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BY CIVIL YARD · PUBLISHED DECEMBER 30, 2022 · UPDATED DECEMBER 29, 2022 What is Curing Compound
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and its Properties?
Dense Bituminous Macadam (hereinafter referred to as
“DBM”) is a binder course used in the construction of all
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flexible roads. DBM is used for roads with more number of
heavy commercial vehicles.
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Machinery
Introduction to EVM
1. Hot mix plant of suitable capacity
2. End Dumpers
3. Paver Finisher
4. Vibratory Rollers of capacity 80-100 KN static weight or
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pneumatic tyred roller of capacity 120-150KN weight. Introduction to Earned Value
5. Bitumen sprayer Management
6. Camber board and 3 m straight edge APRIL 22, 2021
7. Mechanical broom
8. Air Compressor
9. Water Tanker L&T
10. Survey kit etc.,
Material
1. Paving Bitumen of penetration grade VG 30 shall be used
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generally and in accordance with clause 505.2.1 of L&T bags contract from
MoRT&H. Chennai Metro Rail
2. Coarse aggregate shall be of clean, strong, durable, Corporation Limited
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cubical shape and free from other deleterious matter
and adherent coating as per clause 505.2.5 of MoRT&H. Methodology of Earthwork
3. Los Angeles Abrasion value for coarse aggregate shall
not be more than 35% when tested as per IS: 2386 (Part
4).
4. Aggregate Impact Value shall not be more than 27%
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when tested as per IS: 2386 (Part 4). Construction Methodology of
5. Flakiness and Elongation Indices (Combined) shall not be Earthwork
more than 35% when tested as per IS: 2386 (Part 1). SEPTEMBER 15, 2020
6. Stripping value of bitumen aggregate mixtures shall be CMBC

of minimum retained coating 95% when tested as per IS
6241.
7. Water absorption of the aggregate shall not be more METHODOLOGY
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than 2% when tested as per IS: 2386 (Part 5).
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8. Plasticity Index of the filler shall not be greater than 4. JUNE 9, 2020
9. The fine aggregate shall have a sans equivalent value of
not less than 50 when tested in accordance with the
requirement of IS: 2720 (Part 37). FRESHLY GROUNDED
10. The filler shall be satisfy as per MoRT&H specification.  What is Fusion Bonded Epoxy
Coating (FBE Coating)
Preparation of Material
 Aesthetics of Bridges
Dense Bituminous Macadam works shall be carried as per
the MoRT&H Clause 505.  Curing of Concrete in
Construction works
The aggregate for Dense Bituminous Macadam shall
conform to requirements specified in the table 500.8 of  Construction Methodology of
Bituminous Concrete
MoRT&H specifications.
 Methodology of Rectification
Bitumen: Viscosity grade paving bitumen confirming to IS:
path in DBM
73-2006. The grade shall be used as per requirement.
A mix of crushed stone and aggregates shall be so

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proportioned so as to achieve the grading specified as per
MoRT&H table 500.10 of Grading-2.  January 2023
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 January 2021
The proportioning shall be done by determining the
 September 2020
individual gradation of the individual ingredients and the
blend determined by trail and error method so as to  July 2020
achieve the gradation specified. Dense Bituminous
 June 2020
Macadam shall be constructed as per the MoRT&H
specifications, Clause 505.
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As per MS-2 sixth edition, VA (Air Voids), VMA (Voids in
Mineral Aggregates), VFB (Voids filled with Bitumen), Stability  Buildings
and flow shall be determined for the material so blended.
 Construction
The mixture shall meet the requirements as per MoRT&H  Equipment
table 500.11.
 Facts
Mix Design with proportion of all materials grading/test
 Infra works
reports shall be submitted to respective authorities and trail
patch shall be constructed before actual commencement  Methodology
of Dense Bituminous Macadam work.
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In case of variation of gradation in the course of work the

 Project Management
proportion shall be suitably modifies so as to achieve the
desired gradation.  Quality Control
Initial Procedure  Quantity Surveying
1. When the existing surface to be overlaid is bituminous,  Roads
any existing potholes and cracks shall be repaired and  Softwares

sealed in accordance with clause 3004.2 and 3004.3.
2. Marking shall be done by adjusting paver sensor to its  Structures
lines, grades and cross sections.  Tunnels

3. Tack coat shall be applied over the prepared base by
using approved material to the required quantity.
4. Mix produced from the hot mix plant shall be transported META
to the site by means of end dumpers. Proper

arrangement be provided to cover the hot mix materials  Log in
to prevent accumulation of dust reduce drop in
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temperature. 
5. The mix shall be unloaded gently into the paver hopper  Comments feed
and paving shall be started uniformly within the required
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temperature. 
6. Care must be taken so that no segregation of hot mix

material being laid at any place does occur.
Rectification Procedure
1. Any high spots in the existing black topped surface shall
be removed by manual or other method, and all loose
material shall be removed to the required specifications.
2. Where the maximum thickness of profile corrective
course will be not more than 75 mm, the profile
corrective course shall be constructed as an integral
part of the overlay course. In other cases, the profile
corrective course shall be constructed as a separate
layer, adopting such construction procedures and using
such equipment, to lay the specified type of material, to
the thickness and tolerance as specified for the course to
be provided.
3. The profile corrective course shall be laid to tolerance
and densities as specified for wearing course if it is laid
integral with the wearing course. The profile corrective
course shall be laid to tolerance and densities as
specified for base course, it it is to be covered with a
wearing course layer.
4. The levels shall be checked before paving and after
compaction with respect to the designated levels. If there
is any variation in the levels, the same shall be adjusted
in further paving.
5. Initial or break down rolling shall be carried out
immediately following close to the paver in longitudinal
direction from lower edge to upper edge with 80 – 100 KN
static weight of smooth wheeled roller. The speed of the
roller shall be maintained not more than 5 Km/hr.
6. Intermediate rolling shall be done with 80-100 KN static
weight of vibratory roller or with a pneumatic tyred roller
of 120-150 KN weight having Tyre pressure of atleast 0.56
Mpa and it should be continues till the required
compaction is achieved.
7. Traffic shall be allowed after completion of the final
rolling when the mix has cooled down to the surrounding
temperature.
Quality Control
This shall be done as per table 900-3 of MOST (Ministry of
Surface Transport).
1. The application of tack coat shall be in accordance with

the specification.
2. The gradation of the mix shall be controlled at plant as
per approved designed mix.
3. Mix temperature shall be controlled at plant within the
range of 150-165°C and the temperature less than 140°C
shall not be used for paving.
4. The compacted surface shall be checked for field density
by taking cores at the frequency of 1 test for 700 Sqm. The
degree of compaction shall have a minimum field
density equal to or more than 92% of the average
theoretical maximum specific gravity obtained on the
day of compaction in accordance with ASTM-D-2041.
5. The surface shall be checked for levels at 5 m intervals
longitudinally and transversely and the same shall be
within +/-6 mm.
6. The thickness of the each layer shall be checked from
cores and levels.
7. The requirements for DBM material and laid each day
shall be confirmed by laboratory and field tests as per
Clause 505.3.1 of MoRT&H.
All of the field testings included measuring mix temperature

using a digital thermometer, measuring surface irregularity
with a straight edge, measuring cross slope with a camber
board, and measuring compaction by core cutting.
Measure the layer’s depth using a thickness gauge, etc., In
accordance with the specifications.
Environmental Control
1. While producing or crushing of aggregates in the crusher
plant care should be taken in respect of controlling and
minimizing flow of duct, noise and use of blasting
materials such as dynamite, safety aspects to workers
are also vital and should be taken of.
2. Care will be taken to prevent spilling of material from the
trucks during transportation.
3. Excess material, if any, after using in the pavement
should be carefully disposed off in the designated area.
In conclusion, Dense Bituminous Macadam has ability to

withstand the high shear stress that occurs below the
bearing coarse.
Above all, this is the general procedure of rectification of

Dense Bituminous Macadam layer. The procedure varies on
type of road, design, pavement characteristics etc.
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6. Stripping value of bitumen aggregate mixtures shall be CMBC

A mix of crushed stone and aggregates shall be so

In case of variation of gradation in the course of work the

Initial Procedure  Quantity Surveying

1. When the existing surface to be overlaid is bituminous,  Roads

any existing potholes and cracks shall be repaired and  Softwares

lines, grades and cross sections.  Tunnels

to the site by means of end dumpers. Proper

6. Care must be taken so that no segregation of hot mix

1. The application of tack coat shall be in accordance with

All of the field testings included measuring mix temperature

In conclusion, Dense Bituminous Macadam has ability to

Above all, this is the general procedure of rectification of

And, tell us your queries in the below comment box.

Also Read:Construction Methodology of Dense Bituminous

Tags: DBM Dense Bituminous Macadam Method Statement

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