Asphalt Stabilized

Base Mix Course

ITEM 205
 DESCRIPTION
• Theitem shall consist of a foundation for surface
course, composed of soil-aggregate and asphaltic
material in proper proportions, road mixed and
constructed on a prepared subgrade/subbase in
accordance with this Specification and the lines,
grades and typical cross-sections shown on the
Plans or established by the Engineer.
 MATERIAL REQUIRMENTS
• Soil-Aggregates

It shall conform to the applicable requirements of

Item 703, Aggregates, Gradation A or B shall be used.
• Asphaltic Material
Asphaltic Material shall be Anionic or Cationic
Emulsified Asphalt of the slow setting type meeting the
requirements of Item 702, Bituminous Materials,
Emulsified Asphalt.
• Proportioning of Mixture
The amount of asphaltic material to be added to
the soil-aggregate shall be from 4 to 7 mass percent of
the dry soil-aggregate. The exact percentage to be used
shall be fixed by the Engineer on the basis of
preliminary laboratory tests and trial mixes of the
materials furnished by the Contractor.
• Strength Requirements
Strength Requirements shall conform in all
respects to those specified in Subsection 203.2.5
 CONSTRUCTION
REQUIREMENTS
 Construction requirements and procedures shall be
prescribed under Subsections 306.3.1 through 306.3.7.
In all cases, the word “aggregate” shall be deleted and
replaced by “soil-aggregate”.

Trial Sections shall conform to the applicable

requirements of Subsection 200.3.4

The allowable tolerances shall be in accordance with

Subsection 201.3.5.
 METHOD OF MEASUREMENT
• Asphalt Stabilized Road Mix Base Course will be
measured by the cubic meter (m3). The quantity to be
paid for shall be the design volume compacted in place
as shown on the Plans, accepted in the completed
course. No allowance shall be given for materials
placed outside the design limits shown on the cross-
sections. Trial sections shall not be measured
separately but shall be included in the quantity of
Asphalt stabilized Road Mix Base Course.
 BASIS OF PAYMENT
• The accepted quantities, measured as prescribed in Section
205.4, shall be paid for the contract unit price for Asphalt
Stabilized Road Mix Base Course which price and payment shall
be full compensation for furnishing and placing all materials
including all labor, equipment, tools and incidentals necessary to
complete the prescribed work in this item.
Pay Item Number Description Unit of
Measurement
205 Asphalt Stabilized Cubic Meter
Road Mix Base
Course,

(New or Salvaged)
Soil-Aggregate