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Chuck S. HughesP.E.

Senior Research Scientist

Asphalt
Quality assurance
Specifications

Memberships:

Honorary Member, Association of Asphalt Paving Technologists
Member Emeritus, Transportation Research Board Committee A2F03, Management of Quality Assurance

Current Projects

Reports

The Journey Toward End Result Specifications for Asphalt Concrete
Report No: 01-TAR7
End-result Specification for Hydraulic Cement Concrete
Report No: 05-R29
The Next Step Toward End-result Specifications for Hot-mix Asphalt Materials and Construction
Report No: 07-R26
A Report on Virginia Specifications for Penetration Asphalt Cements
Report No: 70-R14
Evaluation of a Nuclear Asphalt Content Gage: Final Report
Report No: 70-R26
Review of a Bituminous Concrete Statistical Specification: Final Report
Report No: 70-R43
Petromat Installation Report
Report No: 71-R21
Refinement of Moisture Calibration Curves for Nuclear Gage: Interim Report no. 1
Report No: 71-R28
Installation Report: Thick Lift Bituminous Base: Construction and Materials Phase
Report No: 72-R12
Minimization of Reflection Cracks: Installation Report: Rt. 29 N., Charlottesville
Report No: 72-R17
Results of Reflective Crack Questionnaire Survey
Report No: 72-R25
The Use of Fabric Reinforced Overlays to Control Reflection Cracking of Composite Pavements
Report No: 72-R27
Minimization of Reflection Cracks: Installation Report, 1973
Report No: 73-R16
Refinement of Moisture Calibration Curves for Nuclear Gage
Report No: 73-R24
Blended Aggregate Bituminous Mixes
Report No: 75-R39
Vibratory Compaction of Bituminous Concrete -- Where Does It Stand?
Report No: 75-R7
Pilot Study to Determine Compaction Level of Plant Mix Overlays
Report No: 76-R34
An Evaluation of the Effectiveness of S-5 Scratch Courses
Report No: 77-R27
Minimization of Reflection Cracks, Route 17, Gloucester County: Installation Report 1976
Report No: 77-R30
Evaluation of Recycled Asphaltic Concrete
Report No: 77-R42
Pilot Study to Determine Compaction Level of Plant Mix Overlays: Final Report
Report No: 77-R49
The Influence of Thickness on Density of an I-2 Bituminous Mix
Report No: 78-R47
Minimization of Reflection Cracks in Flexible Pavements
Report No: 78-R5
Evaluation of Recycled Asphaltic Concrete: Final Report
Report No: 78-R9
Evaluation of Recycled Asphaltic Concrete: Final Report
Report No: 78-R9
Bituminous Mixes Incorporating Blended Aggregates
Report No: 79-R49
Use of Local Sands on Eastern Shore
Report No: 80-R22
Quality Assurance Program: Bituminous Concrete and Central Mix Aggregates
Report No: 81-R18
Marshall Mix Design Criteria
Report No: 81-R3
Use of Fabric in Flexible Pavements, 1980: Installation Report
Report No: 81-R43
Illinois Method for the Design of Dense-graded Emulsion Base Mixes: Final Report
Report No: 81-R53
Installation Report: Experimental Mix Using Foamed Asphalt
Report No: 82-R29
Installation Report: Evaluation of Recycled Hot Mix Asphaltic Concrete on Route 220
Report No: 82-R38
Virginia Method for the Design of Dense-Graded Emulsion Mixes
Report No: 82-R53
Installation Report: Rubber Modified Asphalt Mix
Report No: 84-R1
Vibratory Roller Study
Report No: 84-R28
Two-year Evaluation of Recycled Hot Mix Asphalt Concrete on Route 220: Interim Report
Report No: 84-R43
Performance Related Specifications for Bituminous Concrete
Report No: 85-R11
Density Test Study
Report No: 85-R13
Aggregate Gradation Control Program, Virginia
Report No: 85-R39
Rubber Modified Asphalt Mix
Report No: 86-R17
Experimental Mixes on Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike, 1985
Report No: 86-R26
Investigation of Improved Compaction by Rubber-tire Rollers: Final Report
Report No: 88-R7
Evaluation of the Use of Rubber-tire Rollers on Asphalt Concrete
Report No: 89-R26
Test Sections Containing Natural and Manufactured Sands
Report No: 89-R27
Field Management of Asphalt Concrete Mixes
Report No: 89-R6
Construction Manpower Management System
Report No: 90-R14
Experimental Mixes to Minimize Rutting
Report No: 90-R21
Feasibility of Using Recycled Glass in Asphalt
Report No: 90-R3
Potential for Use of Discarded Tires in Highway Construction and Maintenance
Report No: 90-TAR6
Experimental Use of Rubber-tire Rollers as a Means of Improving Density in Asphalt Overlays
Report No: 91-R29
Alternative Acceptance Procedures for Asphalt Mixes
Report No: 92-SR2
Strength of Virginia's 12-inch and 34-inch Asphalt Surface Mixtures
Report No: 93-R9
Results from VDOT's Pilot Project Using Volumetric Properties and Asphalt Content for Acceptance of Asphalt Concrete
Report No: 95-TAR9
State of the Practice of Warranty Specifications in the United States
Report No: 97-TAR5
Evaluation of Recycled Hot Mix Asphalt Concrete on Route 220: Final Report
Report No: 85-R25

Chuck S. HughesP.E.

Charles.Hughes@VDOT.Virginia.gov

(434) 293-1978

Last updated: October 12, 2023