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Sample Record for 2023-12-23-1

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Project Information

Project ID: 213457 DEA: 11430434 EFIS: 1118000197 QA Service Level: 1
DIST-CO-RTE-PM: 11-SD-8-12.9/14.6,14.9
Work Description: HMA, STRUCTURAL BRIDGE, POLYESTER CONC OVERLAY, JPCP, & CONC BARRIER.
Location Description: SAN DIEGO COUNTY IN LA MESA AND EL CAJON FROM 0.1 MILE WEST OF GROSSMONT BOULEVARD OVERCROSSING TO WEST MAIN STREET OVERCROSSING AND AT MARSHALL AVENUE OVERHEAD
Contractor Name: Griffith Company
Contractor Address: 13400 Sabre Springs Parkway, Suite 200, SAN DIEGO, CA 92128
Resident Engineer: Chad Lim Structure Rep.: Janelle Clanton

Sample Information

DIME Sample ID: 2023-12-23-1
TL Number from the TL Form:
Sample Submitted By Organization: CT D11 - District 11 Materials Laboratory
Sample Organization Contact: (858) 518-8709
Type of Sample: Quality Assurance
Type of Material: Hot Mix Asphalt
Sample Taken Date: 12/23/2023
Date that the sample was received by the laboratory/organization performing the testing: 12/26/2023
The quantity of what the sample constitutes: 12 boxes 6 bags
A brief description of the sample: 3/4" HMA PSU
From where was the sample collected: Source
Laboratory sample identification: 7814-PSU
Structure unique identifier:
Structure name:
The fabricator/manufacturer/facility name: Vulcan Otay

Material Information

HMA Type: Type A HMA
HMA Grading: 3/4 inch
Lot number:
Sublot number:
HMA Mix Number: 220818 Otay Val
Binder content (%):
Virgin binder PG:
Design binder PG:
Binder Supplier:
RAP content (%):
WMA Additives:
Antistrip type:
Test results on following page(s): 8

Test Results

Test 1 of 8

DIME Test ID: 2023-12-23-1-1
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: 01/05/2024
Date Tested: 12/29/2023
Submitted By Organization: CT D11 - District 11 Materials Laboratory
Organization Address: 4050 Taylor Street,
Organization City: San Diego
Organization State: CA
Organization Zipcode: 92110
Organization Email: benjamin.haney@dot.ca.gov
Organization Phone: (858) 688-1595
General Comments for this Test: Target 4.7% / .3 to +.5
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 3935.7 g
Mass of the specimen and specimen basket assembly prior to ignition 5976.1 g
Mass of HMA Sample prior to ignition 2040.4 g
Corrected Asphalt Binder Content 4.86 %
Mass Loss 113.1 g
Mass of aggregate remaining after ignition 1927.3 g
Correction Factor (Percent by mass of HMA Specimen) 0.68 %
Moisture Content no data0 %
Temperature Compensation Factor no data0 %
Test Temperature 538 C

Test 2 of 8

DIME Test ID: 2023-12-23-1-2
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: 01/05/2024
Date Tested: 12/26/2023
Submitted By Organization: CT D11 - District 11 Materials Laboratory
Organization Address: 4050 Taylor Street,
Organization City: San Diego
Organization State: CA
Organization Zipcode: 92110
Organization Email: benjamin.haney@dot.ca.gov
Organization Phone: (858) 688-1595
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 2544 grams
Mass of container filled with the sample and water for Sample 1 9018.4 grams
Temperature of Water 77 °F
Specific Gravity for Sample 1 2.537
Theoretical maximum density at 25°C (77°F) 157.9 lb/ft^3

Test 3 of 8

DIME Test ID: 2023-12-23-1-3
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: 01/05/2024
Date Tested: 12/28/2023
Submitted By Organization: CT D11 - District 11 Materials Laboratory
Organization Address: 4050 Taylor Street,
Organization City: San Diego
Organization State: CA
Organization Zipcode: 92110
Organization Email: benjamin.haney@dot.ca.gov
Organization Phone: (858) 688-1595
General Comments for this Test: Air Voids 5.9
Test Result Compliance: does not comply
Additional Comments When Verified:
Bulk Specific Gravity 2.383
Bulk Specific Gravity 2 2.383
Bulk Specific Gravity 3 2.389
Average Bulk Specific Gravity 2.385

Test 4 of 8

DIME Test ID: 2023-12-23-1-4
Test Method: AASHTO T269-14: Standard Method of Test for Percent Air Voids in Compacted Dense and Open Asphalt Mixtures (Air Void)
Verified Date: 01/05/2024
Date Tested: 12/26/2023
Submitted By Organization: CT D11 - District 11 Materials Laboratory
Organization Address: 4050 Taylor Street,
Organization City: San Diego
Organization State: CA
Organization Zipcode: 92110
Organization Email: benjamin.haney@dot.ca.gov
Organization Phone: (858) 688-1595
General Comments for this Test: Target 4.0% / +/- 1.5
Test Result Compliance: does not comply
Additional Comments When Verified:
Percent Air Voids 6.1 %
Percent Air Voids 2 6.1 %
Percent Air Voids 3 5.8 %
Average Percent Air Voids 6 %

Test 5 of 8

DIME Test ID: 2023-12-23-1-5
Test Method: AASHTO T283-14: Standard Method of Test for Resistance of Compacted Asphalt Mixtures to Moisture-Induced Damage (Moisture Content)
Verified Date: 01/05/2024
Date Tested: 01/04/2024
Submitted By Organization: CT D11 - District 11 Materials Laboratory
Organization Address: 4050 Taylor Street,
Organization City: San Diego
Organization State: CA
Organization Zipcode: 92110
Organization Email: benjamin.haney@dot.ca.gov
Organization Phone: (858) 688-1595
General Comments for this Test:
Test Result Compliance: complies
Additional Comments When Verified:
Unit system used? SI Units
Average Dry Tensile Strength 270 psi
Average Wet Tensile Strength 228 psi
Tensile Strength Ratio 0.84

Test 6 of 8

DIME Test ID: 2023-12-23-1-6
Test Method: CTM 389-19: Method of Test for Hamburg Wheel-Track Testing of Compacted Hot Mix Asphalt
Verified Date: 01/05/2024
Date Tested: 01/03/2024
Submitted By Organization: CT D11 - District 11 Materials Laboratory
Organization Address: 4050 Taylor Street,
Organization City: San Diego
Organization State: CA
Organization Zipcode: 92110
Organization Email: benjamin.haney@dot.ca.gov
Organization Phone: (858) 688-1595
General Comments for this Test:
Test Result Compliance: complies
Additional Comments When Verified:
Specimen Preparation Method no data
Test Temperature 122 F
Air Void Content for specimen A-1 no data
Air Void Content for specimen A-2 no data
Air Void Content for specimen B-1 no data
Air Void Content for specimen B-2 no data
Stripping Inflection Point (Wheel A) >15000
Stripping Inflection Point (Wheel B) >15000
Maximum impression at 5000 passes (left wheel) 1.61 mm
Maximum impression at 5000 passes (right wheel) 1.16 mm
Average impression at 5000 passes (left/right avg) 1.39 mm
Maximum impression at 10000 passes (left wheel) 1.81 mm
Maximum impression at 10000 passes (right wheel) 1.3 mm
Average impression at 10000 passes (left/right avg) 1.56 mm
Maximum impression at 15000 passes (left wheel) 1.95 mm
Maximum impression at 15000 passes (right wheel) 1.49 mm
Average impression at 15000 passes (left/right avg) 1.72 mm
Average impression at 20000 passes (left/right avg) no data
Average impression at 25000 passes (left/right avg) no data

Test 7 of 8

DIME Test ID: 2023-12-23-1-7
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: 01/05/2024
Date Tested: 12/26/2023
Submitted By Organization: CT D11 - District 11 Materials Laboratory
Organization Address: 4050 Taylor Street,
Organization City: San Diego
Organization State: CA
Organization Zipcode: 92110
Organization Email: benjamin.haney@dot.ca.gov
Organization Phone: (858) 688-1595
General Comments for this Test: RAP T308
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 4017.9 g
Mass of the specimen and specimen basket assembly prior to ignition 5676.1 g
Mass of HMA Sample prior to ignition 1658.2 g
Corrected Asphalt Binder Content 8.57 %
Mass Loss 142.1 g
Mass of aggregate remaining after ignition 1516.1 g
Correction Factor (Percent by mass of HMA Specimen) no data0 %
Moisture Content no data0 %
Temperature Compensation Factor no data0 %
Test Temperature 538 C

Test 8 of 8

DIME Test ID: 2023-12-23-1-8
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: 01/05/2024
Date Tested: 12/28/2023
Submitted By Organization: CT D11 - District 11 Materials Laboratory
Organization Address: 4050 Taylor Street,
Organization City: San Diego
Organization State: CA
Organization Zipcode: 92110
Organization Email: benjamin.haney@dot.ca.gov
Organization Phone: (858) 688-1595
General Comments for this Test: RAP T209
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 1516.4 grams
Mass of container filled with the sample and water for Sample 1 8360.2 grams
Temperature of Water 77 °F
Specific Gravity for Sample 1 2.394
Theoretical maximum density at 25°C (77°F) 149 lb/ft^3