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Sample Record for 2026-05-05-32

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Project Information

Project ID: 1001669 DEA: 09379004 EFIS: 0919000004 QA Service Level: 1
DIST-CO-RTE-PM: 09-INY-395-R65.0/76.0
Work Description: FULL DEPTH RECYCLING, COLD PLANE, HMA AND CURB RAMPS.
Location Description: INYO COUNTY AT AND NEAR INDEPENDENCE FROM 3 MILES SOUTH OF MANZANAR REWARD ROAD TO 0.3 MILE NORTH OF SHABBELL LANE
Contractor Name: ROAD AND HIGHWAY BUILDERS LLC
Contractor Address: 950 E MUSTANG RD, SPARKS NV 89434
Resident Engineer: Garrett Rottner Structure Rep.: Unknown

Sample Information

DIME Sample ID: 2026-05-05-32
TL Number from the TL Form: 5309
Sample Submitted By Organization: CT D09 - Bishop Field Laboratory
Sample Organization Contact: (760) 872-5211
Type of Sample: Production Start-Up
Type of Material: Hot Mix Asphalt
Sample Taken Date: 05/05/2026
Date that the sample was received by the laboratory/organization performing the testing: 05/05/2026
The quantity of what the sample constitutes: 750 Tons PSU
A brief description of the sample: 3/4" HMA-A-SP PG58-34M R18
From where was the sample collected: Source
Laboratory sample identification: PSU-01
Structure unique identifier:
Structure name:
The fabricator/manufacturer/facility name: RHB Plant Independence

Material Information

HMA Type: Type A HMA
HMA Grading: 3/4 inch
Lot number:
Sublot number:
HMA Mix Number:
Binder content (%): 0.0
Virgin binder PG:
Design binder PG:
Binder Supplier:
RAP content (%):
WMA Additives:
Antistrip type:
Test results on following page(s): 8

Test Results

Test

DIME Test ID: 2026-05-05-32-1
Test Method: AASHTO T166-25: Standard Method of Test for Bulk Specific Gravity (Gmb) of Compacted Asphalt Mixtures Using Saturated Surface-Dry Specimens (Method A)
Verified Date: 05/07/2026
Date Tested: 05/06/2026
Submitted By Organization: CT D09 - Bishop Field Laboratory
Organization Address: 500 South Main Street,
Organization City: Bishop
Organization State: CA
Organization Zipcode: 93514
Organization Email: chris.talbot@dot.ca.gov
Organization Phone: (760) 872-0794
General Comments for this Test: PSU-1
Test Result Compliance: complies
Additional Comments When Verified:
Number of tests 4
Bulk Specific Gravity 1 2.301
Bulk Specific Gravity 2 2.301
Bulk Specific Gravity 3 2.297
Bulk Specific Gravity 4 2.298
Percent of water absorbed by volume 1 0.56 %
Percent of water absorbed by volume 2 0.54 %
Percent of water absorbed by volume 3 0.52 %
Percent of water absorbed by volume 4 0.51 %
Average Bulk Specific Gravity 2.299

Test

DIME Test ID: 2026-05-05-32-2
Test Method: AASHTO T176-08: Standard Method of Test for Plastic Fines in Graded Aggregates and Soils by Use of the Sand Equivalent Test (Sand Equivalent)
Verified Date: 05/07/2026
Date Tested: 05/06/2026
Submitted By Organization: CT D09 - Bishop Field Laboratory
Organization Address: 500 South Main Street,
Organization City: Bishop
Organization State: CA
Organization Zipcode: 93514
Organization Email: chris.talbot@dot.ca.gov
Organization Phone: (760) 872-0794
General Comments for this Test: PSU-1
Test Result Compliance: complies
Additional Comments When Verified:
Sand Equivalent 78

Test

DIME Test ID: 2026-05-05-32-3
Test Method: AASHTO T209-25: Standard Method of Test for Theoretical Maximum Specific Gravity (Gmm) and Density of Asphalt Mixtures (Maximum Specific Gravity)
Verified Date: 05/07/2026
Date Tested: 05/06/2026
Submitted By Organization: CT D09 - Bishop Field Laboratory
Organization Address: 500 South Main Street,
Organization City: Bishop
Organization State: CA
Organization Zipcode: 93514
Organization Email: chris.talbot@dot.ca.gov
Organization Phone: (760) 872-0794
General Comments for this Test: PSU-1
Test Result Compliance: complies
Additional Comments When Verified:
Number of Samples 1
What is the unit of measurement for theoretical density? US Units
Mass Determination Air
Method Performed Mechanical Agitation - Method A
Mass of container filled with water 1 7310.5 grams
Mass of oven-dry sample in air for Sample 1 2096 grams
Mass of container filled with the sample and water for Sample 1 8555.3 grams
Temperature of Water 77.3 °F
Specific Gravity for Sample 1 2.462
Theoretical maximum density at 25°C (77°F) 153.2 lb/ft^3

Test

DIME Test ID: 2026-05-05-32-4
Test Method: AASHTO T269-24E25: Standard Method of Test for Percent Air Voids in Compacted Dense and Open Asphalt Mixtures (Air Void)
Verified Date: 05/07/2026
Date Tested: 05/06/2026
Submitted By Organization: CT D09 - Bishop Field Laboratory
Organization Address: 500 South Main Street,
Organization City: Bishop
Organization State: CA
Organization Zipcode: 93514
Organization Email: chris.talbot@dot.ca.gov
Organization Phone: (760) 872-0794
General Comments for this Test: PSU-1
Test Result Compliance: complies
Additional Comments When Verified:
Percent Air Voids 2.6 %
Percent Air Voids 2 2.5 %
Percent Air Voids 3 2.6 %
Average Percent Air Voids 2.6 %

Test

DIME Test ID: 2026-05-05-32-5
Test Method: AASHTO T275-07r12: Standard Method of Test for Bulk Specific Gravity (Gmb) of Compacted Asphalt Mixtures Using Paraffin-Coated Specimens (Bulk Specific Gravity)
Verified Date: 05/07/2026
Date Tested: 05/06/2026
Submitted By Organization: CT D09 - Bishop Field Laboratory
Organization Address: 500 South Main Street,
Organization City: Bishop
Organization State: CA
Organization Zipcode: 93514
Organization Email: chris.talbot@dot.ca.gov
Organization Phone: (760) 872-0794
General Comments for this Test: PSU-1
Test Result Compliance: complies
Additional Comments When Verified:
Bulk Specific Gravity 2.399
Bulk Specific Gravity 2 2.4
Bulk Specific Gravity 3 2.398
Average Bulk Specific Gravity 2.399

Test

DIME Test ID: 2026-05-05-32-6
Test Method: AASHTO T30-25: Standard Method of Test for Mechanical Analysis of Extracted Aggregate (Mechanical Analysis)
Verified Date: 05/07/2026
Date Tested: 05/06/2026
Submitted By Organization: CT D09 - Bishop Field Laboratory
Organization Address: 500 South Main Street,
Organization City: Bishop
Organization State: CA
Organization Zipcode: 93514
Organization Email: chris.talbot@dot.ca.gov
Organization Phone: (760) 872-0794
General Comments for this Test: PSU-1 PP Gradation
Test Result Compliance: complies
Additional Comments When Verified:
Is an aggregate correction factor used? Yes
Aggregate correction factor for the 2 in. sieve (% passing) no data0 %
Aggregate correction factor for the 1 1/2 in. sieve (% passing) no data0 %
Aggregate correction factor for the 1 in. sieve (% passing) no data0 %
Aggregate correction factor for the 3/4 in. sieve (% passing) -1 %
Aggregate correction factor for the 1/2 in. sieve (% passing) -0.2 %
Aggregate correction factor for the 3/8 in. sieve (% passing) -0.3 %
Aggregate correction factor for the #4 sieve (% passing) -1.1 %
Aggregate correction factor for the #8 sieve (% passing) -1.2 %
Aggregate correction factor for the #16 sieve (% passing) -0.9 %
Aggregate correction factor for the #30 sieve (% passing) -0.7 %
Aggregate correction factor for the #50 sieve (% passing) -0.5 %
Aggregate correction factor for the #100 sieve (% passing) -0.2 %
Aggregate correction factor for the #200 sieve (% passing) -0.1 %

Test

DIME Test ID: 2026-05-05-32-7
Test Method: AASHTO T308-10: Standard Method of Test for Determining the Asphalt Binder Content of Hot Mix Asphalt (HMA) by the Ignition Method (Method A) (Asphalt Binder Content)
Verified Date: 05/07/2026
Date Tested: 05/06/2026
Submitted By Organization: CT D09 - Bishop Field Laboratory
Organization Address: 500 South Main Street,
Organization City: Bishop
Organization State: CA
Organization Zipcode: 93514
Organization Email: chris.talbot@dot.ca.gov
Organization Phone: (760) 872-0794
General Comments for this Test: PSU-1
Test Result Compliance: complies
Additional Comments When Verified:
What temperature unit is used? Celsius
Test procedure used? Method A
Mass of the specimen basket assembly 4251 g
Mass of the specimen and specimen basket assembly prior to ignition 6479.7 g
Mass of HMA Sample prior to ignition 2228.7 g
Corrected Asphalt Binder Content 4.93 %
Mass Loss 119.7 g
Mass of aggregate remaining after ignition 2109 g
Correction Factor (Percent by mass of HMA Specimen) 0.44 %
Moisture Content no data0 %
Temperature Compensation Factor no data0 %
Test Temperature 538 C

Test

DIME Test ID: 2026-05-05-32-8
Test Method: AASHTO T324-14: Standard Method of Test for Hamburg Wheel-Track Testing of Compacted Asphalt Mixtures (Hamburg Wheel Track)
Verified Date: 05/07/2026
Date Tested: 05/07/2026
Submitted By Organization: CT D09 - Bishop Field Laboratory
Organization Address: 500 South Main Street,
Organization City: Bishop
Organization State: CA
Organization Zipcode: 93514
Organization Email: chris.talbot@dot.ca.gov
Organization Phone: (760) 872-0794
General Comments for this Test: PSU-1
Test Result Compliance: complies
Additional Comments When Verified:
Specified minimum number of passes at ½” rut depth, or number of passes at ½” rut depth if applicable (Wheel A) 15000
Specified minimum number of passes at ½” rut depth, or number of passes at ½” rut depth if applicable (Wheel B) 15000
Impression at specified number of passes, or specified maximum impression if applicable (Wheel A) 4.17 mm
Impression at specified number of passes, or specified maximum impression if applicable (Wheel B) 4.44 mm
Stripping Inflection Point (Wheel A) 0
Stripping Inflection Point (Wheel B) 0