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PHASE II REPORT - Caltrans

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The resulting mix had the following characteristics:<br />

• Very stable and displayed a wide range of compositions<br />

• Proceeded to clear water and exhibited a very cohesive form<br />

Automated Mixing Test (AMT)<br />

As described in Chapter 3, the automated mixing test is used to measure the increase in<br />

viscosity with time, by means of a computer-controlled stirrer. From the observed time-<br />

viscosity plot, two values of interest are identified: the mix and spreadability indices. The<br />

measured mixing times from TB-113 were used as the first cut for initial mixing. Mixing to<br />

coating is the mix index and the spreadability is the time for stiffening just prior to setting (see<br />

Figure 3.4).<br />

The cohesion values that are reported are the mix and spread indices. Mix components, using<br />

different levels of additives and fillers to establish a range of values for control purposes, were<br />

evaluated.<br />

This test was repeated for four levels of environmental conditions:<br />

• High temperature 95°F (35°C) low humidity (

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