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Standard Specification for

Hot-Mixed, Hot-Laid Bituminous Paving Mixtures1
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D 3515; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (e) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.

1. Scope D 979 Test Methods for Sampling Bituminous Paving Mix-

1.1 This specification covers hot-mixed, hot-laid asphalt, tures3
tar, emulsified asphalt, and recycled bituminous paving mix- D 995 Specification for Mixing Plants for Hot-Mixed, Hot-
tures for base, binder, leveling, and surface courses. Laid Bituminous Paving Mixtures3
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded D 1073 Specification for Fine Aggregate for Bituminous
as the standard. The SI units in parentheses are for information Paving Mixtures3
only. D 1856 Test Method for Recovery of Asphalt from Solution
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the by Abson Method3
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the D 2171 Test Method for Viscosity of Asphalts by Vacuum
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro- Capillary Viscometer3
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica- D 2172 Test Method for Quantitative Extraction of Bitumen
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use. from Bituminous Paving Mixtures3
D 2489 Test Method for Degree of Particle Coating of
2. Referenced Documents Bituminous-Aggregate Mixtures3
2.1 ASTM Standards: D 3381 Specification for Viscosity-Graded Asphalt Cement
C 127 Test Method for Specific Gravity and Absorption of for Use in Pavement Construction3
Coarse Aggregate2 D 4318 Test Method for Liquid Limit, Plastic Limit, and
C 128 Test Method for Specific Gravity and Absorption of Plasticity Index of Soils4
Fine Aggregate2 D 4552 Practice for Classifying Hot-Mix Recycling
C 136 Test Method for Sieve Analysis of Fine and Coarse Agents3
Aggregates2
D 5 Test Method for Penetration of Bituminous Materials3 3. Terminology
D 8 Terminology Relating to Materials for Roads and Pave- 3.1 Definitions are in accordance with Terminology D 8.
ments 3.2 Definitions:
D 75 Practice for Sampling Aggregates3 3.2.1 bitumen aggregate for recycling—bituminous pave-
D 140 Practice for Sampling Bituminous Materials3 ment or paving mixture removed from its original location and
D 242 Specification for Mineral Filler for Bituminous Pav- reduced by suitable means to such particle size as may be
ing Mixtures3 required for use in hot-mixed, hot-laid recycled bituminous
D 448 Classification for Sizes of Aggregate for Road and paving mixtures.
Bridge Construction3
D 490 Specification for Road Tar3 NOTE 1—Alternative terminology may be used for bitumen aggregate
for recycling so long as the terms are defined or understood to refer to the
D 546 Test Method for Sieve Analysis of Mineral Filler for
same material. Reclaimed asphalt pavement (RAP) that has been removed
Road and Paving Materials3 from its original location and reduced in size as may be required.
D 692 Specification for Coarse Aggregate for Bituminous
Paving Mixtures3 3.2.2 hot-mixed, hot-laid paving mixtures—mixtures of
D 946 Specification for Penetration-Graded Asphalt Ce- coarse and fine aggregate or fine aggregate alone, with or
ment for Use in Pavement Construction3 without mineral filler, uniformly mixed with asphalt, tar, or
D 977 Specification for Emulsified Asphalt3 emulsified asphalt.
3.2.3 hot-mixed, hot-laid recycled bituminous paving
mixtures—mixtures of bitumen aggregate for recycling with or
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D-4 on Road without mineral aggregates and mineral filler, mixed at el-
and Paving Materials and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D04.23 on evated temperatures with or without additional bitumen.
Plant-Mix Bituminous Surfaces and Bases.
Current edition approved May 10, 1996. Published July 1996. Originally
published as D 3515 – 76a. Last previous edition D 3515 – 89.
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Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 04.02.
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Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 04.03. Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 04.08.

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4. Ordering Information shown that satisfactory performance will result.
4.1 Orders for bituminous paving mixtures under this speci- 7.5 When hot-mixed hot-laid recycled bituminous paving
fication shall include the following information: mixtures are produced, bitumen conforming to Specification
4.1.1 Type of bitumen (asphalt cement, tar cement, emulsi- D 946, D 977, or D 3381 or recycling agents with or without
fied asphalt), bitumen conforming to Practice D 4552 shall be added to the
4.1.2 Grade of bitumen, asphalt bitumen for recycling as necessary.
4.1.3 The composition of the bituminous paving mixture 8. Composition of Bituminous Paving Mixtures
(dense mixture and mix designation; open mixture and mix
8.1 The mixture shall conform to one of the compositions
designation; open graded friction course mixture and mix
by weight given in Table 1 or Table 2.
designation),
4.1.4 The maximum percentage of bitumen aggregate for NOTE 5—The mix designation selected should be determined by the
recycling permitted in the mixture when limited, and intended use, thickness of paving courses, and desired texture.
4.1.5 The percentage of crushed particles required in the 8.1.1 Compositions shown in Table 1 or Table 2 are based
aggregate if different from that specified in Specification on the use of fine and coarse aggregates having approximately
D 692. the same bulk specific gravities; grading of the total aggregate,
5. Aggregates therefore, would be the same on either a weight or bulk volume
basis. If the bulk specific gravities of coarse and fine aggre-
5.1 The aggregates shall be crushed stone, crushed slag, gates differ by more than 0.20, it may be necessary to adjust the
crushed gravel, and natural or manufactured sand conforming job mix aggregate grading slightly to account for the differ-
to the quality and crushed particle requirements of the appro- ences in volume.
priate ASTM specifications as follows: 8.2 A job mixture shall be selected that comes within the
5.1.1 Coarse Aggregate—Specification D 692. specification limits and that is suitable for the traffic, climatic
5.1.2 Fine Aggregate—Specification D 1073. conditions, and specific gravities of the aggregates used. Below
NOTE 2—Other mineral aggregates, such as uncrushed gravel, crushed the No. 8 (2.36-mm) sieve size, the job-mix formula grading
shell, and various synthetic aggregates, may be specified, provided that curve shall be reasonably parallel to the curves of the grading
local experience or tests have demonstrated their ability to produce limits as selected from Table 1.
satisfactory bituminous paving mixtures. 8.3 Any variation from the job-mix formula in the grading
5.2 Recommended grading requirements for coarse and fine of the aggregate, as shown by the sieve analyses of materials in
aggregate may be selected from Specifications D 448 and the plant (Note 6) or, any variation from the job-mix formula
D 1073, respectively. Other aggregate gradations may be used, in the bitumen content, as indicated by extraction tests of the
provided that the combined coarse and fine aggregates, and finished mixture, greater than the percentage shown in Table 3,
filler, when used, produce a mixture that conforms to the shall be investigated, and the conditions causing such variation
requirements for grading of total aggregate prescribed in Table shall be corrected (Note 7).
1. NOTE 6—It is recognized that the extraction test is a generally accepted
5.3 When hot-mixed, hot-laid recycled bituminous mixtures and approved method for determining the composition of a bituminous
are produced, aggregates conforming to 5.1 may be blended concrete mixture. However, due to the relatively wide difference in the
with the bitumen aggregate for recycling as necessary to bitumen content and aggregate gradation sometimes found in individual
produce the result required by 5.2. samples of mixture taken from the same batch, as shown by extraction
tests, it is recommended that the extraction test results on individual small
6. Mineral Filler samples be used as an indication of the mix composition, and not as the
6.1 The mineral filler shall conform to Specification D 242. sole basis for acceptance or rejection of the product. Unless the mixing
plant has automatic batching and recording equipment, it may be
7. Bitumen necessary to determine both aggregate gradation and bitumen content
from extraction test samples.
7.1 When asphalt cement is used, it shall conform to either NOTE 7—Application of tolerances may result in a gradation outside the
Specification D 3381 or Specification D 946. composition limits in Table 1 or Table 2. This will not be cause for
NOTE 3—The viscosity grade or the penetration grade to be used investigation.
depends on the type of construction, climatic conditions, and amount and
nature of traffic. The required viscosity grade or penetration grade should
9. Mixing Plant
be specified. 9.1 The mixing plant shall conform to Specification D 995.
7.2 When tar cement is used, it shall conform to Specifica- When emulsified asphalt is used, the pugmill shall be ad-
tion D 490. equately vented to allow for the escape of steam.

NOTE 4—The grade to be used shall be RT-10, RT-11, or RT-12, 10. Mixing Plant Operation
depending upon the type of construction, climatic conditions, and the 10.1 Aggregate Storage—Aggregates furnished in different
amount and nature of traffic. The required grade should be specified. sizes or from different sources shall be kept separate, and
7.3 When emulsified asphalt is used it shall conform to adequate provision shall be made to keep them from becoming
Specification D 977, Grade HFMS-2h or MS-2h. mixed or otherwise contaminated. Stockpiles shall be built and
7.4 When specifically approved by the purchaser, other the materials removed therefrom in such a manner as to
types of emulsified asphalt may be used, if experience has minimize size segregation.
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TABLE 1 Composition of Bituminous Paving Mixtures
Dense Mixtures
Mix Designation
D-1 D-2 D-3 D-4 D-5 D-6 D-7 D-8 D-9
Sieve Size
No. 4 No. 16
2 in. 11⁄2 in. 1 in. 3⁄4 in. 1⁄2 in. 3⁄8 in. No. 8
(4.75 mm) (1.18 mm)
(50 mm) (37.5 mm) (25.0 mm) (19.0 mm) (12.5 mm) (9.5 mm) (2.36 mm)
(Sand Asphalt) (Sheet Asphalt)
Grading of Total Aggregate (Coarse Plus Fine, Plus Filler if Required)
Amounts Finer Than Each Laboratory Sieve (Square Opening), Weight %
21⁄2 in. (63-mm) 100 ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ...
2 in. (50-mm) 90 to 100 100 ... ... ... ... ... ... ...
11⁄2 in. (37.5-mm) ... 90 to 100 100 ... ... ... ... ... ...
1 in. (25.0-mm) 60 to 80 ... 90 to 100 100 ... ... ... ... ...
3⁄4 in. (19.0-mm) ... 56 to 80 ... 90 to 100 100 ... ... ... ...
1⁄2 in. (12.5-mm) 35 to 65 ... 56 to 80 ... 90 to 100 100 ... ... ...
3⁄8 in. (9.5-mm) ... ... ... 56 to 80 ... 90 to 100 100 ... ...
No. 4 (4.75-mm) 17 to 47 23 to 53 29 to 59 35 to 65 44 to 74 55 to 85 80 to 100 ... 100
No. 8 (2.36-mm)A 10 to 36 15 to 41 19 to 45 23 to 49 28 to 58 32 to 67 65 to 100 ... 95 to 100
No. 16 (1.18-mm) ... ... ... ... ... ... 40 to 80 ... 85 to 100
No. 30 (600-µm) ... ... ... ... ... ... 25 to 65 ... 70 to 95
No. 50 (300-µm) 3 to 15 4 to 16 5 to 17 5 to 19 5 to 21 7 to 23 7 to 40 ... 45 to 75
No. 100 (150-µm) ... ... ... ... ... ... 3 to 20 ... 20 to 40
No. 200 (75-µm)B 0 to 5 0 to 6 1 to 7 2 to 8 2 to 10 2 to 10 2 to 10 ... 9 to 20
Open Mixtures
Mix Designation
0-1 0-2 0-3 0-4 0-5 0-6 0-7 0-8 0-9
Sieve Size
No. 4 No. 16
2 in. 11⁄2 in. 1 in. 3⁄4 in. 1⁄2 in. 3⁄8 in. No. 8
(4.75 mm) (1.18 mm)
(50 mm) (37.5 mm) (25.0 mm) (19.0 mm) (12.5 mm) (9.5 mm) (2.36 mm)
(Sand Asphalt) (Sheet Asphalt)
Base and Binder Courses Surface and Leveling Courses
21⁄2 in. (63-mm) 100 ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ...
2 in. (50-mm) 90 to 100 100 ... ... ... ... ... ... ...
11⁄2 in. (37.5-mm) ... 90 to 100 100 ... ... ... ... ...
1 in. (25.0-mm) 40 to 70 ... 90 to 100 100 ... ... ... ... ...
3⁄4 in. (19.0-mm) ... 40 to 70 ... 90 to 100 100 ... ... ... ...
1⁄2 in. (12.5-mm) 18 to 48 ... 40 to 70 ... 85 to 100 100 ... ... ...
3⁄8 in. (9.5-mm) ... 18 to 48 ... 40 to 70 60 to 90 85 to 100 ... ... ...
No. 4 (4.75-mm) 5 to 25 6 to 29 10 to 34 15 to 39 20 to 50 40 to 70 ... 100 ...
No. 8 (2.36-mm)A 0 to 12 0 to 14 1 to 17 2 to 18 5 to 25 10 to 35 ... 75 to 100 ...
No. 16 (1.18-mm) ... ... ... ... 3 to 19 5 to 25 ... 50 to 75 ...
No. 30 (600-µm) 0 to 8 0 to 8 0 to 10 0 to 10 ... ... ... 28 to 53 ...
No. 50 (300-µm) ... ... ... ... 0 to 10 0 to 12 ... 8 to 30 ...
No. 100 (150-µm) ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 0 to 12 ...
No. 200 (75-µm)B ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 0 to 5 ...
Bitumen, Weight % of Total MixtureC
2 to 7 3 to 8 3 to 9 4 to 10 4 to 11 5 to 12 6 to 12 7 to 12 8 to 12
Suggested Coarse Aggregate Sizes
3 and 57 4 and 67 5 and 7 67 or 68 7 or 78 8
or or or
4 and 68 57 6 and 8
A
In considering the total grading characteristics of a bituminous paving mixture, the amount passing the No. 8 (2.36-mm) sieve is a significant and convenient field control
point between fine and coarse aggregate. Gradings approaching the maximum amount permitted to pass the No. 8 sieve will result in pavement surfaces having
comparatively fine texture, while coarse gradings approaching the minimum amount passing the No. 8 sieve will result in surfaces with comparatively coarse texture.
B
The material passing the No. 200 (75-µm) sieve may consist of fine particles of the aggregates or mineral filler, or both but shall be free of organic matter and clay
particles. The blend of aggregates and filler, when tested in accordance with Test Method D 4318, shall have a plasticity index of not greater than 4, except that this plasticity
requirement shall not apply when the filler material is hydrated lime or hydraulic cement.
C
The quantity of bitumen is given in terms of weight % of the total mixture. The wide difference in the specific gravity of various aggregates, as well as a considerable
difference in absorption, results in a comparatively wide range in the limiting amount of bitumen specified. The amount of bitumen required for a given mixture should be
determined by appropriate laboratory testing or on the basis of past experience with similar mixtures, or by a combination of both.

10.2 Old Bituminous Pavement—Bitumen aggregate for 10.3 Preparation of Bitumen—The bitumen shall be main-
recycling shall be reduced in size so that the maximum tained at a temperature at which it can be properly handled
aggregate particle size conforms with 8.1 and shall be kept through the pumping system and uniformly distributed
separate from aggregate stockpiles. Adequate provisions shall throughout the mixture. At no time during the processing, from
be made to keep bitumen aggregate for recycling from being storage to mixing, will temperature of the bitumen be allowed
mixed with aggregates or otherwise contaminated. to exceed the following:

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TABLE 2 Composition of Open Graded Friction Course Mixtures Aggregates in the hot bins shall not contain moisture to such an
Mix Designation extent as to cause the mixture to foam, slump, or segregate
Type I Type II during hauling and placing operations.
Sieve Size
Percent Passing
⁄ in. (19.0 mm)
34 100 100 10.5 Preparation and Handling of Bitumen Aggregate for
1⁄2-in. (12.5 mm) 100 90 to 100 Recycling—Bitumen aggregate for recycling shall be fed into
3⁄8-in. (9.5 mm) 90 to 100 60 to 100 the plant in proper proportion at a location and rate to permit
No. 4 (4.75 mm) 30 to 50 15 to 40
No. 8 (2.36 mm)A 5 to 15 4 to 12 correct and uniform temperature control of the heating and
No. 200 (75µ m)B 2 to 5 2 to 5 drying operation. It shall be delivered to the mixer at a
Bitumen, weight % of total mixtureC
5–81⁄2 41⁄2–8
temperature such that the mixture will be produced within the
Suggested Aggregate Sizes from range specified in 10.4.
Specification D 448 10.6 Preparation of Mixture—The proportions of the com-
8 and 9 7 and 89
or or
ponents of the mixture, within the limits specified, shall be
89 7 and 8 regulated so as to produce a satisfactory mixture. The sequence
A
In considering the total grading characteristics of the bituminous paving in which the several aggregates or the several aggregates and
mixture, the amount passing the 2.36-mm (No. 8) sieve is a significant and asphalt aggregate for recycling shall be drawn or weighed may
convenient field control point between fine and coarse aggregate. In open-graded vary under different conditions. The bitumen shall be added in
friction course mixtures, the amount passing the No. 8 shall be limited to that
required to provide a chocking of the coarser particles. an evenly spread sheet over the length of the mixer box in a
B
The material passing the No. 200 (75-µm) sieve may consist of fine particles of batch plant, or shall be spread evenly across the mixer box in
the aggregates or mineral filler, or both but shall be free of organic matter and clay
particles. The blend of aggregates and filler, when tested in accordance with Test
a continuous mix plant.
Method D 4318, shall have a plasticity index of not greater than 4, except that this 10.6.1 The mixing shall be accomplished in the shortest
plasticity requirement shall not apply when the filler material is hydrated lime or time that will produce a satisfactory mixture. Mixing time shall
hydraulic cement.
C
The quantity of bitumen is given in terms of weight % of the total mixture and
be specified within the following limits, except that the
is applicable to a variety of aggregates of conventional specific gravities, approxi- minimum may be determined as provided in 10.6.2 and the
mately 2.50–2.80. The wide difference in the specific gravity of some aggregates, maximum dry mixing time may be determined as provided by
as well as a considerable difference in absorption, may require bitumen contents
outside the range shown. The amount of bitumen required for a given mixture 10.6.3:
should be determined by appropriate laboratory testing or on the basis of past 10.6.1.1 Batch Plants—0 to 10-s dry mixing followed by 25
experience with similar mixtures, or by a combination of both. to 50-s additional mixing after the addition of the bitumen.
10.6.1.2 Continuous Mix Plants—25 to 60 s based on the
TABLE 3 Tolerances from Job-Mix Formula following equation:
Sieve Size Tolerances,%
pugmill capacity, lb ~kg!
⁄ in. (12.5 mm) and larger
12 68 Mix time, s 5 pugmill output, lb/s ~kg/s! (1)
3⁄8 in. (9.5 mm) and No. 4 (4.75 mm) 67
No. 8 (2.36 mm) and No. 16 (1.18 mm) 66 10.6.2 Minimum mixing time may be established on the
No. 30 (600 µm) and No. 50 (300 µm) 65 percentage of coated particles as determined by Method
No. 200 (75 µm) 63
Bitumen content, weight % of total mixture 6 0.5 D 2489. The minimum values for percentage of coated
particles used to establish the minimum mixing time shall be
set by the engineer. These values will vary with aggregate
Temperature gradation, particle shape, and surface texture, and with the
Bitumen °F °C bitumen content and use for which the mix is intended.
Asphalt cement 350 176.6
Tar cement 225 107.2
10.6.3 When any component of the mixture except bitumen
Emulsified asphalt 180 82.2 is not heated in the dryer, the dry mixing period may be
extended as necessary so that the mixture will be produced at
10.4 Preparation and Handling of Mineral Aggregates—
a uniform temperature within the range specified in 10.4.
Each size aggregate shall be separately fed by feeders to the
10.7 Mixing Plant Inspection—The engineer or his
cold elevator or elevators in proper proportion and at a rate to
authorized representatives shall have access at any time to all
permit correct and uniform temperature control of the heating
parts of the mixing plant in order to ensure the manufacture of
and drying operation. The aggregate shall be dried and deliv-
the mixture in strict accordance with this specification. In order
ered to the mixer at a temperature such that the mixture will be
that accurate and sufficiently large samples of aggregate may
produced at a temperature within the range suited to the
be obtained from the hot aggregate bins, easy and safe access
bitumen used, as follows:
shall be provided to the location on the plant where such
Temperature Range
Bitumen °F °C samples may be taken.
Asphalt cement (conventional 250 to 325 121.1 to 162.7 10.8 Special Requirements for Asphalt Mix from Surge or
mixes) Storage Bins—Asphalt cement recovered from the mix shall
Asphalt cement (open graded 220–260 104.5–126.6
friction mixes) comply with Alternative 1 or 2 as follows:
Tar cement 175 to 225 79.4 to 107.2 Alternative 1
Emulsified asphalt 220 to 260 104.5 to 126.6 for Penetration Graded Asphalt Cement, Specification D 946

The temperature between those limits shall be regulated Grade Penetration Equal to or More Than
according to the grade and viscosity characteristics of the 200–300 74
bitumen, ambient temperature, and workability of the mixture. 120–150 50

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85–100 40 coarse and fine mixes. It has been observed that the coarser mixes undergo
60–70 31 a faster rate of hardening when stored due to a higher volume of voids in
40–50 22 those mixes. In addition, “open mixtures” generally harden faster than
“dense mixtures” and, therefore, the storage time limits given above for
Alternative 2 coarse mixes should also be used for “open mixtures.” The arbitrary
for Viscosity Graded Asphalt Cement, Specification D 3381
separation point should be adjusted as data on percent air voids of
Grade Viscosity 140°F(60°C), P Equal to or Less Than laboratory compacted specimens become available. A value of 10 % air
AC-2.5 and AR-1000 1 250 void content is suggested as an arbitrary separation point between coarse
AC-5 and AR-2000 2 500 and fine mixes, with coarse mixes having an air void content above 10 %
AC-10 and AR-4000 5 000 and fine mixes having an air void content less than 10 %. This value is
AC-20 and AR-8000 10 000 arbitrary and may also require adjustment as additional mix design data
AC-40 and AR-16000 20 000
becomes available.
Samples for these tests shall be taken from trucks loaded 11. Methods of Sampling and Testing
from the bin. The addition of solvent according to procedures
of Test Method D 2172 shall be started within 4 h of sampling 11.1 Sample all material and determine the properties
or the samples shall be placed in a cold storage facility and enumerated in this specification in accordance with the
maintained at 32°F (0°C) or lower until testing is started. following ASTM standards:
Where delivery to cold storage will take more than 4 h, one of 11.1.1 Sampling Mineral Aggregates—Practice D 75.
the following procedures shall be used: 11.1.2 Sampling Bituminous Mixtures—Methods D 979.
(a) Chill the samples by placing in plastic coolers 11.1.3 Sieve Analysis of Aggregates—Test Method C 136.
containing dry ice. Maintain dry ice in coolers during delivery 11.1.4 Sieve Analysis of Mineral Filler—Test Method
to the laboratory. D 546.
(b) Place the sample in a gallon can containing dry ice. Cap 11.1.5 Determination of Bitumen Content—Test Method
the can immediately with a lid that has a pinhole in it. When D 2172. Determine the tar content in accordance with
pressure buildup ceases, solder the pinhole. Keep the can tight explanatory note appended to Test Method D 2172.
during delivery to laboratory. 11.1.6 Sampling Bituminous Materials—Methods D 140.
10.8.1 The following storage times will be permitted until 11.1.7 Specific Gravity of Coarse Aggregate—Method
the results of tests on the recovered asphalt are available. The C 127.
times may be increased or decreased on the basis of the test
11.1.8 Specific Gravity of Fine Aggregate—Test Method
results.
C 128.
Time, h
Fine MixA Coarse MixB 11.1.9 Plasticity Index—Test Method D 4318.
Untreated asphalt, air in bin 12 6 11.1.10 Percentage of Coated Particles—Test Method
Treated asphalt,C air in bin; untreated 36 18
asphalt, inert gas in bin
D 2489.
Treated asphalt,C inert gas in bin 96 72 11.1.11 Recovery of Extracted Asphalt—Test Method
D 1856.
A
Dense Mixtures: 3⁄4 in., 1⁄2 in., 3⁄8 in., No. 4, and No. 16. 11.1.12 Penetration of Recovery Asphalt—Test Method
B
Dense Mixtures: 2 in., 11⁄2 in., and 1 in.
C
Treated with Dow-Corning Fluid DC-200 at rate of approximately 1 oz (30 D 5.
cm3)/5000 gal (18.93 m3) of asphalt. 11.1.13 Air Voids—Test Method D 3203.
NOTE 8—An arbitrary separation point has been made above, based on 11.1.14 Absolute Viscosity of Asphalts—Test Method
ASTM Composition Requirements for Dense Mixtures, between the D 2171.

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