Technical Exhibit I - Revised Hot-Mix Asphalt Paving.pdf

Headquarters III Corps, Fort Hood

Directorate of Public Works (DPW)

Technical Exhibit “D” (REVISED)

AD213050P

CLARKE ROAD -C RECONSTRUCTION

HOT-MIX ASPHALT PAVING

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March 4, 2021

Solicitation No. W91151-21-B-0002

Directorate of Public Works Engineering Division

US Army, III Corps 4612 Engineer Dr.

Fort Hood, TX 76544

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Technical Exhibit D AD213050P N. Clarke Rd 04MAR21

SECTION TABLE OF CONTENTS

DIVISION 32 - EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS

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PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 PERCENT PAYMENT

1.1.1 Method of Measurement

1.1.2 Basis of Payment

1.1.3 Lot Pay Factor

1.1.4 Payment Adjustment for Laboratory Air Voids

1.1.4.1 Pay Factor Example for Laboratory Air Voids

1.1.5 Payment Adjustment for In-place Densities

1.1.5.1 Pay Factor Example for In-place Density

1.1.6 Payment Adjustment for Smoothness (Final Wearing Surface Only)

1.1.7 Payment Adjustment for Plan Grade

1.2 PAYMENT

1.2.1 Method of Measurement

1.2.2 Basis of Payment

1.3 REFERENCES

1.4 SUBMITTALS

1.5 ACCEPTANCE

1.5.1 Acceptability of Work

1.5.2 Acceptance Requirements

1.5.3 Pavement Lots

1.5.4 Sublot Sampling

1.5.5 Additional Sampling and Testing

1.5.6 Theoretical Maximum Density (TMD)

1.5.7 Laboratory Air Voids

1.5.7.1 Tolerance

1.5.7.2 Calculating Laboratory Air Voids

1.5.8 In-place Density

1.5.8.1 Tolerance

1.5.9 Surface Smoothness

1.5.9.1 Smoothness Requirements

1.5.9.1.1 Straightedge Testing

1.5.9.1.2 Profilograph Testing

1.5.9.2 Testing Method

1.5.9.2.1 Straightedge Testing

1.5.9.2.2 Profilograph Testing

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1.5.9.2.3 Bumps ("Must Grind" Areas)

1.5.10 Plan Grade

1.5.11 Laboratory Accreditation and Validation

1.6 ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

PART 2 PRODUCTS

2.1 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION

2.1.1 Asphalt Mixing Plant

2.1.1.1 Truck Scales

2.1.1.2 Inspection of Plant

2.1.1.3 Storage bins

2.1.2 Hauling Equipment

2.1.3 Material Transfer Vehicle (MTV)

2.1.4 Asphalt Pavers

2.1.4.1 Receiving Hopper

2.1.4.2 Automatic Grade Controls

2.1.5 Rollers

2.1.6 Diamond Grinding

2.2 AGGREGATES

2.2.1 Coarse Aggregate

2.2.2 Fine Aggregate

2.2.3 Mineral Filler

2.2.4 Aggregate Gradation

2.3 ASPHALT CEMENT BINDER

2.4 WARM-MIX ASPHALT TECHNOLOGIES/PRODUCTS

2.5 MIX DESIGN

2.6 RECYCLED HOT MIX ASPHALT

2.7

RAP Mix PART 3

EXECUTION

3.1 CONTRACTOR QUALITY CONTROL

3.1.1 General Quality Control Requirements

3.1.2 Testing Laboratory

3.1.3 Quality Control Testing

3.1.3.1 Asphalt Content

3.1.3.2 Aggregate Properties

3.1.3.3 Moisture Content of Aggregate

3.1.3.4 Moisture Content of Asphalt Mixture

3.1.3.5 Temperatures

3.1.3.6 VMA

3.1.3.7 In-Place Density

3.1.3.8 Additional Testing

3.1.3.9 QC Monitoring

3.1.4 Sampling

3.2 PREPARATION OF ASPHALT BINDER MATERIAL

3.3 PREPARATION OF MINERAL AGGREGATE

3.4 PREPARATION OF ASPHALT MIXTURE

3.5 PREPARATION OF THE UNDERLYING SURFACE

3.6 TEST SECTION

3.6.1 Sampling and Testing for Test Section

3.6.2 Additional Test Sections

3.7 TRANSPORTING AND PLACING

3.7.1 Transporting

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3.7.2 Placing

3.8 COMPACTION OF MIXTURE

3.8.1 General

3.8.2 Segregation

3.9 JOINTS

3.9.1 Transverse Joints

3.9.2 Longitudinal Joints

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PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 PERCENT PAYMENT

1.1.0 General

1.1.1 Method of Measurement

Measurement of the quantity of hot-mix warm-mix asphalt pavement, per ton placed and accepted through testing criteria, will be made for the purposes of assessing the pay factors stipulated below.

Lot pay factors (1.1.3) will be required in this contract.

1.1.2 Basis of Payment

Quantities of hot-mix warm-mix asphalt pavement, determined as specified above, will be paid for at respective contract unit prices or at reduced prices adjusted in accordance with paragraphs PERCENT PAYMENT and ACCEPTANCE. Payment will constitute full compensation for furnishing all materials, equipment, plant, and tools; and for all labor and other incidentals necessary to complete work required by this section of the specification.

1.1.3 Lot Pay Factor

Placement acceptance and payment factors shall be evaluated by the following criteria:

1. Laboratory Air Voids (1.1.4)

2. In-Place Densities (1.1.5)

3. Smoothness (1.1.6)

4. Plan Grade (1.1.7)

Material testing results shall be submitted to the Government directly from the responsible lab. Testing results submitted from the contractor will not be accepted.

The lot pay factor is determined by taking the lowest computed pay factor based on either laboratory air voids, in-place density, smoothness, or grade (each discussed below). Remove and replace lots when the lowest computed pay factor requires rejection. At the end of the project calculate the average pay factor for all lots.

Each lot will be paid for at the unit price multiplied by the lot's average pay factor.

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When work on a lot is required to be terminated before all four sublots are completed, the results from the completed sublots will be analyzed to determine the percent payment for the lot following the same procedures and requirements for full lots but with fewer or more test results as determined in paragraph PAVEMENT LOTS.

1.1.4 Payment Adjustment for Laboratory Air Voids

Laboratory air void calculations for each lot will use the average theoretical maximum density values obtained for the lot. Determine the average TMD in accordance with paragraph THEORETICAL MAXIMUM DENSITY (TMD). The mean absolute deviation of the laboratory air void contents (one from each sublot) from the JMF air void content will be evaluated as shown in the example below and a pay factor will be determined from Table

When 0 percent payment is determined, remove and replace the rejected lot at least 4 inches into the cold (existing) lane adjacent to the longitudinal joint.

Table 1. Pay Factor Based on Laboratory Air Voids

Mean Absolute Deviation of Lab Air Voids from JMF

Pay Factor, percent

O.60 or less 100

0.61 - 0.80 98

0.81 - 1.00 95

1.01 - 1.20 90

Above 1.20 reject (0)

1.1.4.1 Pay Factor Example for Laboratory Air Voids

An example of the computation of mean absolute deviation for laboratory air voids is as follows: Assume that the laboratory air voids are determined from 4 sublots where one set of laboratory compacted specimens is from a single sublot. The laboratory air voids for the 4 sublots are determined to be 3.5, 3.0, 4.0, and 3.7. Assume that the target air voids from the JMF is 4.0. The mean absolute deviation is then:

Mean Absolute Deviation = (|3.5 - 4.0| + |3.0 - 4.0| + |4.0 - 4.0| +

|3.7 - 4.0|)/4

Mean Absolute Deviation = (0.5 + 1.0 + 0.0 + 0.3)/4 = (1.8)/4 = 0.45

The mean absolute deviation for laboratory air voids is determined to be

0.45. It can be seen from Table 1 that the lot's pay factor based on laboratory air voids is 100 percent.

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1.1.5 Payment Adjustment for In-place Densities

The average in-place mat and joint densities are expressed as a percentage of the average theoretical maximum density (TMD) for the lot. The Lot TMD is measured as an average of molded specimens from the production run.

Reference section 1.5.4 “Sublot Sampling” for sampling procedures.

Determine the average TMD in accordance with paragraph THEORETICAL MAXIMUM DENSITY (TMD). The average in-place mat density and joint density for a lot are determined and compared with Table 2 to calculate a single pay factor per lot. Use the following process to determine the single pay factor for in-place density:

a. Step 1: Determine the pay factors for mat density and joint density using Table 2.

b. Step 2: Determine ratio of joint area to mat area. The area associated with the joint is considered to be 10 feet wide times the length of completed longitudinal construction joint in the lot. This joint area will not exceed the total lot size. The length of joint to be considered will be that length where a new lane has been placed against an adjacent lane of asphalt pavement, either an adjacent freshly paved lane or one paved at any time previously.

c. Step 3: Compute the weighted pay factor for the joint using the formula in the example below.

d. Step 4: Compare weighted pay factor for joint density to pay factor for mat density and select the smaller. This selected pay factor is the pay factor based on density for the lot.

When 0 percent payment is determined for mat density, remove and replace the rejected lot at least 4 inches into the cold (existing) lane adjacent to the longitudinal joint.

When 0 percent payment is determined for joint density, remove and replace the rejected longitudinal joint with a 10 feet wide paving lane that is centered over the joint.

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Table 2. Pay Factor Based on In-place Density

Average Mat Density (4 Cores) (Percent of TMD)

Pay Factor, Percent Average Joint Density (4 Cores) (Percent of TMD)

93.0 - 96.0 100.0 91.5 or above

92.9 100.0 91.4

92.8 or 96.1 99.9 91.3

92.7 99.8 91.2

92.6 or 96.2 99.6 91.1

92.5 99.4 91.0

92.4 or 96.3 99.1 90.9

92.3 98.7 90.8

92.2 or 96.4 98.3 90.7

92.1 97.8 90.6

92.0 or 96.5 97.3 90.5

91.9 96.3 90.4

91.8 or 96.6 94.1 90.3

91.7 92.2 90.2

91.6 or 96.7 90.3 90.1

91.5 87.9 90.0

91.4 or 96.8 85.7 89.9

91.3 83.3 89.8

91.2 or 96.9 80.6 89.7

91.1 78.0 89.6

91.0 or 97.0 75.0 89.5 below 91.0, above 97.0 0.0 (reject) below 89.5

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1.1.5.1 Pay Factor Example for In-place Density

An example of the computation of a pay factor (in I-P units only) based on in-place density, is as follows:

Assume the following test results for field density made on the lot:

(1) Average mat density = 92.2 percent (of lab TMD).

(2) Average joint density = 90.5 percent (of lab TMD).

(3) Total area of lot = 30,000 square feet.

(4) Length of completed longitudinal construction joint = 2,000 feet.

a. Step 1: Determine pay factor based on mat density and on joint density, using Table 2:

Mat density of 92.2 percent = 98.3 pay factor.

Joint density of 90.5 percent = 97.3 pay factor.

b. Step 2: Determine ratio of joint area to mat area. Multiply the length of completed longitudinal construction joint by the specified 10 foot width and divide by the mat area (total paved area in the lot).

Ratio = Ratio of joint area to mat area

Ratio = (2,000 feet x 10 feet)/30,000 square feet

Ratio = 0.6667

c. Step 3: Weighted pay factor (wpf) for joint is determined as indicated below:

wpf = joint pay factor + (100 - joint pay factor) x (1 - ratio) wpf = 97.3 + (100-97.3) x (1-0.6667) = 98.2 percent

d. Step 4: Compare weighted pay factor for joint density to pay factor for mat density and select the smaller:

Pay factor for mat density: 98.3 percent.

Weighted pay factor for joint density: 98.2 percent

Selected pay factor: 98.2 percent

1.1.6 Payment Adjustment for Smoothness (Final Wearing Surface Only)

Profilograph Testing. Record the location and data from all profilograph measurements. When the Profile Index of a lot exceeds the tolerance specified in paragraph SMOOTHNESS REQUIREMENTS by 1.0 inch per mile, but less than 2.0 inches per mile, after any reduction of high spots or removal and replacement, the computed pay factor for that lot based on surface smoothness will be 95 percent.

When the Profile Index exceeds the tolerance by 2.0 inches per mile, but less than 3.0 inches per mile, the computed pay factor will be 90 percent.

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When the Profile Index exceeds the tolerance by 3.0 inches per mile, but less than 4.0 inches per mile, the computed pay factor will be 75 percent.

Remove and replace the lot when the Profile Index exceeds the tolerance by 4.0 inches per mile or more, at no additional cost to the Government.

Regardless of the above, correct any small individual area with surface deviation which exceeds the tolerance given above by more than 5.0 inches per mile or more, by grinding to meet the specification requirements above or remove and replace at no additional cost to the Government.

The contractor is required to fog seal the aggregate exposed from diamond grinding. Following correction, retest the area to verify compliance with this Item.

1.1.7 Payment Adjustment for Plan Grade (Final Wearing Surface Only)

When more than 5 percent of all measurements made within a lot are outside the 0.05 foot tolerance, the pay factor based on grade for that lot will be 95 percent.

For individual locations where the grade exceeds 0.075 foot tolerance, remove the surface lift full depth and replace the lift with asphalt pavement to meet specification requirements at no additional cost to the Government.

High spots can be diamond ground as an alternative to remove and replace in order to meet grade requirements for the lot and at individual locations. The decision to allow for diamond grinding is at the sole discretion of the Government. The contractor is required to fog seal the aggregate exposed from diamond grinding. Following correction, retest the area to verify compliance with this item.

1.2 PAYMENT

The basis of payment includes material tests to determine Laboratory air voids, in-place density and field tests to determine smoothness and grade requirements. See section 1.5 ACCEPTANCE.

1.2.1 Method of Measurement

Measurement of the quantity of hot-mix warm-mix asphalt pavement per lot will be made for the purposes of assessing acceptance stipulated in paragraph ACCEPTANCE.

1.2.2 Basis of Payment

Quantities of hot-mix or warm-mix asphalt pavement, determined as specified above, will be paid for at respective contract unit prices.

Payment will constitute full compensation for furnishing all materials, equipment, plant, and tools; and for all labor and other incidentals necessary to complete work required by this section of the specification.

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1.3 REFERENCES

The publications listed below form a part of this specification to the extent referenced. The publications are referred to within the text by the basic designation only.

AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF STATE HIGHWAY AND TRANSPORTATION OFFICIALS

(AASHTO)

AASHTO M 156 (2013; R 2017) Standard Specification for

Requirements for Mixing Plants for Hot-Mixed, Hot-Laid Bituminous Paving Mixtures

AASHTO T 304 (2011; R 2015) Standard Method of Test for

Uncompacted Void Content of Fine Aggregate

AASHTO T 329 (2015) Standard Test Method for Moisture Content of Hot Mix Asphalt (HMA) by Oven Method

ASPHALT INSTITUTE (AI)

AI MS-2 (2015) Asphalt Mix Design Methods

ASTM INTERNATIONAL (ASTM)

ASTM C29/C29M (2017a) Standard Test Method for Bulk Density ("Unit Weight") and Voids in Aggregate

ASTM C88 (2018) Standard Test Method for Soundness of Aggregates by Use of Sodium Sulfate or Magnesium Sulfate

ASTM C117 (2017) Standard Test Method for Materials

Finer than 75-um (No. 200) Sieve in Mineral Aggregates by Washing

ASTM C127 (2015) Standard Test Method for Density, Relative Density (Specific Gravity), and Absorption of Coarse Aggregate

ASTM C128 (2015) Standard Test Method for Density, Relative Density (Specific Gravity), and Absorption of Fine Aggregate

ASTM C131/C131M (2020) Standard Test Method for Resistance to Degradation of Small-Size Coarse Aggregate by Abrasion and Impact in the Los Angeles Machine

ASTM C136/C136M (2019) Standard Test Method for Sieve

Analysis of Fine and Coarse Aggregates

ASTM C142/C142M (2017) Standard Test Method for Clay Lumps and Friable Particles in Aggregates

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ASTM C566 (2013) Standard Test Method for Total Evaporable Moisture Content of Aggregate by Drying

ASTM D75/D75M (2019) Standard Practice for Sampling

Aggregates

ASTM D140/D140M (2016) Standard Practice for Sampling Asphalt Materials

ASTM D242/D242M (2009; R 2014) Mineral Filler for

Bituminous Paving Mixtures

ASTM D946/D946M (2020) Standard Specification for Penetration-Graded Asphalt Cement for Use in Pavement Construction

ASTM D979/D979M (2015) Sampling Bituminous Paving Mixtures

ASTM D2041/D2041M (2011) Theoretical Maximum Specific

Gravity and Density of Bituminous Paving

ASTM D2172/D2172M (2017; E 2018) Standard Test Methods for

Quantitative Extraction of Asphalt Binder from Asphalt Mixtures

ASTM D2419 (2014) Sand Equivalent Value of Soils and Fine Aggregate

ASTM D2726/D2726M (2019) Standard Test Method for Bulk

Specific Gravity and Density of Non-Absorptive Compacted Bituminous

ASTM D2872 (2019) Standard Test Method for Effect of

Heat and Air on a Moving Film of Asphalt (Rolling Thin-Film Oven Test)

ASTM D3203/D3203M (2017) Standard Test Method for Percent

Air Voids in Compacted Asphalt Mixtures

ASTM D3665 (2012; R 2017) Standard Practice for Random Sampling of Construction Materials

ASTM D3666 (2016) Standard Specification for Minimum

Requirements for Agencies Testing and Inspecting Road and Paving Materials

ASTM D4791 (2019) Flat Particles, Elongated

Particles, or Flat and Elongated Particles in Coarse Aggregate

ASTM D4867/D4867M (2009; R 2014) Effect of Moisture on

Asphalt Concrete Paving Mixtures

ASTM D5361/D5361M (2016) Standard Practice for Sampling Compacted Asphalt Mixtures for Laboratory Testing

ASTM D5444 (2015) Mechanical Size Analysis of

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Extracted Aggregate

ASTM D5821 (2013; R 2017) Standard Test Method for Determining the Percentage of Fractured Particles in Coarse Aggregate

ASTM D6084/D6084M (2018) Standard Test Method for Elastic

Recovery of Asphalt Materials by Ductilometer

ASTM D6307 (2019) Standard Test Method for Asphalt

Content of Asphalt Mixture by Ignition Method

ASTM D6373 (2016) Standard Specification for

Performance Graded Asphalt Binder

ASTM D6925 (2014) Standard Test Method for Preparation and Determination of the Relative Density of Hot Mix Asphalt (HMA) Specimens by Means of the Superpave Gyratory Compactor

ASTM D6926 (2020) Standard Practice for Preparation of Asphalt Mixture Specimens Using Marshall Apparatus

ASTM D6927 (2015) Standard Test Method for Marshall

Stability and Flow of Bituminous Mixtures

ASTM D7405 (2020) Standard Test Method for Multiple Stress Creep and Recovery (MSCR) of Asphalt Binder Using a Dynamic Shear Rheometer

ASTM D8239 (2018) Standard Specification for

Performance-Graded Asphalt Binder Using the Multiple Stress Creep and Recovery (MSCR) Test

ASTM E1274 (2018) Standard Test Method for Measuring

Pavement Roughness Using a Profilograph

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1.4 SUBMITTALS

Government approval is required for submittals with a "G" designation;

submittals not having a "G" designation are for [Contractor Quality Control approval.] [information only. When used, a designation following the "G" designation identifies the office that will review the submittal for the Government.] Submittals with an "S" are for inclusion in the Sustainability eNotebook, in conformance to Section 01 33 29 SUSTAINABILITY REPORTING. Submit the following in accordance with Section

01 33 00 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES:

SD-02 Shop Drawings

Placement Plan; G

SD-03 Product Data

Mix Design; G

Contractor Quality Control; G

SD-06 Test Reports

Aggregates; G

SD-07 Certificates

Asphalt Cement Binder; G

Laboratory Accreditation and Validation; G

1.5 ACCEPTANCE

1.5.1. Acceptability of Work

Acquire the services of an independent commercial laboratory to perform acceptance testing. Acceptance of the plant produced mix and in-place requirements will be on a lot to lot basis. The materials and the pavement itself will be accepted on the basis of production testing.

The Government may make check tests from split samples to validate the results of the production testing. Testing performed by the Government does not reduce the required testing of the independent commercial laboratory.

Split samples will be taken for Government testing to reduce the variability between the independent commercial laboratory and the Government's test results. When the difference between the independent commercial laboratory and the Government's test results for split samples exceed the acceptable range of two results for multilaboratory precision for the appropriate test method (i.e. ASTM) then at least one of the laboratories is determined to be in error. An evaluation of procedures and equipment in both laboratories will be made to determine the cause(s) for the differences. Develop steps to correct procedures and equipment to bring multilaboratory precision to within acceptable limits.

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1.5.2. Acceptance Requirements

Provide all sampling and testing required for acceptance and payment adjustment.

Adjustments in percent payment acceptance for individual lots of asphalt pavement will be made based on laboratory air voids, in-place density, smoothness, and grade in accordance with the following paragraphs.

Surface smoothness and grade determinations will be made on the lot as a whole. Exceptions or adjustments to this will be made in situations where the mix within one lot is placed as part of both the intermediate and surface courses, thus smoothness and grade measurements for the entire lot cannot be made.

1.5.3. Pavement Lots

A standard lot for all requirements is equal to one day's production or 1,000 tons, whichever is smaller.

Divide each lot into four equal sublots in order to evaluate laboratory air voids and in-place density. When operational conditions cause a lot to be terminated before the specified four sublots have been completed, use the following procedure to adjust the lot size and number of tests for the lot.

Where three sublots have been completed, they constitute a lot. Where one or two sublots have been completed, incorporate them into the next lot and the total number of sublots (i.e. 5 or 6 sublots) is used for acceptance criteria. Include partial lots at the end of asphalt production into the previous lot.

Complete and report all theoretical maximum density, laboratory air voids, and in-place density testing within 24 hours after construction of each lot. At the discretion of the Government, paving may be temporarily suspended if test results are not received in a timely manner.

1.5.4. Sublot Sampling

Take one mixture sample for each sublot in accordance with ASTM D979/D979M from a random truck or another location for determining theoretical maximum density, laboratory air voids, any additional testing the Government desires, and Contractor Quality Control.

All samples will be selected randomly, using commonly recognized methods of assuring randomness conforming to ASTM D3665 and employing tables of random numbers or computer programs. The project COR may also randomly select a truck for sampling, at their discretion.

1.5.5. Additional Sampling and Testing

The Government reserves the right to direct additional samples and tests for any area which appears to deviate from the specification requirements. The cost of any additional testing will be paid for by the Government. Testing in these areas will be treated as a separate lot.

Payment Acceptance will be made for the quantity of asphalt pavement represented by these tests in accordance with the provisions of this section.

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1.5.6. Theoretical Maximum Density (TMD)

Measure theoretical maximum density one time for each sublot in accordance with ASTM D2041/D2041M for purposes of calculating laboratory air voids and determining in-place density. The average TMD for each lot will be determined as the average TMD of the random sublot samples. When the TMD on both sides of a longitudinal joint is different, the average of these two TMD values will be used as the TMD needed to calculate the percent joint density.

1.5.7. Laboratory Air Voids

Prepare one set of laboratory compacted specimens for each sublot in accordance with ASTM D6925 using the Superpave gyratory compactor (SGC).

Provide three test specimens prepared from the same sample for each set of laboratory compacted specimens. Compact the specimens within 2 hours of the time the mixture was loaded into trucks at the asphalt plant. Do not reheat samples prior to compaction. Provide insulated containers as necessary to maintain the sample temperature. Measure the bulk density of laboratory compacted specimens in accordance with ASTM D2726/D2726M.

Determine laboratory air voids from one set (three laboratory compacted specimens) for each sublot sample in accordance with ASTM D3203/D3203M.

1.5.7.1. Tolerance

Provide laboratory air voids with a mean absolute deviation of 1.00 percent (maximum), or less from the JMF for each lot.

Remove and replace lots that do not meet the laboratory air voids requirement above, at least 4 inches into the cold (existing) lane adjacent to the longitudinal joint, at no additional cost to the Government.

The mean absolute deviation of the laboratory air void contents from the JMF air void content will be evaluated as shown in the example below.

1.5.7.2. Calculating Laboratory Air Voids

Laboratory air void calculations for each lot will use the average theoretical maximum density values obtained for the lot. Determine the average TMD in accordance with paragraph THEORETICAL MAXIMUM DENSITY (TMD). The mean absolute deviation of the laboratory air void contents (one from each sublot) from the JMF air void content will be evaluated as in the following example:

Assume that the laboratory air voids are determined from 4 sublots where one set of laboratory compacted specimens is from a single sublot. The laboratory air voids for the 4 sublots are determined to be 3.5, 3.0, 4.0, and 3.7. Assume that the target air voids from the JMF is 4.0. The mean absolute deviation is then:

Mean Absolute Deviation = (|3.5 - 4.0| + |3.0 - 4.0| + |4.0 - 4.0| +

|3.7 - 4.0|)/4

Mean Absolute Deviation = (0.5 + 1.0 + 0.0 + 0.3)/4 = (1.8)/4 = 0.45

The mean absolute deviation for laboratory air voids is determined to be

0.45. It can be seen that 0.45 is less than 1.00 percent. The lot is acceptable for laboratory air voids.

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1.5.8. In-place Density

Obtain one random 4 inch or 6 inch diameter core from the mat and joint of each sublot in accordance with ASTM D5361/D5361M for determining in-place density. Cut samples neatly with a diamond core drill bit. Obtain random cores that are the full thickness of the layer being placed.

Select core locations randomly using the procedures contained in ASTM D3665.

Locate cores for mat density no closer than 12 inches from a transverse or longitudinal joint including the pavement edge.

Center all cores for joint density on the joint. Discard samples that are clearly defective as a result of sampling and take an additional random core.

When the random core is less than 1 inch thick, it will not be included in the analysis. In this case, obtain another random core sample. Clean and tack coat dry core holes before filling with asphalt mixture. Fill all core holes with asphalt mixture and compact using a standard Marshall hammer to the density specified.

Provide all tools, labor, and materials for cutting samples, cleaning, and filling the cored pavement. Measure in-place density in accordance with ASTM D2726/D2726M using each core obtained from the mat and joint.

1.5.8.1. Tolerance

The average in-place mat and joint densities are expressed as a percentage of the average theoretical maximum density (TMD) for the lot. Determine the average TMD in accordance with paragraph THEORETICAL MAXIMUM DENSITY (TMD).

Remove and replace lots that do not meet the in-place mat density requirement at least 4 inches into the cold (existing) lane adjacent to the longitudinal joint, at no additional cost to the Government. Remove and replace the longitudinal joint when the lot does not meet the in-place joint density, at no additional cost to the Government.

If joint replacement is necessary, the contractor shall correct the failed joint by removing the HMAC material and use a 10 feet wide paving lane that is centered over the joint.

1.5.9. Surface Smoothness

Use a straightedge and profilograph for measuring surface smoothness. Use the profilograph method for all longitudinal testing, except for paving lanes less than 0.25 miles in length. Use the straightedge method for transverse testing, for longitudinal testing where the length of each pavement lane is less than 0.25 miles, and at the ends of the paving limits for the project.

Smoothness requirements do not apply over crowns or grade breaks.

Maintain detailed notes of the testing results and provide a copy to the Government immediately after each day's testing.

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1.5.9.1. Smoothness Requirements

1.5.9.1.1. Straightedge Testing

Provide finished surfaces of the pavements with no abrupt change of 1/4 inch or more when checked with an approved 12 foot straightedge. Remove and replace surface lift lots when the surface smoothness exceeds 3/8 inch, at no additional cost to the Government.

High spots can be diamond ground as an alternative to remove and replace at the sole discretion of the Government. The contractor is required to fog seal the aggregate exposed from diamond grinding. Following correction, retest the area to verify compliance with this item.

1.5.9.1.2. Profilograph Testing

Provide finished surfaces with a Profile Index not greater than 9 inches per mile when tested with an approved California-type profilograph.

Remove and replace the lot when the Profile Index exceeds the tolerance by

4.0 inches per mile or more, at no additional cost to the Government.

Correct any small individual area with surface deviation which exceeds the tolerance given above by more than 5.0 inches per mile or more by diamond grinding to meet the specification requirements above or remove and replace at no additional cost to the Government.

1.5.9.2. Testing Method

After the final rolling, but not later than 24 hours after placement, test the surface of the pavement in each entire lot in a manner to reveal surface irregularities exceeding the tolerances specified above. If any pavement areas are diamond ground, retest these areas immediately after diamond grinding. The maximum area allowed to be corrected by diamond grinding is 10 percent of the total area of the lot. Test the entire area of the pavement with a profilograph. Check a number of random locations along with any observed suspicious locations primarily at transverse and longitudinal joints with the straightedge.

1.5.9.2.1. Straightedge Testing

Use the straightedge to measure abrupt changes in surface smoothness.

Hold the straightedge in contact with the pavement surface and measure the maximum distance between the straightedge and the pavement surface.

Determine the amount of surface irregularity by placing the freestanding (unleveled) straightedge on the pavement surface and allowing it to rest upon the two highest spots covered by its length, and measuring the maximum gap between the straightedge and the pavement surface in the area between these two high points.

1.5.9.2.2. Profilograph Testing

Perform profilograph testing using an approved California profilograph and procedures described in ASTM E1274. Provide equipment that utilizes electronic recording and automatic computerized reduction of data to indicate "must-grind" bumps and the Profile Index for the pavement. Use a "blanking band" that is 0.2 inch wide and the "bump template" spanning 1 inch with an offset of 0.4 inch.

Provide profilograph operated by an approved, factory-trained operator on

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Provide a copy of the reduced tapes to the Government at the end of each day's testing.

1.5.9.2.3. Bumps ("Must Grind" Areas)

Reduce any bumps ("must grind" areas) shown on the profilograph trace which exceed 0.4 inch in height by diamond grinding until they do not exceed 0.3 inch when retested.

Taper diamond grinding in all directions to provide smooth transitions to areas not requiring diamond grinding.

The following will not be permitted:

(1) skin patching for correcting low areas,

(2) planing or milling for correcting high areas.

At the Contractor's option, pavement areas including diamond ground areas can be rechecked with the profilograph in order to record a lower Profile Index. Perform additional profilograph testing in all areas corrected by diamond grinding.

1.5.10. Plan Grade

Provide a final wearing surface of pavement conforming to the elevations and cross sections shown and not vary more than 0.05 foot from the plan grade established and approved at site of work.

Within 5 working days after completion of a particular lot incorporating the final wearing course, test the final wearing surface of the pavement for conformance with specified plan grade requirements.

Match finished surfaces at juncture with other pavements with finished surfaces of abutting pavements. Deviation from the plan elevation will not be permitted in areas of pavements where closer conformance with planned elevation is required for the proper functioning of drainage and other appurtenant structures involved.

For roads, the grade will be determined by running lines of levels along the centerline at intervals of 25 feet or less longitudinally to determine the elevation of the completed pavement surface. Measure transverse grades at appropriate intervals.

For parking lots, the grade will be determined by running lines of levels at intervals of 25 feet or less longitudinally and transversely to determine the elevation of the completed pavement surface.

Diamond grinding can be used to remove high spots to meet grade requirements (fog seal is required when diamond grinding is used, at the contractors expense).

Skin patching for correcting low areas or planing or milling for correcting high areas will not be permitted. Maintain detailed notes of the results of the testing and provide a copy to the Government immediately after each day's testing.

Remove and replace surface lift lots when individual locations exceed 0.05 foot tolerance, at no additional cost to the Government. High spots can be

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1.5.11. Laboratory Accreditation and Validation

Provide laboratories used to develop the Job Mix Formula (JMF), perform acceptance testing, and Contractor Quality Control testing that meet the requirements of ASTM D3666. Provide laboratories with a masonry saw having a diamond blade for trimming pavement cores and samples. Perform all required test methods by an accredited laboratory. Schedule and provide payment for laboratory inspections.

Additional payment or a time extension due to failure to acquire the required laboratory accreditation is not allowed.

The Government will inspect and at any time re-inspect, the laboratory equipment and test procedures prior to the start of hot-mix operations for conformance with ASTM D3666. In addition, all testing laboratories performing acceptance testing require USACE validation by the Material Testing Center (MTC) for both parent laboratory and plant testing laboratory. Validation on all laboratories is required to remain current throughout the duration of the paving project. Contact the MTC manager listed at https://mtc.erdc.dren.mil for costs and scheduling. Submit a certificate of compliance signed by the manager of the laboratory stating that it meets these requirements to the Government prior to the start of construction. At a minimum, include the following certifications:

a. Qualifications of personnel; laboratory manager, supervising technician, and testing technicians.

b. A listing of equipment to be used in developing the job mix.

c. A copy of the laboratory's quality control system.

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1.6. ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

Do not place the asphalt mixture upon a wet surface or when the surface temperature of the underlying course is less than specified in Table 3 Table 1. The temperature requirements may be waived by the Government, if requested; however, meet all other requirements including compaction.

Table 3. Surface Temperature Limitations of Underlying Course

Mat Thickness, inches Degrees F

3 or greater 60

Less than 3 60

PART 2 PRODUCTS

2.1 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION

Perform the work consisting of pavement courses composed of mineral aggregate and asphalt material heated and mixed in a central mixing plant and placed on a prepared course. Provide asphalt pavement designed and constructed in accordance with this section conforming to the lines, grades, thicknesses, and typical cross sections shown on the drawings.

Construct each course to the depth, section, or elevation required by the drawings and rolled, finished, and approved before the placement of the next course.

Submit proposed Placement Plan indicating lane widths and longitudinal joints for each course or lift.

2.1.1 Asphalt Mixing Plant

Provide plants used for the preparation of asphalt mixture conforming to the requirements of AASHTO M 156 with the following changes:

2.1.1.1 Truck Scales

Weigh the asphalt mixture on approved scales, or on certified public scales at no additional expense to the Government. Inspect and seal scales at least annually by an approved calibration laboratory.

2.1.1.2 Inspection of Plant

Provide access to the Government at all times, to all areas of the plant for checking adequacy of equipment; inspecting operation of the plant;

verifying weights, proportions, and material properties; checking the temperatures maintained in the preparation of the mixtures and for taking samples. Provide assistance as requested, for the Government to procure any desired samples.

2.1.1.3 Storage bins

The asphalt mixture can be stored in non-insulated storage bins for a period of time not exceeding 3 hours. The asphalt mixture can be stored in insulated storage bins for a period of time not exceeding 8 hours.

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Provide the mix drawn from bins that meets the same requirements as mix loaded directly into trucks.

2.1.2 Hauling Equipment

Provide trucks used for hauling asphalt mixture that have tight, clean, and smooth metal beds. To prevent the mixture from adhering to them, lightly coat the truck beds with a minimum amount of paraffin oil, lime solution, or other approved material. Do not use petroleum based products as a release agent. Provide each truck with a suitable cover to protect the mixture from adverse weather, contamination, and loss of material during hauling. When necessary due to long haul distance and cold weather, provide insulated truck beds with covers (tarps) that are securely fastened.

2.1.3 Material Transfer Vehicle (MTV)

Provide Material Transfer Vehicle for placement of the asphalt mixture.

Transfer the material from the hauling equipment to the paver using a self-propelled, material transfer vehicle with a swing conveyor that is capable of delivering material to the paver without making contact with the paver. Provide MTV capable to move back and forth between the hauling equipment and the paver providing material transfer to the paver, while allowing the paver to operate at a constant speed. Provide Material Transfer Vehicle with remixing and storage capability to prevent physical and thermal segregation.

2.1.4 Asphalt Pavers

Provide mechanical spreading and finishing equipment consisting of a self-powered paver, capable of spreading and finishing the mixture to the specified line, grade, and cross section. Provide paver screed capable of laying a uniform mixture to meet the specified thickness, smoothness, and grade without physical or temperature segregation, the full width of the material being placed. Provide a paver with a vibrating screed to be used during all placement.

2.1.4.1 Receiving Hopper

Provide paver with a receiving hopper of sufficient capacity to permit a uniform spreading operation and a distribution system to place the mixture uniformly in front of the screed without segregation. Provide a screed that effectively produces a finished surface of the required evenness and texture without tearing, shoving, or gouging the mixture.

2.1.4.2 Automatic Grade Controls

Provide a paver equipped with a control system capable of maintaining the specified screed elevation. One of three methods can be used to control grade: stringline, laser, or computerized elevations along with GPS. For multiple layers it is acceptable to control the grade in the underlying layer and control the grade of the surface layer by applying a constant thickness over the underlying layer which has been placed to the desired grade. Slope control can also be used to control the grade of the surface for roads, but is not acceptable for wide pavements such as parking lots.

Provide transverse slope controller capable of maintaining the screed at the desired slope within plus or minus 0.1 percent. A ski-type device of not less than 9.14 m 30 ft can be used to provide improved smoothness.

Use a shoe on one side of the paver to match an existing paved surface to provide a smooth joint.

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2.1.5 Rollers

Provide rollers in good condition and operate at slow speeds to avoid displacement of the asphalt mixture. Provide sufficient number, type, and weight of rollers to compact the mixture to the required density while it is still in a workable condition. Do not use equipment which causes excessive crushing of the aggregate.

2.1.6 Diamond Grinding

Those performing diamond grinding are required to have a minimum of three years experience in diamond grinding. In areas not meeting the specified limits for surface smoothness and plan grade, reduce high areas to attain the required smoothness and grade, except as depth is limited below.

Reduce high areas by diamond grinding the asphalt pavement with approved equipment. Perform diamond grinding by sawing with saw blades impregnated with an industrial diamond abrasive. Assemble the saw blades in a cutting head mounted on a machine designed specifically for diamond grinding that produces the required texture and smoothness level without damage to the asphalt pavement or joint faces. Provide diamond grinding equipment with saw blades that are 3 mm 1/8-inch wide, a minimum of 60 blades per 300 mm 12 inches of cutting head width, and capable of cutting a path a minimum of 0.9 m 3 feet wide. Diamond grinding equipment that causes raveling, fracturing of aggregate, or disturbance to the underlying material will not be allowed. The maximum area corrected by diamond grinding the surface of the asphalt pavement is 10 percent of the total area of any lot. The maximum depth of diamond grinding is 1/2 inch. Provide diamond grinding machine equipped to flush and vacuum the pavement surface.

Dispose of all debris from diamond grinding operations off Government property. Prior to diamond grinding, submit a Diamond Grinding Plan for review and approval. At a minimum, include the daily reports for the deficient areas, the location and extent of deficiencies, corrective actions, and equipment. Remove and replace all pavement areas requiring plan grade or surface smoothness corrections in excess of the limits specified.

Prior to production diamond grinding operations, perform a test section at the approved location, consisting of a minimum of two adjacent passes with a minimum length of 40 feet to allow evaluation of the finish and transition between adjacent passes. Production diamond grinding operations cannot be performed prior to approval.

The contractor is required to fog seal the aggregate exposed from diamond grinding.

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2.2 AGGREGATES

Conform to TxDOT Standard 2014 341 “Dense Graded Hot Mix Asphalt”; section 2 “Materials” for aggregate material specifications. See Technical Exhibit “E” for more information.

Submit all aggregate test results and samples to the Government at least 14 days prior to start of construction.

Perform job aggregate testing no earlier than 6 months before contract award.

2.2.1 Coarse Aggregate

“E” for more information.

2.2.2 Fine Aggregate

2.2.3 Mineral Filler

2.2.4 Aggregate Gradation

Conform to TxDOT Standard 2014 341 “Dense Graded Hot Mix Asphalt”;

section 4, Table 8 for aggregate gradations and associated VMA requirements.

See Plans for required material aggregate “Types”.

2.3 ASPHALT CEMENT BINDER

Conform to TxDOT Standard 2014 341 “Dense Graded Hot Mix Asphalt”, 2.4 “Asphalt Binder” and all associated binder performance and testing requirements described within TxDOT Standard 341. See Technical Exhibit “E” for more information.

Provide test data indicating grade certification by the supplier at the time of delivery of each load to the mix plant.

Submit copies of these certifications to the Government. The supplier is defined as the last source of any modification to the binder. The Government may sample and test the binder at the mix plant at any time before or during mix production.

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2.4 WARM-MIX ASPHALT TECHNOLOGIES/PRODUCTS

Conform to TxDOT Standard 2014 341 “Dense Graded Hot Mix Asphalt”, 2.6.2 “Warm Mix Asphalt (WMA)” and all associated WMA requirements contained within TxDOT Standard 341. See Technical Exhibit “E” for more information.

2.5 MIX DESIGN

Conform to TxDOT Standard 2014 341 “Dense Graded Hot Mix Asphalt”, Table 6, “3. Mix Design and Verification” and section 4.4 “Mixture Design” with the following provisions:

• A TGC shall not be used

• The Ndes for a superpave gyratory compactor (SGC) design shall be 50 gyrations

• The binder included in the design shall be PG70-22

Follow all JMF testing and reporting procedures, intervals and requirements described within TxDOT Standard 2014 341 “Dense Graded Hot Mix Asphalt”.

2.6 RECYCLED HOT MIX ASPHALT

2.7 “Recycled Materials” for recycled content limits, and all associated tables and testing parameters within 341, with the following provision:

• RAS shall not be used in the surface course (type C)

• Recycled content shall not adversely affect the performance of PG70-22 binder

See Technical Exhibit “E” for more information.

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.1 CONTRACTOR QUALITY CONTROL

3.1.1 General Quality Control Requirements

Submit the Quality Control Plan. Do not produce hot-mix asphalt for payment acceptance until the quality control plan has been approved. In the quality control plan, address all elements which affect the quality of the pavement including, but not limited to:

a. Mix Design and unique JMF identification code

b. Aggregate Grading

c. Quality of Materials

d. Stockpile Management and procedures to prevent contamination

e. Proportioning including percent of warm-mix additive

f. Mixing and Transportation

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g. Mixture Volumetrics

h. Moisture Content of Mixtures

i. Placing and Compaction

j. Joints

k. Surface Smoothness

l. Truck bed release agent

3.1.2 Testing Laboratory

Provide a fully equipped asphalt laboratory located at the plant or job site that is equipped with heating and air conditioning units to maintain a temperature of 75 plus or minus 5 degrees F.

Provide laboratory facilities that are kept clean and all equipment maintained in proper working condition.

Provide the Government with unrestricted access to inspect the laboratory facility, to witness quality control activities, and to perform any check testing desired.

The Government will advise in writing of any noted deficiencies concerning the laboratory facility, equipment, supplies, or testing personnel and procedures.

When the deficiencies are serious enough to adversely affect test results, immediately suspend the incorporation of the materials into the work.

Incorporation of the materials into the work will not be permitted to resume until the deficiencies are corrected.

3.1.3 Quality Control Testing

Perform all quality control tests applicable to these specifications and as set forth in the Quality Control Program. Use the independent commercial laboratory for acceptance testing in paragraph ACCEPTANCE. Use in-house capabilities or the independent commercial laboratory for quality control testing. Required elements of the testing program include, but are not limited to tests for the control of asphalt content, aggregate gradation, aggregate moisture, moisture in the asphalt mixture, temperatures, VMA, and in-place density.

Develop a Quality Control Testing Plan as part of the Quality Control Program.

3.1.3.1 Asphalt Content

Determine asphalt content a minimum of twice per lot (a lot is defined in paragraph PAVEMENT LOTS) using the ignition method in accordance with ASTM D6307. Use the extraction method in accordance with ASTM D2172/D2172M if the correction factor for the ignition method in ASTM D6307 is greater than 1.0. The asphalt content for the lot will be determined by averaging the test results.

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3.1.3.2 Aggregate Properties

Determine aggregate gradations a minimum of twice per lot from mechanical analysis of extracted aggregate in accordance with ASTM D5444, ASTM C136/C136M, and ASTM C117. Determine the specific gravity of each aggregate size grouping for each 20,000 tons in accordance with ASTM C127 or ASTM C128.

Determine fractured faces for gravel sources for each 20,000 tons in accordance with ASTM D5821.

Determine the uncompacted void content of natural sand, manufactured sand, and blended aggregate for each 18,000 20,000 tons in accordance with AASHTO T 304 Method A.

3.1.3.3 Moisture Content of Aggregate

Determine the moisture content of aggregate used for production a minimum of once per lot in accordance with ASTM C566.

3.1.3.4 Moisture Content of Asphalt Mixture

Determine the moisture content of the asphalt mixture at least once per lot in accordance with AASHTO T 329.

3.1.3.5 Temperatures

Check temperatures at least four times per lot, at necessary locations to determine the temperature at the dryer, the asphalt cement binder in the storage tank, the asphalt mixture at the plant, and the asphalt mixture at the job site.

3.1.3.6 VMA

Obtain mixture samples at least four times per lot. Calculate the VMA of each specimen in accordance with AI MS-2 based on ASTM C127 and ASTM C128 bulk specific gravity for the aggregate. Provide VMA within the limits of shown in TXDOT Standard Specification 341 “Dense Graded Hot Mix Asphalt”.

3.1.3.7 In-Place Density

Conduct any necessary testing to ensure the specified density is achieved. A nuclear gauge or other non-destructive testing device can be used to monitor pavement density.

3.1.3.8 Additional Testing

Perform any additional testing deemed necessary to control the process.

3.1.3.9 QC Monitoring

Submit all QC test results to the…