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Sample Record for 2024-03-18-29

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Project Information

Project ID: 214649 DEA: 07316004 EFIS: 0715000194 QA Service Level: 1
DIST-CO-RTE-PM: 07-LA-14-60.70
Work Description: REHABILITATION FOR THE ON/OFF RAMPS AND ADJACENT SHOULDERS. UPGRADING METAL BEAM GUARDRAILS, AC DIKES, SIGN PANELS, CURB RAMPS, TRAFFIC LOOPS DETECTORS, AND SOME OTHER HIGHWAY APPURTENANCES.
Location Description: ROUTE 14 FROM PALMDALE BLVD TO KERN COUNTRY LINE.
Contractor Name: Guy F. Atkinson Construction LLC
Contractor Address: 18201 Von Karman Ave, Suite 800, Irvine, CA 92612
Resident Engineer: James Shih Structure Rep.: George Boules

Sample Information

DIME Sample ID: 2024-03-18-29
TL Number from the TL Form: 031824
Sample Submitted By Organization: CT D07 - Materials Field Laboratory, Unit 1953
Sample Organization Contact: (213) 817-0387
Type of Sample: Acceptance
Type of Material: Hot Mix Asphalt
Sample Taken Date: 03/18/2024
Date that the sample was received by the laboratory/organization performing the testing: 03/25/2024
The quantity of what the sample constitutes: 750 Tons
A brief description of the sample: 3/4" HMA-A 221534 PAL VLO
From where was the sample collected: Manufacturer
Laboratory sample identification: 24-045
Structure unique identifier:
Structure name:
The fabricator/manufacturer/facility name: Vulcan Materials Palmdale

Material Information

HMA Type: Type A HMA
HMA Grading: 3/4 inch
Lot number:
Sublot number:
HMA Mix Number: 221534 PAL VLO

Test Results

Test 1 of 2

DIME Test ID: 2024-03-18-29-1
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: 03/26/2024
Date Tested: 03/26/2024
Submitted By Organization: CT D07 - Materials Field Laboratory, Unit 1953
Organization Address: 1940 South Workman Mill Road,
Organization City: Whittier
Organization State: CA
Organization Zipcode: 90601
Organization Email: chad.chotibhongs@dot.ca.gov
Organization Phone: (213) 817-0387
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? US Units
Mass Determination Air
Method Performed Mechanical Agitation - Method A
Mass of container filled with water 1 7359.3 grams
Mass of oven-dry sample in air for Sample 1 2576.2 grams
Mass of container filled with the sample and water for Sample 1 8919.0 grams
Temperature of Water 77 °F
Specific Gravity for Sample 1 2.534
Theoretical maximum density at 25°C (77°F) 157.7 lb/ft^3

Test 2 of 2

DIME Test ID: 2024-03-18-29-2
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: 03/26/2024
Date Tested: 03/26/2024
Submitted By Organization: CT D07 - Materials Field Laboratory, Unit 1953
Organization Address: 1940 South Workman Mill Road,
Organization City: Whittier
Organization State: CA
Organization Zipcode: 90601
Organization Email: chad.chotibhongs@dot.ca.gov
Organization Phone: (213) 817-0387
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 the specimen basket assembly 4023.6 g
Mass of the specimen and specimen basket assembly prior to ignition 6093.7 g
Mass of HMA Sample prior to ignition 2070.1 g
Corrected Asphalt Binder Content 5.01 %
Mass Loss 105.3 g
Mass of aggregate remaining after ignition 1964.8 g
Correction Factor (Percent by mass of HMA Specimen) 0.08 %
Moisture Content 0.00 %
Temperature Compensation Factor 0.00 %
Test Temperature 538 C