None Residue, % Nev. T759 65 Min. 57 Min . 57 Min . 1.0 Storage Stability, 24 hr, % Nev. T759 1 Max. — — 0.5 Demulsibility, % Nev. T759 40 Min. — — 5% Sieve, % Nev. T759 0.10 Max. 0.10 Max. 0.10 Max. 0.03 Cement Mixing, % Nev. T759 — 25 Min. ( a) — None Particle Charge Nev. T759 Pass Pass Pass None Oil Distillate, % by volume Nev. T759 3 Max. — — None Tests on Residue from Distillation: Penetration @ 25 °C (77 °F), 100 g, 5 sec Nev. T759 60-100 40-90 40-90 7.0% Solubility, % AASHTO T44 97.5 Min. 97.5 Min. 97.5 Min. 0.10 Ductility @ 25 °C (77 °F), 5 cm/min, cm AASHTO T51 40 Min. 40 Min. 40 Min. 10% Tests on Diluted Emulsion: Residue, %, 70% and 30% Nev. T759 — 40 Min. 40 Min. 1.0 Residue, %, 60% and 40% Nev. T759 — 34 Min. 34 Min. 1.0 Residue, %, 50% and 50% Nev. T759 — 29 Min. 29 Min. 1.0
a.If the amount of breakage is significant enough to impede the flow of water through the testing screen, thus making it imposs ible to calculate a result, the test will be considered passing. Cationic emulsified asphalts not conforming to the requirements specified herein will be assessed demerits according to the following schedule. TEST INCREMENT DEMERITS Saybolt Viscosity, CSS -1, CSS -1h, CQS -1nv, CQS -1h 2 seconds above maximum 1 Saybolt Viscosity, CSS -1, CSS -1h, CQS -1nv, CQS -1h Below minimum 10 Saybolt Viscosity, CRS -2nv 2 seconds above maximum or below minimum 1 Saybolt Viscosity, CMS -2s 2 seconds above maximum or below minimum to 20 seconds 1 Saybolt Viscosity, CMS -2s Below 20 seconds 21 Residue, % 1 % below minimum 2 Demulsilbility, % 1 % below minimum 2 Sieve, % 0.1 % above maximum 1 Cement Mixing, %, CSS -1, CSS -1h 0.5 % above maximum 1 Cement Mixing, %, CQS -1nv Below minimum 21 Particle Charge Fail 21 Oil Distillate, % 0.25 % above maximum or below minimum 2 Penetration 0.1 mm above maximum or below minimum 1 Solubility, % 0.01 % below minimum 1 BITUMINOUS MATERIALS 703 ANIONIC EMULSIFIED ASPHALTS TEST TEST METHOD SLOW SETTING TOLERANCE SS-1 SS-1h Tests on Emulsion: Saybolt Furol Viscosity @ 25 °C (77 °F), sec Nev. T759 20-100 20-100 None Residue, % Nev. T759 57 Min. 57 Min. 1.0 Storage Stability, 24 hr, % Nev. T759 1 Max. 1 Max. 0.5 Sieve, % Nev. T759 0.10 Max. 0.10 Max . 0.03 Cement Mixing, % Nev. T759 2.0 Max. 2.0 Max . 0.2 Tests on Residue from Distillation : Penetration @ 25 °C (77 °F), 100 g, 5 sec Nev. T759 100-200 40-90 7.0% Solubility, % AASHTO T44 97.5 Min. 97.5 Min. 0.10 Ductility @ 25 °C (77 °F), 5 cm/min, cm AASHTO T51 40 Min. 40 Min. 10% Tests on Diluted Emulsion: Residue, %, 70% and 30% Nev. T759 40 Min. 40 Min. 1.0 Residue, %, 60% and 40% Nev. T759 34 Min. 34 Min. 1.0 Residue, %, 50% and 50% Nev. T759 29 Min. 29 Min. 1.0 Anionic emulsified asphalts not conforming to the requirements specified herein will be assessed demerits according to the following schedule. TEST INCREMENT DEMERITS Saybolt Viscosity 2 seconds above maximum 1 Saybolt Viscosity Below minimum 10 Residue, % 1 % below minimum 2 Sieve, % 0.1 % above maximum 1 Cement Mixing, % 0.5 % above maximum 1 Penetration 0.1 mm above maximum or below minimum 1 Solubility,% 0.01 % below minimum 1 LATEX MODIFIED RAPID SETTING EMULSIFIED ASPHALT TEST TEST METHOD LMCRS -2h TOLERANCE Tests on Emulsion: Saybolt Furol Viscosity @ 50 °C (122 °F), sec Nev. T759 150-450 None Residue, % Nev. T759 65 Min. 1.0 Storage Stability, 24 hr, % Nev. T759 1 Max. 0.5 Demulsibility, % Nev. T759 40 Min. 5% Sieve, % Nev. T759 0.30 Max. 0.03 Particle Charge Nev. T759 Pass None Tests on Residue from Evaporation: Penetration @ 25 °C (77 °F), 100 g, 5 sec Nev. T759 40-90 7% Torsional Recovery, % Nev. T757 22 Min. None Ductility @ 25 °C (77 °F), 5 cm/min, cm AASHTO T51 40 Min. 10% 703 BITUMINOUS MATERIALS Latex modified emulsified asphalt not conforming to the requirements specified herein will be assessed demerits accor ding to the following schedule. TEST INCREMENT DEMERITS Saybolt Viscosity 2 seconds above max imum or below min imum 1 Residue, % 1% below minimum 2 Demulsibility, % 1% below minimum 2 Sieve, % 0.1% above maximum 1 Particle Charge Fail 21 Penetration 0.1 mm above maximum or below minimum 1 Torsional Recovery, % 1% below minimum 1 MICRO -SURFACING EMULSION TEST TEST METHOD MSE MSE -h TOLERANCE Tests on Emulsion: Saybolt Furol Viscosity @ 25 °C (77 °F), sec Nev. T759 20-100 20-100 None Residue, % Nev. T759 64 Min. 64 Min. 1.0 Storage Stability, 24 hr, % Nev. T759 1 Max. 1 Max. 0.5 Sieve, % Nev. T759 0.30 Max. 0.30 Max. 0.03 Particle Charge Nev. T759 Pass Pass None Polymer Content, % by mass of residual asphalt (a) 3.5 Min. 3.5 Min. None Tests on Residue from Evaporation: Penetration @ 25 °C (77 °F), 100g, 5 sec Nev. T759 40-90 — 7% Penetration @ 25 °C (77 °F), 100g, 5 sec Nev. T759 — 35-55 None Softening Point, °C (°F) AASHTO T53 60 (140 ) Min. 60 (140 ) Min. None Torsional Recovery, % Nev. T757 25 Min. 25 Min. None Ductility @ 25 °C (77 °F), 5 cm/min, cm AASHTO T51 60 Min. 60 Min. 10%
a.Certificates of compliance provided for the material shall certify that the minimum polymer content is present. Micro-surfacing emulsion not conforming to the requirements specified herein will be assessed demerits accor ding to the following schedule. TEST INCREMENT DEMERITS Saybolt Viscosity 2 seconds above maximum 1 Saybolt Viscosity Below minimum 10 Residue, % 1% below minimum 4 Sieve, % 0.1% above maximum 1 Particle Charge Fail 21 Penetration 0.1 mm above maximum or below minimum 1 Softening Point 0.5 °C (1 °F) below minimum 2 Torsional Recovery, % 1% below minimum 2 BITUMINOUS MATERIALS 703 POLYMER MODIFIED PAVEMENT SEALANTS TEST TEST METHOD PMPS PMPS -h PMPS -QB PMPS -FS TOLERANCE Tests on Emulsion: Saybolt Furol Viscosity @ 50 °C (122 °F), sec Nev. T759 50-350 120-450 — 20-100 None Saybolt Furol Viscosity @ 25 °C (77 °F), sec Nev. T759 — — 20-100 — None Residue, % Nev. T759 65 Min. 65 Min. 65 Min. 64 Min. 1.0 pH AASHTO T200 2.0–5.0 2.0–5.0 2.0–5.0 — None Sieve, % Nev. T759 0.1 Max . 0.1 Max. 0.1 Max. 0.30 Max. 0.03 Oil Distillate, % ( a) Nev. T759 0.5 Max. 0.5 Max. 0.5 Max. — None Particle Charge Nev. T759 — — — Pass None Tests on Residue from Evaporation: Viscosity @ 60 °C, Pa۰s (140 °F, Poises) AASHTO T202 500 Max. (5000 Max.) 500 Max. (5000 Max.) 500 Max. (5000 Max.) — 7.0% Penetration @ 4 °C (39.2 °F), 200 g, 60 sec Nev. T759 40 Min. 10-70 35 Min. — 7.0% Softening Point, °C (°F) AASHTO T53 — — — 54.5 Min. (130 Min. ) 1 °C (2 °F) Elastic Recovery @ 25 °C (77 °F), % AASHTO T301 — 40 Min. — 45 Min. None Elastic Recovery @ 4 °C (39.2 °F), % AASHTO T301 45 Min. — 45 Min. — None Ductility @ 25 °C (77 °F), 5 cm/min, cm AASHTO T51 — — — 100 Min. 20% Tests on Diluted Emulsions: Residue, %, 70% and 30% Nev. T759 — — 46 Min. — 1.0 Residue, %, 60% and 40% Nev. T759 — — 39 Min. 38 Min. 1.0 Residue, %, 50% and 50% Nev. T759 — — 33 Min. 32 Min. 1.0 Tests on Latex: Specific Gravity ASTM D1475 1.08-1.15 1.08-1.15 1.08-1.15 — None Tensile Strength, die C dumbbell, psi (b) ASTM D412 500 Min. 500 Min. 500 Min. — None Swelling in rejuvenating agent, %, 48 hour exposure @ 104 °F Nev. T747 40% Max. intact film 40% Max. intact film 40% Max. intact film — None Tests on Rejuvenating Agent: Kinematic Viscosity @ 60 °C, mm2/s (140 °F, cSt) AASHTO T201 50-175 (50-175) 50-175 (50-175) 50-175 (50-175) — 2% Flash Point, °C (°F) AASHTO T48 193 Min. (380 Min.) 193 Min. (380 Min.) 193 Min. (380 Min.) — 8 °C (15 °F) Saturate, % ASTM D2007 30 Max. 30 Max. 30 Max. — None Asphaltenes, % ASTM D2007 1.0 Max. 1.0 Max. 1.0 Max. — None Weight Change, % AASHTO T240 6.5 Max. 6.5 Max. 6.5 Max. — None Viscosity Ratio AASHTO T240 3.0 Max. 3.0 Max. 3.0 Max. — None
a.Reduce the temperature on the lower thermometer to 177 ± 5 °C (350 ± 10 °F) and maintain this temperature for 20 minutes.
b.Samples for tensile strength in accordance with ASTM D412 shall be cut using a die dumbbell at a crosshead speed of 20 cm/min. 703 BITUMINOUS MATERIALS Polymer modified pavements sealants not conforming to the requirements specified herein will be assessed demerits according to the following schedule. TEST INCREMENT DEMERITS Saybolt Viscosity, PMPS 2 seconds above maximum or below minimum to 20 seconds 1 Saybolt Viscosity, PMPS Below 20 seconds 21 Saybolt Viscosity, PMPS -h 2 seconds above maximum or below minimum 1 Saybolt Viscosity, PMPS -QB, PMPS -FS 2 seconds above maximum 1 Saybolt Viscosity, PMPS -QB, PMPS -FS Below minimum 10 Residue, % 1% below minimum 2 Sieve, % 0.1 above maximum 1 Oil Distillate, % 0.25% above maximum 2 Particle Charge Fail 21 Viscosity 3.2 Pa۰s (32 Poises) above maximum 1 Penetration 0.1 mm above maximum or below minimum 1 Softening Point 0.5 °C (1 °F) below minimum 1 Elastic Recovery, % 1% below minimum 1 SECTION 704 BASE AGGREGATES SCOPE
704.01.01 Materials Covered. This specification covers the quality and size of mineral materials used in base
courses. REQUIREMENTS
704.02.01 General. Produce mineral aggregate from approved deposits. The use of aggregates from any
source may be prohibited when:
a.The character of the material is such, in the opinion of the Engineer, as to make improbable the furnishing of aggregates conforming to the requirements of these specifications.
b.That character of the material is such, in the opinion of the Engineer, that undue additional costs may be accrued by the State. The mineral aggregate shall be clean, hard, durable, free from frozen lumps, deleterious matter, and harmful adherent coatings.
704.02.02 Deficiencies. If the product of a deposit is deficient in material passing the 4.75 mm (No. 4) sieve,
filler from other approved deposits may be added at the crushing and screening plants.
704.02.0 3 Plastic Limits. When specified, aggregates shall conform to the applicable requirements of the
following table: TABLE I Percent Passing by Mass* 75 µm (No. 200) Sieve Plasticity Index Maximum 0-3 ................................ ....................................................... 15 4 ................................ ........................................................ 12 5 ................................ ......................................................... 9 6-8 ................................ ................................ ........................ 6 9-11 ....................................................................................... 4 12-15 ...................................................................................... 3 *Test Method No. Nev. T206. PHYSICAL PROPERTIES AND TESTS
704.03.01 Drain Backfill. This aggregate shall conform to one of the following requirements:
Percent Passing by Mass Sieve Size Type 1 Type 2 Type 3 50 mm (2 in.) ............................................... 100 ....................... — ........................ — 37.5 mm (1 1/2 in.) ....................................... 90-100 ..................... — ........................ — 25 mm (1 in.) ................................................ — ..................... 100 ....................... — 19 mm (3/4 in.) ................................ ........... 50-80 .................. 90-100 .................... — 9.5 mm (3/8 in.) ................................ .............. — .................... 20-55 .................... 100 4.75 mm (No. 4) .......................................... 24-40 .................... 0-10 ................... 60-90 1.18 mm (No. 16) ......................................... 10-24 ...................... — ..................... 26-60 150 μm (No. 100) ........................................... 0-4 ....................... 0-4 ...................... 0-4 75 μm (No. 200) ............................................ 0-2 ....................... 0-2 ...................... 0-2 Project Control Tests Test Method Requirements Sieve Analysis ................................ ................................ ............ Nev. T206 ................................ ............... Above Sampling Aggregate ................................ ................................... Nev. T200 ................................ .................. — Source Requirement Tests Test Method Requirements Percentage of Wear (500 Rev.) ............................................ AASHTO T96 ................................ ............ 37% Max. Unless otherwise specified in the contract documents, either Type 1, 2, or 3 may be used.
Source: Nevada Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction, 2014 Edition. Pages 515–528 of 610.