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Sample Record for 2023-08-15-78

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Project Information

Project ID: 994611 DEA: 112N1214 EFIS: 1121000171 QA Service Level: 1
DIST-CO-RTE-PM: 11-SD-94-39.0/R49.9
Work Description: MICROSURFACING, SHOULDER BACKING, RUMBLE STRIP, & STRIPING.
Location Description: SAN DIEGO NEAR POTRERO AND CANYON CITY FROM JUNCTION ROUTE 188 TO 3 MILES EAST OF CAMPO CREEK BRIDGE (BR NO. 57-0118)
Contractor Name: VSS INTERNATIONAL, INC.
Contractor Address: 3785 Channel Drive West, Sacramento, CA 95691
Resident Engineer: Fahad Masud Structure Rep.: Unknown

Sample Information

DIME Sample ID: 2023-08-15-78
TL Number from the TL Form:
Sample Submitted By Organization: CT D11 - District 11 Materials Laboratory
Sample Organization Contact: (858) 688-1570
Type of Sample: Quality Assurance
Type of Material: Hot Mix Asphalt
Sample Taken Date: 08/15/2023
Date that the sample was received by the laboratory/organization performing the testing: 08/15/2023
The quantity of what the sample constitutes: 24 boxes 6 bags
A brief description of the sample: 1/2" HMA-A
From where was the sample collected: Source
Laboratory sample identification: 9101-PSU
Structure unique identifier:
Structure name:
The fabricator/manufacturer/facility name: Vulcan Otay

Material Information

HMA Type: Type A HMA
HMA Grading: 1/2 inch
Lot number:
Sublot number:
HMA Mix Number: 320819 Otay Val
Test results on following page(s): 7

Test Results

Test 1 of 7

DIME Test ID: 2023-08-15-78-1
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: 09/27/2023
Date Tested: 09/15/2023
Submitted By Organization: CT D11 - District 11 Materials Laboratory
Organization Address: 7177 Opportunity Road,
Organization City: San Diego
Organization State: CA
Organization Zipcode: 92111
Organization Email: dave.m.cortez@dot.ca.gov
Organization Phone: (858) 688-1570
General Comments for this Test:
Test Result Compliance: complies
Additional Comments When Verified:
What temperature unit is used? Fahrenheit
Test procedure used? Method A
Mass of the specimen basket assembly 4026 g
Mass of the specimen and specimen basket assembly prior to ignition 5591.1 g
Mass of HMA Sample prior to ignition 1565.1 g
Corrected Asphalt Binder Content 5.4 %
Mass Loss 94.3 g
Mass of aggregate remaining after ignition 1470.8 g
Correction Factor (Percent by mass of HMA Specimen) 0.63 %
Moisture Content no data0 %
Temperature Compensation Factor no data0 %
Test Temperature 538 F

Test 2 of 7

DIME Test ID: 2023-08-15-78-2
Test Method: AASHTO T209-22: Standard Method of Test for Theoretical Maximum Specific Gravity (Gmm) and Density of Asphalt Mixtures (Maximum Specific Gravity)
Verified Date: 09/27/2023
Date Tested: 09/15/2023
Submitted By Organization: CT D11 - District 11 Materials Laboratory
Organization Address: 7177 Opportunity Road,
Organization City: San Diego
Organization State: CA
Organization Zipcode: 92111
Organization Email: dave.m.cortez@dot.ca.gov
Organization Phone: (858) 688-1570
General Comments for this Test:
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 7477.1 grams
Mass of oven-dry sample in air for Sample 1 1550.5 grams
Mass of container filled with the sample and water for Sample 1 8408.8 grams
Temperature of Water 77 °F
Specific Gravity for Sample 1 2.506
Theoretical maximum density at 25°C (77°F) 156 lb/ft^3

Test 3 of 7

DIME Test ID: 2023-08-15-78-3
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: 09/27/2023
Date Tested: 09/15/2023
Submitted By Organization: CT D11 - District 11 Materials Laboratory
Organization Address: 7177 Opportunity Road,
Organization City: San Diego
Organization State: CA
Organization Zipcode: 92111
Organization Email: dave.m.cortez@dot.ca.gov
Organization Phone: (858) 688-1570
General Comments for this Test:
Test Result Compliance: complies
Additional Comments When Verified:
Bulk Specific Gravity 2.389
Bulk Specific Gravity 2 2.386
Bulk Specific Gravity 3 2.386
Average Bulk Specific Gravity 2.387

Test 4 of 7

DIME Test ID: 2023-08-15-78-4
Test Method: AASHTO T269-14: Standard Method of Test for Percent Air Voids in Compacted Dense and Open Asphalt Mixtures (Air Void)
Verified Date: 09/27/2023
Date Tested: 09/15/2023
Submitted By Organization: CT D11 - District 11 Materials Laboratory
Organization Address: 7177 Opportunity Road,
Organization City: San Diego
Organization State: CA
Organization Zipcode: 92111
Organization Email: dave.m.cortez@dot.ca.gov
Organization Phone: (858) 688-1570
General Comments for this Test:
Test Result Compliance: complies
Additional Comments When Verified:
Percent Air Voids 4.7 %
Percent Air Voids 2 4.8 %
Percent Air Voids 3 4.8 %
Average Percent Air Voids 4.8 %

Test 5 of 7

DIME Test ID: 2023-08-15-78-5
Test Method: AASHTO T283-14: Standard Method of Test for Resistance of Compacted Asphalt Mixtures to Moisture-Induced Damage (Moisture Content)
Verified Date: 09/27/2023
Date Tested: 09/22/2023
Submitted By Organization: CT D11 - District 11 Materials Laboratory
Organization Address: 7177 Opportunity Road,
Organization City: San Diego
Organization State: CA
Organization Zipcode: 92111
Organization Email: dave.m.cortez@dot.ca.gov
Organization Phone: (858) 688-1570
General Comments for this Test:
Test Result Compliance: complies
Additional Comments When Verified:
Unit system used? SI Units
Average Dry Tensile Strength 50 psi
Average Wet Tensile Strength 50 psi
Tensile Strength Ratio 1

Test 6 of 7

DIME Test ID: 2023-08-15-78-6
Test Method: CTM 389-19: Method of Test for Hamburg Wheel-Track Testing of Compacted Hot Mix Asphalt
Verified Date: 09/27/2023
Date Tested: 09/18/2023
Submitted By Organization: CT D11 - District 11 Materials Laboratory
Organization Address: 7177 Opportunity Road,
Organization City: San Diego
Organization State: CA
Organization Zipcode: 92111
Organization Email: dave.m.cortez@dot.ca.gov
Organization Phone: (858) 688-1570
General Comments for this Test:
Test Result Compliance: complies
Additional Comments When Verified:
Test Temperature 50 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 0
Stripping Inflection Point (Wheel A) >10000
Stripping Inflection Point (Wheel B) >10000
Maximum impression at 5000 passes (left wheel) 1.17 mm
Maximum impression at 5000 passes (right wheel) 1.11 mm
Average impression at 5000 passes (left/right avg) 1.14 mm
Maximum impression at 10000 passes (left wheel) 1.34 mm
Maximum impression at 10000 passes (right wheel) 1.22 mm
Average impression at 10000 passes (left/right avg) 1.28 mm
Maximum impression at 15000 passes (left wheel) 1.45 mm
Maximum impression at 15000 passes (right wheel) 1.32 mm
Average impression at 15000 passes (left/right avg) 1.39 mm
Average impression at 20000 passes (left/right avg) no data
Average impression at 25000 passes (left/right avg) no data

Test 7 of 7

DIME Test ID: 2023-08-15-78-7
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: 09/27/2023
Date Tested: 09/18/2023
Submitted By Organization: CT D11 - District 11 Materials Laboratory
Organization Address: 7177 Opportunity Road,
Organization City: San Diego
Organization State: CA
Organization Zipcode: 92111
Organization Email: dave.m.cortez@dot.ca.gov
Organization Phone: (858) 688-1570
General Comments for this Test: RAP Burns (3)
Test Result Compliance: complies
Additional Comments When Verified:
What temperature unit is used? Fahrenheit
Test procedure used? Method A
Mass of the specimen basket assembly 4015.3 g
Mass of the specimen and specimen basket assembly prior to ignition 5665.6 g
Mass of HMA Sample prior to ignition 1650.3 g
Corrected Asphalt Binder Content 5.17 %
Mass Loss 85.4 g
Mass of aggregate remaining after ignition 1564.9 g
Correction Factor (Percent by mass of HMA Specimen) no data0 %
Moisture Content no data0 %
Temperature Compensation Factor no data0 %
Test Temperature 538 F