Asphalt Quality Control Plan

TEMPLATE
ASPHALT QUALITY CONTROL PLAN

(Production – Storage – Hauling – Paving and Compaction – Smoothness)
Project: ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
Contractor: ----------------------------------------------------------------------
Consultant: ----------------------------------------------------------------------
Asphalt Mix Supplier Name: -------------------------------------------------

Asphalt Plant Name and Location: -------------------------------------------
Asphalt Plant Distance from Project: ----------------------------------------
Submittal Date: -----------------------------------------------------------------

Submitted By: ----------------------------- Signature: ------------------------
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Asphalt Quality Control Plan
Transport Ministry Highway Projects
IQE Center (Construction and Maintenance)
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. INTRODUCTION ..........................................................................................4
2. SIGNATURES ...............................................................................................4
3. QUALITY CONTROL ORGANIZATION CHART ......................................5
4. PERSONNEL - RESPONSIBILITIES & QUALIFICATIONS ......................6
5. QC LABORATORY ......................................................................................8
A. Aggregates Testing ................................................................................8
B. Performance Grade Binder Testing ........................................................9
C. Asphalt Mixtures Testing .......................................................................9
D. Lab Equipment Calibration Kits .............................................................9
6. MIX DESIGN & SAMPLING AND TESTING PROCEDURES ................10

A. Cold Aggregates and Stockpiles ...........................................................10
B. Hot Bins Aggregates ............................................................................11
C. Reclaimed Asphalt Pavement, RAP (If Applicable) .............................11
D. Performance Grade Asphalt .................................................................11
E. Asphalt Mixtures..................................................................................11
F. Field Construction................................................................................12
7. RESULTS DOCUMENTATION .................................................................13
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8. ASPHALT MIXTURE LAYDOWN AND COMPACTION ........................17

A. Equipment ............................................................................................17
B. Back-Up Provisions in Case of Breakdown ..........................................17
C. Milling Old Pavements ........................................................................18
D. Mix Delivery / Placing & Surface Preparation / Tack Coat ..................18
E. Asphalt Layer Compaction & Joints Formation ...................................19
F. Asphalt Pavement Thickness, Smoothness and Grade ..........................20
G. In-Place Density and Control Strip .......................................................21
9. CORRECTIVE MEASURES .......................................................................22

A. Aggregate Gradation ............................................................................22
B. Hot Mix Asphalt (HMA) Air Voids .....................................................23
C. Tensile Strength Ratio (TSR) ...............................................................23
D. Performance Grade Requirements of Modified Asphalt .......................23
E. Asphalt Pavement Filed Density ..........................................................24
F. Smoothness ..........................................................................................24
G. Surface Grade ......................................................................................25
H. Asphalt Pavement Thickness................................................................25
APPENDIX A ..................................................................................................26

INTRODUCTION
This quality control plan outlines the process control steps for the production and
laydown of asphalt concrete mixtures. Sampling and testing procedures will be
conducted according to specifications. The Plan Administrator will verify that the
tests are taken in accordance with the appropriate Transport Ministry (TM),
AASHTO and ASTM standards and also that the latest copies of these standards
are available.
SIGNATURES
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Plan Administrator Date

QUALITY CONTROL ORGANIZATION CHART
Company
Asphalt subcontractor
Plan administrator
Project manager
Field superintendent
Asphalt paving Forman Asphalt producer
Paving company Filed QC Laboratory Asphalt plant Asphalt producer QC

Manager
Asphalt paving QC Asphalt producer QC

Material Engineer material engineer
Asphalt paving QC Asphalt producer QC

technician technician
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PERSONNEL - RESPONSIBILITIES & QUALIFICATIONS
Plan Administrator / _______________________
The Plan Administrator is responsible to ensure that the asphalt concrete produced
and constructed is in accordance with the specifications to the satisfaction of the
Transport Ministry. Also, the Plan Administrator will perform and supervise
materials testing at the plant. He will complete and sign forms as needed. The Plan
Administrator is authorized to terminate production at the plant and his signature
will be legally binding to the producer.
Project Superintendent/ ________________________
The asphalt concrete Paving Superintendent is responsible for the planning and
scheduling associated with the asphalt concrete production and paving operation.
This includes:
• Notifying the TM Branch/Consultant and asphalt concrete producer of the

intended days and hours of operation and the type and quantity of material
required.
• Ordering the proper number of trucks to insure delivery of asphalt concrete to

the project site in sufficient quantity and at the proper frequency.
• Continuously monitors the paving operation to make sure that proper care and
attention is being taken with the placing, finishing, compaction, surface
smoothness of the asphalt concrete pavement and the construction of joints
• Continuously monitors the asphalt concrete production by staying in contact

with quality control department.

Material Engineer: _________________________
• Responsible for performing tests at the plant

• Holds a university degree related to asphalt works
• Holds a certificate of asphalt binder and the design of asphalt mixtures
according to superpave system
Copies of certification for quality control technicians will be kept on file. Asphalt
plant personnel may be contacted through the following telephone numbers:
• Office Tel: 000/000-0000 Fax: 000/000-0000

• Plant Tel: 000/000-0000 Fax: 000/000-0000
• Cellular Tel: 000/000-0000
Attached resumes include a brief summary of qualification and experience for

personnel listed in the quality control organization chart.

QC LABORATORY
Laboratory is prepared with all equipment and accessories needed for mix design,
sampling, and testing according to the requirements of TM specifications and
ASTM 3666. The testing equipment will meet the required specifications and will
be calibrated annually or when a question of accuracy arises. The necessary kits
for equipment calibration are being available in the lab.
The Plan Administrator will work with the Paving Superintendent to verify that
in addition to checking and calibrating the nuclear density gauges (if used) at the
start of each project, as described in the specifications, the gauges are checked
and recalibrated by the manufacturer once a year. Thermometers used to monitor
temperatures of asphalt concrete will be calibrated at least twice a year or more
frequently as needed. The Plan Administrator will also verify that the testing
equipment is available, complies with specified standards, and has been calibrated
against certified standard.
The quality control laboratory area shall meet the TM requirements and criteria
and the ceiling height is more than 3 meter. The lab has enough lights to illuminate
all working areas. Also, the lab is equipped with heating and air conditioning units
to maintain a temperature of 25oC ±5 oC.
Copies of ASTM and AASHTO standards for testing procedures are handy. A
Pentium PC computer with laser printer is also available for results analysis and
documentation. Internet connection with high speed will be provided. Also, a
copy machine and a fax machine are included in the lab. The available equipment
and accessories include, but not limited to:
A. Aggregates Testing
Coarse and fine aggregates sieves, mechanical shakers, specific gravity test setup
for both fine and coarse aggregates, and electronic and beam scales. Also, all other
aggregate testing apparatus as requested by TM shall be provided and available
in the laboratory

B. Performance Grade Binder Testing
Apparatus for Viscosity Determination of Asphalt Binder Using Rotational

Viscometer will be provided. Rheological Properties of Asphalt Binder Using a
Dynamic Shear Rheometer (DSR) apparatus will be available. Also, the Effect of
Heat and Air on a Moving Film of Asphalt Binder (Rolling Thin-Film Oven Test)
apparatus will be available. All other apparatus and accessories as detailed in TM
specifications will be available in the laboratory.
C. Asphalt Mixtures Testing
Superpave gyratory tester with accessories, Marshall machine, 6” indirect tensile

testing head with strips. superpave water bath, and mechanical mixer. Binder
content tester, centrifuge asphalt extractor, maximum specific gravity test setup,
electrical ovens, electronic and beam scales, brass and glass thermometers, mixing
pans, sampling spoons, spatulas, glass jars, .... etc.
D. Lab Equipment Calibration Kits
Loading ring, and mechanical dial indicator (1” range and 0.001” resolution, with
magnetic holder) steel spacer for superpave gyratory apparatus calibration.
Calibration weights for electronic scales.

MIX DESIGN & SAMPLING AND TESTING PROCEDURES
The job mix formula will be developed using procedures contained in TM

superpave design manual. Aggregate will be uniformly graded to specified sizes
to produce a consistent source of supply for asphalt concrete. The job mix formula
will follow smooth curves within specified limits for all sieve sizes of the mix
design table. Only quality materials meeting the requirements will be used.
Aggregates will be kept clean in appropriate stockpiles. Stockpiles will be tested
before using to make sure that aggregates meet gradation and specifications
requirements.
TM specifications will be followed to calibrate all scales (truck and plant scales)
every 90 days or whenever a question of accuracy arises. The asphalt concrete
mixes will be accurately proportioned in the asphalt plant. Mixing time will be
adjusted (not less than 35 seconds after the introduction of the asphalt cement) to
completely and uniformly coat aggregate particles.
Sampling and testing procedures will be conducted according to TM

specifications for asphalt concrete paving and applicable ASTM and AASHTO
standards. Table 1 presents the QC testing methods and frequencies. The different
QC tests are:
A. Cold Aggregates and Stockpiles
• Sampling (ASTM D-75)

• Aggregates Gradation (ASTM C-136)
• Materials finer than # 200 sieve (ASTM C-117)
• Specific Gravity and Water absorption (ASTM C-127, C-128, and C-
566)

B. Hot Bins Aggregates

• Aggregates Gradation (ASTM C-136)
C. Reclaimed Asphalt Pavement, RAP (If Applicable)

• Moisture Content (ASTM D-1461)
• Extraction (ASTM D-2172)
• Gradation (ASTM C-136)
D. Performance Grade Asphalt

• Determining the Rheological Properties of Asphalt Binder Using a
Dynamic Shear Rheometer (DSR) (AASHTO T 315)
• Multiple Stress Creep Recovery (MSCR) Test of Asphalt Binder
(AASHTO T 350)
• Viscosity Determination of Asphalt Binder Using Rotational
Viscometer (AASHTO T 316)
• Effect of Heat and Air on a Moving Film of Asphalt Binder (Rolling
Thin-Film Oven Test) (AASHTO T 240)
E. Asphalt Mixtures

• Temperature (ASTM N/A)
• Extraction (ASTM D-2172)
• Gradation (ASTM C-136)
• Maximum Theoretical Specific Gravity (ASTM D-2041)
• Compacted Specimen Thickness (ASTM D-3549)
• Bulk Specific Gravity and Density of Compacted Mixtures (ASTM D-
2726)
• AV%, VMA%, and VFA (ASTM D-3203)
• Tensile Strength Ratio (TSR), ASTM D-4867
• Hamburg Wheel Tracker (HWT) (AASHTO T 324)

F. Field Construction
• Temperature
• Degree of Compaction
• Thickness
• Smoothness

RESULTS DOCUMENTATION
All asphalt concrete plant quality control test results and all the field quality
control density reports will be provided on a timely basis. Immediately, they will
be transmitted to the Consultant/TM branch as per specifications. The Plan
Administrator will work with the Paving Superintendent to verify that the quality
control plan is being followed. All field test results will be documented and given
to the Paving Superintendent on a daily basis. Corrective actions will be taken as
necessary. The Plan Administrator will maintain quality control charts for results
and will also verify that the quality control plan is being followed during the
production and the laydown processes of the asphalt concrete. Corrective actions
will be taken as necessary. Material monthly report will be prepared and submitted
as per specifications. Test results will be electronically feed to TM Equality and
other database systems as directed by the TM/Consultant.

Table 1. Qc Testing Procedures and Frequencies
Test Reference QC/QA

General
Test During
Specification MOT AASHTO Construction
Sampling D-140
Performance Quality Specifications Certificate
Graded (PG) Viscosity New T 316 One per day
Binders RTFO New T 240 "
DSR New T 315 "
MSCR New T 350 "
Liquid Asphalt Quality Specifications Certificate
Sampling ASTM D- One per week
Sieve Analysis MRDTM 204 T75
27 "
Fractured MRDTM 310 "
Faces
Sand MRDTM 313 T 176 "
Equivalent
Plasticity MRDTM 208 T 90 -
Index
Soundness MRDTM 311 T 104 -
Aggregates
(Stockpiled) Loss by MRDTM 309 T 96 -
Abrasion
Thin/Elongated Specifications -
Pieces
Materials finer
than # 200 C-117 -
sieve
Gs and Water C-127 -
absorption
C-128,
Aggregates Hot Stripping MRDTM 413 T 182
C566 -
Bins Sieve Analysis MRDTM 204 T 27 One per week

Table 1. Qc Testing Procedures and Frequencies (Continue)

General
Test During
Mineral Filler Sieve Analysis MRDTM 307 T 37 One per 500

tons
Sampling D-979 Each sublot
Temperature N/A Each truck
Asphalt MRDTM 418 T 164 One per Lot

Content
Gradation MRDTM 419 T 30 "
Gmm D-2041 Each sublot
Specimen
D-3549 Each sublot
Thickness
Gmb D-2726 Each sublot
AV, VMA, D-3203 Each sublot

Hot Mix Asphalt VFA
Tensile
Strength Ratio MRDTM 415 D-4867 Specifications
(TSR)
Thickness MRDTM 417 T 168 Four core per
Lot
Field Density MRDTM 411 T 166 Four core per
Lot
New PP 60 -
New T 312 One per Lot

Superpave Mix New T 308 "
New T 324 -
New T 355 Four core per

Lot

Table 1. Qc Testing Procedures and Frequencies (Continue)

General
Test During
Temperature N/A Each truck

Field Degree of N/A Specifications
Compaction,
Construction Thickness
mat and joints N/A Specifications
Smoothness N/A Specifications
Sampling D-979 Daily
Reclaimed
Moisture D-1461 Daily
Asphalt
Content
Pavement (RAP)
if applicable Extraction D-2172 Daily
Gradation C-136 Daily
Note:
1. asphalt cement samples will be appropriately identified and stored at the
facility site. All quality control samples will be retained for ten days to
assure quality assurance testing.
2. HMA temperature will be obtained on the first or second haul vehicle.
3. This will be recorded on the haul vehicle delivery ticket.
4. Two tests will be conducted per sample and the results will be averaged to
a single value.
5. Three specimens will be compacted and tested the results will be averaged
to a single value.

ASPHALT MIXTURE LAYDOWN AND COMPACTION
Only experienced operating engineers and laborers will place asphalt mixture on
this project.
A. Equipment
• Only power vibratory rollers in first class mechanical condition will be

used. Rollers weight will not be less than 10 tons and its wheel loads will
be greater than 250 Kg/linear cm of combined static and dynamic force.
Rollers will be equipped with adjustable scrapers to keep wheel surface
clean with efficient mean of keeping them wet to avoid mixture from
sticking to the roller.
• Depending on the size of the asphalt placement, anywhere from one to six
rollers will be in the job site.
• The roller type and models are _______ Models _____________________
• Mechanical pavers will move at a speed at which proper depth of asphalt

and specified density can be achieved.
• Vibratory rollers will move on pavement courses at a uniform speed not

exceeding 4 kilometer per hour.
B. Back-Up Provisions in Case of Breakdown
• Some back-up equipment will be on standby at the job site in case of a

breakdown. Two spare roller will usually be available in case of
breakdown.
• In addition, maintenance and repair personnel will be available through our

in-house radio and communication system to immediately make equipment
repairs as necessary.

C. Milling Old Pavements
Milling machines equipped with an Automatic Grade Control System (AGCS)

capable of working in conjunction with variety of reference systems will be used
including; Ski, Stringlines, and computer reference system. The AGCS will be
used during the final pass of the milling machine over all surfaces requiring
milling.
D. Mix Delivery / Placing & Surface Preparation / Tack Coat
Trucks will be loaded from storage silos at asphalt plant. They will be loaded to
prevent segregation. A minimum of three drops, in this order, one against the front
of the body, one against the tailgate and one in the middle between the two
previous drops. If additional drops are needed the will follow this sequence.
Asphalt concrete will only be transported in trucks having clean, tight fitting, and
smooth metal bodies with a solid canvas trap. Before loading, the truck bodies
will be examined. Any remaining asphalt materials, foreign debris or fuel oil will
be removed. Truck bodies will be lightly coated with approved releasing agent.
No fuel oil will be used; the trap will be tightly secured for transportation to the
project.
The underlying pavement surfaces and previous courses will be cleaned of all
loose and foreign materials by sweeping and/or blowing. The proper amount of
tack coat will be applied to the edges by brush, when required. The proper amount
of tack coat will be applied the pavement surfaces to receive a new pavement
course by a pressure distributor. Tack coats are divided into:
1. Medium curing cutback MC1: consists of applying a coat of cut-back to the

surface of an untreated soil or aggregate in a rate of 0.5 – 1.75 liter per
square meter. Prior to 24 hours, it is not allowed to pass on the layer.
2. Rapid curing cutback RC1: consists of applying a cut-back to an existing

bituminous or Portland cement concrete pavement to be overlaid in a rate
of 0.1 – 0.3 liter per square meter. The interval between spraying the

cutback layer and applying the asphalt surface layer shall not be less than
30 minutes and not more than the end of the operating day.
The Tack coats should comply with TM specifications and the contractor should
measure the overlaid rate by applying to a test section at least three (3) meters
wide by one hundred (100) meters long.
The asphalt concrete mix will be placed and finished by a self-propelled paving
machine. The paving machine will have a heated and activated screed that is
capable of spreading and finishing the asphalt concrete to the specified thickness,
smoothness and grade. The paver hopper will be kept at least half full at all times
to minimize load to load segregation and the head of material at the augers will
be kept at the shift level. Spacer blocks will be used under the screed to establish
proper mat thickness for each new pavement pass. A backup paving machine will
be provided, on site, during the paving operations. The paving machine will
proceed in a slow but steady manner avoiding stops and starts. The automatic
grade and slope control equipment will be utilized. Handwork will be kept to an
absolute minimum and the broadcasting of asphalt concrete on top of the mat will
be prohibited. Any asphalt concrete raked from the mat will be disposed of.
E. Asphalt Layer Compaction & Joints Formation
The formation of all joints will be made in such a manner as to insure a continuous
bond between paving lanes and obtain the required density. All joints will have
the same texture as the other sections of the paving mat and meet the requirements
for smoothness and grade. Joints will be constructed with a minimum of raking.
All joints will be straight and true. Longitudinal joints will be formed to a vertical
face. Longitudinal joints which are irregular, damaged, uncompacted, or
otherwise defective will be cut back to expose a clean, vertical, sound face for the
full depth of the course. Longitudinal joint will offset the one in the course
immediately below by at least 30 cm.
After a temporary stop and prior to the continuation of paving, a transverse joint
will be form by tapering. The tapered edge will be cut back to its full depth and
width on a straight line to expose a vertical face. Tack coat will be applied to all

newly exposed surfaces before placing any fresh asphalt concrete against the
joints. Transverse joints will be offset by at least 3 meters from that in the previous
course.
The compaction of the asphalt concrete will commence as soon as the mat will
sustain a roller without undue displacement, cracking, and shoving. The speed of
the rollers will be sufficiently slow to avoid displacement of the hot asphalt
concrete and be effective in compaction. The rollers will not stop on the mat for
any extended period of time. Any displacement occurring as a result of reversing
the direction of the rollers, or any other cause will be immediately corrected. The
sequence of the rolling operations will be the same as predetermined in the control
strip. Rolling will continue until the specified pavement density is achieved. A
minimum of at least two steel wheel vibratory rollers will be used; additional
rollers will be added as needed. A backup roller will be provided on the project
site. In any areas inaccessible to the steel wheeled rollers the asphalt pavement
will be thoroughly compacted using mechanical tampers.
F. Asphalt Pavement Thickness, Smoothness and Grade
The specified surface smoothness will be achieved by methods previously

described. The paving machine will move at a slow steady speed, avoiding
starting and stopping, by providing for the delivery of asphalt concrete to the
paving machine hopper in a steady and continuous manner. The hopper will not
be allowed to empty out. The trucks will not back directly to the paver and bump
it. The paving machine will slowly move up to the waiting truck.
The speed of the rollers will be sufficiently slow to avoid displacement of the hot
asphalt concrete and be effective in compaction. The rollers will not stop on the
mat for extended period of time. Any displacement occurring as a result of
reversing the direction of the roller, or any other cause, will be immediately
corrected.
A Profilograph will be used in surface smoothness measurements. Measured

International Roughness Index (IRI) will be checked against specifications. Great
attention will be paid to paver reference level to keep the IRI within specifications.
Smoothness results will be provided to the Engineer after each test. Thickness and
grade will confirm the contract drawing requirements.

G. In-Place Density and Control Strip
Field density will be monitored either by using Nuclear Density Gauges and/or by
testing asphalt cores.
During the first day production, the first 200 meters with two paver widths wide
will be a control strip. It will be constructed in the same manner as the reminder
of the course it represents. Three randomly selected cores will be taken from the
pavement mat and three along the longitudinal pavement joint and tested to
determine density. Also, this control strip will be used to calibrate the nuclear
density gauges intended for use and develop a roller pattern to be used during full
production.
The used nuclear density gauges will be calibrated and adjusted, if necessary, on
the control strip by cutting cores where density readings were taken and
comparing results.
The asphalt concrete will be produced at the plant according to the submitted job
mix formula. Technicians will make two superpave plugs at N design. They will be
tested for air voids, asphalt cement content and gradation in accordance with the
specifications. Also, extra superpave Plugs will be prepared and tested against the
Indirect Tensile Strength. The Tensile Strength Ratio (TSR) will be calculated and
checked against specifications.
If the control strip fails to meet the mat density and/or the joint density
requirements a new control strip will be constructed. Also, a new control strip will
be constructed whenever a change is made in equipment, method of operation, the
type of material or whenever there is a major change in the job mix formula. Only
certified technicians will perform quality control tests throughout the entire
asphalt concrete paving process. The calibrated nuclear density gauges will be
used to check density at spacing frequencies of 30 meter or less if determined to
be necessary due to field conditions. The density monitoring technicians will be
in continuous contact with the asphalt concrete Paving Superintendent and the
quality control department during the asphalt concrete paving compaction process
so that the proper pavement density is obtained or corrective action is taken
immediately.

Technicians will also regularly monitor the asphalt concrete and mat temperature
for conformance to specifications throughout the entire asphalt concrete paving
process. Quality control department will perform the plant quality control testing
of the asphalt concrete at the frequency required by the specifications.
CORRECTIVE MEASURES
If a quality control issue does occur during the asphalt concrete production or
paving operation, the Project Manager and/or the Paving Superintendent have the
authority to take the appropriate action necessary to address and correct minor
problems. A detailed description of the quality control problem and the specific
action taken to correct it will be documented and provided to the Plan
Administrator and the Consultant. Appropriate measures will be incorporated into
the quality control plan to prevent re-occurrence. Quality control issues of a larger
magnitude will require the immediate involvement of the Plan Administrator and
the Consultant/TM branch. Asphalt concrete production and paving operation will
be suspended until the quality control issue is addressed, and the necessary
corrective action is instituted.
A. Aggregate Gradation
If a quality assurance gradation test indicates that the aggregate gradations are out
of specification, the quality control crew will run additional quality control tests
as needed to determine the cause and make appropriate adjustments to the
aggregate supplies or the job mix formula. If a second quality assurance gradation
test indicated that the aggregate gradations are still out of specification on the
same sieve (s), the production of asphalt concrete will be suspended until it is
demonstrated to the consultant/TM branch that the problem has been corrected.

B. Hot Mix Asphalt (HMA) Air Voids
If air voids quality assurance test indicates that the air voids are running out
specification, the quality control crew will run additional tests as needed to
determine the cause and make appropriate adjustments to the job mix formula. If
a second air voids quality assurance test indicates that the air voids are still out of
specification in the same direction, low or high, the production of asphalt concrete
will be suspended until it is demonstrated to the consultant/TM branch that the
problem has been corrected.
C. Tensile Strength Ratio (TSR)
If a TSR quality assurance test indicates that the Tensile Strength Ratios are
running out of specification, the quality control personnel will run additional tests
as needed to determine the cause and make appropriate adjustments to the job mix
formula. If a second TSR quality assurance test indicates that the Tensile Strength
Ratios are still out of specifications, the production of asphalt concrete will be
suspended until it is demonstrated to the consultant/TM branch that the problem
has been corrected.
D. Performance Grade Requirements of Modified Asphalt
If quality assurance testing indicates that the modified asphalt performance grade
requirements are out of specifications, the quality control personnel (as soon as
possible) will take sample (s) from that stored modified asphalt in the plant and
run appropriate tests. If the results are still running out of specifications, stored
modified asphalt will be rejected. New deliveries of modified asphalt will be
ordered and stored inside empty clean tank (s). Before production, samples from
those new deliveries will be tested. Production of asphalt concrete will not be
resumed until all variables caused that modified asphalt failure have been
investigated and it is demonstrated to the consultant/TM branch that the problem
has been corrected.

E. Asphalt Pavement Filed Density
If a set of mat density quality assurance test cores for a day’s production indicates
the in-place densities are below the required specification, the Plan Administrator
and the Paving Superintended will determine the cause and make appropriate
changes to the paving operation, such as the rolling pattern, increasing the number
or size of rollers, etc. If a second set of mat density quality assurance test cores
for a day’s production on the next day of paving, indicate the in-place densities
are below the required specification, a new control strip will be constructed.
If a set of joint densities does not meet the specifications requirements, the Plan
Administrator and the Paving Superintendent will determine the cause and make
appropriate changes to the method of constructing and compacting joints. If a
second set of joint density quality assurance test cores for a day’s production on
the next day of paving indicate the joint densities do not meet the specification
requirements, production will be suspended until the reason for poor compaction
is determined and corrected. If the problem cannot be corrected, then all
longitudinal joints will be cut back a minimum of 8 cm, measured from the top
edge of the joint, to expose a clean, vertical, sound face for the full depth of the
course, and tack coat applied before placing the adjacent lane.
F. Smoothness
If the smoothness evaluation indicates the pavement does not meet the
specification requirements, the Plan Administrator and the Paving Superintendent
will determine the cause and make appropriate changes to the paving operation.
If the smoothness still does not meet the specification requirements, production
will be suspended until the reason for poor surface smoothness is determined and
corrected. Corrective action may include diamond grinding or pavement
replacement.

G. Surface Grade
If the surface grade evaluation survey indicates the surface grades do not meet the
specification requirements, the Plan Administrator and the Paving Superintendent
will determine the cause and make appropriate changes to the paving operation.
If the surface grades still do not meet the specification requirements, production
will be suspended until the reason for failure to meet surface grades requirements
is determined and corrected. Corrective actions may include diamond grinding or
pavement replacement.
H. Asphalt Pavement Thickness
If the pavement thickness evaluation indicates the thickness of a pavement course

does not meet the specification requirements, the Plan Administrator and the
Paving Superintendent will determine the cause and make appropriate changes to
the paving operation. If the pavement thickness of a pavement course still does
not meet the specification requirements, production will be suspended until the
reason for failure to meet thickness requirements is determined and corrected.
Corrective actions may include pavement replacement.

APPENDIX A

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCES

(BRIEF RESUMES)
 ----------------------------------------------
(Plan Administrator)
 ----------------------------------------------
(Project Manager)
 ----------------------------------------------
(Field Superintendent)
 ----------------------------------------------
(Material Engineer)
 ----------------------------------------------
(Quality Control Technician)
 ----------------------------------------------
(Asphalt Plant Superintendent)
 ----------------------------------------------
(Paving Superintendent)

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ASPHALT QUALITY CONTROL PLAN

Asphalt Mix Supplier Name: -------------------------------------------------

Submittal Date: -----------------------------------------------------------------

3. QUALITY CONTROL ORGANIZATION CHART ......................................5

4. PERSONNEL - RESPONSIBILITIES & QUALIFICATIONS ......................6

6. MIX DESIGN & SAMPLING AND TESTING PROCEDURES ................10

7. RESULTS DOCUMENTATION .................................................................13

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8. ASPHALT MIXTURE LAYDOWN AND COMPACTION ........................17

9. CORRECTIVE MEASURES .......................................................................22

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Plan Administrator Date

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QUALITY CONTROL ORGANIZATION CHART

Asphalt paving Forman Asphalt producer

Paving company Filed QC Laboratory Asphalt plant Asphalt producer QC

Asphalt paving QC Asphalt producer QC

Asphalt paving QC Asphalt producer QC

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PERSONNEL - RESPONSIBILITIES & QUALIFICATIONS

Plan Administrator / _______________________

Project Superintendent/ ________________________

• Notifying the TM Branch/Consultant and asphalt concrete producer of the

• Ordering the proper number of trucks to insure delivery of asphalt concrete to

• Continuously monitors the asphalt concrete production by staying in contact

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Material Engineer: _________________________

• Responsible for performing tests at the plant

• Office Tel: 000/000-0000 Fax: 000/000-0000

Attached resumes include a brief summary of qualification and experience for

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B. Performance Grade Binder Testing

Apparatus for Viscosity Determination of Asphalt Binder Using Rotational

C. Asphalt Mixtures Testing

Superpave gyratory tester with accessories, Marshall machine, 6” indirect tensile

D. Lab Equipment Calibration Kits

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MIX DESIGN & SAMPLING AND TESTING PROCEDURES

The job mix formula will be developed using procedures contained in TM

Sampling and testing procedures will be conducted according to TM

A. Cold Aggregates and Stockpiles

• Sampling (ASTM D-75)

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B. Hot Bins Aggregates

• Sampling (ASTM D-75)

C. Reclaimed Asphalt Pavement, RAP (If Applicable)

• Sampling (ASTM D-979)

D. Performance Grade Asphalt

• Sampling (ASTM D-140)

• Sampling (ASTM D-979)

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Table 1. Qc Testing Procedures and Frequencies

Test Reference QC/QA

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Table 1. Qc Testing Procedures and Frequencies (Continue)

Test Reference QC/QA

Mineral Filler Sieve Analysis MRDTM 307 T 37 One per 500

Temperature N/A Each truck

Asphalt MRDTM 418 T 164 One per Lot

Gmm D-2041 Each sublot

• The roller type and models are _ Models _______________