702-05 for Site Manager Use
NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Section 700 STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS (USC) May 1, 202 4 VOLUME 4 BASIS OF ACCEPTANCE. PG binder will be accepted based on the Primary Source appearing on the approved list and the source’s certification and satisfactory test results from samples taken where the material is incorporated into the work. Miscellaneous asphalt cements and synthetic resins will be accepted based on the manufac turer’s certification. Asphalt Emulsions, including Tack Coat, will be accepted based on the Primary Source appearing on the approved list, the source’s certification, and satisfactory test results from samples taken where the material is incorporated into the work. Asphalt Re juvenating Agent will be accepted based on the manufacturer’s certification. The use of any other grade of recycling agent requires prior approval from the Director, Materials Bureau.
702-05 for Site Manager Use
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702-20 Thru 702 -25 for Site Manager Use
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SECTION 703 - AGGREGATES (Last Revised January , 2021)
703-01 Fine Aggregate
703-01 Fine Aggregate
NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Section 700 STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS (USC) May 1, 202 4 VOLUME 4 SCOPE. The specification covers the material details, quality requirements and policies for sampling and testing fine aggregate generally used in portland cement concrete and asphalt mixtures . SAMPLING. Samples of fine aggregates will be obtained and submitted to the Materials Bureau by a representative of the Department under the following conditions:
A.Sampling Approved Sources. All approved sources will be sampled when: • The latest test for a source is two (2) or more years old. • A change in the cha racter of the raw or processed fine aggregate occurs. • Considered necessary by the Department.
B.Sampling Non -approved Sources. Non-approved or rejected sources, equipped with adequate processing facilities, may be sampled upon favorable recommendation by a Regional Director and approved by the Director, Materials Bureau. Approval action on such sources may be conditioned on the results obtained by periodic sampling and testing as prescribed by the Materials Bureau and described in Materia l Method 29, “Aggregate Source Acceptance Procedures” (MM 29) . MM 29 is available on the NYSDOT public website here: https://www.dot.ny.gov/divisio ns/engineering/technical -services/materials -bureau/forms -manuals .
C.Sampling Proposed Unopened Sources of Material. Proposed unopened sources of material may be sampled upon the favorable recommendation of a Regional Di rector and approved by the Director, Materials Bureau. The results of tests on such samples will be for information only and will be indicative of the potential quality of the source. Action regarding acceptance of a source is described in MM 29. GEOLOGIC SOURCE REPORTS AND QUALITY CONTROL PLANS. As part of the source approval requirements, the following information shall be submitted to the Department for each source, according to the requirements in MM 29:
A.Geologic Source Report (Static Modu le). The Static Module contains basic geology and mining information. It includes all relevant information about an aggregate source that is not likely to change over the lifetime of a mine. It is required to be submitted for the initial approval of an a ggregate source. The requirements are detailed in MM 29.
B.Geologic Source Report (Cyclic Module). The Cyclic Module contains geologic information such as maps and cross -sections that may change as a mining operation advances laterally or vertically and must be updated according to the schedule and requirements in MM 29.
C.Quality Control Plan (Annua l Module). The Annual Module contains the Quality Control Plan (QCP) and procedures for mining and processing aggregates; the plan must be submitted at least annually, or whenever changes occur. Details of these requirements may be obtained from MM 29. Th ese reports will be received and reviewed by the Department according to the schedules contained in MM 29. The submittal and/or Department acceptance of a report does not relieve the supplier of its responsibility to provide a uniform product meeting the additional requirements described herein . MATERIAL REQUIREMENTS. Fine aggregate shall consist of natural sand or manufactured sand, or other engineered aggregate conforming to the requirements of these specifications. All fine aggregate
703-01 Fine Aggregate
NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Section 700 STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS (USC) May 1, 202 4 VOLUME 4 shall consist of h ard, strong, durable particles meeting the requirements of Table 703 -1, Fine Aggregate Requirements (Testing). In addition, such particles must be free from coatings or any injurious materials and/or injurious amounts of clay, loam, or other deleterious s ubstances. Engineered aggregate includes any other materials that are inert, non -reactive, and meet all relevant specifications described herein. In addition, the fine aggregate shall not contain substances, which, when mixed in portland cement concrete, produce an unacceptable level of chloride ions in the final product. Substances that produce chloride ions will be considered deleterious material. Any fine aggregate may be rejected if it is determined by the Department to contain unacceptable amounts of unsound or deleterious material that is harmful or detrimental to an end -use product . Fine aggregates from more than one approved aggregate source or of more than one type of material may be blended and stockpiled to meet gradation requirements or improve aggregate quality for any end-use. All blending procedures and proportions must be approved by the Department, and all resulting blends require a new source designation. Producers of blended fine aggregates are subject to all requ irements of §703 -01, including testing and Quality Control Plans. Fine aggregates meeting the physical testing requirements of Table 703 -1, “Fine Aggregate Requirements (Testing)” may be accepted for the indicated use, unless service records indicate that it is unsound, or that the material is otherwise determined to be unsatisfactory by the Director, Materials Bureau. TABLE 703 -1 FINE AGGREGATE REQUIREMENTS (TESTING) Test Method For use in Portland Cement Concrete (PCC) For use in Asphalt Mixtures Magnesium Sulfate Soundnes s (NY 703-06P,G) Max. percent loss by weight at 5 cycles 30 45 Organic Impurities (NY 703 -03P,G, AASHTO T-21) Organic Plate, Lighter Than or Equal to 3 - Gardner Color (AASHTO T -21), Lighter Than Or Equal to 14 - Fine aggregate not meeting the requirement of Table 703 -1 may be further evaluated by additional testing, petrographic examination, geologic studies, review of plant flow information, or investigation of performance history. If the results of the evaluation indicate that the aggregate should perform satisfactorily, the source may be accepted by the Director, Materials Bureau. If fine aggregate is found unsatisfactory when examined for organic impurities, it will be rejected unless i t passes the mortar strength test for compression (NY 703 -04P). Fine aggregates so tested shall achieve a compressive strength of at least one hundred percent of the matching washed fine aggregate. FRICTION. Fine aggregate for use in wearing surfaces of portland cement concrete pavement must meet the friction aggregate requirements of §501, Portland Cement Concrete. TESTS. The details of all test methods for fine aggregates may be obtained from ASTM, AASHTO, or the NYSDOT public website here: https://www.dot.ny.gov/divisions/engineering/technical - services/materials -bureau/forms -manuals .
703-02 Coa Rse Aggregate
NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Section 700 STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS (USC) May 1, 202 4 VOLUME 4 BASIS OF APPRO VAL. Approval of the source is determined based on tests performed by the Materials Bureau on samples representing the source; review of Geologic Source Reports and Quality Control Plans; petrographic examination and other geologic studies; and performanc e histories where applicable. BASIS OF ACCEPTANCE . The material is incorporated into the work on the basis that it is from an approved source conforming to procedural directives of the Department and the aggregate shall meet the gradation requirement at t he point of use. Aggregate for use in the manufacture of precast concrete units may be accepted based on stockpile approval at a location acceptable to the Department on a per job basis. Requests for stockpile approval shall be made in writing to the Mate rials Bureau. The manufacturer shall allow at least ninety (90) days for the testing and evaluation of the aggregate.
703-02 Coarse Aggregate
SCOPE. This specification covers the material details, requirements and methods for sampling and testing coarse aggregate generally used in portland cement concrete, asphalt mixtures and surface treatments. This specification does not cover those aggregates used solely as part of certain proprietary non -structural overlays or surface treatment systems. SAMPLING. Samples of coarse aggregates will be obtained by and submitted to the Materials Bureau by a representative of the Department under the following conditions:
A.Sampling Approved Sources. All approved sources will be sampled when: • The latest test for a source is two (2) or more years old. • A change in the character of raw or processed coarse aggregate occurs. • Considered necessary by the Department.
B.Sampling Non -approved Sources. Non-approved or rejected sources, equipped with adequate processing facilities, may be sampled upon favorable recommendation by a Regional Director and approval by the Director, Materials Bureau. Approval acti on on such sources may be conditioned on the results obtained by periodic sampling and testing as prescribed by the Materials Bureau and described in MM 29.
C.Sampling Proposed Unopened Sources of Material. Proposed unopened sources of material may be sampled upon the favorable recommendation of a Regional Director and approval by the Director, Materials Bureau. The results of tests on such samples will be fo r information only and will be interpreted as indicative of the potential quality of the source. Action regarding acceptance of a source is described in MM 29. MM 29 is available on the NYSDOT public website here: https://www.dot.ny.gov/divisions/engineering/technical -services/materials -bureau/forms -manuals . GEOLOGIC SOURCE REPORTS AND QUALITY CONTROL PLANS. As part of the acceptance requirements, the following information shall be submitted to the Department for each operating source, according to the requirements in MM 29:
A.Geologic Source Report (Static Module). The Static Module contains basic geology and m ining information. It includes all relevant information about an aggregate source that is not likely to change over the lifetime of a mine. It is required to be submitted for the initial approval of an aggregate source. The requirements are detailed in MM 29.
703-02 Coarse Aggregate
NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Section 700 STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS (USC) May 1, 202 4 VOLUME 4 B. Geologic Source Report (Cyclic Module). The Cyclic Module contains geologic information such as maps and cross -sections that may change as a mining operation advances laterally or vertically and must be updated according to the schedule and requirements in MM 29.
C.Quality Control Plan (Annual Mo dule). The Annual Module contains the Quality Control Plan (QCP) and procedures for mining and processing aggregates; the plan must be submitted at least annually, or whenever changes occur. Details of these report requirements may be obtained from MM 29. These reports will be received and reviewed by the Department according to the schedules contained in MM 29. The submittal and/or Department acceptance of a report does not relieve the supplier of its responsibility to provide a uniform product meeting the additional requirements described herein . TABLE 703 -2 COARSE AGGREGATE PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS (TESTING) Material Designation Test Designation Gradation/ Particle Size Crushed Bedrock 703-0201 Crushed Gravel 703-0202 Crushed Slag 703-0204 Magnesium Sulfate Soundness (NY 703-07P,G) Max. % loss by weight at 10 cycles (1) No. 2 18 18 6 No. 1 32 32 6 Freezing and Thawing Test ( NY 703-08P,G) Max. % loss by weight at 25 cycles (2) No. 2 20 20 - No. 1 25 25 - Flat Particles, Elongated Particles, or Flat and Elongated Particles (ASTM D4791) Max. % by weight Flat and Elongated to the Degree of 5:1 (3) 10 10 - Crushed particles in any primary size (ASTM D5821) Min. % by weight +½ inch with 1 fractured face - 75 (4) - -½ inch with 2 fractured faces 85 (4) Minimum unit weight (NY 703-10P,G) lbs/cu. ft. - - 70
1.The loss on either size fraction may be used for acceptance if they are of similar composition.
2.The freeze -thaw requirement applies only to aggregate used in Portland cement concrete. The loss on either size fraction may be used for acceptance if they are of similar composition.
3.Requirement applies to coarse aggregate for use in asphalt mixtures with design ESALs of 0.3 million or greater.
4.Gravel which has not been processed through a crusher shall not be combined with crushed gravel. MATERIAL REQUIREMENTS. Coarse aggregates shall consist of crushed bedrock , crushed gravel, crushed air -cooled blast furnace slag, or other engineered aggregate conforming to the requirements of these specifications. All coarse aggregates shall meet the requirements in Tables 703 -2 Coarse Aggregate Physical Requirements (Testing), 703 -3 Coarse Aggregate Physical Requirements (Deleterious Mater ials), and 703 -4 Size of Crushed Bedrock , Gravel and Slag. Engineered aggregate includes any other materials that are inert, non -reactive, and meet all relevant specifications described herein.
703-02 Coarse Aggregate
NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Section 700 STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS (USC) May 1, 202 4 VOLUME 4 Coarse aggregates from more than one approved aggregate source or of more than one type of material may be blended and stockpiled to meet gradation requirements or improve aggregate quality for any end -use. All blending procedures and proportions must be approved by the Department, and all resulting blends require a new source designation. Producers of blended coarse aggregates are subject to all requirements of §703 -02, including testing and Quality Control Plans. TABLE 703 -3 COARSE AGGREGATE PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS (DELETERIOUS MATERIALS ) Maximum p ercent by weight in any primary size (1) Material Designation Crushed Bedrock 703-0201 Crushed Gravel 703-0202 Crushed Slag 703-0204 Shale and shale -like materials (2) 3.0 3.0 - Coal/Lignite/Sulfides (3) 1.0 1.0 - Clay lumps or Wood 0.2 0.2 - Metal Ore (4) 3.0 3.0 3.0 Other Deleterious Materials (5) 3.0 3.0 3.0 Total Deleterious Materials 5.0 5.0 5.0
1.Coarse aggregates containing more than the specified maximum amounts of deleterious materials may be washed or otherwise processed until such specifications are satisfied.
2.Shale, slate, phyllite, argillite, schist, and similar shale -like fissile rocks that have been identified by performance or by test to be unsound and deleterious. Such shale -like fissile rocks may be tested separately from the rest of the aggregate by freezing and thawing according to Test Method NY 703-08P,G. If the loss is 20% or greater, that material will be designated as deleterious shale or shale -like material.
3.Pyrite, marcasite, pyrrhotite, bog iron, and similar material.
4.Magnetite, illmenite, etc. Percentages above 3.0% may be accepted by the Director, Materials Bureau, when appropriate adjustments to yield have been made.
5.Cemented clusters, weathered particles, and similar material. Coarse aggregate meeting the physical requirements of Tables 703 -2, and 703 -3 may be accepted unless service records indicate that it is unsound or that the material is otherwise determined to be unsatisfactory by the Director, Materials Bureau. Coarse agg regate not meeting the requirements of these tables may be further evaluated by additional testing, petrographic examination, geologic studies, review of Plant Flow Information and performance history. If the results of the evaluation indicate that the aggregate should perform satisfactorily, the source may be accepted by the Director, Materials Bureau.
A.Crushed Bedrock . Crushed bedrock will be Material Designation 703 -0201 and shall consist of clean, durable, sharp -angled fragments of rock of uniform qu ality.
B.Crushed Gravel. Crushed Gravel will be Material Designation 703 -0202 and shall consist of clean, durable, sharp -angled fragments of gravel that are free from coatings. A crushed particle is defined as one in which the total area of face fracture exceeds 25% of the maximum cross -sectional area of the particle. When two fractured faces are designated, the total area of each fractured face shall exceed 25% of the maximum cross -sectional area of the particle. A naturally fractured face will be acceptable providing that the sharp angular portion of the particle consists of sound material and is free from unsound or injurious coatings.
703-02 Coarse Aggregate
NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Section 700 STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS (USC) May 1, 202 4 VOLUME 4 C. Crushed Slag. Crushed slag particles will be Material Designation 703 -0204 and shall consist of hard, dura ble, angular fragments which are reasonably uniform in density and quality; free from injurious amounts of sulfur; and reasonably free from thin, elongated pieces, dirt, or other objectional matter. TABLE 703-4 SIZES OF CRUSHED BEDROCK , GRAVEL AND SLAG Screen Sizes (% Passing by Weight) Size 4 in 3 in 2 ½ in 2 in 1 ½ in 1 in ½ in ¼ in 1/8 in #80 #200(2) Screenings(1) - - - - - - 100 90-100 - - 0-1.0 1B - - - - - - - 100 90-100 0-15 0-1.0 1A - - - - - - 100 90-100 0-15 - 0-1.0 1ST - - - - - - 100 0-15 - - 0-1.0 1 - - - - - 100 90-100 0-15 - - 0-1.0 2 - - - - 100 90-100 0-15 - - - 0-1.0 3A - - - 100 90-100 0-15 - - - - 0-0.7 3 - - 100 90-100 35-70 0-15 - - - - 0-0.7 4A - 100 90-100 - 0-20 - - - - - 0-0.7 4 100 90-100 - 0-15 - - - - - - 0-0.7 5 90-100 0-15 - - - - - - - - 0-0.7
1.Screenings shall include all the material passing a 1/4 in. screen.
2.The minus No. 200 material requirements apply only to aggregate for use in portland cement concrete, chip seal, cold mix asphalt pavements and underdrain filter material. The test (AASHTO T11) will be performed on the entire sample of the designated size aggregate. Primary size does not apply in the determination of the minus No. 200 material. TABLE 703 -5 SIZES OF CRUSHED BEDROCK, GRAVEL, AND SLAG FOR MICROSURFACING AND SLURRY SURFACING Screen Sizes (% Passing by Weight) Size Designation 3/8 in No. 4 No. 8 No. 16 No. 30 No. 50 No. 100 No. 200(1) 2MS 100 90-100 65-90 45-70 30-50 18-30 10-22 5-15 3MS 100 70-90 45-70 28-50 19-34 12-25 7-20 5-15
1.Determine percent passing No. 200 sieve according to AASHTO T 11, Materials Finer than No. 200 Sieve in Mineral Aggregates by Washing. TABLE 703 -6 PRIMARY SIZES Size Designation Primary Screen Sizes Size Designation Primary Screen Sizes Passing Retained Passing Retained 1B 1/8 in No. 80 3A 1 1/2 in 1 in 1A 1/4 in 1/8 in 3 2 in 1 in 1ST 1/2 in 1/4 in 4A 2 1/2 in 1 1/2 in 1 1/2 in 1/4 in 4 3 in 2 in 2 1 in 1/2 in 5 4 in 3 in
703-03 Mortar Sand
NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Section 700 STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS (USC) May 1, 202 4 VOLUME 4 D. Gradation. The gradation ranges for each nominal NYSDOT Size Designation of crushed bedrock , gravel or slag used under these specifications shall conform to the gradation requirements for the various Size Designation s tabulated in Table 703-4 or Table 703 -5. Alternate gradation size designations such as AASHTO or ASTM may be used to produce asp halt or concrete mixtures, or any other end products used in construction projects, if the end product gradation targets are met.
E.Primary Size. For the purposes of this specification, the term “Primary Size” is defined for each size designation as al l of the material passing and retained on the screens specified in Table 703 -6 “Primary Sizes.” FRICTION . Coarse aggregate for use in wearing surfaces of portland cement concrete pavement must meet the friction aggregate requirements of §501, Portland Ce ment Concrete. Coarse aggregate for use in top courses of asphalt pavements must meet the friction aggregate requirements of §401, Asphalt Production . TESTS. The details of test methods for coarse aggregate may be obtained from ASTM, AASHTO, or the NYSDO T public website here: https://www.dot.ny.gov/divisions/engineering/technical - services/materials -bureau/forms -manuals . BASIS OF APPROVAL. Approval of the source is determined based on tests performed by the Materials Bureau on samples representing the source; review of Geologic Source Reports and Quality Control Plans; petrographic examination and other geologic s tudies; and performance history where applicable. BASIS OF ACCEPTANCE. The material is incorporated into the work on the basis that it is from an approved source conforming to procedural requirements of the Department and that the aggregate shall meet gr adation at the point of use. Aggregate for use in the manufacture of precast concrete units may be accepted based on stockpile approval at a location acceptable to the Department on a per job basis. Requests for stockpile approval shall be made in writing to the Materials Bureau. The manufacturer shall allow at least ninety (90) days for the testing and evaluation of the aggregate.
703-03 Mortar Sand
SCOPE. This specification contains the requirements for sand used in mortar. GENERAL. §703 -01, Fine Aggregate requirements for use in Portland cement concrete shall apply except as modified herein. MATERIAL REQUIREMENTS. When dry, mortar sand shall meet the following gradation requirements: Table 703 -7 Mortar Sand Gradation Sieve Size Percent Passing by Weight No. 4 100 No. 8 95-100
703-04 Grout Sand
NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Section 700 STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS (USC) May 1, 202 4 VOLUME 4 No. 50 10-40 No. 100 0-15 Concrete sand, §703 -07, will be permitted as an alternative to mortar sand. TEST. Test methods may be obtained from ASTM, AASHTO, or the NYSDOT public website here: https://www.dot.ny.gov/divisions/engineering/technical -services/materials -bureau/forms -manuals . BASIS OF ACCEPTANCE. The provisions of §703 -01, Fine Aggregate, shall apply.
703-04 Grout Sand
SCOPE. This specification contains the requirements for sand used in grout. GENERAL. §703 -01, Fine Aggregate requirements for use in Portland cement concrete, shall apply except as modified herein. MATERIAL REQUIREMENTS. When dry, the grout sand shall meet the following gradation requirements: Table 703 -8 Grout Sand Gradation Sieve Size Percent Passing by Weight No. 16 100 No. 100 0-10 The sand may be determined to be unacceptable for grout sand if it contains more than 6 percent by volume of loam and silt. TEST. Test methods may be obtained from ASTM, AASHTO, or the NYSDOT public website here: https://www.dot.ny.gov/divisions/engineering/technical -services/materials -bureau/forms -manuals . BASIS OF ACCEPTA NCE. The provisions of §703 -01, Fine Aggregate, shall apply.
703-05 Fine Aggregate for White Portland Cement Concrete
SCOPE. This specification contains the requirements for white fine aggregate used in the white portland cement concrete. MATERIALS REQUIREMENT. Material Specification §703 -01, Fine Aggregate, shall apply except as modified herein. The aggregate shall be white, having a Munsell color with a value of 8 or greater and a chroma saturation of 2 or less, when compared to a set of standard color chips. Gradation shall conform to the specification requirement under §703 -07, Concrete Sand. TEST. The details of the test methods may be obtained from ASTM, AASHTO, or the NYSDOT public website here: https://www.dot.ny.gov/divisions/engineering/technical -services/materials -bureau/forms - manuals .
703-06 Cushion Sand
NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Section 700 STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS (USC) May 1, 202 4 VOLUME 4 BASIS OF ACCEPTANCE. The provisions of §703 -01 Fine Aggregate requirements for use in Portland cement concrete, shall apply except that the color will be accepted on a per stockpile basis by the Director, Materials Bureau.
703-06 Cushion Sand
SCOPE. This specification contains the requiremen ts for cushion sand used for concrete block slope paving. GENERAL. Material for cushion sand shall meet the requirements specified herein. MATERIAL REQUIREMENTS. Cushion sand shall consist of clean, hard, durable, uncoated particles, free from lumps of c lay and all deleterious substances. When dry, the cushion sand shall meet the following gradation requirements: Table 703 -9 Cushion Sand Gradation Sieve Size Percent Passing by Weight ¼ in 100 No. 50 0-35 No. 100 0-10 TEST. Test methods may be obtained from ASTM, AASHTO, or the NYSDOT public website here: https://www.dot.ny.gov/divisions/engineering/technical -services/ materials -bureau/forms -manuals . BASIS OF ACCEPTANCE. The cushion sand is accepted based on gradation tests and visual inspection, unless otherwise specified, at the point of use.
703-07 Concrete Sand
SCOPE. This specification contains the requirements for sand used in portland cement concrete. GENERAL. §703 -01, Fine Aggregate requirements for use in Portland cement concrete, shall apply except as modified herein. MATERIAL REQUIREMENTS. When dry, the fine aggrega te for portland cement concrete shall conform to the following gradation requirements: Table 703 -10 Concrete Sand Gradation Sieve Size Percent Passing by Weight Minimum Maximum 3/8 in 100 - No. 4 90 100 No. 8 75 100 No. 16 50 85 No. 30 25 60 No. 50 10 30 No. 100 1 10 No. 200 (Wet) 0 3
703-09 (Vacant)
NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Section 700 STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS (USC) May 1, 202 4 VOLUME 4 TEST. Test methods may be obtained from ASTM, AASHTO, or the NYSDOT public website here: https://www.dot.ny.gov/divisions/engineering/technical -services/materials -bureau/forms -manuals . FRICTION. Sand for use in wearing surfaces of portland cement concrete pavement (including bridge deck and approach slab wearing surfaces) must meet the friction aggregate requirements of §501, Portland Cement Concrete. BASIS OF ACCEPTANCE. The provision s of 703 -01, Fine Aggregates, shall apply.
703-08 Mineral Filler
SCOPE. This specification contains the requirements for mineral filler used in asphalt concrete mixtures. MATERIAL REQUIREMENTS. Mineral filler shall conform to the requirements of the standard specification for Mineral Filler for Asphalt Mixture s, ASTM D242. When dry, the mineral filler shall meet the following gradation requirements: Table 703 -11 Mineral Filler Gradation Sieve Size Percent Passing by Weight No. 30 100 No. 50 95-100 No. 200 70-100 BASIS OF ACCEPTANCE. Acceptance of this material will be based on the producer's certification of compliance with these specification requirements.
703-09 (Vacant)
703-10 Lightweight Aggregates
SCOPE. This specification covers the material details and quality requirements for lightweight aggregates generally used in structural portland cement concrete. GENERAL. The provisions of Sampling and Geologic Source Reports under §703 -02 Coarse Aggregate shall apply. MATERIAL REQUIREMENTS. The lightweight aggregates shall be prepared by thermally expanding, pelletizing, or sintering materials such as shale, slate, clay, fly ash or blast furnace slag, or by processing natural materials such as pumice. The requirements of ASTM C330 - Standard Specification for Lightweight Aggregates for Structural Concrete and ASTM C1761 - Standard Specification for Lightweight Aggregate for Internal Curing of Concrete s hall apply except as modified in these specifications. The requirements of ASTM C330 shall apply except as modified in these specifications. In addition to ASTM C330 and ASTM C1761, the lightweight aggregates shall meet the requirements given in Table 703 -10, Lightweight Aggregate Requirements (Testing). In addition to ASTM C330, the lightweight aggregates shall meet the requirements given in Table 703 -10, Lightweight Aggregate
703-90 for Site Manager Use
NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Section 700 STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS (USC) May 1, 202 4 VOLUME 4 Requirements (Testing). The Durability Factor of concrete made from lightweight ag gregates, as determined in accordance with ASTM C666, shall not be less than 80 percent.
1.18% Maximum applies to No. 2 size aggregate. 35% Maximum loss applies to No. 1 size aggregate. A lightweight aggregate meeting the requirements of this specification will be accepted unless service records indicate that the aggregate is unsound or that the material is otherwise determined to be unsatisf actory by the Director, Materials Bureau. Lightweight aggregates not meeting these requirements may be further evaluated by additional testing, petrographic examination, geologic studies, a review of the lightweight aggregate processing and the performance history. If the results of the evaluation indicate that the lightweight aggregate should perform satisfactorily, the material may be accepted by the Director, Materials Bureau. TEST. Test methods may be obtained from ASTM, AASHTO, or the NYSDOT public we bsite here: https://www.dot.ny.gov/divisions/engineering/technical -services/materials -bureau/forms -manuals . BASIS OF APPROVAL. Approval of the source is determined on the basis of tests performed by the Materials Bureau on samples representing the source; review of Geologic Source Reports and Quality Control Plans ; petrographic examination and other geologic stud ies; and performance histories where applicable. BASIS OF ACCEPTANCE. Acceptance of lightweight aggregates is determined by the Director, Materials Bureau based on tests performed by the Materials Bureau on representative samples of the materials; review of Geologic Source Reports; petrographic examination and other geologic studies; and performance histories where applicable. The material is incorporated into the work on the basis that it is accepted and conforms to procedural directives of the Department and the aggregate shall meet the gradation requirement at the point of use.
703-90 for Site Manager Use
703-91 for Site Manager Use
703-99 for Site Manager Use
SECTION 704 - MASONRY UNITS
704-01 Common Brick
SCOPE. This specification covers the material and quality requirements for common brick, made from clay or shale, used in the construction of drainage structures and manholes. TABLE 703-12 LIGHTWEIGHT AGGREGATE REQUIREMENTS (TESTING) Test Method Fine Agg regate Coarse Ag gregate Magnesium Sulfate (NY 703-06P,G). Max. % Loss by Weight after 5 c ycles. 30 - Magnesium Sulfate (NY 703-07P,G). Max. % Loss by Weight after 10 c ycles. - 18/32 (1) Los Angeles Abrasion Test (ASTM C13 1). Max % Loss by Weight (Grading B or C). - 50
Source: New York Standard Specifications, 2024 Edition. Pages 871–881 of 1,264.