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Sample Record for 2023-08-14-64

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Project Information

Project ID: 995022 DEA: 09392104 EFIS: 0922000034 QA Service Level: 1
DIST-CO-RTE-PM: 09--58-R107.7/R118.0
Work Description: Place RHMA-G (Bonded Wearing Course) over existing pavement.
Location Description: IN KERN COUNTY ABOUT 17 MILES EAST OF TEHACHAPI FROM 0.1 MILE EAST OF CACHE CREEK BRIDGE TO 1.8 MILES EAST OF BUSINESS ROUTE 58 OVERCROSSING.
Contractor Name: GRIFFITH COMPANY
Contractor Address: 1128 Carrier Parkway Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93308
Resident Engineer: Hin Hartanto Structure Rep.: Unknown

Sample Information

DIME Sample ID: 2023-08-14-64
TL Number from the TL Form:
Sample Submitted By Organization: CT D08 - Fontana Southern Regional Laboratory
Sample Organization Contact: 213-792-4794
Type of Sample: Production Start-Up
Type of Material: Hot Mix Asphalt
Sample Taken Date: 08/14/2023
Date that the sample was received by the laboratory/organization performing the testing: 08/24/2023
The quantity of what the sample constitutes: 24 BOXES OF RHMA
A brief description of the sample: 1/2" RHMA-G 1.0% LSM
From where was the sample collected: Manufacturer
Laboratory sample identification: 0428G-23
Structure unique identifier:
Structure name:
The fabricator/manufacturer/facility name: Griffith Edmonston-Lebec

Material Information

HMA Type: RHMA-G
HMA Grading: 1/2 inch
Lot number:
Sublot number:
HMA Mix Number: GRF20G312RHMALSM
Test results on following page(s): 4

Test Results

Test 1 of 4

DIME Test ID: 2023-08-14-64-1
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: 09/18/2023
Date Tested: 08/26/2023
Submitted By Organization: CT D08 - Fontana Southern Regional Laboratory
Organization Address: 13970 Victoria Street,
Organization City: Fontana
Organization State: CA
Organization Zipcode: 92336
Organization Email: jose.guzman@dot.ca.gov
Organization Phone: (909) 829-3029
General Comments for this Test:
Test Result Compliance: not applicable
Additional Comments When Verified:
Number of Samples 1
What is the unit of measurement for theoretical density? SI Units
Mass Determination Air
Method Performed Mechanical Agitation - Method A
Mass of container filled with water 1 7352.7 grams
Mass of oven-dry sample in air for Sample 1 1559.2 grams
Mass of container filled with the sample and water for Sample 1 8288.1 grams
Temperature of Water 77 °F
Specific Gravity for Sample 1 2.500
Theoretical maximum density at 25°C (77°F) 2493 kg/m^3

Test 2 of 4

DIME Test ID: 2023-08-14-64-2
Test Method: AASHTO T269-14: Standard Method of Test for Percent Air Voids in Compacted Dense and Open Asphalt Mixtures (Air Void)
Verified Date: 09/18/2023
Date Tested: 08/28/2023
Submitted By Organization: CT D08 - Fontana Southern Regional Laboratory
Organization Address: 13970 Victoria Street,
Organization City: Fontana
Organization State: CA
Organization Zipcode: 92336
Organization Email: jose.guzman@dot.ca.gov
Organization Phone: (909) 829-3029
General Comments for this Test:
Test Result Compliance: complies
Additional Comments When Verified:
Percent Air Voids 3.2 %
Percent Air Voids 2 3.2 %
Percent Air Voids 3 3.2 %
Percent Air Voids Average 3.2 %

Test 3 of 4

DIME Test ID: 2023-08-14-64-3
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: 09/18/2023
Date Tested: 08/28/2023
Submitted By Organization: CT D08 - Fontana Southern Regional Laboratory
Organization Address: 13970 Victoria Street,
Organization City: Fontana
Organization State: CA
Organization Zipcode: 92336
Organization Email: jose.guzman@dot.ca.gov
Organization Phone: (909) 829-3029
General Comments for this Test:
Test Result Compliance: not applicable
Additional Comments When Verified:
Bulk Specific Gravity 2.419
Bulk Specific Gravity 2 2.420
Bulk Specific Gravity 3 2.421
Average Bulk Specific Gravity 2.42

Test 4 of 4

DIME Test ID: 2023-08-14-64-4
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: 09/18/2023
Date Tested: 08/26/2023
Submitted By Organization: CT D08 - Fontana Southern Regional Laboratory
Organization Address: 13970 Victoria Street,
Organization City: Fontana
Organization State: CA
Organization Zipcode: 92336
Organization Email: jose.guzman@dot.ca.gov
Organization Phone: (909) 829-3029
General Comments for this Test:
Test Result Compliance: complies
Additional Comments When Verified:
What temperature unit is used? Celsius
Test procedure used? Method A
Mass of HMA Sample prior to ignition 1623.0 g
Corrected Asphalt Binder Content 7.11 %
Mass Loss 120.8 g
Correction Factor (Percent by mass of HMA Specimen) 0.15 %
Moisture Content 0.00 %
Temperature Compensation Factor 0.00 %
Test Temperature 538 C