SPECIAL SPECIFICATION 3032 Reflective Crack Relief Interlayer (RCRI)

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1 2004 Specifications CSJ SPECIAL SPECIFICATION 3032 Reflective Crack Relief Interlayer (RCRI) 1. Description. Produce and place a Reflective Crack Relief Bituminous Interlayer (RCRI) in one lift (1 in. thickness) in accordance with the plans, or as directed. Provide a RCRI meeting the requirements for asphaltic concrete defined in the Items Dense-Graded Hot- Mix Asphalt (Method) and Dense-Graded Hot-Mix Asphalt (QC/QA), except as modified by this specification. 2. Materials. A. Asphalt Binder. The Hveem Stability and Flexural Beam Fatigue requirements of Section 3.C.1. of this specification determine the final formulation for the asphalt binder used in the RCRI. Provide asphalt binder meeting the minimum requirements of Table 1 with a PG high temperature of 76 C and a PG low temperature of -22 C. Ensure the asphalt binder is smooth and homogeneous when tested in accordance with Test Method Tex-540-C. Separation, measured by the softening point, will be no more the 6 C. Separation testing is not required if: Introducing a modifier separately at the mix plant either by injection in the asphalt line or mixer, Blending the binder on site in continuously agitated tanks, or Basing acceptance on field samples taken from an in-line sampling port at the hot mix plant after adding the modifiers

2 Performance Grade Table 1 Performance Graded Binders PG 58 PG 64 PG 70 PG 76 PG Average 7-day Max Pavement Design Temperature, ºC Min Pavement Design 1 Temperature, ºC >-22 >-28 >-34 >-16 >-22 >-28 >-34 >-16 >-22 >-28 >-34 >-16 >-22 >-28 >-34 >-16 >-22 >-28 ORIGINAL BINDER Flash Point, AASHTO T 48: Min, ºC 230 Viscosity, AASHTO TP 48: 2, 3 Max, 3.0 Pa s, Test Temperature, ºC 135 Dynamic Shear, AASHTO TP 5: 4 G*/sin(δ), Min, 1.00 kpa Test 10 rad/sec., ºC Elastic Recovery, ASTM D 6084, - 50ºF, % Min ROLLING THIN FILM OVEN (Tex-541-C) Mass Loss, Max, % 1.0 Dynamic Shear, AASHTO TP 5: G*/sin(δ), Min, 2.20 kpa Test rad/sec., ºC PRESSURE AGING VESSEL (PAV) RESIDUE (AASHTO PP 1) PAV Aging Temperature, ºC 100 Dynamic Shear, AASHTO TP 5: G*/sin(δ), Max, 5000 kpa Test rad/sec., ºC Creep Stiffness, AASHTO TP 1: 5, 6 S, Max, 300 MPa, m - value, Min, Test 60 sec., ºC Direct Tension, AASHTO TP 3: 6 Failure Strain, Min, 1.0% -12 Test mm/min., ºC 1 Pavement temperatures are estimated from air temperatures using an algorithm contained in a TxDOT supplied computer program, may be provided by the Department or by following the procedures outlined in AASHTO MP 2 and PP This requirement may be waived at the Department s discretion if the supplier warrants that the asphalt binder can be adequately pumped, mixed, and compacted at temperatures that meet all applicable safety, environmental, and constructability requirements. At test temperatures where the binder is a Newtonian fluid, any suitable standard means of viscosity measurement may be used, including capillary (AASHTO T 201 or T 202) or rotational viscometry (AASHTO TP 48). 3 Viscosity at 135ºC is an indicator of mixing and compaction temperatures that can be expected in the lab and field. High values may indicate high mixing and compaction temperatures. Additionally, significant variation can occur from batch to batch. Variation could significantly impact mixing and compaction operations. Contractors are responsible for addressing any constructability issues that may arise. 4 For quality control of unmodified asphalt binder production, measurement of the viscosity of the original asphalt binder may be substituted for dynamic shear measurements of G*/sin(δ) at test temperatures where the asphalt is a Newtonian fluid. Any suitable standard means of viscosity measurement may be used, including capillary (AASHTO T 201 or T 202) or rotational viscometry (AASHTO TP 48). 5 Silicone beam molds, as described in AASHTO TP 1-93, are acceptable for use. 6 If creep stiffness is below 300 MPa, direct tension test is not required. If creep stiffness is between 300 and 600 MPa, the direct tension failure strain requirement can be used instead of the creep stiffness requirement. The m-value requirement must be satisfied in both cases. B. Blended Aggregate. 1. Description. The blended aggregate may consist of local materials; natural sands (50% maximum), crushed fines, and screenings (manufactured sands) meeting the criteria in Article of the Standard Specification except as modified herein. Do not use RAP in the RCRI Submit samples of each aggregate for approval in accordance with Item 6, Control of Materials of the Standard Specification

3 Acceptance of the RCRI is based on mixture qualities (performance, volumetrics, and stability) shown in this specification. 2. Gradation. Produce blended aggregates meeting the requirements shown in Table 2. Table 2 Gradation Requirements Percent by Weight Sieve Size (Tex-200-F, Part II) 3/8 100 No No No No No No No Sand Equivalent. The sand equivalent of the total blend is a minimum of 45% as determined by Tex-203-F. 4. Material Acceptance. Prior to using, the Engineer will sample, test, and approve the aggregates. 3. Sampling and Design. Provide the Job Mix Formula (JMF), Hveem Stability testing, and Flexural Beam Fatigue testing. Also, provide quality control in accordance with Item 340, Dense-Graded Hot-Mix Asphalt (Method) of the Standard Specifications and technical support for production and placement of the RCRI. A. Job Mix Formula. Obtain, in the presence of the Engineer, representative samples of asphalt binder and mineral aggregates for testing. Provide samples of materials of the size specified and submit them to the designated laboratory for testing. Develop and submit the JMF, certified test results, and job control specimens for approval. 1. No mixture will be accepted for use until the JMF and job control specimens are approved. 2. Provide a JMF within the master range specified for the RCRI and include the type and sources of all materials, the gradations of the aggregates, the relative quantity of each material, and state a definite percentage for each sieve fraction of aggregate and asphalt binder. 3. The JMF approved for the RCRI will be in effect until modified in writing by the Engineer. Ensure the AASHTO T test results are submitted to the Engineer. When unsatisfactory results or other conditions occur, or should a source of material be changed, a new JMF will be requested in accordance with the requirements of this Specification

4 B. Mixture Testing Procedures. The RCRI will be tested in accordance with Section (A), except as noted. Do not use RAP in the RCRI Use Test Method Tex-200-F, Part II Washed Sieve Analysis to develop the JMF Moisture susceptibility testing is not required Individual aggregate quality limitations shall conform to Sections 2.B.2. Gradation and 2.B.3., Sand Equivalent. C. Job Mix Formula Acceptance Criteria. 1. Fifty gyrations (N max = 50) will be required for SuperPave gyratory compaction (150mm molds for volumetric properties). The JMF will meet the following volumetric and performance requirements. Prior to compacting the beams, age the RCRI for beam testing 4 hours at 135 C in accordance with AASHTO PP2-99 Section 7.2 Mechanical Property Testing prior to compacting the beams. Table 3 Laboratory Mixture Design Properties Mixture Property Test Procedure Criteria Asphalt Content, %, min. Tex-236-F 7.0 Air Voids (Va), % Tex-207-F Voids in the Mineral Aggregate (VMA), %, min. Tex-207-F 16.0 Hveem Stability*, min. Tex-208-F 18.0 min. Flexural Beam Fatigue**, min., avg. of 2 samples AASHTO T 100,000 cycles** * Perform test at 140 F using 100mm molds, 50 gyrations, and the Superpave Gyratory Compactor ** Test parameters: 2000 Microstrain, 10 Hz, 3.0±1.0% air voids*, 20 C Note: The void requirement for the Flexural Beam Fatigue test specimens differs from the gyratory samples. The 3.0 ± 1.0% air voids represents the in-place construction density. 2. Job Control Specimens: Produce job control specimens using the proposed JMF and compact to N max (50 gyrations) using 150 mm SuperPave Gyratory Compactor Molds. Determine the Voids in the Mineral Aggregate (VMA) and Air Voids (Va). 3. Submit the Voids in the Mineral Aggregate (VMA) and Air Voids (Va) for the job control specimens to the Engineer. Do not place the mixture on the project until the job control specimens have been verified by the Engineer. 4. Construction Methods. A. Surface and Base Preparation: Prior to placing the RCRI, thoroughly clean the surface of all vegetation, loose materials, dirt, mud, visible moisture, and other objectionable materials. Fill joints larger than 1/2 in. wide as directed. Use ASTM non-expansive crackfiller, silicone joint material or similar material, that will not be affected by the heat of the RCRI during placement. Repair moderately or highly D-Cracked areas, high severity punch-outs, blow-ups, or severe distresses with a doweled, full-depth patch

5 Prior to placing the RCRI, fill large surface deformities (greater than 3 in. deep and 4 ft. in diameter) with approved hot mix. Prior to placing the RCRI, fill smaller pavement deformities such as popouts, corner breaks, and spalls with the RCRI mixture. B. Weather Limitations: Place the RCRI when the temperature of the surface on which the RCRI will be placed is 60 F or higher. Do not place the RCRI on a wet surface or within 24 hours of a rain unless approved actions are taken to dry the pavement. C. Application of Tack: Apply only undiluted tack in accordance with Item 300, Asphalts, Oils, and Emulsions. Apply at rates from 0.02 to 0.04 gal. per square yard (undiluted tack) as determined by the Engineer. Cutback asphalt tack is not permitted. Place a tack coat between the hot mix overlay and the RCRI with undiluted tack. D. Quality Control. Ensure the aggregate gradation and the asphalt binder content of the produced mixture does not vary from the JMF by more than the tolerances shown in Table 4, except as approved. Take control samples every 750 tons based on random numbers supplied by the Engineer. Sampling will take place at the hot mix plant in accordance with test method Tex-222-F, Sampling Bituminous Mixtures. Each sample will be tested for the following qualities: Tex-200-F, Washed Sieve Analysis Tex-236-F**, Determining Asphalt Content from Asphalt Paving Mixtures by the Ignition Method Tex-227-F, Determining Maximum Specific Gravity of Bituminous Mixtures Tex-207-F, Part I, Bulk Specific Gravity of Bituminous Material Tex-203-F, Sand Equivalent, 1 per 3 sublots Note: Testing will be complete within one working day of the end of the sublot. ** Perform correction factors for asphalt content and gradation (#200 sieve) prior to the completion of the test strip or first sublot during production. Lab blend these samples using the JMF binder content and place in the ignition oven. Use the difference between the oven s display and the JMF binder content to correct the binder content during production

6 1. Gradation Control: The maximum deviation from the approved JMF is shown in Table 4: Table 4 Operational Tolerances Description Test Method % passing the No. 8 sieve Tex-200-F ±4.0 % passing the No. 200 Tex-200-F 1.0 Air Voids (Va), % Tex-207-F ±0.5 VMA, % Tex-207-F ±1.0 Asphalt Content, % Tex-236-F ±0.3 Allowable Difference (%) from Current JMF Target 2. Gradation Adjustment: Adjustments to the Natural Sand portion of the gradation are limited to ±5% from the JMF and not to exceed the 50% natural sand limit as outlined in Section 2.B., Blended Aggregate. Mixture Control. Supply control specimens from the RCRI produced for the project in accordance with Section 340.4(D) Tex-207-F, Part I, Bulk Specific Gravity of Bituminous Material. Ensure the specimens are within the following volumetric criteria when compacted to Nmax of 50 gyrations using a Superpave gyratory Compactor. Ensure the mixture control is within the tolerances shown in Table 4 above. 3. Asphalt Content Control: Ensure the asphalt binder content is within the tolerances shown in Table 4 above. Per Section 340.4(D), if 3 consecutive test results for the mix, or 2 consecutive test results for the binder content, fall outside the specified range, cease production until test results or other information indicate, to the satisfaction of the Engineer, that the next mixture produced will be within the specified range. E. Placement. Apply RCRI at a thickness of 1 in. with a tolerance of ±1/4 in. and overlap the PCC longitudinal joints by at least 6 in. 1. Temperatures. Never mix the RCRI hotter than 350 F. The RCRI supplier will supply specific mixing, laydown, and compaction temperatures. 2. Compaction and Density. Begin compaction operations promptly after placing the RCRI. Use only steel wheel rollers in the static mode for compacting the mixture. Ensure density of the in-place place RCRI is 96% minimum of the maximum specific gravity as determined by test method Tex-207-F, Part III, Determining Density of Compacted Bituminous Mixtures. Use the average of all maximum theoretical specific gravities for the day s placement to calculate in-place road densities. Place paper in front of the paver at the location where the core is taken. 3. Release to Traffic and Overlay Placement. Cover the RCRI with the binder course within five days after placement. Open the RCRI to traffic or cover with the hot mix overlay after cooling to less than 160 F or as directed

7 4. Appearance. After final rolling, the RCRI should have a deep black color and the surface texture should be tight. Occasional small flushed areas approximately 1 ft. by 1 ft. are normal for the crack reducing purpose of the RCRI. More flushing than this may indicate that the mixture is out of specification. Verify the quality control criteria in areas of concern. Remove and replace unacceptable areas, in accordance with this specification, at no additional cost to the Department. 5. Blisters. If blisters occur in the mat after rolling, and do not disappear by the time of overlay, perforate, overlay or remove them with a roller as directed. F. Test Strip. 1. This work consists of constructing the RCRI test strips for each mix design to determine the needed adjustments to meet specifications. 2. Construct Test strips after approval of a JMF and calibration of the bituminous hot mix plant. The test strip consists of approximately 250 tons or one hour s production, whichever is less, of approved mix in a single lane within the project limits. The paver and rollers to be used on the project will be used to place the test strip. Provide separate test strips for each mix design. Acceptable test strips meet the density and all other requirements for the mixture tested as outlined in Section 4.D. 3. Determine density in accordance with this specification. If necessary, construct additional test strips until a rolling pattern is established providing the specified density. Also a new test strip is required for each change in the JMF, the compaction method or the compaction equipment or if unacceptable results occur. Remove test strips that do not have the specified density as directed. Do not place additional mix until an acceptable rolling pattern is established on a test strip. G. Damaged Areas. Replace, at no charge to the Department, any traffic-damaged or marred areas. 5. Transporting RCRI. Haul the hot mix to the work site in tight vehicles previously cleaned of all foreign material. Use an approved truck bed release agent. Diesel will not be allowed as a truck bed release agent. 6. Measurement. This Item will be measured by the square yard of RCRI complete in place. 7. Payment. The work performed and materials furnished in accordance with this Item and measured as provided under Measurement will be paid for at the unit price bid for Reflective Crack Relief Interlayer Test Strip and Reflective Crack Relief Interlayer. This price is full compensation for furnishing all materials, labor, tools, cleaning of existing base course or pavement, tack coat, placing, rolling and for all manipulations, equipment and incidentals. A. Test strips. RCRI placed in test strips approved by the Engineer will be paid for at the unit price bid for RCRI Test Strip. All materials in unacceptable test strips will be

8 removed by the Contractor, will become the property of the Contractor and will be disposed of by the Contractor at his expense