A02 New Description of Requirements-Gyratory Compaction Testing_Equipment_v1 (002) 150944NOV23.pdf

DESCRIPTION OF REQUIREMENTS:

Gyratory Compaction Testing Equipment

1. Description of Requirements:

The gyratory compaction testing equipment is required to produce laboratory samples that simulate actual field compaction. Specifically, the equipment is required to reproduce the real-world field compaction conditions used to inform the design of airfield and roadway. At the minimum the testing equipment is required to simulate airfield and roadway energy levels for compacting cold-mix asphalt, warm-mix asphalt, emulsions, roller-compacted concrete (RCC), and soil bed materials. The gyratory compaction testing equipment must also meet the following requirements:

Gyratory Compactor Geometry:

a. Overall Floor Weight: 227-kg

b. 4-Industrial Locking Casters: Yes

c. Overall Width: 68-cm

d. Overall Depth: 71.1-cm

e. Overall Height: 162.5-cm

f. Maximum Overall Footprint: 4415- cm2

Gyratory Compaction Mold Geometry:

g. Stainless Steel: Yes

h. Heat Treated Minimum (175 °C): Yes

i. Solid Mold Option: Yes

j. Perforated Drainable Mold Option: Yes

k. Overall Maximum Height: 317.5-mm

l. Overall Inner Diameter Option (150-mm): Yes

m. Overall Inner Diameter Option (100-mm): Yes

Operational:

n. Power Requirements:

i. Voltage: 115 VAC (±10%)

ii. Frequency: 60-Hz

iii. Amps: 15

iv. Phases: 1

v. Emergency Safety Shut Off: Yes

o. Modes of Operation:

i. Compact To Number of Gyrations: Yes

ii. Compact To Specified Height: Yes

p. Unit of Measure: SI Units

q. External Integrated Extruder: Yes

r. External Integrated Cooling Rack: Yes

s. Compact Second Sample While First Sample Being Extruded: Yes

t. Gyration Requirements:

i. Software Adjustable Consolidation Pressure Range: [90 – 1000] kPa

ii. Software Adjustable Angle of Gyration Range: [0 – 3] ± 0.02 Degrees

iii. Software Adjustable Number of Gyrations: [1 – 999]

iv. Speed of Gyration: 30 ± 0.5 Rotations/Minute Fixed

v. Hydraulic Power Controlled Motor: Yes

Digital Control System:

a. Display:

i. Full Keypad

ii. Backlit Screen

iii. Data Acquisition (Gyration Number, Specimen Height, Angle of Gyration, and

Shear Force)

b. Test Software:

i. Included: Yes

ii. Operating System: Windows

c. Internal Data Storage: Stored Results From Last 20-Tests

d. Data Output Options: USB Port, RS232 Port, Printer, Computer, or External Drive

e. Network Connectivity: NOT REQUIRED

Accessories:

f. Standard (No Additional Charge):

i. 12-Month Warranty

ii. 1-Mold

iii. Gravity Extruder

iv. Standard Height Block

v. Specimen Papers

vi. USB Printer

vii. Printer Cable

viii. USB Cable

ix. Serial Cable

x. Power Cord

xi. Magnalube and Applicator Brush

xii. Operator manual

g. Optional (Additional Charge):

i. 24-Month Extended Warranty

ii. Onsite Installation

iii. Onsite Calibration

iv. Onsite Demonstration

v. Extra Molds

vi. Gyratory Shear Kit

vii. Emulsion Molds and Drain Kit for Cold Mix, Warm-Mix, Emulsions, Roller

Compacted Concrete and Soils

viii. DAV Internal Angle Measurement Kit

ix. Pressure Verification Kit

Customer Care Program:

a. 36-Month Warranty: Free 12-Months After Delivery To ERDC Customer (Parts & Labor) +

24-Months Extended (Paid)

b. Onsite Installation: Required

c. Onsite Calibration: Required

d. Onsite Demonstration: Required

Test Standards Capabilities:

a. AASHTO: T312

b. ASTM: D6925

c. EN: 12697

2. Equipment/Fixtures Accessory Packages:

Equipment/Fixtures Accessory Packages Quantity

Gyratory Compaction Testing Equipment (71.1-cm x 68-cm x 162.5-cm) w/Standard Accessories

Power Requirements [115 VAC (±10%), 60 Hz, 15 Amp, 1-Phase)] 1 Standard 150-mm Mold 3 Standard 100-mm Mold 3 Emulsion 150-mm Mold w/Drain Kit 3 Emulsion 100-mm Mold w/Drain Kit 3 DAV Internal Angle Measurement Kit 1 Pressure Verification Kit 1 Gyratory Shear Kit 1 On-Site Installation, Calibration, Demonstration 1 Customer Care Program (1-yr + 2-yr Extended) 1

3. Additional Technical Documents Included In Contract Submittal Requirements:

a. Signed Letter on Manufactures Letterhead That Identifies the Submitter By Business

Name As An Approved/Registered as Primary or Reseller of Gyratory Compaction Testing Equipment.

b. Signed Letter on Submitter’s Letterhead Indicating the Ability To Provide Direct In-House After Sale Technical Support by Phone and Email of Specified Gyratory Compaction Testing Equipment.

c. Provide Equipment Product Specifications on Manufactures Letterhead as Evidence That Proves Requirements Can Be Meet.

4. Shipping Costs:

Must Be Included In Quote.

5. Gyratory Compaction Testing Equipment Delivery Date:

No Later Than March 15, 2024.

6. Point of Contact and Delivery Location:

GSL-Airfields and Pavements Branch

CEERD-GMA

3909 Halls Ferry Rd Vicksburg, MS 39180-6199