PDVSA

ENGINEERING DESIGN MANUAL

VOLUME 18II
ENGINEERING SPECIFICATION

PDVSA N

TITLE

ROADS ASPHALTIC CONCRETE

AE211

NOV.92

GENERAL REVISION

NOV.85

FOR APPROVAL

REV.

DATE

APPD.BY Jos Gilarranz

E PDVSA, 1983

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DESCRIPTION
DATE

L.T.

R.P.

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J.S.

J.G.

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APPD.

APPD.

PAG. REV.

NOV.85 APPD.BY Eduardo Santamaria

DATE

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ESPECIALISTAS

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Index
1 GENERAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1.1
1.2
1.3
1.4
1.5
1.6
1.7
1.8
1.9
1.10
1.11

Work Included . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
PDVSA References . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
System Description and Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Testing Agency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Regulatory Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
References . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Records and Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Delivery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Site Conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Atmospherie Conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Guarantee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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2 MATERIALS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2.1
2.2
2.3
2.4
2.5
2.6
2.7
2.8
2.9

Unnaceptable Soil Materials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Subgrade Fill Material . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Subbase Material . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Base Course . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Asphalt Paving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Prime Coat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tack Coat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Shoulders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Mixes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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3 EXECUTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

3.1
3.2
3.3
3.4
3.5
3.6
3.7
3.8
3.9
3.10
3.11
3.12
3.13

Road Alignment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Subgrade Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Subbase Course . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Base Course . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Prime Coat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tack Coat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Reconditioning the Base Course . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Surface Course . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Shoulders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tolerances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Field Test and Quality Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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GENERAL
1.1

Work Included
Subgrade Preparation
Subbase
Base and Prime Coat
Asphalt Surface Course
Shoulders
Mix

1.2

PDVSA References
Culverts
Earthwork Excavation and Backfill
Site Clearance and General Earthwork
Site Data

1.3

AL211PRT
AK211
AI211
SD251

System Description and Definitions

1.3.1

Roads used for construction traffic shall not receive a surface course or curbs until
heavy construction traffic has finished using the road. Apply a prime coat to the
base course before using road for construction traffic.

1.3.2

For dimensions, locations, road cross sections, and geometry, see PDVSAs
drawing and standard data sheets.

1.3.3

The following are definitions of terms as used in this specification:

Subgrade
Subbase

1.4

The roadbed soils up to plant rough grade. Subgrade may be

achieved by cutting, filling or grading.
The layer(s) of specified or selected material placed on the
subgrade to support a base course.
See Covenin N 2000 Parte I, VPavimentos (AASHTO N
GDPS3) for definition of terms used in this specification other
than the above.

Testing Agency
All Required testing shall be contracted and arranged directly by PDVSA. Tests
shall include sampling and testing of the asphalt concrete mixture at the mix plant
and from the material delivered to the site.

1.5
1.5.1

Regulatory Requirements
Comply with all applicable Venezuelan laws, standards, and regulations.

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1.5.2

Pavimentos MOP 1962.

1.5.3

Covenin Provisional 2000 Parte II Carreteras C12 Pavimentos Asflticos.

1.5.4

Especificaciones para la Construccin de Pavimentos de Carreteras MOP

1956.

1.6
1.6.1

1.6.2

1.6.3

References
AASHTO American Association of State Highway and Transportation
Officials
M145

The Classification of Soils and SoilAggregate Mixtures for

Highway Construction Purposes.

M226

Viscosity Graded Asphalt Cement

T166

Bulk Specific Gravity of Compacted Bituminous Mixtures

GDPS3

Interm Guide for Design of Pavement Structures

Asphalt Institute
MS2

Mix Design Methods for Asphalt Concrete and other Hotmix

types

MS8

Asphalt Paving Manual

ASTM American Society for Testing and Materials

C131
Standard Test Method for Resistance to Degradation of Small
Size Course Aggregate by Abrasion and Impact in Los Angeles
Machine
D242
Mixtures

Standard Specification for Mineral Filler for Bituminous Paving

D692

Standard Specification for Course Aggregate for Bituminous

Paving Mixtures

D698

Standard Test Method of Moisture Density Relations of Soils

and Soil Aggregate Mixtures Using 5.5 lbs (2.49 kg) Rammer
and 12 in (305mm) Drop
D977

Standard Specification for Emulsified Asphalt

D995
Standard Specification for Requirements for Mixing Plants for
HotMixed HotLaid Bituminous Paving Mixtures
D1073

Standard Specification for Fine Aggregate for Bituminous

Paving Mixtures

D1559

Standard Test Methods for Resistances to Plastic Flow of

Bituminous Mixtures Using Marshall Apparatus

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Standard Specification for Cutback Asphalt (Medium Curing

Type)

D2419
Standard Test methods for Sand Equivalent Value of Soils and
Fine Aggregate

1.6.4

1.7

D2487
Purposes

Standard Test methods for Classification of Soil for Engineering

D3515

Standard Specification for HoMixed, HotLaid Bituminous

Paving Materials

All latest edition codes, standards and specifications, including applicable

addenda shall form part of this specification to the extent specified herein.

Records and Files

Contractor shall open and keep orderly chronological files of all tests results and
reports related to the works. All information shall be available and accessible to
Owner at any desired moment. Contractor is responsible in case serious
incoherence of information from third parties is found, is obliged.

1.8

Delivery
Transport asphalt concrete mixtures to project site in trucks having tight, clean
compartments. Provide covers over mixture to protect it and reduce loss of heat.

1.9

Site Conditions

1.9.1

See Specification Site Data, PDVSA SD251 for general physical conditions.

1.9.2

Geotechnical Report including boring logs and test data to determine soil and
water condition:

1.10

Atmospheric Conditions
Application and priming shall be performed according to COVENIN 2000 Parte II
and PDVSA SD251.

1.11

Guarantee
Contractor shall guarantee in writing the satisfactory performance of the complete
pavement for a period for a period defined in each particular contract. All repairs
to roads during the guarantee period shall be the sole expense of the Contractor.

MATERIALS
2.1

Unacceptable Soil Materials

Clay, shale, and materials showing undesirable disintegration.

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Subgrade Fill Material

Granular soils conforming Covenin 200080 Parte II (to group classifications A1,
A2 or A3 in accordance with AASHTO M145). The material shall contain no
organic matter, debris, or particle size greater than 100 mm in any dimension.

2.3

Subbase Material
Natural Soil The same as material specified as subgrade fill materials, except
that it shall contain no particle size greater than 50mm in an dimension. Material
shall have a CBR value greater than 40.

2.4
2.4.1

Base Course
Aggregate
Well graded gravels or crushed and screened rock containing at least 50%, by
weight, of crushed particles. Material shall be free from excessive amount of thin,
elongated particles.

2.4.2

Gradation shall conform to Covenin 2000 Parte II

2.4.3

Additional Requirement
CBR Value
Maximum % of Wear:
Plasticity Index::

2.5

Greater than 80
50% Covenin 2000 Parte II (ASTM 131)
PI = 0

Asphalt Paving

2.5.1

Bituminous Materials Asphalt complying with requirements of AASHTO M226.

Submit recommended material to PDVSA for approval before construction.

2.5.2

Mineral Aggregates Crushed stone, gravel, sharpedge natural sand, mineral

filler, or a combination of two or more of these materials. Aggregates shall meet
the requirements of the following specifications.
Coarse Aggregates
ASTM D693
Fine Aggregates
ASTM D1073
Mineral Filler
Limestone or dolomite dust and portland cement
with 80% passing 0,075 mm (N 200) sieve
ASTM D242
The combined aggregate (after drying) shall have a sand equivalent not less than
45% as determined by ASTM D2419.

2.5.3

Total pavement thickness shall be 50 mm with the maximum aggregate size of 25

mm.

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Prime Coat
Cutback Asphalt MC70 conforming to the requirements of Covenin 2000 Parte
II (ASTM D2027).

2.7

Tack Coat
Asphalt base uniformly emulsified with water and emulsifying or stabilizing agent
complying with the requirements of ASTM D977, as follows:
Grades SS1 or SS1h

2.8

Shoulders
Materials conforming to subbase and base materials with maximum aggregate
size of 75 mm in any dimension.

2.9

Mixes

2.9.1

Mixing plant conform to requirements of Covenin 2000 Parte II, (ASTM D995).

2.9.2

AsphaltAggregate Mixture The job mix formula for the surface course shall be
within the limits for dense mixtures as indicated in Covenin 2000 Parte II, (ASTM
D3515).

2.9.3

The asphalt aggregate mixture shall be prepared and tested in accordance with
Covenin 2000 Parte II, (ASTM D3515).

2.9.4

A mix specified by a local agency shall be considered if it has been shown to have
a satisfactory history of performance.

2.9.5

Contractor shall submit the job mix formula to PDVSA for approval before starting
the work.

EXECUTION
3.1

Road Alignment

3.1.1

A minimum of two permanent benchmarks will be furnished by PDVSA.

3.1.2

Contractor shall establish the necessary road center line and grade stakes
needed to accomplish the work.

3.1.3

Preserve all Contractorplaced benchmarks and stakes for verification and use
by others.

3.2
3.2.1

Subgrade Preparation
The subgrade consist of all soil up to plant rough grade elevation as shown on the
drawings and established in accordance with Specification Site Clearance and

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General Earthwork, PDVSA AI211. If required, excavate the existing plant

rough grade to install the full thickness of the pavement.
3.2.2

Excavate the following to the required depths and replace with subgrade fill
material.
Soft Spots Remove soft and unstable materials which cannot be compacted to
the required density. Remove to a minimum depth of 600 mm below the subgrade
elevation.
Rock Cut isolated large boulders and rocks to a minimum of 150 mm below the
subgrade surface.

3.2.3

Prevent surface water from flowing into and accumulating in excavated areas.

3.2.4

Compact the subgrade out to the edges of permanent ditches or to 300 mm

beyond the edge of the shoulder, whichever is greater. Compact a minimum of
300 mm in depth to 95% of the maximum density at optimum moisture content by
the test in specification ASTM D698 (Standard Proctor).

3.3

Subbase Course

3.3.1

Placing subbase material

Remove trash and debris from subgrade before placing subbase material.
Deposit and spread subbase material upon the approved subgrade in uniform,
nearly horizontal layers, without segregation of size, to such loose depth that,
when compacted, the total course will have the required thickness shown on
PDVSAs drawings.
Do not place in layers thicker than 200 mm.
If thicker layer is desired, submit proposed layer thickness, equipment, and
procedures of construction in writing to PDVSA for approval. However, maximum
allowable layer thickness is 450 mm.

3.3.2

Compact each layer for the full width and depth by rolling with approved
compacting equipment. Use alternate blading and rolling to obtain a smooth,
even, and uniformly compacted course.
Use powerdriven hand tampers for compacting backfill adjacent to structures.
Compact road gravel and screenings to not less than 95% of maximum density
at optimum moisture content as determined by Covenin 2000 Parte II (MOP
Ensayo E122) (ASTM D1557).

3.3.3

Construct subbase drainage as shown on drawings. The drainage system may

be constructed of the same material used for the subbase.

3.4
3.4.1

Base Course
Deposit and spread the base course material on the completed and approved
subbase in uniform, nearly horizontal layers, without segregation of size, to such

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loose depth that when compacted, the total course will have the required
thickness.
3.4.2

Extend the edge of the base course a minimum of 300 mm beyond the edge of
the shoulder.

3.4.3

Compact each layer for the full width and depth by rolling with approved
compacting equipment. Alternately blade and roll to obtain a smooth, even, and
uniformly compacted course.

3.4.4

Compact road gravel and screenings to a density not less than 95% of maximum
density at optimum moisture content as determined by Covenin 2000 Parte II
(MOPEnsayo E122) (ASTM D1557).

3.4.5

Compact the final surface with a smooth wheel powered roller to obtain a firm and
smooth surface finish that is true to the established grade.

3.5

Prime Coat

3.5.1

Remove all loose material from compacted base surface before applying prime
coat.

3.5.2

Uniformly apply the prime coat, distributed at the rate of 0,9 to 2,3 liters/m2, over
the compacted base course. Apply sufficient material to penetrate and seal, but
do not flood the surface. Allow to cure and dry as long as required to attain
penetration and evaporation of the volatiles, but in no case less than 48 hours
unless otherwise accepted by PDVSA.

3.6

Tack Coat

3.6.1

Uniformly apply the tack coat to joints and between asphalt layers. Distribute at
the rate of 0,5 to 0,7 liters/m2 over the surface.

3.6.2

Apply tack coat by brush to contact surfaces of curbs, gutters, manholes, and
other structures projecting into or abutting asphalt concrete pavement.

3.6.3

Allow surfaces to dry until tack coat material is at proper condition of tackiness to
receive the asphalt concrete mixture.

3.7

Reconditioning the Base Course

3.7.1

Recondition base course that has been disturbed by construction operations.

3.7.2

Scarify the surface, reshape to the required line and grade, add material where
required, and compact to the required density.

3.7.3

Proof roll the compacted surface to check for unstable areas requiring additional
compaction.

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Where the primed base course has been disturbed by construction operations,
thoroughly clean surfaces of debris and dirt, reshape, and repair the surface.

Surface Course

3.8.1

General The surface course shall consist of a one or twolayer of a hot laid, plant
mixed asphaltic concrete placed on the primed base course. The tack coat is
applied between layers.

3.8.2

Placing the Mix

General Place the asphalt concrete mixture on the prepared surface, spread,
and strikeoff using an acceptable bituminous paver. Spread mixture at minimum
temperature 107 C. Inaccessible and small areas may be placed by hand. Place
each course in the required amounts so they will conform to the indicated grade,
crosssection, and thickness when compacted.
Paver Placing Unless otherwise directed, begin placing along the centerline of
areas to be paved on a crowned section, at the high side of sections with a
oneway slope, and in the direction of traffic flow.
Place in strips not less than 3000 mm wide, unless otherwise acceptable to
PDVSA. After the first strip has been placed and rolled, place all succeeding strips
and extend rolling to overlap previous strips. Complete binder course for a section
before placing any wearing course materials. Place mixture in as continuous an
operation as possible.
Hand Placing Spread, tamp, and finish the mixture using hand tools in areas
where the use of machine spreading is not possible. Place mixture at a rate that
will ensure proper handling and compaction before the mixture becomes cooler
than acceptable working temperature.

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Joints
Carefully make joints between old any new pavements, or between successive
days work, to ensure a continuous bond between adjoining work. Joints shall
have the same texture, density, and smoothness as other sections of the asphalt
concrete course.
Clean contact surfaces of sand, dirt, or other objectionable material. Apply tack
coat.
Offset transverse joints in succeeding courses not less than 600 mm. Cut back
the edge of the previously placed course to expose an even, vertical surface for
the full course thickness.
Offset longitudinal joints in succeeding course not less than 150 mm. Cut back
the edge of the previously placed course to expose an even, vertical surface for
the full course thickness.

3.8.4

Curbs
Place curbs over inplace and compacted pavement surfaces. Apply a light tack
coat unless pavement surface is still tacky and free from dust.
Place curb materials to the cross section shown on PDVSAs drawings, or if not
indicated, to local standard shapes using machine laying methods, unless
otherwise acceptable to PDVSA. Adjust rate of placement to ensure adequate
compaction of the mixture as it is placed.
If permitted by PDVSA, material may be placed by hand in wood or metal forms.
Tamp han placed materials and screed to a smooth finish. Remove forms as soon
as the material has cooled to air temperature.

3.8.5

Compaction
General Begin rolling operations as soon after placing when the mixture will bear
the weight of the roller without excessive displacement. Do not suddenly change
the line or direction or rollin.
Compact the mixture with hot hand tampers or vibrating plate compactors is all
areas inaccessible to rollers.
Do not permit heavy equipment, including rollers, to stand on the finished surface
before it has thoroughly cooled or set.
Procedure Start rolling longitudinally at the extreme lower side of sections and
proceed toward the center of the pavement. Roll to slightly different lengths on
alternate runs of the rollers. Do not roll center of sections firsts under any
circumstances.
Begin rolling with the drive wheel or roll nearest the paver, moving at a slow,
constant speed of not more than 8 Km/h for pneumatictired rollers and 5 Km/h
for steel wheeled rollers.

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Breakdown Rolling Accomplish the breakdown or initial rolling using a two wheel
steel roller immediately following the rolling of transverse and longitudinal joints
and the outside edge. Operate rollers as close as possible to paver without
causing displacement. Use staticweight tandem rollers weighing from 7 to 11
metric tons or vibratory tandem rollers weighing from 6 to 14 metric tons.
Check the crown, grade, and smoothness after the breakdown rolling. Repair
displaced areas by loosening at once with lutes or rakes and filling, if required, with
hot loose material before continuing rolling.
Second Rolling Use pneumatictired rollers for the second rolling. Follow the
breakdown rolling as soon as possible while the mixture is hot and in condition for
proper compaction.
Continue the second rolling for at least three complete coverages or until the
mixture has been throughly compacted.
Finish Rolling Either steelwheeled or pneumatictired rollers may be used for
the finish rolling. Perform finish rolling while mixture is still warm enough for
removal or roller marks. Continue rolling until all roller marks are eliminated and
the course has attained the required density.
3.8.6

Patching
Remove and replace mixtures that become mixed with foreign materials and all
defective areas. Cutout such areas and fill with fresh, hot asphalt concrete.
Compact by rolloing to the required surface density and smoothness.
Remove deficient areas for the full depth of the course. Cut sides perpendicular
and parallel to the direction of traffic with edges vertical. Apply a tack coat before
placing fresh asphalt concrete mixture.

3.9
3.9.1

Shoulders
Placing the Fill
Remove trash and debris from compacted subgrade before placing the fill.
Extend width of shoulder from the edges of pavement to the near edge of ditches.
Where side forms area used, place fill for the full width and depth of shoulder
outside of forms. After pavement courses are completed, remove the forms and
the complete shoulders to the edges of pavement.
Where side forms are not used, place fill in horizontal layers in conjunction with
the base course.
Do not place fill in horizontal layer more than 200 mm in loose thickness.

3.9.2

Compaction

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ROADS ASPHALTIC CONCRETE

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Compact shoulder and pavement simultaneously.

Compact each layer of fill to at least 90% of Standard Proctor dry density
according to 3.3.2 (ASTM D 698).
Use powerdriven hand tamper to compact fill adjacent to structures and at the
edge of drainage ditches.

3.10

Tolerances

3.10.1

The surfaces of the finished courses shall not deviate from the elevations and
lines shown on PDVSAs drawings by the following:
Subbase, base course, shoulders: "12 mm
Binder course: "6 mm
Wearing course: "4 mm

3.10.2

Inplace compacted thickness shall not deviate from the thickness shown on
PDVSAs drawings by the following:
Wearing course:" 6 mm
All other courses: "12 mm

3.11

Field Test and Quality Requirements

3.11.1

Base and Subbase make at least two density tests for each day of paving, one
at quarter point and one at threequarter point.

3.11.2

Surface Course
Laboratory compacted samples At each day of road construction, take two bulk
samples from trucks delivering mixtures to the job site at first quarter and third
quarter points. Each bulk sample shall be approximately 10 Kgs. Prepare three
specimens from each bulk sample and compact specimen with 35 compaction
blows in accordance with ASTM D1559. Obtain target density (average density
of the six laboratory prepared specimens) in accordance with AASHTO T166.
Field Compacted Samples As directed by PDVSA, core drill two field specimens
75 mm diameter at asphalt pavement which was constructed the same day.
Obtain the density of each specimen in accordance with AASHTO T166. PDVSA
may call for more coring as the field conditions require.
Subcontractor shall repair holes caused by core drilling.
Acceptance average density of the two core drilled samples shall be at least
97%, and the individual core density shall not be less than 95% against the target
density of the same asphalt concrete mixture.

3.12
3.12.1

Protection
Protect newly placed material from traffic by barricades or other suitable method
until the mixture has colled and attained its maximum degree of hardness.

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After final rolling, do not permit vehicular traffic on the asphalt concrete pavement
until it has cooled and hardened, and in no case sooner than 6 hours.

Cleaning
Remove waste, trash, debris, fill material, and road materials from the site and
dispose in a legal manner. Contractor shall bear all costs connected with hauling
and dumpling these materials.

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ROADS ASPHALTIC CONCRETE

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1.APPENDIX 1
DESIGN DATA

DATA SHEET PLANT ROADS

Primary
Road

Secondary
Road

Access Way

Road width (min.)

(excluding shoulder)

7,50 m

6,00 m

3,0 m

Shoulders (min.)

1,2 m

1,0 m

Number of Lanes

Grade (max.) Plant roads

5%

5%

Grade (max.) Access roads

10%

10%

Crown Slopes

2%

2%

Shoulder Slope (min.)

4%

4%

Radius at Curve (to the nearside of the road)

7,5 m

6,00 m

Traffic Loading

MS18

MS18

Base thickness (min.)

300 mm

200 mm

Surface Course Thickness (min.)

50 mm

50 mm

100 mm
compacted
asphalt sand

Optional

Optional

Item

Thickness (min.)

Wearing Surface
Crown Elevation

3%

100 to 300 mm 100 to 300 mm 100 to 300 mm

Note: Thickness of each road structure course may be modified to satisfy the
requirements of geotechnical report and detailed design.