Refinement and Field Validation of Mix Design Criteria for 4.75 mm Superpave Mixes

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General Information
Study Number: TPF-5(107)
Former Study Number:
Lead Organization: Alabama Department of Transportation
Contract Start Date: Jan 18, 2004
Solicitation Number: 866
Partners: AL, CT, FL, MN, MO, NHDOT, VA, WI
Status: Closed
Est. Completion Date:
Contract/Other Number:
Last Updated: Oct 22, 2010
Contract End Date: Jun 30, 2009
Financial Summary
Contract Amount: $240,000.00
Suggested Contribution:
Total Commitments Received: $240,000.00
100% SP&R Approval: Approved
Contact Information
Lead Study Contact(s): Michelle Owens
owensm@dot.state.al.us
Phone: 334- 353-6940
Organization Year Commitments Technical Contact Name Funding Contact Name
Alabama Department of Transportation 2004 $15,000.00 Michelle Owens Jeff Brown
Alabama Department of Transportation 2005 $15,000.00 Michelle Owens Jeff Brown
Connecticut Department of Transportation 2005 $15,000.00 Nelio Rodrigues James Sime
Connecticut Department of Transportation 2006 $15,000.00 Nelio Rodrigues James Sime
Florida Department of Transportation 2005 $30,000.00 Bouzid Choubane Richard Long
Minnesota Department of Transportation 2005 $15,000.00 John Garrity Lisa Jansen
Minnesota Department of Transportation 2006 $15,000.00 John Garrity Lisa Jansen
Missouri Department of Transportation 2005 $30,000.00 Mara Campbell
New Hampshire Department of Transportation 2005 $15,000.00 Alan Perkins Glenn Roberts
New Hampshire Department of Transportation 2006 $15,000.00 Alan Perkins Glenn Roberts
Virginia Department of Transportation 2005 $15,000.00 William Maupin Bill Kelsh
Virginia Department of Transportation 2006 $15,000.00 William Maupin Bill Kelsh
Wisconsin Department of Transportation 2004 $15,000.00 John Volker Lori Richter
Wisconsin Department of Transportation 2006 $15,000.00 John Volker Lori Richter

Study Description

Within the Superpave mix design system there are design criteria for 9.5 to 37.5 mm nominal maximum aggregate size (NMAS) mixes. Many agencies have expressed an interest in using a 4.75 mm NMAS mix because such a mix could result in an easy riding surface, be used for thin lift applications, correct surface defects (leveling), decrease construction time, provide a use for manufactured screening stockpiles, provide a very economical surface mix for low traffic volume facilities, and be used for thin lift maintenance. In February 2002, the National Center for Asphalt Technology completed a study to develop Superpave mix design criteria for a 4.75 mm NMAS mix (Cooley et al, 2002). NCAT's research was used, in part, by the Superpave Mixture/Aggregate Expert Task Group to recommend to AASHTO the addition of 4.75 mm NMAS mixes to the Superpave mix design system.

Objectives

The objective of this study will be to refine and field validate design criteria for 4.75 mm NMAS Superpave mixes. Additionally, guidelines for the production, construction, and use of this mix type will be developed.

Scope of Work

The tentative work plan will have two phases. Initially, a laboratory phase will be needed to refine the mix design criteria developed for the 4.75 mm NMAS Superpave mixes. The second phase will include a field validation of the refined mix design criteria through the construction of experimental test sections utilizing mixes designed with the refined mix design criteria.

Comments

Pooled fund participation is planned for a minimum of 8 States at $30K each. The contribution could be in two contributions of $15K over the first two years of the project.

Subjects: Materials and Construction Pavement Design, Management, and Performance

Documents Attached
Title File/Link Document Category Document Type Privacy Document Date Download
Progress Report: April 1, 2009 - June 30, 2009 qrtly_rpt_2009-06-30.pdf Progress Report Quarterly Progress Report Public 2009-07-28
Progress Report: July 1, 2008 - September 30, 2008 qtrly_rpt_2008-09-30.pdf Progress Report Quarterly Progress Report Public 2008-10-31
Progress Report: January 1, 2009 - March 31, 2009 qtrly_rpt_2009-03-31.pdf Progress Report Quarterly Progress Report Public 2009-05-01
Progress Report: October 1, 2008 - December 31, 2008 qtrly_rpt_2008-12-31.pdf Progress Report Quarterly Progress Report Public 2009-02-13
Progress Report: January 1, 2008 - March 31, 2008 qtrly_rpt_2008-03-31.pdf Progress Report Quarterly Progress Report Public 2008-05-29
Progress Report: Through June 30, 2008 qtrly_rpt_2008-06-30.pdf Progress Report Quarterly Progress Report Public 2008-08-08
Progress Report: Through March 31, 2006 qtrly_rpt_03-31-06.pdf Progress Report Quarterly Progress Report Public 2006-05-01
Progress Report: Through September 30, 2005 qtrly_rpt_09-30-05.pdf Progress Report Quarterly Progress Report Public 2005-11-04
Progress Report: Throough June 30, 2006 qtrly_rpt_2006-06-30.pdf Progress Report Quarterly Progress Report Public 2006-08-09
Progress Report: Through June 30, 2005 qrtrly-rept_06-30-05.pdf Progress Report Quarterly Progress Report Public 2005-08-03
Documents Attached
Title File/Link Document Category Document Type Privacy Document Date Download
Refinement and Field Validation of Mix Design Criteria for 4.75 mm Superpave Mixes 866.pdf TPF Study Documentation Solicitation Public 2011-09-25

Refinement and Field Validation of Mix Design Criteria for 4.75 mm Superpave Mixes

General Information
Study Number: TPF-5(107)
Lead Organization: Alabama Department of Transportation
Contract Start Date: Jan 18, 2004
Solicitation Number: 866
Partners: AL, CT, FL, MN, MO, NHDOT, VA, WI
Status: Closed
Est. Completion Date:
Contract/Other Number:
Last Updated: Oct 22, 2010
Contract End Date: Jun 30, 2009
Financial Summary
Contract Amount: $240,000.00
Total Commitments Received: $240,000.00
100% SP&R Approval:
Contact Information
Lead Study Contact(s): Michelle Owens
owensm@dot.state.al.us
Phone: 334- 353-6940
Commitments by Organizations
Organization Year Commitments Technical Contact Name Funding Contact Name Contact Number Email Address
Alabama Department of Transportation 2004 $15,000.00 Michelle Owens Jeff Brown 334-353-6941 brownje@dot.state.al.us
Alabama Department of Transportation 2005 $15,000.00 Michelle Owens Jeff Brown 334-353-6941 brownje@dot.state.al.us
Connecticut Department of Transportation 2005 $15,000.00 Nelio Rodrigues James Sime 860-258-0309 james.sime@ct.gov
Connecticut Department of Transportation 2006 $15,000.00 Nelio Rodrigues James Sime 860-258-0309 james.sime@ct.gov
Florida Department of Transportation 2005 $30,000.00 Bouzid Choubane Richard Long 850-414-4617 richardc.long@dot.state.fl.us
Minnesota Department of Transportation 2005 $15,000.00 John Garrity Lisa Jansen 651-366-3779 lisa.jansen@state.mn.us
Minnesota Department of Transportation 2006 $15,000.00 John Garrity Lisa Jansen 651-366-3779 lisa.jansen@state.mn.us
Missouri Department of Transportation 2005 $30,000.00 Mara Campbell 573-526-6687 mara.campbell@modot.mo.gov
New Hampshire Department of Transportation 2005 $15,000.00 Alan Perkins Glenn Roberts 603-271-3151 Glenn.Roberts@dot.nh.gov
New Hampshire Department of Transportation 2006 $15,000.00 Alan Perkins Glenn Roberts 603-271-3151 Glenn.Roberts@dot.nh.gov
Virginia Department of Transportation 2005 $15,000.00 William Maupin Bill Kelsh 434-293-1934 Bill.Kelsh@VDOT.Virginia.gov
Virginia Department of Transportation 2006 $15,000.00 William Maupin Bill Kelsh 434-293-1934 Bill.Kelsh@VDOT.Virginia.gov
Wisconsin Department of Transportation 2004 $15,000.00 John Volker Lori Richter 608-264-8435 lori.richter@dot.wi.gov
Wisconsin Department of Transportation 2006 $15,000.00 John Volker Lori Richter 608-264-8435 lori.richter@dot.wi.gov

Study Description

Study Description

Within the Superpave mix design system there are design criteria for 9.5 to 37.5 mm nominal maximum aggregate size (NMAS) mixes. Many agencies have expressed an interest in using a 4.75 mm NMAS mix because such a mix could result in an easy riding surface, be used for thin lift applications, correct surface defects (leveling), decrease construction time, provide a use for manufactured screening stockpiles, provide a very economical surface mix for low traffic volume facilities, and be used for thin lift maintenance. In February 2002, the National Center for Asphalt Technology completed a study to develop Superpave mix design criteria for a 4.75 mm NMAS mix (Cooley et al, 2002). NCAT's research was used, in part, by the Superpave Mixture/Aggregate Expert Task Group to recommend to AASHTO the addition of 4.75 mm NMAS mixes to the Superpave mix design system.

Objectives

The objective of this study will be to refine and field validate design criteria for 4.75 mm NMAS Superpave mixes. Additionally, guidelines for the production, construction, and use of this mix type will be developed.

Scope of Work

The tentative work plan will have two phases. Initially, a laboratory phase will be needed to refine the mix design criteria developed for the 4.75 mm NMAS Superpave mixes. The second phase will include a field validation of the refined mix design criteria through the construction of experimental test sections utilizing mixes designed with the refined mix design criteria.

Comments

Pooled fund participation is planned for a minimum of 8 States at $30K each. The contribution could be in two contributions of $15K over the first two years of the project.

Subjects: Materials and Construction Pavement Design, Management, and Performance

Title File/Link Type Private
Progress Report: April 1, 2009 - June 30, 2009 qrtly_rpt_2009-06-30.pdf Progress Report Public
Progress Report: January 1, 2009 - March 31, 2009 qtrly_rpt_2009-03-31.pdf Progress Report Public
Progress Report: October 1, 2008 - December 31, 2008 qtrly_rpt_2008-12-31.pdf Progress Report Public
Progress Report: July 1, 2008 - September 30, 2008 qtrly_rpt_2008-09-30.pdf Progress Report Public
Progress Report: Through June 30, 2008 qtrly_rpt_2008-06-30.pdf Progress Report Public
Progress Report: January 1, 2008 - March 31, 2008 qtrly_rpt_2008-03-31.pdf Progress Report Public
Progress Report: Throough June 30, 2006 qtrly_rpt_2006-06-30.pdf Progress Report Public
Progress Report: Through March 31, 2006 qtrly_rpt_03-31-06.pdf Progress Report Public
Progress Report: Through September 30, 2005 qtrly_rpt_09-30-05.pdf Progress Report Public
Progress Report: Through June 30, 2005 qrtrly-rept_06-30-05.pdf Progress Report Public
Title File/Link Type Private
Refinement and Field Validation of Mix Design Criteria for 4.75 mm Superpave Mixes 866.pdf TPF Study Documentation Public

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