Summary for Test 2023-08-15-78-3

Test performed: AASHTO T275-07r12

Project Information

Project IdentifiersProject ID: 994611
DEA: 112N1214
EFIS: 1121000171
DIST-CO-RTE-PM11-SD-94-39.0/R49.9
Award Date06/06/2023
Closeout DateNot set
Work DescriptionMICROSURFACING, SHOULDER BACKING, RUMBLE STRIP, & STRIPING.
Location DescriptionSAN DIEGO NEAR POTRERO AND CANYON CITY FROM JUNCTION ROUTE 188 TO 3 MILES EAST OF CAMPO CREEK BRIDGE (BR NO. 57-0118)
QA Service Level1 (Verified on 07/18/2023)

Sample Information

Sample Taken Date08/15/2023 Sample Unique Key78
Will the laboratory/organization for which you are a member perform testing on this material sample?Yes Date that the sample was received by the laboratory/organization performing the testing08/15/2023
Sample typeQuality Assurance A brief description of the sample1/2" HMA-A
The quantity of what the sample constitutes24 boxes 6 bags From where was the sample collectedSource
First name of sampler or witnessed byBen Last name of sampler or witnessed bySmith
Title of sampler Telephone number of sampler
Laboratory sample identification9101-PSU Linked DIME Sample ID
The fabricator/manufacturer/facility nameVulcan Otay Transportation Laboratory (TL) Number
Inspector Lot Number from the Transportation Laboratory (TL) Form Structure unique identifier
Structure name

Material Information

Material TypeHot Mix Asphalt HMA TypeType A HMA
HMA Grading1/2 inch Lot number
Sublot number HMA Mix Number320819 Otay Val

Test Details

DIME Sample ID: 2023-08-15-78
DIME Test ID: 2023-08-15-78-3
Testing Lab: CT D11 - District 11 Materials Laboratory
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)
Test Release Date: 2023-09-27

Test Results


Number of tests: 3
What test procedure is performed?: Method A
Input Type: Measured
Tester's full name: Daniel Smith
Date of test: 09/15/2023
Mass of the dry specimen in air: 4657.6 g
Mass of the dry specimen plus paraffin coating in air: 4705.3 g
Mass of the dry specimen plus paraffin coating in water: 2702.9 g
Specific gravity of the paraffin at 25 ± 1°C (77 ± 1.8°F): 0.9
Mass 2 of the dry specimen in air: 4656.3 g
Mass 2 of the dry specimen plus paraffin coating in air: 4703.2 g
Mass 2 of the dry specimen plus paraffin coating in water: 2699.6 g
Specific gravity 2 of the paraffin at 25 ± 1°C (77 ± 1.8°F): 0.9
Mass 3 of the dry specimen in air: 4657.6 g
Mass 3 of the dry specimen plus paraffin coating in air: 4708.1 g
Mass 3 of the dry specimen plus paraffin coating in water: 2699.6 g
Specific gravity 3 of the paraffin at 25 ± 1°C (77 ± 1.8°F): 0.9
Bulk Specific Gravity: 2.389
Bulk Specific Gravity 2: 2.386
Bulk Specific Gravity 3: 2.386
Average Bulk Specific Gravity: 2.387
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Test was verified on 9/27/2023