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Sample Record for 2022-09-14-74

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Project Information

Project ID: 215367 DEA: 021J4904 EFIS: 0220000084 QA Service Level: 1
DIST-CO-RTE-PM: 02-TEH-32-14.0/20.0
Work Description: PLACE HOT MIX ASPHALT (TYPE A).
Location Description: TEHAMA COUNTY ABOUT 28 MILES EAST OF FOREST RANCH FROM 1.1 MILES EAST OF DEER CREEK BRIDGE NO. 08-0068 TO 0.4 MILE WEST OF SLATE CREEK BRIDGE NO. 08-0154
Contractor Name: DIG IT CONSTRUCTION INC
Contractor Address: Unknown
Resident Engineer: John Yolton Structure Rep.: Unknown

Sample Information

DIME Sample ID: 2022-09-14-74
TL Number from the TL Form: 876993
Sample Submitted By Organization: CT D02 - Redding Northern Regional Laboratory
Sample Organization Contact: (530) 225-3194
Type of Sample: Department Acceptance
Type of Material: Hot Mix Asphalt
Sample Taken Date: 09/14/2022
Date that the sample was received by the laboratory/organization performing the testing: 09/21/2022
The quantity of what the sample constitutes: Production Start-Up Evaluation
A brief description of the sample: 16 boxes of Lime Treated 3/8-inch Type A HMA (eq. PG 64-28 M) with 25.0% RAP and virgin PG 58-34 M from Valero (Benicia, CA)
From where was the sample collected: Manufacturer
Laboratory sample identification: D79164
Structure unique identifier:
Structure name:
The fabricator/manufacturer/facility name: Dig It Construction – Sierra Cascade Aggregate and Asphalt Products (Chester, CA)

Material Information

HMA Type: Type A HMA
HMA Grading: 3/8 inch
Lot number:
Sublot number:
HMA Mix Number:
Test results on following page(s): 6

Test Results

Test 1 of 6

DIME Test ID: 2022-09-14-74-1
Test Method: AASHTO T209-12: Standard Method of Test for Theoretical Maximum Specific Gravity (Gmm) and Density of Asphalt Mixtures (Maximum Specific Gravity)
Verified Date: 10/04/2022
Date Tested: 09/21/2022
Submitted By Organization: CT D02 - Redding Northern Regional Laboratory
Organization Address: 1657 Riverside Drive,
Organization City: Redding
Organization State: CA
Organization Zipcode: 96001
Organization Email: ward.jenkins@dot.ca.gov
Organization Phone: 530-225-3194
General Comments for this Test:
Test Result Compliance: not applicable
Additional Comments When Verified:
Number of tests 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 7335.8 grams
Mass of oven-dry sample in air for Sample 1 1591.4 grams
Mass of container filled with the sample and water for Sample 1 8275.7 grams
Temperature of Water 76 °F
Specific Gravity for Sample 1 2.443
Theoretical maximum density at 25°C (77°F) 152.1 lb/ft^3

Test 2 of 6

DIME Test ID: 2022-09-14-74-2
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: 10/04/2022
Date Tested: 09/21/2022
Submitted By Organization: CT D02 - Redding Northern Regional Laboratory
Organization Address: 1657 Riverside Drive,
Organization City: Redding
Organization State: CA
Organization Zipcode: 96001
Organization Email: ward.jenkins@dot.ca.gov
Organization Phone: 530-225-3194
General Comments for this Test: The asphalt binder content (AASHTO T 308) was below the specified range.
Test Result Compliance: does not comply
Additional Comments When Verified:
What temperature unit is used? Fahrenheit
Test procedure used? no data
Mass of HMA Sample prior to ignition no data
Corrected Asphalt Binder Content 5.47 %
Mass Loss no data
Correction Factor (Percent by mass of HMA Specimen) 0.39 %
Moisture Content no data
Temperature Compensation Factor no data
Test Temperature no data

Test 3 of 6

DIME Test ID: 2022-09-14-74-3
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: 10/04/2022
Date Tested: 09/22/2022
Submitted By Organization: CT D02 - Redding Northern Regional Laboratory
Organization Address: 1657 Riverside Drive,
Organization City: Redding
Organization State: CA
Organization Zipcode: 96001
Organization Email: ward.jenkins@dot.ca.gov
Organization Phone: 530-225-3194
General Comments for this Test:
Test Result Compliance: not applicable
Additional Comments When Verified:
Bulk Specific Gravity 2.286
Bulk Specific Gravity 2 2.275
Bulk Specific Gravity 3 2.284
Average Bulk Specific Gravity 2.282

Test 4 of 6

DIME Test ID: 2022-09-14-74-4
Test Method: AASHTO T269-14: Standard Method of Test for Percent Air Voids in Compacted Dense and Open Asphalt Mixtures (Air Void)
Verified Date: 10/04/2022
Date Tested: 09/22/2022
Submitted By Organization: CT D02 - Redding Northern Regional Laboratory
Organization Address: 1657 Riverside Drive,
Organization City: Redding
Organization State: CA
Organization Zipcode: 96001
Organization Email: ward.jenkins@dot.ca.gov
Organization Phone: 530-225-3194
General Comments for this Test: VMA = 15.4%, VFA = 57.1%, DP = 1.7, The air void content (AASHTO T 269) and dust proportion (MS-2) were above the specified ranges.
Test Result Compliance: does not comply
Additional Comments When Verified:
Percent Air Voids 6.4 %
Percent Air Voids 2 6.9 %
Percent Air Voids 3 6.5 %
Average Percent Air Voids 6.6 %

Test 5 of 6

DIME Test ID: 2022-09-14-74-5
Test Method: AASHTO T283-14: Standard Method of Test for Resistance of Compacted Asphalt Mixtures to Moisture-Induced Damage (Moisture Content)
Verified Date: 10/04/2022
Date Tested: 09/28/2022
Submitted By Organization: CT D02 - Redding Northern Regional Laboratory
Organization Address: 1657 Riverside Drive,
Organization City: Redding
Organization State: CA
Organization Zipcode: 96001
Organization Email: ward.jenkins@dot.ca.gov
Organization Phone: 530-225-3194
General Comments for this Test:
Test Result Compliance: complies
Additional Comments When Verified:
Unit system used? SI Units
Average Dry Tensile Strength 130 psi
Average Wet Tensile Strength 106 psi
Tensile Strength Ratio 0.82

Test 6 of 6

DIME Test ID: 2022-09-14-74-6
Test Method: CTM 389-19: Method of Test for Hamburg Wheel-Track Testing of Compacted Hot Mix Asphalt
Verified Date: 10/04/2022
Date Tested: 09/27/2022
Submitted By Organization: CT D02 - Redding Northern Regional Laboratory
Organization Address: 1657 Riverside Drive,
Organization City: Redding
Organization State: CA
Organization Zipcode: 96001
Organization Email: ward.jenkins@dot.ca.gov
Organization Phone: 530-225-3194
General Comments for this Test: The surface abrasion test (CT 360) had an average loss of 0.2 g/cm².
Test Result Compliance: complies
Additional Comments When Verified:
Test Temperature 122 F
Binder High PG Grade no data
Binder Content TWM no data
Air Void Content no data
Aggregate Gradation no data
Type and Amount of Anti-Stripping Additive 1.2% lime by dry weight of virgin aggregate
Stripping Inflection Point (Wheel A) >15000
Stripping Inflection Point (Wheel B) >15000
Maximum impression at 5000 passes (left wheel) 1.4 mm
Maximum impression at 5000 passes (right wheel) 1.24 mm
Average impression at 5000 passes (left/right avg) 1.32 mm
Maximum impression at 10000 passes (left wheel) 1.76 mm
Maximum impression at 10000 passes (right wheel) 1.54 mm
Average impression at 10000 passes (left/right avg) 1.65 mm
Maximum impression at 15000 passes (left wheel) 2.12 mm
Maximum impression at 15000 passes (right wheel) 1.8 mm
Average impression at 15000 passes (left/right avg) 1.96 mm
Average impression at 20000 passes (left/right avg) no data
Average impression at 25000 passes (left/right avg) no data