Summary of MS 164-002.pdf

This document is a specification sheet for the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) regarding asphaltic mix for hot application. The specification details the requirements for asphaltic concrete mixtures used in road construction and maintenance projects throughout Louisiana. Key specifications include gradation requirements for aggregate materials, binder specifications, mixing temperatures, and placement procedures. The document establishes standards for different mix designs classified by nominal maximum aggregate size and performance grade asphalt binders. Contractors must comply with these technical requirements when submitting bids for DOTD asphaltic mix projects. The specification serves as a supplement to existing contract documents and establishes uniform quality standards across all DOTD asphaltic paving work.

The specification emphasizes material testing requirements, including aggregate gradation analysis, asphalt binder properties, and volumetric mix design parameters such as air voids and voids in mineral aggregate. Contractors must provide certification of materials and comply with American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) and American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) standards referenced throughout the document. The specification applies to all DOTD hot mix asphaltic concrete contracts and serves as a binding technical requirement for bidders. No specific pricing information, set-asides, incumbent contractors, award dates, or contract terms are identified within this technical specification document.