9-PaDot Section - 411.pdf

This document is a technical specification section (Section 411) from a transportation infrastructure standard focusing on Superpave Warm Mix Asphalt (WMA) Construction, specifically covering dense-graded Warm Mix Asphalt pavement course construction using a volumetric asphalt mixture design developed with a Supergravatory Compactor. The specification provides detailed technical requirements for WMA mixture production, including materials, testing, blending, additives, modifiers, manufacturing processes, temperature ranges, and quality control procedures.

The document outlines precise technical requirements for WMA mixture composition, including specific guidelines for temperature ranges for different asphalt cement classes, anti-strip additive incorporation, and mixture production protocols. Table A provides detailed temperature tolerance requirements, specifying minimum and maximum temperatures for different material classes. The specification includes comprehensive instructions for producers, technical representatives, and quality control personnel, covering aspects such as mixture design, testing protocols, particle coating, production temperatures, and measurement and payment details for various WMA course types including wearing courses and binder courses.