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ASPHALT PAVING
PART 1 - GENERAL
1.1 SECTION INCLUDES
A. Aggregate base course.
B. Single course bituminous concrete paving.
C. Double course bituminous concrete paving.
D. Surface sealer.
1.2 REFERENCE STANDARDS
A. AASHTO M 147 - Standard Specification for Materials for Aggregate and Soil-Aggregate
Subbase, Base and Surface Courses; 1965 (2012).
B. AI MS-2 - Mix Design Methods for Asphalt Concrete and Other Hot-Mix Types; 1997.
C. AI MS-19 - A Basic Asphalt Emulsion Manual; Fourth Edition.
D. ASTM C136/C136M - Standard Test Method for Sieve Analysis of Fine and Coarse
Aggregates; 2014.
E. ASTM D946 - Standard Specification for Penetration-Graded Asphalt Cement for Use in
Pavement Construction; 2009a.
F. ASTM D2487 - Standard Practice for Classification of Soils for Engineering Purposes (Unified
Soil Classification System); 2011.
G. ASTM D4318 - Standard Test Methods for Liquid Limit, Plastic Limit, and Plasticity Index of
Soils; 2010.
H. Standard Construction Specifications: Riyad, Kingdom of Saudi
1.3 QUALITY ASSURANCE
A. Perform Work in accordance with AASHTO.
B. Obtain materials from same source throughout.
1.4 REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS
A. Conform to applicable code for paving work on public property.
1.5 FIELD CONDITIONS
A. Do not place asphalt when ambient air or base surface temperature is less than 4 degrees C,
or surface is wet or frozen.
B. Place bitumen mixture when temperature is not more than 8 C degrees below bitumen
supplier's bill of lading and not more than maximum specified temperature.
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PART 2 - PRODUCTS
2.1 MATERIALS
A. Asphalt Cement: ASTM D946.
B. Aggregate for Base Course : AASHTO M 147, Grade A; with a liquid limit of not more than 25;
a plasticity index of not more than 5 in accordance with ASTM D4318.
C. Aggregate for Binder Course : AASHTO M 147, Grade A; with a liquid limit of not more than
25; a plasticity index of not more than 5 in accordance with ASTM D4318.
D. Aggregate for Wearing Course : AASHTO M 147, Grade A; with a liquid limit of not more than
25; a plasticity index of not more than 5 in accordance with ASTM D4318.
E. Fine Aggregate: In accordance with AASHTO standards.
F. Mineral Filler: Finely ground particles of limestone, hydrated lime or other mineral dust, free of
foreign matter.
G. Primer: In accordance with AASHTO standards.
H. Tack Coat: Homogeneous, medium curing, liquid asphalt.
O. Seal Coat: AI MS-19, sand type.
2.2 ASPHALT PAVING MIXES AND MIX DESIGN
A. Use dry material to avoid foaming. Mix uniformly.
B. Base Course: 3.0 to 6 percent of asphalt cement by weight in mixture in accordance with AI
MS-2.
C. Binder Course: 4.5 to 6 percent of asphalt cement by weight in mixture in accordance with AI
MS-2
D. Wearing Course: 5 to 7 percent of asphalt cement by weight in mixture in accordance with AI
MS-2.
E. Submit proposed mix design of each class of mix for review prior to beginning of work.
2.3 SOURCE QUALITY CONTROL
A. Test mix design and samples in accordance with AI MS-2.
PART 3 - EXECUTION
3.1 EXAMINATION
A. Verify that compacted subgrade is dry and ready to support paving and imposed loads.
B. Verify gradients and elevations of base are correct.
3.2 BASE COURSE
A. See Section 32 11 23.
3.3 PREPARATION - PRIMER
A. Apply primer in accordance with manufacturer's instructions.
B. Apply primer on aggregate base or subbase at uniform rate of 1.5 L/sq m.
C. Apply primer to contact surfaces of curbs, gutters, and manholes.
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D. Use clean sand to blot excess primer.
3.4 PREPARATION - TACK COAT
A. Apply tack coat in accordance with manufacturer's instructions.
B. Apply tack coat on asphalt or concrete surfaces over subgrade surface at uniform rate of 1.5
L/sq m.
C. Apply tack coat to contact surfaces of curbs, gutters and manholes.
D. Coat surfaces of manhole frames with oil to prevent bond with asphalt pavement. Do not tack
coat these surfaces.
3.5 PLACING ASPHALT PAVEMENT - DOUBLE COURSE
A. Place asphalt binder course within 24 hours of applying primer or tack coat.
B. Place binder course to 70 mm compacted thickness.
C. Place wearing course within two hours of placing and compacting binder course.
D. Place wearing course to 60 mm compacted thickness.
E. Install gutter drainage grilles and frames in correct position and elevation.
F. Compact pavement by rolling to specified density. Do not displace or extrude pavement from
position. Hand compact in areas inaccessible to rolling equipment.
G. Perform rolling with consecutive passes to achieve even and smooth finish, without roller
marks.
3.6 TOLERANCES
A. Flatness: Maximum variation of 6 mm measured with 3 m straight edge.
B. Compacted Thickness: Within 6 mm of specified or indicated thickness.
C. Variation from True Elevation: Within 12 mm.
3.7 FIELD QUALITY CONTROL
A. See Section 01 40 00 - Quality Requirements, for general requirements for quality control.
B. Provide field inspection and testing. Take samples and perform tests in accordance with AI MS-
2.
3.8 PROTECTION
A. Immediately after placement, protect pavement from mechanical injury until surface
temperature is less than 60 degrees C.
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