International Codes and Standards used for Asphalt Concrete Paving

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Industry Codes and Standards

American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials

1. AASHTO Guide for Design of Pavement Structures. American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials
2. AASHTO M17 – Standard Specification for Mineral Filler for Bituminous Paving Mixtures
3. AASHTO M156 – Standard Specification for Requirements for Mixing Plants for Hot-Mixed, Hot-Laid Bituminous Paving Mixtures
4. AASHTO T49 – Standard Method of Test for Penetration of Bituminous Materials
5. AASHTO T51 Standard Method of Test for Ductility of Bituminous Materials
6. AASHTO T53 Standard Method of Test for Softening Point of Asphalt (Bitumen) and Tar in Ethylene Glycol (Ring-and-Ball)
7. AASHTO T180 – Moisture-Density Relations of Soils Using a 10-lb (4.54-kg) Rammer and an 18-in. (457 mm) Drop
8. AASHTO T193 – The California Bearing Ratio

American Society for Testing and Materials

The American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) is an international standards organization that develops and publishes technical standards for a wide range of materials, products, systems, and services. ASTM standards are voluntary consensus standards, meaning that they are based on the consensus of experts in the relevant subject matter. ASTM standards are used in a variety of industries, including construction, automotive, aerospace, and medical. ASTM standards are recognized worldwide and are regularly adopted and enforced by regulatory bodies in many countries.

Aggregate Materials Test Methods

1. ASTM C88 Test Method for Soundness of Aggregates by Use of Sodium Sulfate or Magnesium Sulfate
2. ASTM C117 Test Method for Materials Finer than 0.075 mm (No. 200) Sieve in Mineral Aggregates by Washing
3. ASTM C131 Test Method for Resistance to Degradation of Small-Size Coarse Aggregate by Abrasion and Impact in the Los Angeles Machine
4. ASTM C136 Test Method for Sieve Analysis of Fine and Coarse Aggregates
5. ASTM C142 Test Method for Clay Lumps and Friable Particles in Aggregates.
6. ASTM C535 Test Method for Resistance to Degradation of Large-Size Coarse Aggregate by Abrasion and Impact in the Los Angeles Machine
7. ASTM D75 Practices for Sampling Aggregates
8. ASTM D4791 Test Method for Flat Particles, or Elongated Particles, or Flat and Flat and Elongated Particles in Coarse Aggregate.

Bituminous Materials Test Methods

Bituminous materials test methods cover a range of testing procedures related to asphalt and other bituminous products. These methods include tests for physical properties such as viscosity, softening point, ductility, and kinematic viscosity; tests for composition such as elemental analysis and distillation; tests for performance such as marshall stability and rutting; and tests for environmental compatibility such as freeze-thaw and water resistance. The test methods are used to evaluate the quality of the material and to determine its suitability for the intended application.

1. ASTM D5 Standard Test Method for Penetration of Bituminous Materials.
2. ASTM D36 Standard Test Method for Softening Point of Bitumen (Ring-and-Ball)
3. ASTM D113 Standard Test Method for Ductility of Bitumen Material.
4. ASTM D1559 Test Method for Resistance to Plastic Flow of Bituminous Mixtures using Marshall Apparatus.
5. ASTM D2041 Test Method for Theoretical Maximum Specific Gravity and Density of Bituminous Paving Mixtures
6. ASTM D2172 Test Method for Quantitative Extraction of Bitumen from Bituminous Paving Mixtures.
7. ASTM D2726 Test Method for Bulk Specific Gravity and Density of Non-Absorptive Compacted Bituminous Mixtures
8. ASTM D4402 Standard Test Method for Viscosity Determination of Asphalt at Elevated Temperature Using Rotating Viscometer
9. ASTM D6307 Standard Test Method for Asphalt Content of Hot Mix Asphalt by the Ignition Method.

Cementitious Materials Test Methods

Cementitious materials test methods are laboratory methods used to evaluate the performance of cementitious materials and their constituent materials. These methods measure the physical and chemical properties of cementitious materials and/or their components. They are mainly used to determine the strength and durability of the material, and its ability to resist a range of external forces such as abrasion, chemical attack, and water absorption. The tests are typically conducted in accordance with international standards such as ASTM, EN, and ISO.

1. ASTM C5 Standard Specification for Quicklime for Structural Purposes.
2. ASTM C150 Standard Specification for Portland Cement.

Soil Materials Test Methods

Soil materials test methods are used to determine the physical, chemical and mineralogical characteristics of soils. These tests are used to evaluate the suitability of soil for various engineering and agricultural applications. Common tests include particle size analysis, Atterberg limits, compaction tests, specific gravity, permeability, pH, electrical conductivity, cation exchange capacity and organic matter content. These tests are used to determine soil properties such as texture, structure, porosity, strength, and compressibility. Results of these tests can be used to predict soil behavior in engineering projects.

1. ASTM D1556 – Test Method for Density and Unit Weight of Soil in Place by the Sand-Cone Method.
2. ASTM D1557 Test Method for Laboratory Compaction Characteristics of Soil Using Modified Effort [56,000 ft-lbf/ft³ (2,700 kN-m/m³)]
3. ASTM D1883 Test Method for CBR (California Bearing Ratio) of Laboratory-Compacted Soils
4. ASTM D2419 Test Method for Sand Equivalent Value of Soils and Fine Aggregate
5. ASTM D2922 Test Methods for Density of Soil and Soil Aggregate in Place by Nuclear Methods (Shallow Depth)
6. ASTM D4253 Test Methods for Maximum Index Density and Unit Weight of Soils Using a Vibratory Table
7. ASTM D4254 Test Methods for Minimum Index Density and Unit Weight of Soils and Calculation of Relative Density
8. ASTM D4318 Test Method for Liquid Limit, Plastic Limit, and Plasticity Index of Soils.

Center for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR)

CR-98/077 “Foamed Asphalt Mixes – Mix Design Procedure” Center for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), Transportek Contract Report