| Course: |
Asphalt Plant - Level I
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| Objective: |
To assure that all test results used for quality control, verification, dispute resolution and acceptance of asphalt mix are performed in accordance with standard test methods so that the test results reflect the actual characteristics of the asphalt mixtures and that specification requirements are met.
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| Course Content: |
- Sampling of Bituminous Materials (FM 1-T040)
- Sampling of Hot Mix Bituminous Paving Mixtures (FM 1-T168)
- Bulk Specific Gravity of Compacted Bituminous Mixtures (FM 1-T166)
- Maximum Specific Gravity of Bituminous Paving Mixtures (FM 1-T209)
- Standard Method for Preparing and Determining the Density of Hot Mix Asphalt (HMA) Specimens by Means of the SHRP Gyratory Compactor (AASHTO TP 4-97)
- Quantitative Determination of Asphalt Content from Asphalt Paving Mixtures by the Ignition Method (FM 5-563)
- Mechanical Analysis of Extracted Aggregate (FM T-30)
- Quantitative Extraction of Bitumen from Bituminous Paving Mixtures by Use of a Non-Chlorinated Solvent (FM 5-544)
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| Duration of Class: |
Three days. Examinations are on the third day.
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Examinations: |
Written
Required. Multiple-choice, open book, 4 hours.
Proficiency
Required. The trainee will be expected to demonstrate skills in FM 1-T209, FM 1-T166, FM 5-545, AASHTO TP-4 and FM 5-563. The trainee has two chances to pass each test. Two failures in one area constitute failure of the proficiency examination.
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