Evaluation of New Asphalt Concrete Density Specification

Report No: 88-R30

Published in 1988

About the report:

The purpose of this investigation was to evaluate a new asphalt concrete density specification that utilizes a nuclear gauge and a control strip technique. The specification was studied on two field projects, and recommendations were made to improve it. The recommendations were to eliminate the correction factor, increase the number of density determinations, adopt a uniform policy in establishing the Marshall density, and provide instruction concerning roller patterns.

Documents

88-R30

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Authors

G. W. Maupin, Jr., P.E.

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