and method of application shall be the same as previously described in
paragraph WEATHER LIMITATIONS. When rain appears imminent, all paving
operations shall stop, and all available personnel shall begin covering the
surface of the hardened RMP with protective covering.
3.15
CONTRACTOR QUALITY CONTROL
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NOTE: The Contractor may be able to meet the
specified quality control requirements with in-house
capability or may have to hire a material testing
firm to provide the required quality control testing.
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3.15.1
General Quality Control Requirements
The Contractor shall develop an approved Quality Control Plan. Hot-mix
asphalt for payment shall not be produced until the Quality Control Plan
has been approved. The plan shall address all elements which affect the
quality of the pavement including, but not limited to:
a.
Mix Design
b.
Aggregate Grading
c.
d.
Stockpile Management
e.
Proportioning
f.
Mixing and Transportation
g.
Mixture Volumetrics
h.
Moisture Content of Mixtures
i.
Placing and Finishing
j.
Joints
k.
Compaction
l.
Surface Smoothness
3.15.2
Quality Control Testing
The Contractor shall perform all quality control tests applicable to these
specifications and as set forth in the Quality Control Program. The
testing program shall include, but shall not be limited to, tests for the
control of asphalt content, aggregate gradation, temperatures, aggregate
moisture, moisture in the asphalt mixture, laboratory air voids, slurry
grout viscosity, grade and smoothness. A Quality Control Testing Plan
shall be developed as part of the Quality Control Program.
3.15.3
Asphalt Content
A minimum of two tests to determine asphalt content will be performed per
SECTION 02746
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