An accurate measurement of the maximum specific gravity of bituminous paving mixtures G mm is needed for a reliable air voids analysis of the mixtures in the design and control phases. Since most actual bituminous mixtures combine absorptive aggregates, some difficulties have been encountered with the use of some current procedures for measuring Gmm. ...
T209_short_12.docx Asphalt 15-1 Pub. October 2012 THEORETICAL MAXIMUM SPECIFIC GRAVITY (Gmm) AND DENSITY OF HOT MIX ASPHALT (HMA) PAVING MIXTURES FOP FOR AASHTO T 209 Scope This procedure covers the determination of the maximum specific gravity (Gmm) of uncompacted hot mix asphalt (HMA) paving mixtures in accordance with AASHTO T 209-12.
Theoretical Maximum Specific Gravity and Density of Bituminous Paving Mixtures: The purpose of the experiment is to determine the theoretical mixture maximum specific gravity which is found by the mass per volume of the material with no air voids compared G), (mm to unit volume of water, and the mixture density of bituminous paving conducted at 25 ℃ through accordance with ASTM D2041.
T209_short_12 Asphalt 15-1 Pub. October 2012 THEORETICAL MAXIMUM SPECIFIC GRAVITY (G mm) AND DENSITY OF HOT MIX ASPHALT (HMA) PAVING MIXTURES FOP FOR AASHTO T 209 . Scope . This procedure covers the determination of the maximum specific gravity (G. mm) of uncompacted hot mix asphalt (HMA) paving mixtures in accordance with AASHTO T 209-12.
scope: This test method covers the determination of the theoretical maximum specific gravity/gravity mix maximum (G mm) and density of uncompacted asphalt mixture at 25°C (77°F).Note 1-The precision of the method is best when the procedure is performed on samples that contain aggregates that are completely coated.In order to assure complete coating, it is desirable to …
Specific Gravity of Solids, Liquids, and Gases . T 209 - Theoretical Maximum Specific Gravity and Density of Bituminous Paving Mixtures . R 10 - Definitions of Terms for Specifications and Procedures. ASTM Standards: D 4311 - Practice for Determining Asphalt Volume Correction to a Base Temperature . E 1 - Specification for ASTM Thermometers
Specific Gravity of Asphalt Concrete Paving Mixtures . 1. Scope: This test is to determine the theoretical maximum specific gravity and/or density of uncompacted asphalt concrete paving mixtures. The theoretical maximum specific gravity or density is the standard used in the determination of in-place density of asphalt concrete pavements. 2 ...
maximum specific gravity of HMA mixtures was originally developed by Rice (7, 2) and is standardized as ASTM D2041 - Theoretical Maximum Specific Gravity and Density of Bituminous Paving Mixtures. It is one of the main test parameters used for mix design and construction quality control. Besides the void parameters of an HMA mixture, the amount of
ASPHALT BINDER CONTENT DETERMINATION OF ASPHALT MIXTURES BASED ON THE MAXIMUM SPECIFIC GRAVITY 1. SCOPE: 1.1. This method describes the procedures for calculating the asphaltbinder content (AC) of an asphalt mixture based on the maximum specific gravity (G mm) of that mixture. 1.2.
T 209 Theoretical Maximum Specific Gravity (Gmm) and Density of Hot Mix Asphalt Paving Mixtures . 2.2 ITM Standards. 207 Sampling Stockpiled Materials . 572 Drying HMA Mixtures . 580 Sampling HMA . 584 Bulk Specific Gravity of Aggregate Blends in HMA Mixtures . 587 Reducing HMA Samples to Testing Size . 802 Random Sampling . 3.0 TERMINOLOGY ...
for Theoretical Maximum Specific Gravity of Asphalt Paving Mixtures CDOT CP 51 AASHTO T - 209 Purpose This method covers the determination of the maximum specific gravity of un-compacted asphalt paving mixtures. This method will assist with determining: relative percent compaction percent air …
Mar 05, 2019· The difference in specific gravity and performance of asphalt mixture: The specific gravity and performance of each general asphalt mixture, the scenes to be used are summarized below. Dense particle size Asphalt mixture. Specific gravity: 2.35. Performance: The most popular asphalt for paving.
the most important performance indicators of asphalt paving mix tures. Air-void content is not measured directly; instead it is calculated mathematically by comparing the bulk specific gravity of a mixture with the maximum theoretical specific gravity of the mixture at the same asphalt …
The Rice Test for Specific Gravity of Asphalt is a common test that measures the Theoretical Maximum Specific Gravity (G mm) of asphalt specimens. The test is an integral part of the quality assurance of asphalt mixtures. Free and entrapped air is removed from the asphalt …
maximum specific gravity (%G. mm) at the design number of gyrations (N. d) to 97.0%. Use liquid asphalt cement for regression of mixes unless otherwise noted on plans. (b) For regressed mixtures the maximum criteria limits do not apply. Table 501-2: VFA Minimum and Maximum Criteria Estimated Traffic (million ESAL) Mix Type Top and Leveling Courses
MAXIMUM THEORETICAL SPECIFIC GRAVITY OF BITUMINOUS PAVING MIXTURES PART I: INTRODUCTION Background 1. The maximum theoretical specific gravity of bituminous paving mix-tures is the specific gravity at which zero air voids are present in the mix. There are currently three methods commonly being used by asphalt technologists
AASHTO T 209 Theoretical Maximum Specific Gravity and Density of Bituminous Paving Mixtures . AASHTO T 218 Sampling Hydrated Lime . AASHTO T 269 Percent Air Voids in Compacted Dense and Open Bituminous Paving Mixtures . AASHTO T 275 Bulk Specific Gravity of Compacted Bituminous Mixtures Using Paraffin-Coated Specimens
T166-07 Bulk Specific Gravity of Compacted Bituminous Mixtures Using Saturated Surface-Dry Specimens T209-05 Theoretical Maximum Specific Gravity and Density of Bituminous Paving Mixtures T275-07 Bulk Specific Gravity of Compacted Bituminous Mixtures Using Paraffin-Coated Specimens 310.03 DEFINITIONS
Determining the Theoretical Maximum Specific Gravity of HMA (This procedure is based upon AASHTO T 209-12. AASHTO T 209-12 or any subsequent revisions may not be used in place of this procedure.) 1. SCOPE 1.1 This method covers the determination of the theoretical maximum specific gravity of uncompacted bituminous paving mixtures. 2.
ASPHALT MIXTURES FOP FOR AASHTO T 209 Scope This procedure covers the determination of the maximum specific gravity(G mm) of uncompacted asphalt mixturesin accordance with AASHTO T 209-20. Two methods using different containers– bowl and pycnometer / volumetric flask– are covered.
T 166 BulkSpecific Gravity of CompactedHot Mix Asphalt Using Saturated Surface-Dry Specimens . T 209 TheoreticalMaximum Specific Gravity and Density of Hot Mix Asphalt Paving Mixtures T 228 SpecificGravity of Semi-Solid Bituminous Materials. 1ThisStandard Operating procedure is based on AASHTO T 323-04. WSDOT Materials Manual M . 46-01.33
209, Maximum Specific Gravity of Bituminous Paving Mixtures), of this gradation. Estimate the amount of asphalt binder that will be absorbed (ALDOT-384 contains an equation to help with this estimate). Mix and age this batch according to ALDOT-384 using an asphalt content equal to or slightly higher than the sum of the effective and (estimated)
Theoretical Maximum Specific Gravity and Density of Hot-Mix Asphalt Paving Mixtures . Procedure Modifications . 1. All laboratory developed mix samples will be conditioned per AASHTO R30 (Mixture Conditioning of Hot Mix Asphalt) for two hours plus or minus 5 minutes at the asphalt binder manufactures recommended temperature for compaction.
5.16.39 KT-39 Theoretical Maximum Specific Gravity of Asphalt Paving Mixtures 3/07 5.16.40 KT-40 Bitumen Content of Paving Mixtures by the Nuclear Asphalt Content (AC) Gauge Deleted-03 5.16.41 KT-41 Determination of Density and Moisture Content of …
Determining the Theoretical Maximum Specific Gravity of HMA (This procedure is based upon AASHTO T 209-12. AASHTO T 209-12 or any subsequent revisions may not be used in place of this procedure.) 1. SCOPE 1.1 This method covers the determination of the theoretical maximum specific gravity of uncompacted bituminous paving mixtures. 2.
Maximum Specific Gravity of Asphalt Paving Mixtures. PDF-159KB. FM 1-T238. Density of Soils and Bituminous Concrete Mixtures in Place by the Nuclear Method. PDF-144KB ... Quantitative Determination of Asphalt Content from Asphalt Paving Mixtures by the Ignition method. PDF-161KB. FM 5-565. Measurement of Water Permeability of Compacted Asphalt ...
MAXIMUM SPECIFIC GRAVITY OF BITUMINOUS PAVING MIXTURES AASHTO T 209 GLOSSARY Specific gravity -- the ratio of the mass in air of a volume of material to the mass in air of an equal volume of water. Mercury Manometer -- a tube sealed at one end and filled with mercury, which, when subjected to a vacuum, will register a comparison between the ...
* KT-15/AASHTO T166, Bulk Specific Gravity and Unit Weight of Compacted Asphalt Mixtures * KT-25/AASHTO T168, Standard Method of Test for Sampling Bituminous Paving Mixtures * KT-39/AASHTO T209, Theoretical Maximum Specific Gravity of Asphalt Paving Mixtures * KT-56/AASHTO T283, Resistance of Compacted Asphalt Mixture to Moisture
IMPROVED RICE METHOD FOR DETERMINING THEORETICAL MAXIMUM SPECIFIC GRAVITY OF ASPHALT PAVING MIXTURES. The Rice method (ASTM D2041) is used for determining the theoretical maximum specific gravity of asphalt paving mixtures, which is one of the main test parameters used for mix design and construction quality control.
T 166 Bulk Specific Gravity of Bituminous Paving Mixtures T 209 Maximum Specific Gravity of Bituminous Paving Mixtures T 248 Reducing Samples of Aggregates to Testing Size ... expressed as a percent by weight of an asphalt paving mixture that satisfies the applicable volumetric design criteria (typically at 4% air voids).