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Sample Record for 2021-11-11-25

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Project Information

Project ID: 215601 DEA: 024H3404 EFIS: 0218000109 QA Service Level: 1
DIST-CO-RTE-PM: 02-TRI-299-5.2/5.7
Work Description: INSTALL LEFT TURN LANE.
Location Description: TRINITY COUNTY NEAR SALYER FROM 0.3 MILE WEST OF DENNY ROAD TO 0.2 MILE WEST OF PONY BAR CREEK BRIDGE
Contractor Name: MERCER-FRASER COMPANY
Contractor Address: 77 2nd St, Eureka, CA 95501
Resident Engineer: Joel Gasik Structure Rep.: Unknown

Sample Information

DIME Sample ID: 2021-11-11-25
TL Number from the TL Form: 695660
Sample Submitted By Organization: CT D02 - Redding Northern Regional Laboratory
Sample Organization Contact: (530) 225-3194
Type of Sample: Acceptance
Type of Material: Hot Mix Asphalt
Sample Taken Date: 11/11/2021
Date that the sample was received by the laboratory/organization performing the testing: 11/13/2021
The quantity of what the sample constitutes: Production Start-Up Evaluation
A brief description of the sample: Lime Treated 1/2-Inch Type A HMA (PG 64-28 M) with binder from Valero - Benicia
From where was the sample collected: Manufacturer
Laboratory sample identification: D78976
Structure unique identifier:
Structure name:
The fabricator/manufacturer/facility name: Mercer-Fraser - Willow Creek Plant - Willow Creek, CA

Material Information

HMA Type: Type A HMA
HMA Grading: 1/2 inch
Lot number: Unknown
Sublot number: Unknown
HMA Mix Number:
Test results on following page(s): 5

Test Results

Test 1 of 5

DIME Test ID: 2021-11-11-25-1
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: 12/02/2021
Date Tested: 11/11/2021
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:
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 7336.5 grams
Mass of oven-dry sample in air for Sample 1 1659.2 grams
Mass of container filled with the sample and water for Sample 1 8365.6 grams
Temperature of Water 77 °F
Specific Gravity for Sample 1 2.633
Theoretical maximum density at 25°C (77°F) no data

Test 2 of 5

DIME Test ID: 2021-11-11-25-2
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: 12/02/2021
Date Tested: 11/13/2021
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: 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 4.57 %
Mass Loss no data
Correction Factor (Percent by mass of HMA Specimen) 0.57 %
Moisture Content no data
Temperature Compensation Factor no data
Test Temperature no data

Test 3 of 5

DIME Test ID: 2021-11-11-25-3
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: 12/02/2021
Date Tested: 11/15/2021
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:
Additional Comments When Verified:
Bulk Specific Gravity 2.481
Bulk Specific Gravity 2 2.480
Bulk Specific Gravity 3 2.477
Average Bulk Specific Gravity 2.479

Test 4 of 5

DIME Test ID: 2021-11-11-25-4
Test Method: AASHTO T269-14: Standard Method of Test for Percent Air Voids in Compacted Dense and Open Asphalt Mixtures (Air Void)
Verified Date: 12/02/2021
Date Tested: 11/15/2021
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: does not comply
Additional Comments When Verified:
Percent Air Voids 5.8 %
Percent Air Voids 2 5.8 %
Percent Air Voids 3 5.9 %
Percent Air Voids Average 5.8 %

Test 5 of 5

DIME Test ID: 2021-11-11-25-5
Test Method: AASHTO T283-14: Standard Method of Test for Resistance of Compacted Asphalt Mixtures to Moisture-Induced Damage (Moisture Content)
Verified Date: 12/02/2021
Date Tested: 12/01/2021
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 124 psi
Average Wet Tensile Strength 104 psi
Tensile Strength Ratio 0.84