FIELD MANUAL For HOT MIX ASPHALT (HMA) - Mississippi ...
FIELD MANUAL For HOT MIX ASPHALT (HMA) - Mississippi ...
FIELD MANUAL For HOT MIX ASPHALT (HMA) - Mississippi ...
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Example:<br />
JMF Gradation<br />
Sieve Size Percent Passing<br />
1/2” 100.0<br />
3/8” 96.5<br />
No. 4 70.1<br />
No. 8 42.4<br />
No. 16 27.2<br />
No. 30 19.8<br />
No. 50 12.4<br />
No. 100 8.3<br />
No. 200 6.3<br />
19.<br />
8 - 6.<br />
3<br />
Sand Ratio = × 100 = 37. 4<br />
42.<br />
4 - 6.<br />
3<br />
(Meets Requirements)<br />
<strong>For</strong> surface course mixtures, check that the combined aggregate blend meets the<br />
specification limits for the amount of limestone used in the mixture (maximum of 30<br />
percent of the total aggregate blend).<br />
<strong>For</strong> 9.5 mm mixtures, and all MT and HT mixtures designed above the maximum<br />
density line, check the fine aggregate angularity in accordance with ASTM C 1252,<br />
Method A.<br />
Check that the limits on the amount of natural sand in the mixture are not exceeded.<br />
In the event adjustments are necessary, the change in aggregate gradation and<br />
asphalt content must be within the tolerances specified for the job mix formula (JMF<br />
limits) in Subsection 401.02.5.5 of the specifications when compared to the original<br />
JMF for the project. Regardless of such tolerances, any adjusted job mix formula<br />
gradation must be within the design master range in Subsection 401.02.1.2.3 of the<br />
specifications for the mixture specified. The job mix formula asphalt content may<br />
only be reduced if the production VMA meets or exceeds the minimum design VMA<br />
in Subsection 401.02.3.1.1 of the specifications for the mixture being produced.<br />
When a job mix formula adjustment is necessary, submit a written request to the<br />
Engineer (with a copy to the District Materials Laboratory) signed by a CAT-II<br />
Technician, setting out what adjustments are needed. Attach sufficient test data to<br />
justify the change (current stockpile gradations, production results, aggregate<br />
specific gravities, and TSR data if necessary). The request must include the sample<br />
test number that indicates when the change is to become effective. The requested<br />
change, if approved, may become effective at a test point up to four individual tests<br />
prior to the test when the request was formally made. Written documentation in the<br />
form of a letter, FAX, or e-mail must exist indicating that the QC/QA team had<br />
Rev. February 5, 2007 16