PHASE II REPORT - Caltrans

CALTRANS Fugro Consultants, Inc.
Contract 65A0151 Project 1101-3139
Phase II Report December, 2010
LIST OF TABLES
Table 3.1: Comparison of ISSA and S3 Aggregate Requirements .................................................... 11
Table 3.2: Summary of Laboratory Tests for Aggregates.................................................................. 12
Table 3.3: Emulsified Asphalt and Asphalt Residue Requirements for S3 Systems .......................... 13
Table 3.4: Potential Laboratory Tests for Asphalt Residue of S3 Systems........................................ 14
Table 3.5: Tests for Mixing, Spreading, and Setting Properties of S3 Systems................................. 17
Table 3.6: Candidate Long Term Performance Tests........................................................................ 25
Table 3.7: Long Term Performance Tests included in S3 Specifications........................................... 26
Table 4.1: Experimental Matrix ......................................................................................................... 31
Table 4.2.1: TB-113 Results for Mix M1 (A1+E1).............................................................................. 32
Table 4.2.2: TB-113 Results for Mix M2 (A1+E2).............................................................................. 34
Table 4.2.3: TB-113 Results for Mix M3 (A2+E1).............................................................................. 35
Table 4.2.4: TB-113 Results for Mix M4 (A2+E2).............................................................................. 36
Table 4.2.5: TB-113 Results for Mix M5 (A3+E3).............................................................................. 37
Table 4.3: Combinations of Stirrers and Containers for mix M2 ........................................................ 45
Table 4.4: Mix M4 Stirrers and Mixing Containers Combinations and Results .................................. 46
Table 4.5: Preliminary Evaluation of Consistency and Mixing Torque ............................................... 53
Table 4.6: Results of Calibration Tests on 220 Grit Sand Paper ....................................................... 57
Table 4.7: Test Specimen Bases and Assessment Methods for Mix M2 ........................................... 61
Table 4.8: CAT Results for Mix M2a and M2b................................................................................... 64
Table 4.9: Wet Loss Method Results ................................................................................................ 68
Table 4.10: TB-100 Test Results ...................................................................................................... 69
Table 5.1: Plackett-Burman Design for the Six Condition Variables.................................................. 81
Table 5.2: Three Replications of a Half Replication of a 2-Cubed Factorial....................................... 82
Table 6.1: Asphalt Emulsion Requirements ...................................................................................... 83
Table 6.2: Aggregate Quality Requirements ..................................................................................... 84
Table 6.3: Aggregate Grades............................................................................................................ 84
Table 6.4: Slurry Surfacing Mix Design Requirements...................................................................... 86
Table 6.5: Allowable Field Adjustment .............................................................................................. 87
Table 6.6: Application Rates............................................................................................................. 87
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