ofioneporaton fi. MAXI 8 veerereNt oF Federal Highway TRANSPORTATION ‘Administration New Mexico Technician Training and Certification Program (TTCP) Aggregate Manual Sponsored by: New Mexico Department of Transportation & Associated Contractors of New Mexico January 2015Wau hax ed oxensivent of TRANSPORTATION New Mexico Department of Transportation Associated Contractors of New Mexico TECHNICIAN TRAINING AND CERTIFICATION PROGRAM. 6135 Edith Blvd, NE Albuquerque, NM_87107 (505) 344-2072 To: TTCP Certified Personnel and Industry From: Brian Legan TTCP Administrator —NMDOT Date: December 11, 2014 Subject: Summary of Program Changes to TTCP Manuals — January 2015 The following provides a guide of significant program changes to the TTCP Manuals as recommended by the TTCP Technical Committee and approved by the TTCP Board of Directors. Minor word, punctuation corrections or changes may not be reflected in this, summary. Updating of AASHTO year-of-review in the title with no changes to the procedure will also not be reflected in this summary. Ifa test procedure is not listed, no significant changes were made by AASHTO or the Committee, Significant changes are noted i AGGREGATE AASHTO T-90, Determining the Plastic Limit and Plasticity Index of Soils ‘+ Add Key Element 11, Precision statement for single operator and multi-laboratory repeatability. NMDOT FE-1, Flat and Elongated Particles in Coarse Aggregate Use NMDOT method FE-1 comparable to ASTM D-4791-95. SOIL AASHTO TP-77, Specific Gravity and Absorption of Aggregate by Volumetric Immersion * Delete from Soil module. TTCP will no longer provide training or certification. AASHTO T-180-10, Moisture-Density Relations of Soils using 2 10-1b. Rammer and 18-in. Drop * Reference to 2014 (silver) NMDOT Standard Specification book. © Key Element 5, curing petiod of heavy-textured clay materials. AASHTO T-272-10, Family of Curves — One-Point Method ‘* Modification 1, to comply with 2014 NMDOT Standard Specification book, change all reference from T-99, Method C, to T-180, Method D, forall moisture-density relationships. Summary of Program Changes te TCP Manuals danuary 2015 1HMA/WMA AASHTO T-30-14, Mechanical Analysis of Extracted Aggregate ‘© Modification 1, AASHTO uses 4 g/in’, however, the metric conversion fluctuates from 6 kg/m? to 7 kg/m? — Table | information remains the same. * Key Blement 2 Note, Samples obtained from T-308 should be dried to constant mass as part of that procedure within those standards. ‘Key Blement 7 Note, limit agitation by mechanical washing equipment to a maximum of 10 minutes. © Add Table 1, previously reference Table 1 in AASHTO T-27. AASHTO T-40, Sampling Bituminous Materials ‘© Key Element 4, add language to clarify minimum sampling frequency as stated in 2014 NMDOT Standard Specification book. AASHTO T-166, Bulk Specific Gravity (Gn») of Compacted Hot-Mix Asphalt Using Saturated Surface-Dry Specimens * Add language allowing use of AASHTO T-331, Bulk Specific Gravity (Gz) and Density of Compacted HMA using Automatic Vacuum Sealing Method (CoreLok) and AASHTO. PP-75, Vacuum Drying Compacted Asphalt Specimens (CoreDry). AASHTO T-275-07, Bulk Specific Gravity (G, Paraffin-Coated Specimens ¢ Add T-275 to TTCP HMA module for training purposes only for 2015. 1) of Compacted HMA using AASHTO T-308, Determining the Asphalt Content of HMA by the Ignition Method Key Element 5, Constant mass for moisture definition is clarified. AASHTO T-312-14, Preparing and Determining the Density of Asphalt Mixture Specimens by Means of the Superpave Gyratory Compactor * Add Key Element 5 Note, clarify briquette weight/height calculation. AASHTO T-331-13, Bulk Specific Gravity (Gms) and Density of Compacted HMA using Automatic Vacuum Sealing Method © Add T-331 to TTCP HMA module for training purposes only for 2015. AASHTO PP-75-13, Vacuum Drying Compacted Asphalt Specimens ‘Add PP-75 to TCP HMA module for training purposes only for 2015. CONCRETE FIELD AASHTO T-22-14, Compressive Strength of Cylindrical Concrete Specimens © Key Element 3, Add 4-by-8-in. cylinders. CONCRETE LABORATORY NMDOT CS-1, Compressive Strength of Cylindrical Concrete Specimens using Unbonded Caps ‘* Use NMDOT method CS-1 comparable to ASTM C-1231. Summary of Program Changes ta TICH Manaus Sanaary 2018 2NUCLEAR DENSOMETER AASHTO T-310, In-Place Density and Moisture Content of Soil by Nuclear Methods ‘© Add language to cover testing of miscellaneous HMA material using moisture-density ‘gauge for training purposes only. ind Soil-Aggregate Should you have any comments or questions, please feel free to contact me at (50S) 344-2072, ext. 18, or by e-mail at brian.legan(@state.nm.us. Summary of Progra Changes 'o TTCP Manuals Snsry 2018 3TICP Manual - Infroduction January 2015 INTRODUCTION ‘The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) and Associated Contractors of New Mexico (ACNM) Technician Training and Certification Program (TTCP) is an organization dedicated to improving the quality and continuity of highway materials sampling and testing. One means of accomplishing this is by ensuring that individuals have demonstrated abilities to engage in quality control or quality assurance activities in transportation construction work that is under the jurisdiction of NMDOT and those individuals have successfully completed the Technician Training and Certification Program. This program is prescribed to ‘meet, in part, the requirements of 23 Code of Federal Regulations 637, Subpart B — Quality Assurance Procedures for Construction as mandated by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), effective June 29, 2000. TTCP OBJECTIVES ‘The object ‘* To certify highly skilled, knowledgeable materials sampling and testing technicians and field technicians. + To promote uniformity and consistency in sampling and testing throughout the state. ‘+ To create a harmonious working atmosphere between public agencies and private industry employees based upon trust, open communication, and equality of Certification. ' of the program are: WESTERN ALLIANCE FOR QUALITY TRANSPORTATION CONSTRUCTION (WAQTC) - RECIPROCITY ‘The New Mexico TTCP joined the Western Alliance for Quality Transportation Construction (WAQTC) in 2001. WAQTC is comprised of the western states of Alaska, Texas, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah and Washington, and the Western & Central Federal Lands Highway Division (WFLHD and CFLHD) of the FHWA. A technician that holds current WAQTC certifications from one of the Alliance states must provide those credentials to the TTCP Administrator prior to working on any New Mexico Department of Transportation project. A WAQTC technician working on a New Mexico Department of Transportation project without current TTCP endorsement is not considered certified in New Mexico. ‘The WAQTC certifications wil be assessed, and any test elements required, as part of the New Mexico TTCP, will need to be completed. Once the New Mexico TTCP test elements are achieved, New Mexico TTCP certifications will be issued. The technician’s WAQTC identification number will be placed on the TTCP certificates to maintain continuity within the WAQTC program. The technician will retain all WAQTC certifications. The reciprocity review process will be performed by the TCP Administrator on a case-by-case basis and the New Mexico TTCP will expedite the WAQTC certification upgrade, in a timely manner. Any review and certification upgrade testing — both written and hands-on examination — will be performed at the New Mexico TICP training facility in ATbuquerque. AAll costs associated with the certification upgrade will be prorated on a “per test element, per module” basis. Currently, the New Mexico TTCP does not recognize and will not offer reciprocity for Nuclear Densometer (gauge) Certification. All technicians performing nuclear densometer gauge operation as partof New Mexico Department of Transportation projects shall be properly certified through the New Mexico TTCP. However, New Mexico TTCP will continue to recognize and accept Radiological Safety Training certificates from approved sources. A Radiological Safety Training certificate isa prerequisite to attend the New Mexico TTCP Nuclear Densometer Certification class. New Mexico Technician Training and Certification ProgramTICP Manval - Introduction January 201 TTCP BOARD OF DIRECTORS (Board): New Mexico Department of Transportation James Gallegos, P.1 Armando Armendariz, P.E. Larry Maynard, P.E. State Materials Engineer State Construction Engineer District Engineer Central Laboratory General Office District Six - Milan P.O. Box 1149 P.O. Box 1149 P.O. Box 2160 Santa Fe, NM 87504-1149 Santa Fe, NM_ 87504-1149 Milan, NM_ 87021 Phone: (505) 827-5498, Phone: (505) 827-5631 Phone: (50S) 285-3200 Fax: (505) 827-5649 Fax: (505) 827-0784 Fax: (505) 285-3251 Associated Contractors of New Mexico Charles E, Hamilton Ken Wylie, P-E. Adam Triolo Hamilton Construction Co., Ine. AMEC Poster Wheeler AUT, Ine. P.O. Box 1287 8519 Jefferson NE 7420 Reading Avenue, SE Silver City, NM_ 88062 Albuquerque, NM_ 87113 Albuquerque, NM_ 87119 Phone: (505) 388-1546 Phone: (505) $21-1801 Phone: (505) 242-4848 Fax: (505) 388-3256 Fax: (505) 821-7371 Fax: (505) 998-5251 TTCP ADMINISTRATO! ACNM REPRESENTATIVE: Brian Legan ‘Mike Beck MDOT ACNM - Executive Director 6135 Edith Bivd., NE 6135 Edith Blvd,, NE Albuquerque, NM 87107 Albuquerque, NM_ 87107 Phone: (505) 344-2072 Ext. 18 Phone: (50S) 344-2072 Ext. 11 Fax: (505) 344-1554 Fax: (505) 344-1554 ADMINISTRATOR FUNCTIONS: ‘The Administrator will be responsible for the day-to-day operation and function of the training and certification laboratory, including but not limited to the followi Schedule candidates for certification and training classes. Provide instruction for certification and training classes. Schedule proctors for candidate certification. Provide proctoring for candidate certification. Maintain equipment inventory and certifications ‘Secure materials necessary to perform required test for candidate certification and training. Issue and maintain accurate records reflecting the accomplishments of the candidates for certification and training, Make recommendations to the TTCP Board that will ensure that objectives of the cert and training program are being met. Provide field inspection of project laboratories and evaluate the performance of certified laboratory technicians. New Mexico Technician Training and Certification ProgramTTCP COMMITTEE MEMBERS: NMDOT District Laboratory Supervisors: District 1 Deming Gilbert Garcia (575) 544-6581 Roswell Cliff Lucas (575) 637-7248 Albuquerque Larry Melchior (505) 798-6640 ‘Las Vegas. Matt Janssen (Acting) (505) 454-3619 Santa Fe Rick Femandez (505) 995-7810 Milan Joe Sanchez (505) 285-3261 Additional TTCP Committee Advisors: ‘MDOT Central Laboratory, Materials Testing Engineer (505) 827-5191 NMDOT Central Laboratory, Materials Engineer - Asphalt (505) 660-3541 NMDOT Central Laboratory, Asphalt Engineer (505) 827-5656 Lea Anne Marquez, P-E. CA? Engineering (505) 718-3030 Henry Smith, Mountain States Constructors, Inc. (505) 292-0108 James Boggio ~ FNF Construction, Inc. (480) 784-2910 Jason Olivar— AMEC Earth Environmental (505) 821-1801 TICP Proctors (505) 344-2072 Note: The TTCP Committee shall review and update this manual as necessary in order to keep it current with AASHTO and Department specifications. TRAINING & CERTIFICATION MODULES ‘The following modules are currently being offered at the joint TTCP/ACNM facility located at 6135 Edith, NE, Albuquerque, NM 87107: Aggregate Training Agategate Certification Soil Training Soil Certification Hot-Mix Asphalt (HMA) / Warm-Mix Asphalt (WMA) Training HMA/WMA Certification Conerete Field Technician Training Concrete Field Technician Certification Concrete Laboratory Technician Training and Certification ‘Nuclear Densometer Training (Radiological Safety Certification) ‘Nuclear Densometer Certification Inertial Profiler Inspector Trai Inertial Profiler Operator Certification Inertial Profiler Machine Certification Ethics Awareness for the Transportation Industry HMA (Superpave) Mix Design Training ‘TTCP Overview for Decision-Makers Training HMA Construction Inspection Training, Daily Documentation Construction Management — Section 100 Training Drilled Shaft Inspector Certification New Mexico Technician Training and Certification ProgramTICP Manual - Introduction January 2015 EXAMINATION As part ofthe Certification process, each technician will be required to pass both written and performance examinations are designed to demonstrate both a knowledge and understanding of the test procedures. Written examination Administrators and performance examination Proctors. should thoroughly explain to the participants what the examinations will entail and the examination rules prior to the beginning of the examinations. Multiple proctor stations will be required for the performance (hands-on) portion ofthe examination, Failure of ether the written or performance portions will constitute failure ofthe entire Certification and will require re-examination in both examinations, ata later date, if Certification is still desired, subject to the criteria described herein, Written Examination ‘The written examination will consist of multiple choices, some of which will require calculations, or True/False questions. All questions require detailed knowledge of the test method procedures and basic reading comprehension, ‘The examination is closed book, which requires that no technical materials or notes be allowed at the workstation during the examination. Calculations may be required for some questions; therefore, a pocket calculator should be brought to the examination. Calculators may not be shared. All written examinations will be administered within a specified time frame, which will be consistent for each examination. Examination scores will remain confidential. The written examination material is not to be discussed with, or provided to, any unauthorized personnel. A participant will successfully pass the written examination by meeting the following criteria a. A minimum score of 70% on the entire written examination for that Certification. b. A minimum score of 60% on each segment (test element) ofthe written examination Performance Examination ‘The performance examination is a closed-book demonstration of the mechanics of the individual element's testing procedures. The participant may review the program manual or notes just prior to beginning a particular test element at a Proctor station, but once the individual element performance examination begins, no reference materials may be used, Each procedure will be completed within the time limit designated by the NMDOT for that method. The participant is required to successfully perform al steps ofthe designated test procedures for that particular certification area, with the exception that an examinee may be asked to explain various steps to a procedure in order to reduce the total test time. All test method time limits set by the Department will ake into account the reduction of time due to accelerated steps. An individual may be required to verbally describe the procedures for sampling of a material ifperformance of the method is not practical or feasible. ‘The Proctor’s judgment of Pass/Fail will be based on the ability to correctly perform all required procedures for each of tthe methods based on the criteria shown on the performance examination checklist. Performance examination checklists are compiled from test elements found in the TTCP Manual. Omission of one or more of the prescribed steps wi constitute failure of that test method. ‘The inability to complete the test within the designated time limit will constitute failure of the test method. The examinee may perform one repeat trial of a failed test method after completing all ‘elements in the first round. No failed elements will be retested until all first round elements are complete. This provides, an overall assessment of the candidate’s technical background, ability, and knowledge. Complete re-testing of individual elements will be allowed in not more than 50% of the total test elements in that performance examination. Failure of any one of the prescribed test methods after two trials will constitute failure ofthe performance examination portion ofthe certification process. Scoring of the exam will be on a Pass/Fail basis. The performance examination will occur in the direct presence of the Proctor. All steps of the test methods must be performed, except the Proctor may accelerate the procedure by manipulation of time required to perform certain steps. ‘The Proctor may not respond to questions or assist in the performance ofthe test method. Immediately after completion of the method, the Proctor will inform the individual if he/she has passed or failed that trial. If failure has occurred, the Proctor will denote which part of the method was performed or described incorrectly. Ifthe mechanics of the test method were completed correctly, however, minor errors were stated or omissions to the procedure were made, a Proctor may issue a “VERBAL re-test on the minor errors for the second round testing. If the Proctor witnesses a lack of demonstrated ability fora test element, the Proctor would have the candidate “RE-DO” all, ora portion of the selected clements of the test method on the second round of testing. The failed test elements that constitute “RE-DO’s” will be the New Mexico Technician Training and Certification Program 4TICP Manvol - Introduction January 201: elements that may not exceed 50% of the first round elements. “VERBAL” failures will not be included as part of the 50%, fa candidate has a writen examination element that is less than 60%, and the candidate has successfully completed the performance examination, the candidate must re-test the failed written examination clement. The candidate must achieve ‘score of greater than or equal fo 60% on the second round re-test ofthe written examination element. Ifthe candidate fails to achieve the designated passing score on the written re-est, the candidate will have failed to complete the certification process and must re-test the entire program level ata later date. PROBATION, SUSPENSION, OR REVOCATION OF CERTIFICATION Certifications awarded by the New Mexico Technician Training and Certification Program (TTCP), may be placed on probation, suspended, or revoked at any time by the New Mexico Department of Transportation's (hereinafter referred to as the “Department”) State Materials Bureau Chief, as recommended by the TTCP Board of Directors, for just cause Proposed probations, suspensions, or revocations shall be sent o the technician in writing along with the technician's right to appeal the decision. A proposed probation, suspension, or revocation is effective immediately upon receipt by the technician ofa certified letter from the Department's State Materials Bureau Chief and shall be affirmed, modified, or vacated following any appeal. The reasons that a technician will be subject to probation, suspension, or revocation of their certification are negligence or abuse of their responsibilities. “Negligence” is defined as unintentional deviations from approved procedures that may or may not cause erroneous results, The following penalties are guidelines after a finding of negligence: ‘© The first finding of negligence shall result in a letter of probation being sent to both the technician and the employer placing the technician on probation for a period of time as deemed appropriate forthe infraction not to exceed one-hundred-eighty (180) days. During this period, follow-up reviews ofthe technician on probation will be conducted by the TTCP. + The second finding shall result ina thirty-day (30) suspension of certification. The term “suspension” indicates that the technician will not be allowed to perform any sampling and/or testing under the suspended certificate for the period of time mentioned, © The third incident shall result in one-hundred-eighty-day (180) suspension of technician's certification, ‘+ The fourth finding or incident of negligence shall result in permanent revocation of technician's certification. ‘The TTCP Board of Directors may deviate from these penalty guidelines if warranted. “Abuse” is defined as intentional deviations from approved procedures or reporting of results not directly generated by ‘an approved test procedure (i.e, “pencil whipping,” “magic pencil,” or using white out). The following penalties are ‘guidelines for finding of abuse: ‘+ The first finding of abuse shall result in a one (1) year suspension of the technician's certification, © Any subsequent finding of abuse shall result in that technician being ineligible for any future type of TTCP Certification. The TTCP Board of Directors may deviate from these penalty guidelines if warranted. A complaint must be made against a TTCP certified technician to initiate a corrective action. The complaint shall be ‘made in writing on company letterhead or Department’s standard “contfer-memo” form. The complaint should include the following information: ‘The TTCP certified technician's name; The project that the infraction occurred on; ‘The date the infraction was observed; A brief description of the problem; The name of the person making the complaint; Hisiher affiliation to the project; and ‘A phone number that the complainant can be reached. New Mexico Technician Training and Certification Program‘TIC Manval - introduction January 201 A complaint shall be addressed to any of the individuals listed below as investigators. The person with whom the complaint is lodged with shall immediately contact the TTCP Administrator for assignment ofthe case. Inthe event the ‘TTCP Administrator can be contacted, the Department’ State Materials Bureau Chief shall be contacted for assignments, ‘Two investigators willbe chosen to investigate the complaint. The investigators shall be froma different district than the district thatthe complaint is loied in. The investigators shall investigate the complaint as soon as practical, but no later than two (2) to three (3) working days from the time thatthe complain is filed. The investigators shall be given free access to inspect te field laboratory or similar facility during operations to make their assessment ofthe inaction listed in the complaint. The inaction shall be considered valid and the appropriate action shall be taken if access is denied or the TTCP certified technician proves to be uncooperative to the investigators. During the inspection, the investigators shall record the deviations in writing, complete witha notation of how the procedure should be preformed correct, or how out-of specification items should be rectified Once the investigation is complete, the investigators, TTCP Administrator, and the Department's District Laboratory Supervisor of jurisdiction, shall meet within five (5) working days and determine their recommended action related to the particular complaint. Their signed written recommendation will ten be sent tothe Department’ State Materials Bureau ief within two (2) working days of this meeting. The Departments State Materials Bureau Chief shall, based on the information provided, discussions with the involved technician, and the recommendations of the TTCP Board of Directors, issue a written certified letter tothe involved technician, with uncertified copies ofthis letter to the technician's employer and to the TTCP Board of Directors on whether or not probation, suspension, or revocation of that technician's certification will occur. A disciplinary action may be appealed to the TTCP Board of Directors. Appeals shall be made in writing to the Department's State Materials Bureau Chief in order to schedule a meeting. The revocation or suspension shall be in effect until the TTCP Board of Directors reviews the case. When making an appeal, the investigators shall attend the board meeting, if possible, to provide information om the investigation, ‘A complaint lodged against a TTCP certified technician shall be investigated by any two of the following investigators: Department's District 1 Laboratory Supervisor, Deming, NM; Department's District 2 Laboratory Supervisor, Roswell, NM; Department's District 3 Laboratory Supervisor, Albuquerque, NM; Department's District 4 Laboratory Supervisor, Las Vegas, NM; Department's District 5 Laboratory Supervisor, Santa Fe, NM; Department's District 6 Laboratory Supervisor, Milan, NM; Department's Asphalt Unit Supervisor, State Materials Bureau, Santa Fe, NM; Department's TTCP Administrator, Albuquerque, NM; or ACNM’s TTCP Representative, Albuquerque, NM, Revocations or suspensions for abuse or negligence in one certification area shall be considered revocations or suspensions in all TTCP certifications held by that technician. For any disciplinary action that requires suspension greater than or equal to one (1) year, the non-certfied technician will be required to re-certify with TTCP at the end of the suspension period, AAs the result of an investigation, or routine laboratory inspection, if an equipment deficiency is determined on any Department project, the project shall not proceed until the equipment is brought into compliance. New Mexico Technician Training and Certification ProgramTICP Manual - introduction Janvary 2015 TTCP CERTIFICATIONS AGGREGATE: 40-hour TRAINING class. This is optional TRAINING to prepare for the Aggregate certification. There will be at least 120 hours of On-The-Job Training completed by the trainee and documented using the TTCP (0-7. form before attempting the certification examination. ‘The training will cover the basic procedures and ‘modifications. It is the student’s responsibility to study the AASHTO specifications to learn specific details. class. However, all participants and employers should be aware th ‘THERE IS NO TRAINING INVOLVED. Participants will participate in a short review and will be required to pass a written examination and demonstrated abilities (performance) examination. SOIL: 16-hour TRAINING class. This is optional TRAINING to prepare for the Soil certification. ‘There will be at least 56 hours of On-The-Job Training completed by the trainee and documented using the TTCP 0.J.T. form before attempting the certification examination. The training will cover the basic procedures and ‘modifications. It is the student’s responsibility to study the AASHTO specifications to leam specific details. 16-hour CERTIFICATION. {ts possible to attend a 16-hour CERTIFICATION without attending a training ‘lass. However, all participants and employers should be aware that THIS IS NOT A TRAINING CLASS ~ ‘THERES NO TRAINING INVOLVED. Participants will participate in a short review and will be required to pass a written examination and demonstrated abilities (performance) examination. HOT-MIX ASPHALT (HMA) / WARM-MIX ASPHALT (WMA) 24-hour TRAINING class. This is optional TRAINING to prepare for the HMA/WMA certification, There will be at least 160 hours of HMA/WMA related On-The-Job Training completed by the trainee and documented using the TTCP O.1.T. form before attempting the certification examination. The training will cover the basic procedures and modifications. It is the student’s responsibility to study the AASHTO specifications to learn specific details. 16-hour CERTIFICATION. It is possible to attend a 16-hour HMAJWMA CERTIFICATION without attending a training class. However, all participants and employers should be aware that THIS IS NOTA ‘TRAINING CLASS — THERE IS NO TRAINING INVOLVED. Participants will peticipate ina short review and will be required to pass a written examination and demonstrated abilities (performance) examination. Note: The TTCP Training Class hours ill count toward the required O.J.T. time. New Mexico Technician Training and Certification Programnya! — In 2015 TTCP CERTIFICATION ELEMENTS AGGREGATE: AASHTOT:2 Sampling of Agoregates (Modified) AASHTO T-11 Materials Finer Than 75-um Sieve in Mineral Ageregates by Washing (Modified-Procedure A) ‘AASHTOT-27 Sieve Analysis of Fine and Coarse Ageregate (Modified) ‘AASHTO R-58 Dry Preperation of Disturbed Soll & Soil Aggrepate Samples for Test (RENUMBERED January 2012) ‘AASHTO T-89 Determining the Liquid Limit of Soils (Modified) Determining the Plastic Limit and Plasticity Index of Soils (Modified) ‘Wet Preparation of Disturbed Soil Samples for Test (Modified) Plastic Fines in Graded Agarcgatcs and Soils by Use of the Sand Equivalent Test (Modified) Reducing Ficld Samples of Aggregates to Testing Size (Method A) AASHTOT-25 Total Moisture Content of Agaregate by Drying, NMDOT FE-1 Flat and Elongated Particles in Course Aggrepate (Modified) (NAME. CHANGED January 2018) AASHTO T-335 Determining the Percentage of Fracture in Coarse Aggregate (ADDED January 2012) SOIL: (Prerequisite: Aggregate Certification) AASHTO M-145 Classification of Soils and Soil-Ageregate Mixtures for Highway Construction Purposes (Modified) ‘AASHTO T-85 Specific Gravity and Absorption of Coarse Aggregals (Modified) AASHTOT-99 Moisture-Density Relations of Soils Using a 2.5 kg Rammer and a 305-mm Drop (Modified) AASHTOT-180 _-Moisture-Density Relations of Soils Using a 4.34 kg Rammer and a 457-mum Drop (Modified) AASHTO-T-204___Corracton-for Coarse Particle in-the Soil Compaction Fast(Moditied) (DELETED January 2010) AASHTOT-265 Laboratory Determination of Moisture Content of Soils (Modified) AASHTOT-272 Family of Curves One-Point Method (Modified) Sails (DELETED January 2015) NMDOT R-Value NMDOT Estimated R-Value Determination Method HMA/WMA: (Prerequisite: Aggregate Certification) AASHTO 1-30 Mechanical Analysis of Extracted Aggregate (Modified) ‘AASHTO T-40 Sampling Bituminous Materials (Modified) AASHTOT-166 Bulk Specific Gravity of Compacted Bituminous Mixtures Using Saturated Surface-Dry Specimens (Modified-Method A) AASHTO T-168 Sampling Bituminous Paving Mixtures (Modified) AASHTO T-209 Maximum Specific Gravity of Bituminous Paving Mistures (Modified) AASHTO 1-269 Percent Air Voids in Compacted Dense and Open Bituminous Paving Mixtures AASHTO T-275 Bulk Specific Gravity Compacted IIMA - Paraffin-Coated Specimens (ADDED January 2015) AASHTO 1-304 Uncompacted Void Content of Fine Aggregate (Modified- Method A) (ADDED July 2003) ‘AASHTOT-308 Determining the Asphalt Content of Hot Mix Asphalt (IIMA) by th Ignition Method (Modified) AASHTOT-312 Preparing and Determining the Density of Asphalt Mixture Specimens by Means of the Superpave Gyratory Compactor (Modified) (NAME CHANGED January 2015) AASHTOT-331 Bulk Specific Gravity & Density of Compacted HMA — Automatic Vacuum Sealing Method (ADDED January 2018) AASHTO R47 Reducing Samples of HMA to Testing Size (Modified) (RENUMBERED January 2009) AASHTO PP-75 Vacuum Drying Compacted Asphalt Specimens (ADDED January 2015) New Mexico Technician Training and Certification Program‘ICP Manual - introduction January 2015 PRE-REQUISITES AGGREGATE Trainit © None. 1g AGGREGATE Certification: ‘© 120 hours of documented Aggregate OJT. SOIL Training: © None. SOIL Certification: © 56 hours of documented Soil OFT. ‘© Successful completion of AGGREGATE Certification. HMAJWMA Training: © None, HMA/WMA Certification: * 160 hours of documented HMA/WMA OIT. ‘* Successfull completion of AGGREGATE Certification, ‘The AGGREGATE Certification is a requirement for both SOIL and HMA/WMA Certifications. As a result ofthis requirement, if'a certified New Mexico TTCP technician allows their AGGREGATE Certification to expire, all other certifications held by that technician that require a current AGGREGATE Certification (SOIL and HMA/WMA) will be suspended until a time that the AGGREGATE Certification process is successfully completed. Once the required AGGREGATE Certification is re-established, the suspended certifications will be recognized, DIRECT SUPERVISION ‘The current definition of Direct Supervision states: Direct Supervision: The required supervision of TTCP Trainee by a certified TTCP technician who is on a project with the Trainee and who is both signing off and is personally responsible for all of ‘that Trainee’s sampling and testing procedures, results, and reports. In addition, the definition for TTCP Trainee is as follows: TTCP Trainee: A technician who has attended the appropriate TTCP training class and has a certificate of completion, and is receiving required “on-the-job” training under the direct supervision of a TTCP certified technician, as such is eligible to take a particular TTCP certification examination. ‘The TTCP Committee and Board of Directors provide ad Direct Supervision for the TTCP Manual. mal language to clarify and solidify the understanding of ‘The TTCP certified technician providing the supervision/training of the trainee must have direct Contact withthe trainee while performing sampling and/or testing of materials until a point is reached thatthe TTCP certified technician “supervisor” is confident ofthe trainee's ability. As the trainee gains experience and demonstrates proficiency, the “supervisor” can relax the direct contact with the trainee for the remainder ofthe On-The-Job-Training (OJT) period. Completion of one of the TTCP Training classes by a “trainee” would be an appropriate indicator of basic Anowledge for the “supervisor” to build on. The trainee must inital all testing documentation of tests they perform, and the TTCP certified technician “supervisor” must review and sign the testing documents to show accountability and verify accuracy. Itis not the intent of this definition to allow for perpetual trainees. New Mexico Technician Training and Certification ProgramTIGR Manval- introduction Janyary 2015, TTCP CLASS SCHEDULING If you are a Department employee, please schedule through your District TTCP “Contact” person. Contact ‘your District Training Liaison for more information. All non-Department employees may call the TTCP Scheduler at the ACNM facility number - (505) 344-2072, extension 0 - fo request a current TTCP Class schedule or sign-up for a class. TTCP FACILITY DRESS CODE All personnel working/training in the TTCP classroom or field setting will wear full length pants, sleeved shirts ‘and appropriate footwear at all times while attending programs at the facility TARDINESS: Allindustry personnel attending TTCP classes are expected to arrive and be prepared for the scheduled start of class. If'a student plans to arrive after the start of class, they shall contact TTCP to inform them of their late arrival. The student’s supervisor and/or employer shall be notified of all late arrivals. The TTCP classroom is an extension of a student’s place of employment and shall be treated as such. TTCP reserves the right to send away students that arrive after the start of a scheduled class in order to maintain the continuity of the classroom setting and to eliminate the disruption caused with late students. A student's supervisor/districvemployer will be contacted iffa student is sent away. DISCLAIMERS Certification of an individual by the TTCP indicates only that the individual has demonstrated a certain level of competence on a written and/or performance examination in a selected field of activity. NMDOT and ACNM ‘members may require this Certification of individuals performing activities specified in work contracts or other activities. Each individual or organizations utilizing certified individuals must make their own independent judgment of the overall competence of certified individuals. ‘The TTCP specifically disclaims any responsibility for the actions, or the failure to act, of individuals who have been certified through TTCP. New Mexico Technician Training and Certification Program 10nse a EAL ON ON, a empresa nous.) ————— coyeoyiog stowonng 10peN, — set enn! 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Who will dictate point of acceptance? 2. What is the most important consideration in sampling? 3. How do you find sample locations? 4. List all the different methods of sampling in order of preference and how many increments for each method? 5. You find out how much material at a minimum you need based on amount can be foun this 6. What criteria need to be met in order to have a suitable container? 7. What is the minimum information to be included on the sample label? 8. When sampling from a flowing aggregate stream you avoid sampling? 9. When sampling from a conveyor belt, your template has to to the shape of the conveyor belt. 10. When sampling from the roadway you sample the of material. 11, When sampling from a stockpile you sample the by volume. 12. When sampling from a windrow you do what with the outer material? 13, What is Maximum Nominal Aggregate size defined as? 19 New Mexico Technician Training and Certification ProgramAggregate 1-2 January 201 Sampling of Aggregates AASHTO T-2-91 (2010) (Modified) Review Question Answers 1. State guidelines. 2. Obtaining a representative sample. 3. Random number methodology. 4. Flowing aggregate stream (3), Conveyor belt (3), Roadway (1), Windrow (1), Stockpile (3). 5. Maximum nominal aggregate size, Table 1 6. Has to prevent contamination, loss of material, loss of moisture, contain fines or dust and prevent damage to contents from mishandling during shipment. 7. Project ID, name of sampler, sample location, date sampled, description of material and purpose of sample. 8. Thei 10, Full depth. 11, Bottom third, middle third, top third. 12. Remove it. 13. Itis defined as, for processed aggregate the nominal maximum size of particles is the largest sieve size listed in the applicable specifications upon which any material is permitted to be retained. ee 20Aggregate 1-248 Sonvary 2018 AASHTO T- (Modified - Method A) Reducing Field Samples of ee to Testing Size Usually, field samples are much larger than the amount of material required to perform any specific test. ‘This is done in part to have suflicient material for a variety of tests from one field sample. Additionally, larger samples are taken to increase representativeness of the sample and minimize the effects of segregation, ‘The methods for reducing field samples to testing size are intended to ensure that the degree of representativeness present in the field sample is retained in the test sample to the greatest degree possible. Additionally, the methods will help ensure that different test samples obtained from the same field sample will possess similar characteristics, Modification: 1. Method A ~ riffle spliuer method shall be used. 2. When reintroducing the material into the hopper, half of the material shall be placed in the hopper, and then the container shail be rotated 180° and the remaining material shall be placed into the hopper. 3. Fine aggregate chute widths shall be 12.5 (1/2 in.) to 19 mm Glin). Key Elements: 1. Obtain field sample. AASHTO T-2, Sampling of Aggregates (6.1). 2. Dry if required, Material must be in saturated-surface-dry (SSD) condition or drier to be reduced using mechanical splitters. Never split a moisture sample. Generally, fine aggregate that will retain its shape or stick to the skin when molded in the hand is wetter than saturated- surface-dry (SSD). If it is necessary to dry a sample prior to splitting, the temperature used must not exceed the specified temperature of any of the anticipated tests. Material does not have to be dried to a constant mass; this prevents loss of fines, which could affect test results, (1.2) 3. Select and inspect splitter. Splitter shall have at least eight chutes for coarse aggregate and at Ieast twelve chutes for fine aggregate. Splitter will be equipped with two pans capable of receiving the two halves of the sample following splitting and a hopper equal in width to the assembly of chutes for distributing the sample into the chutes, All parts must be clean and in good condition. (7.1) 4. Arrange splitter for procedure. Place the splitter on a level, stable surface. Chute width must be at least 1.5 times the nominal aggregate size for coarse aggregate (CA), and 12.5 mm (1/2 in.) to 20 mm (3/4 in.) for fine aggregate (FA) if the entire sample will pass the 9.5 mm (3/8 in.) sieve and discharge alternatively to each side. Dividing bars must fit closely together to prevent fine material or dust from being retained, be secure and flush with sides of splitter. Place receiving pans below rifles such that the entire flow through the splitter will be intercepted without spillage. (7.1) New Mexico Technician Training and Certification Program 21Agaregate 1-248 Sonvary 201 5. Reduce sample through splitter. Place the sample in the hopper as level as possible. Open hopper slowly being careful not to clog or overload chutes. If aggregate is retained on chutes, gently touch it with the brush handle so it will fall on its own. Do not force material to go one direction. (8.1) 6. Clean the splitter and move riffles thoroughly at the beginning and end of the splitting process. The riffles shall be moved for thorough cleaning. Brush all material into splitter so it will be collected in receiving pans. Start at the highest point and systematically clean to the lowest point. 7. Repeat steps 5 & 6 as necessary. ‘The material collected in one receptacle may be repeatedly reintroduced through the splitter until the sample size is obtained (8.1). The remaining material collected in the other receptacle may be saved and reduced by this method for other test. When reintroducing the material into the hopper, half of the material shall be placed in the hopper, then the container shall be rotated 180° and the remaining material shall be placed in the hopper creating an “X” shape. ‘New Mexico Technician Training and Certification Program 22‘Aggregate T-248 January 2015 Reducing Field Samples of Aggregate to Testing Size AASHTO T-248 (Method A) Review Questions 1. Which method is used to reduce the sample? 2. What moisture condition does the material need to be in to use a mechanical splitter? 3. If it is necessary to dry the material prior to splitting, the temperature used the temperature of any anticipated tests. 4, The splitter will have at least___chutes for coarse aggregate, and at least__chutes for Fine Aggregate. 5. Chute width for Coarse Aggregate shall be at least___ times the nominal aggregate size and to___ for Fine Aggregate. Material will be considered Fine Aggregate if the sample will pass the __sieve. 6. When doing the initial placement of the sample in the hopper do not the material, 7. Ifaggregate is retained on the chutes what steps are taken to get the sample into the pans? 8, What has to be done at the beginning and end of each sample being split 9. When reintroducing the material into the hopper approximately % of the material shall be placed then the container shall be rotated ___then place the remaining material in the hopper. New Mexico Technician ening and Certestion 23Aggregate T-248. January 2015 Reducing Field Samples of Aggregate to Testing Size AASHTO T-248 (Method A) Review Question Answers 1. Method A (Mechanical Splitter). 2, SSD (Saturated Surface Dry) or dryer 3. Must not exceed 4, Eight (8), Twelve (12) 5. 1.5, 12.5 mm (1/2”) to 20 mm (3/4”), 9.5 mm (3/8”) 6. Level 7. Use the brush handle to lightly touch the material stuck, do not force material in either direction. 8. Clean the splitter from the highest point to the lowest point and move the riffles. 9. 180° ‘New Mexico Technician Training and Certification 2 4Aagregate 1-255 Jonuary 2015 Total Moisture Content of Aggregate by Drying AASHTO T-255-00 (2012) (Modified) upplv, such as required for adiusting batch weights, It will usually determine the moisture content of a sample more accurately than the sample can be made to represent the aggregate supply; therefore, obtaining a representative sample is important. It may be useful in some cases to determine the average of a number of tests, performed on samples obtained using a random sampling plan, to estimate the moisture of a large aggregate supply. Modification: A ventilated, controlled-temperature oven shall be used. Key Elements: Tab Sample Size for Aggregate Mass of Normal Nominal Maximum Size Weight 1. Obtain sample. The sample should generally be obtained in accordance with AASHTO T-2; however if moisture content determination isthe only test to" "OFAgereae,_Agsreate Sample be run on the sample, sample size may be as stated rmmQin Min, ke" in Table 1. Sample must be taken to be —475(@018)Noa) OS representative of the moisture content of the supply 9.5 G8) 1s being tested, and must be protected from loss of a ae 3 moisture prior to weighing (6.2). Seonye ; 37.5 (14) 6 2, Inspect drying container, Container shall be 50(2) 8 heatproof, of sufficient volume to contain the sample 632) 10 without danger of spilling, and of such shape that the x oF i depth of the sample will not exceed one-fifth of the 99 oh ‘) ie least lateral dimension (5.3), 15066 50 ‘Based on eves ning ME 3. Weigh moist sample. Weighing is frequently done —_Detemine he minima sample mas for in a container of known mass. If this is done, the Lerisrirtahreer pln mass of the container is subtracted from the total yn! (etmined wing T19M/T 19) and ving ‘weight during the final calculations. In any case, the wim sample shall be weighed to 0.1 g exelusive of container. 4. Dry sample to constant mass. Constant mass is defined as after initial drying the weight of the material decreases less than 0.1% after a minimum of 10 minutes additional drying time (7.4). A ventilated, controlled-temperature oven capable of maintaining the temperature around the sample at 110 + 5°C (230 + 9°F) shall be used (5.2). Exercise care to avoid loss of any particles (7.2). W1=W2 x 100, W2=W3 x 100, ete W2 W3 New Mexico Technician Training and Certification Program 25Aqaregate 1-255. January 2015 5. Cool and weigh dried sample. in this method, the sample only needs to be cooled sufficiently not to damage scale, and to facilitate handling. Weigh dried sample to nearest 0.1 g exclusive of any container. (7.5) 6. Perform calculations (8.1). % Moisture = (W - D) + D x 100. W = weight of moist sample D = weight of dry sample 7. Report results. Report to the nearest 0.1%. Me exo lec hig on Cesena 26Aggregate T-255 January 2015 Moisture of Aggregates by Drying AASHTO T-255 Review Questions 1. Tt may be useful in some cases to determine the of a number of tests, to determine the moisture of a large aggregate supply. 2. Obtain your sample as per T-2, except sample size may be as per Table 1 of 3. What criteria does the container have to meet? 4, The depth of you sample cannot exceed of your containers least lateral dimension, 5. Your sample needs to be weighed to the of a gram, exclusive of the container. 6. What is the drying temperature 7. Your sample needs to be cooled then weigh it toa ofa gram? 8. What is the formula to figure Moisture Content? 9. What decimal place is the moisture content reported to? ‘New Mexico Technician Training and Certification ? 7Aggregate T-255 January 2015 Moisture of Aggregates by Drying AASHTO T-255 Review Question Answers 1. Mean (Average) 2. 1-255 (Moisture test) 3. Has to be heat proof, of sufficient volume to contain the sample without danger of spilling. 4. 5 5. 0.1 6. 105°C (230+9° F) 7. Sufficiently not to damage the scale, and to facilitate handling, 0.1 8. (Wet weight — Dry weight) \ Dry weight x 100 9. 0.1% New Mexico Technician Telning and Crtfcation 2. 8Agaregate T-11 Sanyary 201 Materials Finer Than 75-um (No. 200) Sieve in Mineral Aggregates by Washing AASHTO T-11-05 (2013) (Modified - Procedure A) ‘The 75-m (#200) sieve size is generally, although somewhat arbitrarily, considered the dividing line between sand-size particles and the finer silts and clays. ‘These finer particles often adhere to larger sand and gravel particles, and are not effectively removed by dry sieving. The wash water in the T-11 procedure disperses and removes these particles, resulting in a more accurate determination of materials finer than the 75-1m (#200) sieve size. Modification: 1. Procedure A shall be the only method used. 2. Report the washing result to the nearest 0.1 percent, 3. The protection sieve used over the #200 sieve during the washing process is not required to be calibrated in accordance with AASHTO M-92. Key Elements: 1. Obtain sample. AASHTO T-2, if the sample is to be tested subsequently according to the gradation, comply with applicable requirements of that method. 2. Reduce sample to testing size by AASHTO T-248, if sample will be tested in accordance with the gradation the minimum mass shall be as per the gradation. ‘These masses are minimums, not exact values. Reduction to an exact, predetermined mass is not permitted, (6.1, 6.2) 3. Dry sample to constant mass. Use oven at 110 + 5°C (230 + 9°F) ($.4). Constant mass is defined as after initial drying, the weight of the material decreases by less than 0.1% after a minimum of 10 minutes additional drying (8.1). W1-W2 x 100, W2—W3 x 100, ete. W2 Wa 4. Cool, weigh dried sample and record. Weigh to nearest 0.1 g and record, 5. Select, inspect and nest sieves. Place a larger protection sieve (2.36 mm (#8), 2.0 mm (#10), or 1.18 mm (#16)) above the 75-jum (#200) sieve. Make sure both sieves are in good, clean condition prior to test (5.2). 6. Place the sample in the container, cover with clean and cool water. ‘The container shall be of sufficient size and depth to permit vigorous agitation of the sample and water without loss of material (8.3). No detergent or dispersing agent shall be added to the water (8.3). ca ae a 291 sary 2015 7. Agitate the sample. Agitate until the coarse and fine particles are separated from each other. A large spoon or similar tool may be used. The use of the bare hand is not acceptable. Be careful not to lose sample or wash water from container during agitation (8.3). Note: Mechanical washing apparatus may be used according to manufacturer's recommendations. 8. Pour the water from the sample over nested sieves. Take care to avoid, insofar as possible, the pouring off of coarser particles into the nested sieves. Prevent the loss of material or wash water outside of the sieves. Do not force material through or overload 75- jum (#200) sieve (8.3). 9. Add water to the sample and repeat steps 7 and 8 as necessary. Repeat these steps until water (the water passing the 75-1m (#1200) sieve) is clear (8.4). 10. Return any material retained on the nested sieves to the washing container. Return particles to washing container by flushing, as with a squirt bottle filled with clean cool water (8.5). Assure material returned to wash container is clean. 11. Dry washed sample to constant mass at a temperature of 110 # 5° C (230 + 9°F), Do not siphon or syringe excess water from the sample, Water must be either poured over the nested sieves or evaporated in the drying process (Note 5). Constant mass is the same as defined in step No. 3. 12. Cool, weigh and record. Weigh to nearest 0.1 g and record. 13. Calculate the amount of minus 75-1m (#200) material. Use formula shown in AASHTO T-11 (10.1). A (B- C)/B} x 100 Where: A= Percentage of material finer than a 75-ym (#200) sieve by washing. B = Original dry mass of sample, g, and C= Dry mass of sample after washing, g, 14, Report results to nearest 0.1% (11.1). New Mexico Technician Training and Certification Program 30TTCP LABORATORY AGGREGATE WORKSHEET ‘% FRACTURED FACES: DATE: MATERIAL TYPE: PURPOSE OF SAMPLE: ‘SAMPLING TECHNICIAN: TESTING TECHNICIAN: DRY SAMPLE WEIGHT BEFORE WASHING: 5263.4 | % LOSS BY WASHING (T-11): | DRY SAMPLE WEIGHT AFTER WASHING: 5084.7 | % SIEVING LOSS: T TOTAL TOTAL — | Sievesize | accumuLarive | AccUMULATIVE | ACCUMULATIVE | ACCUMULATIVE | PERCENT | SPECIFICATION oe) WEIGHT ‘welch ‘WeIGHT PERCENT PASSING RETAINED RETAINED RETAINED RETAINED | [ 37.5mm (15°) 0.0 0.0 25mm (7 154.7 162.4 | e ‘49mm (3/4” 448.9 465.4; 2.8mm (172") 943.8 951.4 9.5mm (318") 1243.7 1263.5 _ os ‘475mm (#4) 1570.2 1561.9 a 2mm (10) 1920.1 1940.8 if | “425um (#40) 2114.9) 2120.7 4 [180um (#80) | 2345.6) 2375.3] 1 75um (#200) 2513.5 / 2515.6 | PAN 2540.1| 2543.8] ‘SAMPLE 1 ‘SAMPLE 2 | SAMPLE3 | SAMPLE 4 | AVERAGE | [SANDREADING =| 3-5 3.4] 3.5 CLAY READING 5.6] 5.7] 5.4 'SAND EQUIVALENT _ [ : ___ LIQUID LIMIT PLASTIC LIMIT _ [SAMPLE TIN NUMBER & LID az]? 3 4 5 NUMBER OF TAPS 33 Emad 17 | WT. OF WET SAMPLE + TIN & LID 40.33 39.22 38.60 27.12 27.17 | WT. OF DRY SAMPLE + TIN & LID 35.84 34.98 34.32| 26.48] 26.52 | WT. OF WATER _ WT. OF EMPTY TIN & LID 21.43 22.01 21.57 21.63 21.74 WT. OF DRY SAMPLE % WATER CONTENT LIQUID LIMIT OF SAMPLE PLASTIC LIMIT OF SAMPLE | | TESTING TECHNICIAN PLASTIC INDEX OF SAMPLE | _ % FLAT / ELONGATED (D-4791): UNCOMPACTED VOID (T-304): 31TTCP LABORATORY AGGREGATE WORKSHEET PROJECT NO. _[ DATE: CONTROL NO. MATERIAL TYPE: LOCATION OF SAMPLE: PURPOSE OF SAMPLE: SAMPLING TECHNICIAN: TESTING TECHNICIAN: DRY SAMPLE WEIGHT BEFORE WASHING: 5263.4 | % LOSS BY WASHING (T-11): | DRY SAMPLE WEIGHT AFTER WASHING: 5084.7 | % SIEVING LOSS: T Tora TOTAL, — Sieve Size | accumULaTIVE | ACCUMULATIVE | ACCUMULATIVE | ACCUMULATIVE | PERCENT | SPECIFICATION Lid WEIGHT WEIGHT WEIGHT PERCENT PASSING L RETAINED RETAINED RETAINED RETAINED r ‘375mm (1.5") 0.0 0.0 154.7 162.4 __ = 448.9 465.4| 943.8 951.4 | 9.5mm (318") 1243.7 1263.5 ‘AT5mm (#4) 1570.2| 1561.9 2mm (40) 1920.1| 1940.8 _ [425um (#40) | _2114.9| 2120.7 [480um (#80) | 2345.6 rc} _| [75m (#200) 2513.5 -6 - [PAN 2540.1 i al an I SAMPLE2 | SAMPLE3 | SAMPLE4 | AVERAGE | SAND READING [3-5 3.4 Soll CLAY READING | 5.6 5.7 5.4 SAND EQUIVALENT I LIQUID LIMIT PLASTIC LIMIT SAMPLE TIN NUMBER & LID | 1 _ Z 3 4 [ 5| NUMBER OF TAPS | 33 24 17 I WT. OFWETSAMPLE+TIN&LID | 40.33 39.22 38.60, 27.12| 27.17 WT. OF DRY SAMPLE + TIN & LID 35.84 34.98 34.32| 26.48] 26.52 WT. OF WATER — | : WT. OF EMPTY TIN & LID 21.43 22.01; _21.87| 21.63| 21.76 WT. OF DRY SAMPLE 2 I ‘% WATER CONTENT | LIQUID LIMIT OF SAMPLE | PLASTIC LIMIT OF SAMPLE PLASTIC INDEX OF SAMPLE % FLAT / ELONGATED (D-4791): % FRACTURED FACES:Aggregate T-11 January 2015 Materials Finer Than 75 um (# 200) Sieve in Mineral Aggregates by Washing AASHTO T-11 (Procedure A) Review Questions 1. How do we obtain our sample? 2. What test do we use to split our sample? 3. What temperature do we use to get our sample to Constant Mass? __ 4. What is the definition of Constant Mass? 5. Weigh your sample toa____—_ofagram. 6. What three sieves can you choose from, for a protective (cover) sieve? 7. What type of water do we use, while doing a Wash? 8. What type of Detergent or Dispersing agent can be added to the water? : 9. What size of container can be used? 10. What cannot be used to mix the sample? 11, When are you done Washing? 12. What is the formula used to determine Material Finer Than the #200 Sieve. 13, Report T-11 (Wash) results to the nearest of a percent.Aqaregate T-11 January 2015 Materials Finer Than 75 um (# 200) Sieve in Mineral Aggregates by Washing AASHTO T-I1 (Procedure A) Review Question Answers 1. 72 2. 7-248 3. 110+5°C(23049° F) 4, After initial drying your weight of material decrease by less than a 0.1% after an additional minimum 10 minutes drying time. 5. 0.1 6. 2.36 mm (#8), 1.18 mm (#16), 2.0 mm (#10) 7. Clean cool water 8. None 9. One that is large and deep enough to permit vigorous mixing without loss of sample or wash water, 10. The bare hand. 11, When the wash water passing the 75 jum (# 200) sieve is clear. 12, _Weight before wash ~ Weight after wash 199 Weight before Wash 13. 0.1 sme inher 34Aggregate 1-146 January 2015 Wet Preparation of Disturbed Soil Samples for Test AASHTO T-146-96 (2013) (Modified - Method A) This method of test covers the wet preparation of heavy clay soil samples as received from the field for gradation, AASHTO T-27 and T-11; Liquid Limit, AASHTO 1-89; and Plastic Limit, AASHTO T-90. Heavy clay, when dry, can appear to be aggregates and need to be water soaked to break apart the individual particles. A dry heavy clay sample is also difficult to prepare by the Dry Preparation of Disturbed Soil and Soil Aggregate Samples for Test AASHTO R-58. This method is more accurate but takes longer to prepare the sample than AASHTO R-S8 (approximate time: 2 days for Liquid Limit and Plastic Limit - | day for Gradation). Modification: 1.The sample will soak in distilled or demineralized water for a minimum of four hours. 2. Do not allow material soaked to dry completely. Key Elements: 1, Obtain sample (4.1) as per AASHTO T-2. 2. Reduce sample to si gradation, the liquid 1 quired of all tests to be performed. Split the sample for the jit and the plastic limit. (AASHTO T-248) 3. Sieve sample for liquid limit and plastic limit, Sieve the sample through a 425-m (#40) sieve. Label and save all the minus 425-um (#40) sample. Proceed with Key Element No. 4 for the plus 425-m (#40) material (4.2). 4. Cover sample with distilled or demineralized water. Soak water-covered sample for 4 to 24 hours, until the particle aggregations have become soft and broken down (4.3). For Liquid and Pla: its 5. Wash sample over a 425-pm (#40) sieve. Save all of the minus 425-ym (#40) liquid, Let the liquid settle until it is completely clear (shows no coloration or cloudiness) (4.4). 6. Siphon clear water. Siphon off.as much of the clear water as possible. Be careful not to siphon off any cloudy or color-tinged liquid (4.7). 7. Place container of minus 425-1m (#40) material in front of fan. Let remaining free water evaporate, Do not dry completely. 8. Combine samples. Combine the previously screened minus 425-m (#40) material with the moist washed material. Include any material adhering to the container. 9. Proceed with AASHTO T-89 (Liquid Limit) and T-90 (Plastic Limit). Note: Wet preparation method is used most often to prepare material for Liquid Limit and Plastic Limit, Do not allow material to dry completely ifit is to be used for T-89 and T-90, New Mexico Technician Training and Certification Program 3 536Aggregate T-146 January 2015 Wet Preparation of Disturbed Soil Samples for Test AASHTO T-146 Review Questions . Which test can this test be substituted for? 2. This test is used most often to prepare material for 3. Which sieve is used when doing a wet preparation? 4, What type of water is used in this test? 5. What is the minimum soak time? 6. Wash the sample over a sieve, 7. Save the wash water and let it settle until it is 8. Youcan_____off'as much of the clear water as possible, be careful not to get any of the liquid. 9. Place the remaining material in front of a and let the remaining free water ‘evaporate. 10. Do not let the sample rete tee casera 37Aagregate T-146 January 2015 Wet Preparation of Disturbed Soil Samples for Test AASHTO T-146 Review Question Answers 1. R-58 Dry Preparation 2. T-89 Liquid Limit (LL), T-90 Plastic Limit (PL) 3. 425 ym (#40) stilled or demineralized 5. Four (4) hours 6. 425 um (#40) 7. Clear 8. Siphon, cloudy or color tinged. 9. Fan 10. Completely dry sunt ten 38‘Agareaate 8-58 Jonvary 2015 Dry Preparation of Disturbed Soil & Soil Aggregate Samples for Test AASHTO R-58-11 ‘This method is used to prepare soil and soil-aggregate samples, as received from the field, for testing. Key Elements: 1. Dry field sample. Obtain sample by AASHTO T-2. Dry the sample thoroughly at a temperature of 60°C (140°F) or lower. (5.1, Note 4) 2. Obtain representative test sample. Obtain sample of 25 + 10 Ibs. from remaining T-2 sample (AASHTO T-248, Method A). 3. Prepare (est sample into two fractions using the 2.00 mm (#10) sieve. Place material on sieve with catch pan, cover with appropriate lid, shake and tap vigorously. Do not overload sieve. 4, Pulverize the fraction retained on the 2.00 mm (#10) sieve. The material shall be pulverized using a mortar and rubber-tipped pestle to break up aggregations or agglomerations of particles without fracturing individual grains. Use only enough pressure to free or separate the finer materials from the coarser particles. (5.2.1) 5. Repeat steps 3 and 4. Repeat process until minimal material is passing the 2.00 mm (#10) sieve. If the representative T-2 sample material obtained in Key Element #2 is consumed without obtaining the appropriate sample size for this procedure, the material shall be considered sandy/non-plastic. Do not degrade material with excessive pulverizing, 6. Coml ns passing the 2.00 mm (#10) sieve. ‘The fraction passing the 2.00 mm (#10) sieve from steps 4 and 5 shall be combined. 7. Separate material passing 2.00 mm (#10) sieve into two fractions using 425 um (#40) sieve. Use same method described in step No. 3. (7.1) 8. Pulverize the fraction ret step No. 4. ied on the 425 um (#40) sieve. Use same method described in 9. Repeat steps 7 and 8. Follow the same guidelines as step No. 5. 10. Combine portions passing the 425 jum (#40) sieve. Obtain a minimum of 300 g of material to be used for AASHTO T-89 (Liquid Limit) & T-90 (Plastic Limit) testing procedures. (4.1.3) 11, Material generated by this test procedure can be used for the following tests (4.1.3): © 7-89 Liquid Limit © 7-90 Plastic Limit New Mexico Technician Training and Certification Program 3940Aggregate R-58 January 2015 Dry Preparation of Disturbed Soil Samples for Test AASHTO R-58 Review Questions 1. Which test can this test be substituted for? 2. This test is used most often to prepare material for and 3. The first sieve when doing a dry preparation is? 4, Pulverize material retained on the 2.0 mm (#10) sieve until material passes the 2.0 mm (#10) sieve. 5. How much pressure is used while pulverizing? 6. Which sieve is used last while doing a dry preparation? 7. Pulverize material retained on the 4.25 im (#40) sieve until __material passes the 4.75 ym (#40) sieve. 8. Obtain at least grams of material passing the 4.25 ym (#40) sieve. If more material is needed repeat this process. sn ce ai nn 41Agaregate R-58 January 2015 Dry Preparation of Disturbed Soil Samples for Test AASHTO R-58 Review Question Answers 1. T-146 Wet Preparation 2. T-89 Liquid Limit (LL) and T-90 Plastic Limit (PL) 3. 2.0 mm (#10) 4. Minimal 5. Enough to separate Coarse and Fine material from each other, without fracturing individual grains. 6. 4.25 ym (#40) 7. Minimal 8. 300 ots Tekan Tring and Craton 42Determining the Liquid Limit of Soils AASHTO T-89-13 (Modified) ‘The Liquid Limit of a soil is an index corresponding to the moisture content at which the soil passes fiom a plastic to a liquid state, Liquid limit is used in conjunction with the Plastic Limit (AASHTO T-90) to determine the Plasticity Index (PI) of a soil. Liquid Limit and PI provide an indication of the “clayeyness” of a soil. Material with a high Liquid Limit and PI will be unsuitable for many construction applications due to this “clayeyness.” Conversely, material with a relatively low Liquid Limit and PI is generally desirable in highway construction Modifications: 1. Only NMDOT approved mechanical apparatus and grooving tool will be allowed. 2. Moistened sample material will season for a minimum of 30 minutes. 3. No additional dry material shall be added to moistened material. 4. Only distilled or demineralized water shall be used. Key Elements: 1. Prepare sample. As per the Dry Preperation or Wet Preperation tests. ‘This test requires a ‘minimum of 100 g of sample passing 425 jum (#40) sieve (4.1) 2. Inspect and adjust test apparatus. Apparatus includes liquid limit device (3.3.2), porcelain mixing dish (a porcelain dish, preferably unglazed, or similar mixing dish, about 115 mm (4% inches) in diameter)(3.1); spatula (75 mm — 100 mm (3-4 inches) in length and about 20 mm in width)(3.2); grooving tool (3.4.1); gauge for cup drop height (3.5); moisture determination containers with lids (3.6); balance conforming to AASHTO M-231, Class “G1” (3.7); and drying oven (3.7). Liquid Limit device must be in good working order, with no parts unusually loose or worn. All apparatus shall be clean, dry and within specifications, Numbered moisture containers and lids will be weighed and recorded before each test is performed. Before testing, check the drop height on liquid limit device using tape and gauge block and adjust as necessary, (8.2, Note 4) 3. Adjust sample moisture and mix. Use distilled or demineralized water only. Initially add 15 to 20 ml to dry sample and mix in proper mixing dish with spatula for 5 to 10 minutes (6.1). The moisture of the sample may then be adjusted by adding water in small increments not to exceed approximately 3 ml and thoroughly mixing after each addition for a minimum of 1 minute, or by air drying while kneading or mixing (6.1.). Moisture may not be adjusted by adding dry soil to moistened sample (6.1). If sample is too wet to air-dry in a reasonable time, discard sample and start over. Cover sample and allow to season for a minimum of 30 minutes (Note 5). ‘The cup of the liquid limit device shall not be used for mixing soil and water (6.1). 4, Spread sample into cup of device. Remix sample and spread above spot where cup rest on base. Spread so that the top surface is as near level as possible and 10 mm in thickness at maximum depth. Use as few strokes as possible, and be careful not to entrap air into the sample. Return excess material to mixing dish. (6.2) New Mexico Technician Training and Certification Program 43Agaregate 1-89 Janvary 201: 5. Cut groove in sample. Groove shall be cut through center of sample, perpendicular to the hinge pin of the Liquid Limit cup. Use as few strokes as possible to prevent tearing or slipping of the sample. Up to 6 strokes from front to back or from back to front counting as one stroke are permitted by the test method, and only the last stroke shall touch the bottom of the cup. (6.2) 6. Turn device on and count taps. Turn machine on and count the number of taps required to close the groove for a length of 13 mm (1/2”) (6.3). If sample slides on the surface of the cup instead of flowing, add water, remix, and repeat test (Note 6). If problem recurs, discontinue test and note that liquid limit test is not applicable to this particular sample. 7. Take sample for moisture content determination. Using spatula, take a slice of the sample the width of the spatula at the point of closure. The slice shall extend from edge to edge of the soil cup and perpendicular to the groove for the full depth of the sample (6.4). Place this moisture sample in a suitable container, cover immediately, weigh and record weight immediately. Steps 4, 5, 6 and 7 shall be completed within 3 minutes (16.1.4). 8. Remove cover, place in oven at 110 + 5°C (230 + 9"F) and dry to constant mass. Constant mass is defined as after initial drying the weight of the material decreases by less than 0.1% after a minimum of 10 minutes additional drying. When removing sample from coven to determine constant mass cover immediately. WL=W2 x 100, W2—W3 x 100, etc. wm Ww 9, Repeat steps 3 through 7 to obtain three acceptable points. Return remaining soil in cup to mixing dish. Apparatus shall be cleaned and dried between tests (6.5). Adjustment of moisture shall follow guidelines in step No. 3, and should be done by wetting. If it is necessary to dry the soil to obtain three acceptable points, do this by air-drying while stirring or kneading the sample with the spatula in the mixing dish. Do not add dry soil to the sample. Three acceptable points are defined as follows: 8) One point shall be obtained in each ofthe following range of blow counts: 25-35; 20.30; and 15.25. b) Atleast a 10-blow difference between the highest and lowest points. (6.6) 10. Complete moisture content determination on samples. After drying to constant mass, cool to room temperature and weigh to 0.01 g, and calculate moisture content to nearest 0.1%, 11, Plot flow curve and determine Liquid Limit. ‘The flow curve is made by plotting the individual moisture contents and the number of blows required to close the grooves, on a se logarithmic graph, for each of the three points (9.1). A best-fit straight line is then drawn through the points, The moisture content corresponding to the intersection of the best-fit line with the 25-tap line is recorded as the Liquid Limit. (10.1) 12. Report Liquid Limit. The Liquid Limit is the nearest whole number (10.1) corresponding to the percent moisture at 25 taps from the flow curve. Example: If the moisture content from the flow curve at 25 taps is 38.4% the Liquid Limit is reported as 38 (not 38.4, 0.384, 0.38 or 38%). New Mexico Technician Training and Certification Program 44PERCENT ---- MOISTURE CONTENT TTCP Flow Curve For Liquid Limit Test 38 Liquid Limit] TAPS Number of taps required to close groove along 13 mm (1/2" ofits length. ‘Tsigintc gag on apoxratn ‘August 2003 ‘Techricin Training and Certification Program 1 5PERCENT ---- MOISTURE CONTENT TTCP Flow Curve For Liquid Limit Test of 2» 2 2 35 3 € & ee 20 28 = 36 TAPS Number of taps required to close groove along 13 mm (1/2") of ts length. ‘Dis ogeicgopn sen aprocrten ‘August 2008 Technician Trang an Certification Progam 46TTCP LABORATORY AGGREGATE WORKSHEET SAMPLE WEIGHT BEFORE WASHIN ‘SAMPLE WEIGHT AFTER WASHING: PROJECT NO. DATE: CONTROL NO, MATERIAL TYPE: [LOCATION OF SAMPLE: PURPOSE OF SAMPLE: [SAMPLING TECHNICIAN: _ TESTING TECHNICIAN: % LOSS BY WASHING (T-11): | % SIEVING Loss: stevesze | accumutarwe | accumutarive | accumuLarwe | accumUcaTive | peRcent | sPeciricaTion Hy WEIGHT ‘Welch WEIGHT | PERCENT PASSING L __RETAINED __|__RETAINED RETAINED. RETAINED T2" 1 7 7 7 | 34” | 112" L 3/8” i #4 #10, | ‘SAMPLE 1 ‘SAMPLE2 | SAMPLE3 | SAMPLE4 | AVERAGE ‘SAND READ [CLAY READING ‘SAND EQUIVALENT LIQUID LIMIT PLASTIC LIMIT | SAMPLE TIN NUMBER 2 2] 3 4 5 | NUMBER OF TAPS | WT. OF WET SAMPLE + TIN LWT. OF DRY SAMPLE + TIN | WT. OF WATER WT. OF EMPTY TIN | WT. OF DRY SAMPLE | % WATER CONTENT LIQUID LIMIT OF SAMPLE PLASTIC LIMIT OF SAMPLE “AIN PLASTIC INDEX OF SAMPLE TESTING TECHI | % FLAT / ELONGATED (D-4791): | % FRACTURED FACE: UNCOMPACTED VOID (T-304): 4 7TTCP LABORATORY AGGREGATE WORKSHEET PROJECT NO.: [F 10. DATE: [ CONTROL NO.: MATERIAL TYPE: LOCATION OF SAMPLE: PURPOSE OF SAMPLE: ‘SAMPLING TECHNICIAN: ‘TESTING TECHNICIAN: SAMPLE WEIGHT BEFORE WASHIN % LOSS BY WASHING (T-11): SAMPLE WEIGHT AFTER WASHING % SIEVING LOSS: TOTAL] Tora 7 ‘SIEVE SIZE | ACCUMULATIVE | ACCUMULATIVE | ACCUMULATIVE | ACCUMULATIVE PERCENT ‘SPECIFICATION | tio ‘WeIGHT weiGiT ‘WEIGHT PERCENT PASSING __|_retaneo | _ RETAINED RETAINED. RETAINED 141" aan + 7 - 314" + 412" 7 3187 i - i #4 sama [ = #10 = I #40 _ i | - #80 1 ~ #200 I | PAN —_ i SAMPLE 4 SAMPLE 2 | SAMPLE3 | SAMPLE4 | AVERAGE | ‘SAND READING | [CLAY READING 7 [SAND EQUIVALENT | —CIQUID LIMIT PLASTIC LIMIT ‘SAMPLE TIN NUMBER 1] 2] 3 4 NUMBER OF TAPS WT. OF WET SAMPLE + TIN WT. OF DRY SAMPLE + TIN WT. OF WATER | t WT. OF EMPTY TIN WT. OF DRY SAMPLE % WATER CONTENT LIQUID LIMIT OF SAMPLE PLASTIC LIMIT OF SAMPLE TESTING TECHNICAIN [PLASTIC INDEX OF SAMPLE % FLAT / ELONGATED (D-4791):_ _[UNCOMPACTED VOID (T-304): ‘% FRACTURED FACES:Agaregate T-89 January 2015 Determining the Liquid Limit of Soils AASHTO T-89 (Modified) Review Questions 1. Only NMDOT approved apparatus and 2. This test requires a minimum of. grams of material pass sieve obtained in accordance with R-58 (dry prep.) or T-146 (wet prep. 3. The mixing dish has a approximate diameter of and the spatula is approximately wide with a length of approximately __to__. 4. A scale (balance) that can weigh to the has to be used. 5. What must be done to the moisture containers and their lids prior to each use? 6. Initially add approximately 15ml to 20m of. or water. 7. How long do you mix after you have added the initial water? 8. Then add water in increments and mix for at least _ minute after each addition of water. 9. If too much water is added, and the sample needs to be dried, do this by air drying while and the sample. 10. The sample moisture can never be adjusted by? 11. Ata minimum, how long is the moistened sample required to season? 12, When the sample is placed into the tapping cup, place the sample into the brass cup as near as possible, and the sample has to be mm in thickness. 13. When grooving your sample use as few strokes as possible, but up to__passes are allowed. Only the last stroke shall touch the of the cup. 14, What is done if the grooving tool touches the bottom of the brass cup, but you do not have a good groove? 7 15. Turn your machine on and count out loud how many taps is required to close the groove for a length of 16. If the sample slides in the cup the first time what is done? 17. What is used to get all the closure area out of the brass cup? CE CREENS 49Aggregate T-89 January 2015 18, Once the entire closure area is taken from the brass cup, place the closure area in a moisture container and immediately weigh to the ofa gram. 19. Youhave___ minutes to place the material in the cup, cut the groove, tap, remove closure area and put the lid on the container. 20. Place sample in the drying oven maintained at _, prior to placing sample into the oven the container lid. 21. Dry the sample until itis at a 22. What are the three acceptable tap ranges . and 2 23. There needs to be at least tap difference between the highest and lowest points of closure. 24. When removing samples from the oven put the back on. 25. Weigh the sample to the nearest ofa gram but calculate moisture to the ofa percent. 26. For each sample plot the against the _required to close the groove for 13mm (1/2) ona graph. 27. A best-fit line is drawn through each of the points. The moisture content corresponding to the intersection of the best-fit line with the ___ tap line is the liquid limit of the material 28. Report liquid limit to the nearest moisture. sent ai tn 50Agaregate T-89 January 2015 Determining the Liquid Limit of Soils AASHTO T-89 (Modified) Review Question Answers 1. Mechanical, grooving tool 2. 100, 425 pm (#40) 3. 115 mm (4 %4"), 20 mm (3/4"), 75 mm (3”) ~ 100 mm (4”) 4, 0.01 ofa gram 5. Clean and get the empty container and lid weight 6. Distilled or demineralized 7. 5-10 minutes 8. Less than approximately 3 ml, 1 (one) 9. Stirring and kneading 10. Dry material to the wet sample 11. 30 minutes 12. Level, 10 mm (approx. 3/8”) 13, Six (6), bottom 14, Take material out using the finger, clean all equipment, and re-run. 15. 13 mm (1/2”) 16. Take material out, clean all equipment, add a little more water to the sample and start over. If sample slides on the second attempt, then note that this test is not applicable to this material, 17. Spatula 18. Cover, 0.01 19. Three (3) 20. 110 + 5° C (230+ 9° F), remove ane 51Aggregate T-89 21. Constant mass 22. 15-25, 20-30, 25-35 23. Ten (10) 24, Container lid 25.0.01, 0.1 26. Moisture, number of taps, semi-logarithmic 27. Twenty five (25) 28. Whole percent ‘Now Mexico Technician Training and Certification January 2015 52Agareaate T-90 Janvary 2015 Determining the Plastic Limit and Plasticity Index of Soils AASHTO T-90-14 (Modified) The plastic limit of a soil is the lowest water content at which the soil remains plastic. It is used in conjunction with the Liquid Limit (AASHTO T-89) to determine the Plasticity Index (PI), which is an indicator of the “clayeyness” of a soil. See the introductory discussion of the Key Element Commentary for AASHTO T-89 (Liquid Limit) for general information concerning the ‘engineering implications of soil plasticity. Modifications: 1. Only the Hand Rolling Method shall be used. 2. Sample shail be rolled on the ground surface of a glass plate. 3. The use of paper for rolling purposes is not allowed. 4. Only distilled or demineralized water shall be used. 5. The average of two 8-gram (approx,) samples shall be used. 6. One moisture container shall be used for the combined portions of each sample for a total of two moisture containers. Key Elements: 1. Inspect and clean apparatus. Apparatus include mixing dish (3.1), spatula (3.2), rolling surface (ie., ground glass plate) (3.3), moisture containers with lids (3.6), balance (AASHTO M-231, Class G1) and drying oven (3.7). All apparatus shall be clean, dry and within specifications. Moisture containers and lids will be weighed and recorded before each test. 2. Prepare sample. Obtain sample from the Dry Preperation or the Wet Preperation. If Plastic Limit is the only test required, take approximately 20 g of material passing the 425-jum (#40) sieve (4.1) obtained in accordance with AASHTO T-87 (Dry Prep.) or T-146 (Wet Prep.). Material for this test can be obtained from material used for the Liquid Limit (4.2). If both the Liquid Limit and Plastic Limit will be performed, take approximately 20 g of material previously mixed for Liquid Limit test and use for Plastic Limit. From the 20 g sample, take two 8 g samples for the individual tests. 3. Adjust moisture content. Moisture content should be such that the material can be shaped into a ball and is not sticky (4.2). Use distilled or demineralized water only (4.1). 4, Roll sample to 3 mm (1/8 in.). Take approximately 1.5 to 2.0 g of the 8 g sample for the test. Roll on ground surface of glass plate using the palms or fingers with just enough pressure to make a thread of uniform diameter for its entire length. A rolling rate of 80 to 90 strokes per minute (forward and back) shall be used (8.2). When diameter of thread becomes 3 mm (1/8 in), taking no more than 2 minutes (5.2.1), break the thread into 6 to & pieces, squeeze together between fingers into a uniform ellipsoid mass and re-roll. Continue this process until the entire 8 g sample is used. (5.3) Continue with the second & g sample. ‘Two samples must be tested for this procedure. New Mexico Technician training and Certification Program 53Aggregate 1-0 Janvary 2015 10. Determine Plasticity Index (P.L.). If . Re-roll until thread breaks or crumbles. At conclusion of each rolling cycle, repeat rolling process in step No. 4 until thread breaks into a series of segments 6 mm (1/4 in.) to 9 mm (3/8 in.) in length. ‘The sample must be rolled to 3 mm (1/8 in.) at least once before it breaks or crumbles. If failure occurs on the first try, add moisture and repeat steps. Do not attempt to produce failure at exactly 3 mm (1/8 in.) (5.3). . Collect crumbled particles. Once each 1.5 to 2.0 g sample is at plastic limit, using a spatula, gather all portions of crumbled thread into a suitable container and cover immediately. When the total 8 g sample is complete and in the container, weigh to the nearest 0.01-gram (5.4). . Remove cover and place in oven at 110 + 5°C (230 + 9°F) and dry to constant mass. Constant mass is defined as after initial drying the weight decreases by less than 0.1% after a minimum of 10 minutes additional drying. When removing sample from oven to determine constant mass cover immediately. WL=W2 x 100, W2=W3 x 100, etc. We wa Determine moisture content. After drying to constant mass (Key Element 7), cool and weigh to nearest 0.01 g and calculate moisture content to nearest 0.1%, Report Plastic Limit. Plastic Limit is recorded as the nearest whole number (6.1) corresponding to the average moisture content of the two samples at which they broke or crumbled. Example: If the average moisture content is 22.6%, the Plastic Limit is reported as 23 (not 22.6, 0.226, 0.23 or 23%). wid Limit has been completed on the same the Plasticity Index (PI) of the soil is the difference between its Liquid Limit and Plastic Limit (6.2). For example, if the Liquid Limit is 38 and the Plastic Limit is 23, PI = 38-23 = 15. New Mexico Technician Training and Certification Program 5 4Aggregate T-90 January 2015 Determining the Plastic Limit and Plasticity Index of Soils AASHTO T-9 (Modified) Plastic Limit sample out of Liquid Limit sample (All weights are approximate) 2999 ego terres na i Rogen 5556Agaregate T-90 January 2015 Determining the Plastic Limit and Plasticity Index of Soils AASHTO T-90 Review Questions 1. The plastic limit is the water content which the soil remains plastic. 2. What method is used to roll the sample __? 3. What type of water shall be used? 4. How many 8-gram (approx.) balls of material are required to perform this test? 5. This test method requires the weights be taken to what decimal place? ; 6. How much material is taken out of the material used to run T-89 Liquid Limit (LL) and used to perform T-90 Plastic Limit (PL)? 7. What moisture condition does your material need to be in when running T-90 Plastic Limit @Ly? _ ; 8. The test sample is going to weigh approximately ___ grams. 9. Take approximately to __ grams of the test sample, in our case this is a quarter of the test sample. 10, When rolling use the or with a rolling rate of __to strokes per minute. 11, Make a thread of uniform diameter of taking no longer than minutes. 12, After rolling the material down to the required diameter, cut or break the thread of material into to___pieces. Repeat the rolling process until the thread of material breaks into a series of segments to in length. 13. The sample needs to be rolled to 3mm (1/8) in diameter at least once before it breaks or crumbles. What is done if the thread breaks or crumbles before reaching 3mm (1/8”) of diameter? 14, What is used to collect the crumbled particles? 15. Gather portions of the crumbled particles into a moisture container and immediately. ee 57Aggregate T-90 January 2015 16. When the total 8 gram samples are complete and in the container cover the container, weigh immediately to the ofa gram. 17. Dry the plastic limit material to a constant mass at 2 18. After drying the sample to a constant mass weigh it to the __ of a gram, but calculate moisture content to the nearest ___of a percent. 19, Plastic Limit is recorded as the nearest corresponding to the moisture content of the two T-90 Plastic PL) samples. 20. If T-89 Liquid (PP of the soi (LL) has been completed on the same material, then the Plastici is the difference between the and er 58Aggregate T-90 January 2015 Determining the Plastic Limit and Plasticity Index of Soils AASHTO T-90 Review Question Answers 1. Lowest 2. Hand rolling 3. Distilled or demineralized 4, Two (2) 5. 0.01 ofa gram 6. 20 grams 7. Such that the material is wet enough to shape into a ball and is not sticky. 8. Eight (8) 9. 1.51020 10. Fingers or palm, 80 to 90 11. 3 mm (1/8”), two (2) 12. Six (6) to Eight (8), 6 mm (¥4”) to 9 mm (3/8”) 13. Return material to a clean mixing dish, add a little bit of water and re-roll, if it breaks again before reaching 3mm (1/8”) in diameter then the material is considered to be non-plastic. 14, The approved spatula 15. Cover 16. 0.01 17. 110 + 5° C (230 + 9° F) 18. 0.01, 0.1 19. Whole number, average 20. T-89 Liquid Limit (LL) and T-90 Plastic Limit (PL) sx ss geen 5960Agareaate T-176 January 201 Plastic Fines in Graded Aggregates and Soils by Use of the Sand Equivalent Test AASHTO T-176-13 (Modified) The Sand Equivalent test is intended to serve as a rapid field test indicating relative proportions of dust or clay particles in graded aggregates or soil materials, In the NMDOT specifications, a minimum sand equivalent requirement is given for aggregates used in hot-mix asphalt (HMA) and Portland cement concrete (PCC). Modifications: 1. Only distilled or demineralized water shall be used for this test. 2. Only the mechanical apparatus method and Alternate Method 1 shall be used. 3. The Operation Qualification will remain as Key Element 16. Key Elements: 1. Obtain sample. Sample obtained from AASHTO T-2 is split using AASHTO T-248. (6.1) 2. Prepare sample. Test shall be performed on graded aggregate materials passing the 4.75 mm sieve (#4). All aggregations of fine-grained material shall be pulverized to pass the 4.75 mm (#4) sieve, and all fines shall be cleaned from particles retained on the 4.75 mm (#4) sieve and included with the material passing the 4.75 mm (#4) sieve (7.1.1.1) to yield a portion which will fill at least four (4) 85 ml (3 07) tins. 3. Prepare working solution. Add 85 + 5 ml (3 0z) of stock solution to 3.8 liters (1 gal) of distilled or demineralized water and mix thoroughly (4.9). The temperature of the working solution shall be controlled at 22 + 3°C (72 + 5°F) through out the test (6.1). Working solution more than 30 days old shall be discarded (4.9). 4. Inspect apparatus. Mechanical shaker must be securely attached to stable, level surface, 85 ml @ oz) tinned box, approximate 100 mm (4 in.) diameter wide-mouth funnel, timer, graduated plastic cylinder, stopper, irrigator tube, weighted foot assembly and siphon assembly conforming to their respective specifications and dimensions, 4-L (1 gal) container for working solution, stock calcium chloride solution, straightedge or spatula, and drying oven, Shaker shall have a throw of 203.2 + 1.0 (8.00 + 0.04 in) mm and shall operate at 175 + 2 cycles per minute, this shall be checked periodically. The level of the working solution shall be maintained at 915 to 1170 mm (36 in. to 46 in.) above the work surface. The working solution shall be placed on a shelf 915 mm (36 + 1 in.) above the work surface. (4) 5. Air-dry the screened material (7.1.1). Use the material obtained in Key Element No. 2. 6. Fill sample tin. Fill tin until slightly rounded above the rim. After filling, tap the bottom of container on work surface to consolidate material in container. Use spatula to strike off the container flush with the rim (7.1.1.1). 7. Place solution in cylinder and add sample. Siphon 101.6 + 2.5 mm (4.0 + 0.1 in.) of ‘working solution into the test cylinder. Pour test sample from tin into the cylinder using the wide-mouth funnel to avoid spillage (8.2). Brush tin and funnel into the test cylinder. New Mexico Technician Training and Certification Program 6 1‘Agareaate 1-176 Jonyary 2015 8. Remove air bubbles and allow to stand 10 + 1 minutes. Place stopper on cylinder and tap the bottom of the cylinder sharply several times with the heel of the hand, until air bubbles are released and sample is thoroughly wetted. Allow to stand for 10 + I minutes (8.3). 9. Shake sample. With stopper on cylinder, loosen material by tilting and shaking cylinder (8.3). Afier loosening material, place in mechanical shaker, set timer and shake for 45 + 1 seconds (8.4.1). 10, Irrigate sample with working solution. Following shaking, set the cylinder upright on a stable, level surface free from vibrations, remove stopper and clean, Insert irrigator tube into cylinder and rinse material from cylinder walls. Work irrigator to bottom with stabbing and twisting motion and continue working irrigator to free fine particles. Continue working irrigator until solution is at 381 mm (15 in) mark. Slowly raise irrigator without stopping so that the fluid level is maintained at 381 mm (15 in) as irrigator is raised. Adjust the flow to maintain the final level at 381 mm (15 in), as the irrigator is entirely withdrawn (8.6). 11, Let sample stand, Begin timing immediately after irrigator tube is withdrawn. Allow cylinder to stand undisturbed for 20 minutes 15 seconds (8.7). 12. Obtain “Clay” reading. At the end of the 20-minute sedimentation period read the level of the top of the clay suspension. If no clear clay line is evident, allow sample to continue to stand until a reading can be obtained or a maximum of 30 minutes. If total sedimentation time exceeds 30 minutes, rerun test with 3 samples of the same material and record the clay height of the sample requiring the shortest sedimentation time. If reading falls between graduations on cylinder, record the higher graduation as the reading (8.8). 13. Obtain “Sand” reading. After clay reading has been obtained, carefully lower the weighted foot assembly into the cylinder. Do not let the indicator on the rod contact the mouth of the cylinder as the assembly is being inserted. Allow the weighted foot to rest on top of the sand, tip the rod towards the cylinder wall until the indicator contacts the inside of the cylinder. Read the level indicated by the top of the indicator on the graduations. If reading falls between graduations on cylinder record the higher graduation as the reading. Subtract 254 mm (10 in.) from this reading to obtain “Sand Reading” (8.8). Note: If either sand or clay readings fall between the graduations on cylinder, record the level of the higher graduation as the reading. 14. Perform calculations. Calculate the sand equivalent to the nearest 0.1 using the following formula: SE = (sand reading + clay reading) x 100. (9.1) 15. Report results. Round up to next highest whole number, e.g. if SE = 45.1, record as 46. Average results of 3 test and report results to the next highest whole number. (9) 16, Operator Qualifications: The individual results of three (3) tests must not vary by more than + 4 points from the average of the three (3) tests. New Mexico Technician Training and Certification Program 62TTCP LABORATORY AGGREGATE WORKSHEET PROJECT NO. DATE: CONTROL NO. __| MATERIAL TYPE: LOCATION OF SAMPLE: PURPOSE OF SAMPLE: SAMPLING TECHNICIAN: TESTING TECHNICIAN: | DRY SAMPLE WEIGHT BEFORE WASHING: 5263.4 | % LOSS BY WASHING (T-11): | DRY SAMPLE WEIGHT AFTER WASHING: 5084.7 | % SIEVING LOSS: TOTAL TOTAL —— + Sieve Size | accumutaTive | AcCUMULATIVE | ACCUMULATIVE | ACCUMULATIVE | PERCENT | SPECIFICATION Lid WEIGHT WEIGHT ‘WEIGHT PERCENT passing | RETAINED RETAINED RETAINED RETAINED | 375mm (1.5") 0.0 0.0 25mm(™) | 154.7 162.4 19mm (3/4") 448.9 465.4 2.5mm (172") 943.8 951.4 mm (318°) 1243.7| 1263.5 | aml 4.76mm (#4) 1570.2| 1561.9 | ‘2mm (#10) 1920.1 1940.8 | ‘425um (#40) 2114.9 2120.7 1 | 480um (#80) | 2345.6 2375.3 ‘75um (#200) 2513.5 2515.6 _ PAN 2540.1 2543.8 [i ‘SAMPLE 1 SAMPLE 2 SAMPLE 3 SAMPLE 4 | AVERAGE SAND READING 225) |eeeemensee 3.5 CLAY READING I 5.6 “5.7/5.4 _SAND EQUIVALENT __ [ | ~|__PLASTIC LIMIT ‘SAMPLE TIN NUMBER & LID | 3 4 5| NUMBER OF TAPS | 17 WT. OF WET SAMPLE + TIN& LID | 40.33 39.22 38.60 ae 27.17 | WT. OF DRY SAMPLE + TIN & LID | 35.84 34.98 34.32 26.48 26.52 WT. OF WATER [ | WT. OF EMPTY TIN & LID 21.43 22.01 21.57 21.63 21.74 [ WT. OF DRY SAMPLE [% WATER CONTENT [ LIQUID LIMIT OF SAMPLE a BESSTe DEO SABELE TESTING TECHNICIAN | PLASTIC INDEX OF SAMPLE % FLAT / ELONGATED (D-4791): UNCOMPACTED VOID (T-304): % FRACTURED FACES:TTCP LABORATORY AGGREGATE WORKSHEET DATE: MATERIAL TYPE: LOCATION OF SAMPLE: PURPOSE OF SAMPLE: ‘SAMPLING TECHNICIAN: TESTING TECHNICIAN: SAMPLE WEIGHT BEFORE WASHIN % LOSS BY WASHING (T-11) SAMPLE WEIGHT AFTER WASHING: % SIEVING LOSS: ACCUMULATIVE ‘WEIGHT RETAINED. | steve size | ACCUMULATIVE uD ‘WEIGHT RETAINED ‘ACCUMULATIVE ‘WEIGHT RETAINED TOTAL TOTAL, ACCUMULATIVE PERCENT RETAINED PERCENT PASSING SPECIFICATION 1112" 1” 34" 112" 3/8” +jti | #4 #10 #40 #80 | #200. _— PAN ‘SAMPLE 4 ‘SAMPLE 2 SAMPLE 3 | SAMPLE 4 AVERAGE SAND READING CLAY READING [SAND EQUIVALENT LIQUID LIMIT PLASTIC LIMIT SAMPLE TIN NUMBER | NUMBER OF TAPS 1 4 wr. OF WET SAMPLE + TIN | WT. OF DRY SAMPLE + TIN WT. OF WATER WT. OF EMPTY TIN WT. OF DRY SAMPLE | % WATER CONTENT | LIQUID LIMIT OF SAMPLE | PLASTIC LIMIT OF SAMPLE PLASTIC INDEX OF SAMPLE TESTING TECHNICAIN % FLAT / ELONGATED (D-4791): UNCOMPACTED VOID (T-304): ‘% FRACTURED FACES:Agaregate T-176 January 2015 Plastic Fines in Graded Aggregate and soils by Use of the Sand Equivalent Test AASHTO T-176 Review Questions 1. This test is going to be run on what size material? 2. What is the minimum amount of material needed? 3. How is the working solution made? 4. What temperature does the working solution need to be maintained at through out the test? 5. How high above the work surface does the working solution need to be maintained? 6. What type of shaker is going to be used? The shaker needs to be on what type of surface, 7. How is the sample what moisture condition does it need to be in? 8. How is the material in the tin consolidated? 9. Initially how much working solution is added to the graduated cylinder? 10. What needs to be done prior to soaking? 11. For what period of time, is the test sample required to soak? 12. Following soaking what is required, prior to putting your test sample into the shaker? 13, How long is the shake time? 14, Following shaking, set the cylinder upright on a stable, level surface free from vibrations and 15, The next step is to rinse material from cylinder walls, work irrigator to the bottom with a and motion until solution is at the ‘mark. 16. The settling time is _ eee ee 65Aggregate T-176 January 2015 17. At the end of the settling time, try to get a clay reading. If no clear line is evident, allow the sample to stand until a reading can be obtained or a maximum of - If total time exceeds this allowable time, what needs to be done? 18, If the clay reading falls between graduations on the cylinder, which reading is going to be recorded? 19, After clay reading has been obtained, what is the next step? 20. What is the distance between the bottom of the weighted foot and the top of the indicator? 21. Ifthe sand reading falls between graduations on the cylinder, which reading is going to be recorded? 22, What is the formula for calculating Sand Equivalent 23. Calculate the initial results to the nearest , round the initial results to the , then average the results to the 24. How many tests need to be run in order to give a Sand Equivalent result? __ 25. In order to meet operator qualification requirements the individual test results have to be within + points of the average of the three individual tests.Aggregate T.176 January 204 Plastic Fines in Graded Aggregate and soils by Use of the Sand Equivalent Test AASHTO T-176 Review Question Answers 1. All material passing the 4,75 mm (#4) sieve 2. Enough to fill four 85 mil (3 02.) tins 3. Add 85 + 5 ml (3 ounces) of Stock Solution and 3.8 liters (1 gallon) of Distilled or Demineralized water 4, 243°C (245°) 5. 915 mm ~ 1170 mm (36” — 46”) 6. Mechanical, a stable and level 7. Air dry, SSD (saturated surface dry) or dryer 8. By tapping it on the work surface 9. 4740.1" 10. Strike the bottom of the cylinder sharply using the palm of the hand. 11. 10 minutes + 1 minute 12. Loosen the plug of material 13. 45 seconds + 1 second 14, Remove and clean the stopper 15. Stabbing and twisting, 381 mm (15”) 16. 20 minutes + 15 seconds 17. 30 minutes, discard and start with three new samples of the same material, after the settling time let your samples stand as long as they need to obtain a clear clay reading. Keep an eye on your samples and the clock, the shortest time a clay reading can be obtained, will be the clay reading you will use for all three samples. ste en 67Agaregate T-176 January 2015 18, The higher reading 19, Insert the weighted foot assembly at a slight angle without letting the indicator on the weighted foot assembly hit the opening of the cylinder. Read the top of the indicator on the cylinder graduations. 20. 250 mm (10") 21. The higher reading 22. Sand reading + Clay reading x 100 23. 0.1%, next highest whole number, next highest whole number 24. Three (3) 25. Four (4)Aggregate 7-27 January 2015 Sieve Analysis of Fine and Coarse Aggregate AASHTO T-27-14 (Modified) ‘The sieve analysis is performed in order to determine the particle size distribution on an aggregate material. The particle size distribution can be checked against specification requirements to determine compliance, and can also be plotted graphically to determine the nature of the grain size distribution, i.e. dense-graded vs. gap-graded, For acceptance tests, AASHTO T-11, Materials Finer than 75 1m (#200) Sieve in Mineral Aggregates by Washing will be required in conjunetion with the gradation. Modification: 1. The quantity retained on any fine aggregate sieve at the completion of the sieving operation shall not exceed 6 kg per m? of sieving area. (8.3) 2, After achieving constant mass, cool sample to room temperature and weigh to the nearest 0.1 g. 3. Always report the percent passing the 75-san (#200) sieve to the nearest 0.1 percent. (10.2) Key Elements: 1, Obtain sample. AASHTO T-2 (7.1). Field sample weight shall be as per Table 1 in T-2, or four times the weight indicated in Section 7 of T-27, whichever is greater. 2, Reduce sample to testing size. Test size for sieve analysis shall be at least the amount shown in the table in Section 7.4, These weights are minimums, not targets. Reduction to exact, predetermined weight is not permitted. Dry sample to constant mass. Use oven at 110 £ 5°C (230 + °F). Constant mass is defined as after initial drying the weight of the material decreases by less than 0.1% after a minimum of 10 minutes additional drying. (8.1) WI-W2 x 100, W2-W3 x 100, etc. Wwe W3 4, Cool, weigh and record. Cool to room temperature; weigh to nearest 0.1 g and record. 5. Select, inspect and nest sieves. Sieves shall be in good, clean condition, of appropriate diameter and correct opening sizes as required by material specifications, ‘The sieves must be nested in proper order with the largest sieve on top (8.2). A pan must be provided to catch material passing the smallest sieve, and a suitable lid must be provided if nesting circular sieves are used. (8.2) 6. Place sample in sieves and shake. Shaking shall be accomplished mechanically for a 10- minute period. A mechanical sieving (shaker) unit shall be used that is capable of accurately and consistently grading all types of laboratory samples. The unit shall impart uniform New Mexico Technician Training and Certification Program 69Aggregate 1-27 Sanvary 2015 revolving motion and simultaneous lateral tapping to the sieve stack. Place sample in top sieve. Do not lose any portion of the sample. The quantity of material in the sieves shall be limited such that no sieve is over loaded (8.3). If the quantity of sample is such that one or more sieves is overloaded, the situation may be corrected by: 1) Introducing an intermediate sieve immediately above the overloaded sieve. (8.3.1.1) 2) Testing the sample in a number of increments and combining the results. (8.3.1.2) 3) Or, selecting a different set of sieves with a sufficiently large surface area. (8.3.1.3) A suitable lid shall be used when transporting the nested sieves to the shaker. Insure shaker is functioning properly. (6.3) 7. Transfer sample from each sieve to weighing pan, weigh and record. When transporting sample from shaker to work area, a suitable lid shall be used to prevent loss of material. Weighing can be done for each increment, or cumulatively by adding each successive increment to the weighing pan, record weights to nearest 0.1 g. However, if increments are weighed individually and each increment is saved until after calculations are complete, the increments can be reweighed to locate any error in weighing revealed by the calculation, preventing the need to start over and rerun the test. Accuracy of sieving for individual sieves shall be 0.5% or less of total sample mass (8.4). A check for thoroughness of sieving is not required for every sample. The intent is that periodic checks be made and documented. Accuracy of sieving shall be checked at least once per sieve, at least once per year, and at least once per project for field laboratories. 8. Perform calculations. Calculate the results for the material retained on each sieve. Calculate results to sufficient decimal places and record to 0.1% (9.1). Calculations shall be based on total dry weight of sample before washing. The total weight of all increments including material in pan shall be within 0.30% of the dry weight of material place on sieves (8.6), Percent Sieving Loss: Sample Wt. After Washing — Total Weight of Material After Sieving x 100 = 0.00% ‘Sample Wt. After Washing, 9, Report results. Report percentages passing to the nearest whole number except for the percent passing the 75 jum (No. 200) sieve is reported to the nearest 0.1%. (10.2) Total Accumulated Percent Retained: Grams Retained x 100=0.0 Sample Wt. Before Washing Percent Passing: 100 ~ Total Accumulated Percent Retained for Each Sieve = Whole Number Remember that the 75-um (#200) is reported to the nearest tenth. 10.Compare to specifications for compliance. Determine the proper specification for the material being tested, and compare test results to the specification. Make a clear determination as to whether the sample does or does not meet specifications. New Mexico Technician Training and Certification Program 70‘Aggregate 1-27 January 2015 AASHTO T-27 7.4 Coarse Aggregate ~ The mass of the test sample of coarse aggregate shall conform with the following: Nominal Maximum Size Square Minimum Mass Openings, of Test Sample, mm (in) x (by. 9.5 (3/8) 1Q) 125 (47) 24) 190.0% san 25.0(1) 10 (22) 37.5(1 4) 153) 50 (2) 20(44) 63 (24) 35(77) 750) 60130) 8% 100,220) 1004) 150(330) 12515) 300 (660) Table 1 - Maximum Allowable Quantity of Material Retained on a Sieve, kg Nominal Dimensions of Sieve* Sieve 203. 2-mm. 254mm, 3048-mm, ___350by 350, 372 by 580, Opening Size dia? dia? ia? mm mm Sieving Area, m’ 0.0285 08ST 0.0670 0.1235 02158 mm Gin) : og : : 614 100 mm (4 in) 7 : : 306 39 ‘90 mm (34 in) : : 151 276 485 75mm Gin) : 86 R26 2.0 405 63mm(2 isin) 7 72 106 193, 340 50 mm (2 in) 36 37 84 153, 210 375mm (1 in) 27 43 63 ns 202 250mm (I in) 18 29 42 1 133 19.0mm G4 in) 14 22 32 38 102 125 mm (12 in) 089 14 24 38 67 9.5 mmm (3/8 in.) 067 tL 16 29 5 4.75 mm (No. 4) 03 oss 80 is 26 ‘Seve ane dincasbasinibch wi We Gamay 10m Gaon Tm Gmtay 1S (dy 1 nly AO bby 248 mia “These are round swe staid on an efctvedamce 127 m (V2 in} ess than he noite dm, because M2 ps the see betwen he stove lh an th ame octet 635 mm (10m ovr he sive th ‘Ththe eet sieving Smee fr 203mm (8.0 dnt es fae 190'Smm(sin). Svs poduedby mine manufctrers done ngs these lth bythe fall 35 (i). «© Sleves inde ave lens hn ve fl opening an shold not ewe ar seve esi New Mexico Technician Training and Certification ProgramGradation Worksheet Formulas T-11 - Weight Loss by Washing Dry Sample Wt. Before Washing - Dry Sample Wt. After Washing =0.09 Dry Sample Wt. Before Washing X 100 = 0.0% T-27 — Percent Sieving Loss Dry Sample Wt. After Washing — Weight of Material in Gradation Pan —X 100 = 0.00% Dry Sample We. After Washing T-27 — Total Accumulated Percent Retained Grams Retained = 0.09 Dry Sample Wt. Before Washing See T-27 — Percent Passing 100 — Total Accumulated Percent Retained for Each Sieve = Whole Number the 75) (#200) sieve is reported to the tenth (0.1 Remember 72TTCP LABORATORY AGGREGATE WORKSHEET [ PROJECT NO.: DATE: CONTROL NO.: [MATERIAL TYPE: LOCATION OF SAMPLE: PURPOSE OF SAMPLE: | SAMPLING TECHNICIAN: _ TESTING TECHNICIAN: | DRY SAMPLE WEIGHT BEFORE WASHING: | DRY SAMPLE WEIGHT AFTER WASHING: 5263.4 5084.7 % LOSS BY WASHING (T-11): % SIEVING LOSS: ACCUMULATIVE | ACCUMULATIVE ‘WEIGHT WEIGHT RETAINED RETAINED Sieve Size Lid T ‘TOTAL ‘ACCUMULATIVE, WEIGHT RETAINED _ TOTAL ACCUMULATIVE PERCENT RETAINED, PERCENT PASSING SPECIFICATION 375mm (15°) 25mm (1") 162. ‘19mm (3/4") = + = [2.5mm (172? in| o) a] e/ 0) [95mm (378°) ‘475mm (#4) | ‘2mm (#10) 425ym (#40) 480m (#80) 4] tx] a] 0] 4] to] S| 00) io 4) | 75um (#200) eos PAN [ SAMPLE 1 | ‘SAMPLE 2 SAMPLE 3 | SAMPLE 4 AVERAGE SAND READING 3.5] 3.4 3.5) | CLAY READING 5.6 5.7 5.4 SAND EQUIVALENT | [ LIQUID LimiT PLASTIC LIMIT SAMPLE TIN NUMBER & LID 1 2 3 4 F TAPS 33 24 17 NUMBER OF TAPS 33 40.33 39.22 38.60| 27.12 27.17 | WT. OF WET SAMPLE + TIN & LID WT. OF DRY SAMPLE + TIN & LID 35.84 "34.98 34.32| 26.48 26.52 WT. OF WATER WT.OFEMPTYTIN& LID | 21.43 22.01 21.57 21.63 21.74 [wT. OF DRY SAMPLE ['% WATER CONTENT LIQUID LIMIT OF SAMPLE PLASTIC LIMIT OF SAMPLE [PLASTIC INDEX OF SAMPLE TESTING TECHNICIAN ['% FLAT / ELONGATED (D-4791): UNCOMPACTED VOID (T-304): |.% FRACTURED FACES:TTCP LABORATORY AGGREGATE WORKSHEET PROJECT NO. DATE: CONTROL NO. MATERIAL TYPE: LOCATION OF SAMPLE: PURPOSE OF SAMPLE: ‘SAMPLING TECHNICIAN: ‘TESTING TECHNICIAN: | SAMPLE WEIGHT BEFORE WASHING % LOSS BY WASHING (T-11): SAMPLE WEIGHT AFTER WASHING: | % SIEVING Loss: sieve sze | accuMULATIVE mo | “Syme ACCUMULATIVE WEIGHT RETAINED. TOTAL | TOTAL ACCUMULATIVE | ACCUMULATIVE WEIGHT PERCENT RETAINED RETAINED. PERCENT PASSING [SPECIFICATION RETAINED 1112" 7° aia” I [ 412" 3/8” #4 #10 #40 #80 #200 PAN [ ‘SAMPLE 1 SAMPLE 2 | SAMPLE 3 | SAMPLE 4 | SAND READING [CLAY READING AVERAGE LSAND EQUIVALENT —_LIQUID LIMIT PLASTIC LIMIT SAMPLE TIN NUMBER 1} 2] 3 4 | NUMBER OF TAPS 1 WT. OF WET SAMPLE + TIN WT. OF DRY SAMPLE + TIN WT. OF WATER WT. OF EMPTY TIN WT. OF DRY SAMPLE | % WATER CONTENT LIQUID LIMIT OF SAMPLE | [PLASTIC LIMIT OF SAMPLE PLASTIC INDEX OF SAMPLE | — TESTING TECHNICAIN [% FLAT / ELONGATED (D-4791): | UNCOMPACTED VOID (T-304): % FRACTURED FACES: 74Agaregate 7-27 January 2015 Sieve Analysis of Fine and Coarse Aggregate AASHTO T-27 Review Questions 1. When doing an acceptance Gradation you need to doa 2. Your field sample weight shall be as per or whichever is greater. 3. Gradation test size shall be at least the amount in the Table found in 4. The temperature used to dry your sample to a Constant Mass is? 5. You have to cool your sample to , then weigh your sample to a ofa gram, 6. How do you nest your sieves? _ Z 7. The sample is required to be mechanically shaken for minutes. 8. What must be in place anytime you transport the sieves? 9. Accuracy of Sieving shall be or less of the total sample mass. 10. What is the minimum rate that Accuracy of Sieving needs to be done and documented? 11. Percent sieving loss has to be within of the dry weight of material placed on sieves. 12. You caleulate all percent Retained to the nearest of a percent, 13, You report percent Passing to the nearest__, except for the percent Passing the 75 um (# 200) sieve it is reported to the nearest of a percent. 14, How do you know when you have done your gradation properly? 15. What is the last thing you have to do when doing a Gradation? 75 ‘Now Mexico Technician Training and Certification