SECTION 501 ASPHALTIC CONCRETE MIXTURES    

  MATERIAL

REFERENCE

  PURPOSE

SAMPLED BY

MINIMUM  FREQUENCY

MIN. QUANTITY

CERT.

  REMARKS

TESTED BY

METHOD

CONTAINER

DISTR.

ADDITIVES Anti-Stripping 501.02 
Mat. Lab
Prelim. 
Source Approval
Dist. Lab 
S 612
1/batch or storage tank 500 mL 
Friction top can

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(QPL 57)
501.02 
Mat. Lab
Accept. Proj. Engr. 
S 601
1/shipment*

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CD

1 & 7

(QPL 57) 
*Visual inspection by Proj. Engr., sample only if questionable.
501.02 
Mat. Lab
Accept.* Proj. Engr. 
S 601
1/batch or shipment 500 mL 
Friction top can

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(QPL 57) 
*When material is not accompanied by CD.
Hydrated Lime 501.02 
1018.03(a) 
Mat. Lab
Accept. Proj. Engr. 
S 102
1/shipment*

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CD

1 & 7

(QPL 34) 
*Sample only if questionable.
Silicone 501.02 
Proj. Engr.
Accept.

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(QPL 22) 
Proj. Engr. to verify that viscosity indicated on container conforms to QPL requirements.
AGGREGATES Aggregates Prior to Crushing 501.02(c)(5) 
1003.06(a)(1) 
Dist. Lab
Accept. Proj. Engr. 
S 101
1/stockpile 1 full sample sack

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(QPL 2) 
Percent passing the 4.75 mm sieve.
Combined Aggregates 
(Moisture Content)
503.09 
Contractor
Quality 
Control
Contractor 
S 101
2/day/plant* 4 L 
Suitable container

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For drum-mixer plants. 
*Sample prior to starting plant & during operation.
Crushed Gravel 501.02 
Dist. Lab
Accept. Proj. Engr. 
S 101
1/stockpile 1 full sample sack

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(QPL 2) 
For % crushed.
Crushed Shell 501.02 
Dist. Lab
Accept. Proj. Engr. 
S 101
1/stockpile 1 full sample sack

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Expanded Clay 501.02 
Proj. Engr.
Accept.

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(QPL 2) 
Visual inspection by Proj. Engr.
Hot Bins or Cold Feed 1003.06 
Dist. Lab
Design Proj. Engr. 
S 101

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1 full sample sack

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For specific gravity. 
*Frequency to be determined by the Dist. Lab.
Mineral Filler 501.02(c)(3) 
Dist. Lab
Accept. Proj. Engr. 
S 102
1/500 Mg* 4 L 
Friction top can

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(QPL 10) 
*Sampling not required for portland cement or hydrated lime when accompanied by CD.
Natural Coarse Sand 1003.06(a)(2) 
Dist. Lab
Accept./ 
Design
Proj. Engr. 
S 101
1/stockpile 1 full sample sack

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(QPL 2) 
Includes sand equivalent testing on natural sands composite from JMF.
Natural Fine Sand 1003.06(a)(3) 
Dist. Lab
Accept./ 
Design
Proj. Engr. 
S 101
1/stockpile 1 full sample sack

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Includes Sand Equivalent testing on natural sand composite from JMF.
Reclaimed Asphaltic Pavement (RAP) 501.02(c)(2) 
Dist. Lab
Accept. Proj. Engr. 
S 101
3/stockpile 1 full sample sack each

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For % AC, % crushed and gradation.
Recycled PCC 501.02(c)(1) 
Dist. Lab
Accept. Proj. Engr 
S 101
1/1000 m3 1 full sample sack

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Must be approved and placed in dedicated stockpile.
501.02(c)(1) 
Mat. Lab
Prelim. 
Source Approval
Dist. Lab 
S 801
1/stockpile* 6 full sample sacks

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See S 801 for maximum stockpile quantities.
Sand-Gravel 1003.06(a)(8) 
Dist. Lab
Accept. Proj. Engr. 
S 101
1/stockpile 1 full sample sack

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(QPL 2)
Screenings 501.02(c)(4) 
Dist. Lab
Accept. Proj. Engr. 
S 101
1/stockpile 1 full sample sack

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(QPL 2)
Slag 501.02 
Dist. Lab
Accept./ 
Design
Proj. Engr. 
S 101
1/stockpile 1 full sample sack

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(QPL 2)
Stone 501.02 
Dist. Lab
Accept./ 
Design
Proj. Engr. 
S 101
1/stockpile 1 full sample sack

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(QPL 2)
ASPHALT MIX RELEASE AGENT    1018.26 
503.04 
Proj. Engr.
Accept.*

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(QPL 25) 
*Visual inspection for performance by Proj. Engr.
ASPHALTIC CONCRETE 

(Plant)

Anti-Strip 
Additive, %
501.12(b) 
501.12(e) 
Proj. Engr.
Accept. Proj. Engr. 
S 605
1/half lot

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*Range given on JMF, % AS from meter. See QA Manual.
Ash Content

* Dist. Lab

Design Proj. Engr. 
TR 314
1/JMF

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*Refer to the QA Manual. 
**See DOTD TR 314.
Asphalt Cement, % 501.12(a) 
503.09 
Proj. Engr.
Accept. Proj. Engr. 
S 605
1/half lot

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*% AC for meter or scales. 
See QA Manual.
Briquettes 501.03 
Contractor
Design Contractor 
TR 303 
TR 322
1 set/JMF 9 briquettes/set 
6 briquettes/set*

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*9 briquettes for DOTD TR 303, 6 briquettes for DOTD TR 322. Results submitted with JMF.
Quality Control* TR 322 1 set/10,000 Mg/JMF

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501.12 
Dist. Lab
Design/ 
Accept.
Proj. Engr. 
TR 322
1 set/JMF or 1 set/20,000 Mg/JMF* 6 briquettes/set

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*1 set per JMF for design to validate contractor's results and 1 set per 20,000 Mg per JMF for acceptance.
501.12(b) 
Proj. Engr.
Accept. Proj. Engr. 
S 203
S 605
4/lot* Suitable sampling bucket

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*One briquette for Marshall properties for each sublot.
501.12(b) 
Dist. Lab
Verif. Proj. Engr. 
S 203
S 605
1/half lot Suitably wrapped

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Shall be a companion sample of an acceptance sample representing each half lot of plant operation. (Submit the second briquette.)
501.12(b) 
Dist. Lab
I A Dist. Lab 
S 203

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See Independent Assurance Program S 701.
Job Mix Formula (JMF) 501.03 
Contractor
Design

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1/mix type/ 
plant

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Contractor shall submit to the Proj. Engr. the proposed job mix formula with suporting design data. Approval by the Dist. Lab Engr. is required prior to starting work.
501.12 
Dist. Lab
Accept.

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1/mix type/ 
plant

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Dist. Lab to evaluate all data submitted with JMF and complete sample testing. After approval, contractor may start production.
Loose Mixture 
(Asphalt Coating)
503.02(m) 
Contractor
Mix Design/ 
Quality Control
Contractor 
S 203 
AASHTO 
T 195
1/JMF* 4 L 
Friction top can

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*Additional tests shall be taken to control asphalt coating of aggregates in mixture.
503.02(m) 
Proj. Engr.
Accept. Proj. Engr. 
S 203 
AASHTO 
T 195
1/JMF* 4 L 
Friction top can

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*Additional tests shall be taken if asphalt coating is questionable.
Loose Mixture 
(Gradation, % AC and % Crushed)
501.03 
Contractor
Quality 
Control
Contractor 
S 203
S 605
1/half lot* Suitable sampling bucket

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*Results plotted on control charts. A third sample may be taken if either or both do not meet specifications.
501.12(b) 
Dist. Lab
Accept. Proj. Engr. 
S 203
S 605
3/lot* 4 L 
Friction top can

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*One loose mix sample obtained from three sublots for acceptance by DOTD.
501.12(b) 
Dist. Lab
I A Dist. Lab 
S 203

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See Independent Assurance Program S 701. Whenever possible, sample at same time acceptance sampling is done.
Loose Mixture 
(Moisture Content)
503.09 
Contractor
Mix Design/ 
Quality Control
Contractor 
S 203 
TR 319
1/JMF* 4 L 
Friction top can

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*Additional tests shall be taken to control moisture content in final mixture.
503.09 
Proj. Engr.
Accept. Proj. Engr. 
S 203 
TR 319
1/JMF* 4 L 
Friction top can

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*Additional tests shall be taken to control moisture content in final mixture.
Loose Mixture 
(Recovered Asphalt)
503.02(a) 
Mat. Lab
Plant Certification Proj. Engr. 
S 203 
AASHTO 
T 170
1/plant* 4 L 
Friction top can

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*Additional samples will be taken if plant process is questionable.
501.03(c) 
503.02(a) 
Mat. Lab
Accept. Proj. Engr. 
S 203 
AASHTO 
T 170
1/JMF* 4 L 
Friction top can

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*Applies to each JMF with reclaimed asphaltic pavement (RAP).
Loose Mixture* 
(Temperature)
503.09 
Contractor
Quality Control Contractor 
S 605
10/lot

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*Temperature of mixture at discharge from mixer.
503.09 
Proj. Engr.
Accept. Proj. Engr. 
S 605
4/lot**

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*Temperature of mixture at discharge from mixer. 
**One for each sublot.
ASPHALTIC CONCRETE 
(Roadway)
Density 501.12(b) 
Proj. Engr.
Accept. Proj. Engr. 
S 203
S 605
5/lot/project* 100 mm diameter core

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*One from each roadway sublot. See QA manual for shipment of cores.
501.12(b) 
Dist. Lab
Verif. Proj. Engr. 
S 203
S 605
2/lot/project 100 mm diameter core

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All 5 acceptance samples, suitably wrapped, shall be sent to Dist. Lab.
501.12(b) 
Dist. Lab
I A Dist. Lab 
S 203

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See Independent Assurance Program S 701.
Longitudinal Surface Tolerance 501.10 
Contractor
Quality Control Contractor 
TR 641 
S 605
Each lot/ 
project
Entire length/ 
one path

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Contractor must furnish an approved 7.5-m profilograph. Applies to roadway and airports WC & BC, shoulders (min. 3 m wide) and parking area WC.
501.10 
Contractor
Quality Control Contractor 
S 605
5/lot/project

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Applies to WC on shoulders (less than 3 m wide), turnouts, crossovers, and roadway section less than 30 m. Use an approved 3-m metal static straightedge.
501.12(b) 
Dist. Lab
Accept. Dist. Lab 
TR 641  
S 605
Each lot/ 
paving strip
Entire length/ 
one path

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Applies to final roadway or airport wearing course surface.
501.10(a)(2) 
Proj. Engr.
Accept. Proj. Engr. 
S 605
Each lot/ 
project 
1/100 m
Entire length

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Applies to final wearing on shoulders (less than 3 m wide). Contractor shall furnish an approved 3-m metal static straightedge.
Loose Mixture* 
(Temperature)
501.07 
Proj. Engr.
Accept. Proj. Engr. 
S 605
2/half lot

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*Temperature of mixture in paver hopper.
Transverse Surface Tolerance, Cross Slope and Grade 501.10 
Contractor
Quality Control Contractor 
S 605

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*As needed to control project within specification requirements.
501.10 
Proj. Engr.
Accept. Proj. Engr. 
S 605

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*Test at selected locations for conformance to specifications.
Thickness 501.11(a) 
Proj. Engr.
Verif. Proj. Engr. 
S 203
S 605
5/lot/project 100 mm diameter core

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The thickness of the lot will be the average of the 5 thicknesses of roadway density samples for the lot.
Thickness & Width 501.11 
Dist. Lab
Accept. Dist. Lab 
TR 602

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Applies to mixtures specified for payment on a cubic yard or square yard basis. 
*See DOTD TR 602.
ASPHALTIC MATERIAL Asphalt Cement 1002.01 
Mat. Lab
Prelim. Source Approval Refinery 
S 201
1/storage tank 2 - 1 L 
Friction top can

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(QPL 41)
1002.01 
Dist. Lab
Accept. Proj. Engr. 
S 201
1/transport or plant storage tank 2 L 
Friction top can

CD

1 & 7

(QPL 41) 
Send 1 L to Mat. Lab for failing or nonverifying material. Plant tanks will be resampled if storage exceeds 72 hours.
1002.01 
Mat. Lab
Accept.

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1/type/ 
project**
1 L 
Friction top can

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(QPL 41) 
*Shall be selected at random by the Dist. Lab from the acceptance samples submitted by Proj. Engr. 
**Not required if sampled under another item.
Curing Membrane SEE SECTION 506 OF THIS MANUAL.
Prime Coat SEE SECTION 505 OF THIS MANUAL.
Tack Coat SEE SECTION 504 OF THIS MANUAL.

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