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Sample Record for 2023-08-15-79

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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: 2023-08-15-79
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: Aggregate
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

Source Identification (SMARA, name of Pit or Job Site): 91-37-0035
The fabricator's/manufacturer's product name for the sample:
The fabricator/manufacturer designation for the sample:
The plant number:
A detailed description of where the material sample was collected: Plant
Where the material sample would have been placed if not sampled:
Primary Aggregate Nominal Size: 1/2 inch
The concrete mix design number:
Lot number:
Sublot number:
Aggregate Mix Number:

Test Results

Test 1 of 11

DIME Test ID: 2023-08-15-79-1
Test Method: AASHTO T27-14: Standard Method of Test for Sieve Analysis of Fine and Coarse Aggregates (Sieve Analysis)
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 type of gradation is being tested? Combined Gradation
Cumulative percent passing the 2 in. sieve 100 %
Cumulative percent passing the 1 1/2 in. sieve 100 %
Cumulative percent passing the 1 in. sieve 100 %
Cumulative percent passing the 3/4 in. sieve 100 %
Cumulative percent passing the 1/2 in. sieve 93 %
Cumulative percent passing the 3/8 in. sieve 78 %
Cumulative percent passing the #4 sieve 47 %
Cumulative percent passing the #8 sieve 32 %
Cumulative percent passing the #16 sieve 24 %
Cumulative percent passing the #30 sieve 16 %
Cumulative percent passing the #50 sieve 10 %
Cumulative percent passing the #100 sieve 6 %
Cumulative percent passing the #200 sieve 4.3 %

Test 2 of 11

DIME Test ID: 2023-08-15-79-2
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: RAP Rice
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 1523.7 grams
Mass of container filled with the sample and water for Sample 1 8397.3 grams
Temperature of Water 77 °F
Specific Gravity for Sample 1 2.525
Theoretical maximum density at 25°C (77°F) 157.2 lb/ft^3

Test 3 of 11

DIME Test ID: 2023-08-15-79-3
Test Method: AASHTO T176-08: Standard Method of Test for Plastic Fines in Graded Aggregates and Soils by Use of the Sand Equivalent Test (Sand Equivalent)
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:
Sand Equivalent 58

Test 4 of 11

DIME Test ID: 2023-08-15-79-4
Test Method: AASHTO T30-19: Standard Method of Test for Mechanical Analysis of Extracted Aggregate (Mechanical Analysis)
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:
Is an aggregate correction factor used? No
Cumulative percent passing the 2 in. sieve 100 %
Cumulative percent passing the 1 1/2 in. sieve 100 %
Cumulative percent passing the 1 in. sieve 100 %
Cumulative percent passing the 3/4 in. sieve 100 %
Cumulative percent passing the 1/2 in. sieve 100 %
Cumulative percent passing the 3/8 in. sieve 97 %
Cumulative percent passing the #4 sieve 54 %
Cumulative percent passing the #8 sieve 36 %
Cumulative percent passing the #16 sieve 27 %
Cumulative percent passing the #30 sieve 20 %
Cumulative percent passing the #50 sieve 14 %
Cumulative percent passing the #100 sieve 10 %
Cumulative percent passing the #200 sieve 7.1 %

Test 5 of 11

DIME Test ID: 2023-08-15-79-5
Test Method: AASHTO T304-11: Standard Method of Test for Uncompacted Void Content of Fine Aggregate (Fine of Crushed Particles)
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: does not comply
Additional Comments When Verified:
What test method is performed? Method A
Bulk dry specific gravity 2.561
Average uncompacted voids 44 %

Test 6 of 11

DIME Test ID: 2023-08-15-79-6
Test Method: AASHTO T335-09r13: Standard Method of Test for Determining the Percentage of Fracture in Coarse Aggregate (Percent of Crushed Particles)
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:
Method 1 - Combined Fracture Determination
Aggregate Size and Fracture Type Coarse 2 Faced and Fine 1 Faced
Percentage of questionable, coarse, 2 faced particles tested 0 %
Percentage of questionable, fine, 1 faced particles tested 0 %
Percentage of fractured, coarse, 2 faced particles tested 98 %
Percentage of fractured, fine, 1 faced particles tested 93 %

Test 7 of 11

DIME Test ID: 2023-08-15-79-7
Test Method: AASHTO T84-14: Standard Method of Test for Specific Gravity and Absorption of Fine Aggregate (Fine 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 2.561
Bulk specific gravity (SSD Basis) 2.628
Apparent specific gravity 2.744
Absorption 2.6 %

Test 8 of 11

DIME Test ID: 2023-08-15-79-8
Test Method: AASHTO T85-13: Standard Method of Test for Specific Gravity and Absorption of Coarse Aggregate (Coarse 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:
Basis for relative density testing Bulk
Specific Gravity 2.678
Absorption 1.3 %

Test 9 of 11

DIME Test ID: 2023-08-15-79-9
Test Method: AASHTO T96-02r10: Standard Method of Test for Resistance to Degradation of Small-Size Coarse Aggregate by Abrasion and Impact in the Los Angeles Machine (Los Angeles Rattler)
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:
Grading designation C
Mass of sample on No.12 sieve (after 500 revolutions) 3928 grams
Percent loss after 100 revolutions 11 %
Percent loss after 500 revolutions 21 %

Test 10 of 11

DIME Test ID: 2023-08-15-79-10
Test Method: ASTM D4791-10: Standard Test Method for Flat Particles, Elongated Particles, or Flat and Elongated Particles in Coarse Aggregate (Withdrawn 2019) (Flat and Elongated Particles)
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:
Method B
Determination By Number
Dimensional ratio used 5:1
Weighted percentage of particles (by number) that were flat and elongated 0 %
Weighted percentage of particles (by number) that were not flat and elongated 0 %

Test 11 of 11

DIME Test ID: 2023-08-15-79-11
Test Method: CTM 204-June 2010: Method of Test for Liquid Limit, Plastic Limit and Plasticity Index of Soils (Plasticity Index)
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:
Plastic limit (PL) 1 %