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AS 2150-2005

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Hot mix asphalt - A guide to good practice

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Superseded date

11-09-2020

Superseded by

AS 2150:2020

Language(s)

English

Published date

01-01-2005

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1 - AS 2150-2005 HOT MIX ASPHALT-A GUIDE TO GOOD PRACTICE
4 - PREFACE
5 - CONTENTS
6 - 1 SCOPE
6 - 2 REFERENCED DOCUMENTS
6 - 3 DEFINITIONS
6 - 3.1 Added filler
6 - 3.2 Adhesion agent
6 - 3.3 Aggregate
6 - 3.3.1 Coarse aggregate
7 - 3.3.2 Fine aggregate
7 - 3.3.3 Gap-graded aggregate
7 - 3.4 Asphaltic concrete (AC)
7 - 3.5 Bituminous
7 - 3.6 Bulk density
7 - 3.7 Dense-graded asphalt
7 - 3.8 Fibre
7 - 3.9 Filler
7 - 3.10 Fine gap-graded asphalt (FGGA)
7 - 3.11 Gap-graded asphalt
7 - 3.12 Hot mix asphalt
7 - 3.13 Maximum density (MD)
7 - 3.14 Maximum theoretical density (MTD)
7 - 3.15 Maximum size
7 - 3.16 Modified binder
8 - 3.17 Nominal size
8 - 3.18 Open-graded asphalt (OGA)
8 - 3.19 Open-graded mix
8 - 3.20 Quality system
8 - 3.21 Reclaimed asphalt pavement (RAP)
8 - 3.22 Recycled hot mix asphalt
8 - 3.23 Rejuvenating agent
8 - 3.24 Should
8 - 3.25 Stone mastic asphalt (SMA)
8 - 3.26 Voids filled with binder (VFB)
8 - 3.27 Voids in the mineral aggregate (VMA)
9 - 4 MATERIALS
9 - 4.1 Aggregates
9 - 4.1.1 Coarse aggregate
9 - 4.1.2 Fine aggregate
9 - 4.2 Filler
10 - 4.3 Binder
10 - 4.3.1 Bitumen binder
10 - 4.3.2 Multigrade binder
11 - 4.3.3 Polymer-modified binder
11 - 4.4 Fibre
11 - 4.5 Adhesion agents
11 - 4.6 Reclaimed asphalt pavement (RAP)
11 - 4.7 Rejuvenating agents
11 - 5 PROPERTIES OF ASPHALT MIXES AND THEIR EVALUATION
11 - 5.1 General
12 - 5.2 Composition and volumetric properties
12 - 5.2.1 General
12 - 5.2.2 Particle size distribution (aggregate grading)
12 - 5.2.3 Binder content
12 - 5.2.4 Air voids
12 - 5.2.5 Maximum density (MD) and maximum theoretical density (MTD)
12 - 5.2.6 Bulk density
12 - 5.2.7 Voids in mineral aggregate
12 - 5.2.8 Voids filled with binder
12 - 5.3 Mechanical properties by Marshall method
12 - 5.3.1 General
13 - 5.3.2 Stability
13 - 5.3.3 Flow
13 - 5.4 Other properties
20 - 6 SPECIFICATION AND DESIGN OF A MIX
20 - 6.1 Mix design requirements
20 - 6.2 Mix design procedure
20 - 6.3 Production tolerances
21 - 7 MANUFACTURING AND STORAGE OF MIX
21 - 7.1 General requirements for plants
21 - 7.1.1 Design and construction
21 - 7.1.2 Storage of raw materials
22 - 7.1.3 Feeding of cold aggregates
22 - 7.2 Requirements for batch processing
22 - 7.2.1 Drying and heating
22 - 7.2.2 Screening and storage of hot aggregate
22 - 7.2.3 Proportioning
22 - 7.2.4 Mixing
23 - 7.3 Requirements for continuous processing
23 - 7.3.1 Feeding of cold aggregate
23 - 7.3.2 Drying and heating
23 - 7.3.3 Addition of binder
23 - 7.4 Mixing
23 - 7.5 Storage of mix
24 - 8 DELIVERY OF ASPHALT
24 - 8.1 Vehicles
24 - 8.2 Measurement of mass
24 - 8.3 Temperature at point of delivery
24 - 9 SAMPLING AND TESTING
24 - 9.1 Laboratory
24 - 9.2 Sampling of mix
25 - 9.3 Testing of mix
25 - 9.4 Sampling and testing of aggregates
25 - 9.5 Sampling and testing of filler
25 - 9.6 Sampling and testing of binder
25 - 10 PREPARATION OF SURFACE TO BE PAVED
25 - 10.1 Correction of defects in existing surfaces
25 - 10.2 Pretreatment of granular pavements
26 - 10.3 Cleaning
26 - 10.4 Public utilities
26 - 10.5 Surface condition
26 - 11 TACK COATING
26 - 11.1 General
26 - 11.2 Materials
26 - 11.3 Rates of application
26 - 11.4 Techniques
27 - 12 SPREADING
27 - 12.1 General
27 - 12.2 Spreading by self-propelled paving machine
28 - 12.3 Spreading by hand
28 - 12.4 Asphalt temperatures
29 - 12.5 Layer thickness
30 - 12.6 Joints
30 - 12.6.1 General
30 - 12.6.2 Longitudinal joints
30 - 12.6.3 Transverse joints
31 - 12.7 Automatic level control
31 - 12.8 Techniques
31 - 13 COMPACTION
31 - 13.1 General
32 - 13.2 Equipment
33 - 13.3 Procedure for dense-graded mixes
33 - 13.3.1 General
33 - 13.3.2 Initial or breakdown rolling
34 - 13.3.3 Secondary or intermediate rolling
35 - 13.3.4 Final or finish rolling
35 - 13.3.5 Hand compaction
35 - 13.4 Procedure for open-graded mixes
35 - 13.5 Procedure for stone mastic asphalt mixes
35 - 13.6 Compaction techniques
36 - 14 FINISHED PAVEMENT PROPERTIES
36 - 14.1 Level
36 - 14.2 Thickness
36 - 14.3 Shape
36 - 14.3.1 Surface
36 - 14.3.2 Riding quality
37 - 14.4 Density
38 - APPENDIX A - PLANNING
38 - A1 STRUCTURAL STRENGTH OF PAVEMENT
38 - A2 PAVING TRIALS
38 - A3 SCHEDULING OF WORK
38 - A4 SAFETY IN PAVING
38 - A4.1 General
40 - A5 SUPERVISION
41 - APPENDIX B - SELECTION OF MIX TYPES
41 - B1 GENERAL
41 - B2 CHARACTERISTICS OF PERFORMANCE
42 - B3 MIX TYPES GENERALLY USED
42 - B4 BINDERS GENERALLY USED
44 - APPENDIX C - BASIS OF PAYMENT
45 - APPENDIX D - REFERENCED DOCUMENTS
47 - APPENDIX E - PRINCIPLES OF MIX DESIGN
47 - E1 SCOPE
47 - E2 OBJECTIVES OF MIX DESIGN
47 - E3 MIX DESIGN PROCEDURE
47 - E3.1 General
47 - E3.2 Selection of mix type
48 - E3.3 Selection of materials
48 - E3.4 Aggregate proportions
48 - E3.5 Binder content
48 - E3.6 Laboratory trial mixes
48 - E3.7 Plant trial mixes
49 - E4 DESIGN OF RECYCLED ASPHALT MIXES

Provides recommendations for the manufacture and supply of hot mix asphalt for use in pavements including component materials, mix properties, mix design, manufacturing, storage and delivery, and sampling and testing. Recommendations for mineral fillers are included, as well as for asphalt spreading, compaction and finished surface properties. Appendices dealing with planning and mix design are also provided.

Committee
CE-006
DocumentType
Standard
ISBN
0 7337 6686 2
Pages
44
PublisherName
Standards Australia
Status
Superseded
SupersededBy
Supersedes

This Standard sets out recommendations for the manufacture, supply and placing of hot mix asphalt for use in pavements, including the following:Component materials.Mix properties.Mix design.Manufacturing, storage and delivery.Sampling and testing.Preparation of surfacesSpreading.Compaction.Finished surface properties.Selection of asphalt mix type.This Standard also provides typical composition and test properties for most common uses of hot mix asphalt; however this does not preclude the use of alternative components or mix properties to meet specific performance requirements.Guidance on asphalt planning is given in AppendixA.Guidance on selection of mix types is given in AppendixB.Guidance on basis of payment for asphalt work is given in AppendixC.

Originated as AS A7-1966, AS 2150-1978 and AS 2734-1984.
AS A7-1966, AS 2150-1978 and AS 2734-1984 revised, amalgamated and redesignated as AS 2150-2005.

AS 2891.1-1986 Methods of sampling and testing asphalt Sampling of asphalt
AS/NZS 2891.3.1:1997 Methods of sampling and testing asphalt Bitumen content and aggregate grading - Reflux method
AS 1742.1-2003 Manual of uniform traffic control devices - General introduction and index of signs
AS/NZS 2891.14.5:1999 Methods of sampling and testing asphalt Field density tests - Density ratio of compacted asphalt
HB 81.8-2000 Field guide for traffic control at works on roads Long-term partial closures and detours on urban roads
AS 2891.9.3-2005 Methods of sampling and testing asphalt Determination of bulk density of compacted asphalt - Mensuration method
AS 1742.2-1994 Manual of uniform traffic control devices Traffic control devices for general use
AS 3582.1-1998 Supplementary cementitious materials for use with portland and blended cement Fly ash
AS 2891.12.1-1995 Methods of sampling and testing asphalt Determination of the permanent compressive strain characteristics of asphalt - Dynamic creep test
AS 2891.8-1993 Methods of sampling and testing asphalt Voids and density relationships for compacted asphalt mixes
AS 2891.9.3-1993 Methods of sampling and testing asphalt Determination of bulk density of compacted asphalt - Mensuration method
AS 2891.7.3-2005 Methods of sampling and testing asphalt Determination of maximum density of asphalt - Methylated spirits displacement
AS 2891.11-1991 Methods of sampling and testing asphalt Degree of particle coating
AS 2891.2.2-1995 Methods of sampling and testing asphalt Sample preparation - Compaction of asphalt test specimens using a gyratory compactor
AS 1141.17-1995 Methods for sampling and testing aggregates Voids in dry compacted filler
AS 2891.5-2004 Methods of sampling and testing asphalt - Determination of stability and flow Marshall procedure
AS 1160-1996 Bituminous emulsions for the construction and maintenance of pavements
AS/NZS 2891.14.3:1999 Methods of sampling and testing asphalt - Field density tests - Calibration of nuclear thin-layer density gauge using standard blocks
AS 2891.9.1-2005 Methods of sampling and testing asphalt Determination of bulk density of compacted asphalt - Waxing procedure
HB 81.5-1998 Field guide for traffic control at works on roads Works on unsealed roads
AS 2891.13.1-1995 Methods of sampling and testing asphalt Determination of the resilient modulus of asphalt - Indirect tensile method
HB152:2002 Asphalt Guide
AS 2891.9.2-1993 Methods of sampling and testing asphalt Determination of bulk density of compacted asphalt - Presaturation method
AS 1141.11-1996 Methods for sampling and testing aggregates Particle size distribution by sieving
AS/NZS 2891.14.1.1:1996 Methods of sampling and testing asphalt - Field density tests - Determination of field density of compacted asphalt using a nuclear surface moisture-density gauge - Direct transmission mode
AS 2891.2.1-1995 Methods of sampling and testing asphalt Sample preparation - Mixing, quartering and conditioning of asphalt in the laboratory
AS/NZS 2891.14.1.2:1999 Methods of sampling and testing asphalt Field density tests - Determination of field density of compacted asphalt using a nuclear surface moisture-density gauge - Backscatter mode
HB 81.2-2003 Field guide for traffic control at works on roads Short-term rural works, daytime only
AS 2008-1997 Residual bitumen for pavements
AS 1743-2001 Road signs - Specifications
HB 81.4-1998 Field guide for traffic control at works on roads Short-term night works
AS 2891.7.1-2004 Methods of sampling and testing asphalt Determination of maximum density of asphalt - Water displacement method
HB 81.9-2000 Field guide for traffic control at works on roads Long-term partial closures and detours on rural roads
AS 2891.9.2-2005 Methods of sampling and testing asphalt Determination of bulk density of compacted asphalt - Presaturation method
AS/NZS 2891.3.2:1997 Methods of sampling and testing asphalt Bitumen content and aggregate grading - Centrifugal extraction method
AS/NZS 2891.14.2:1999 Methods of sampling and testing asphalt Field density tests - Determination of field density of compacted asphalt using a nuclear thin-layer density gauge
AS/NZS 2891.3.3:1997 Methods of sampling and testing asphalt Bitumen content and aggregate grading - Pressure filter method
AS/NZS 2891.14.4:1999 Methods of sampling and testing asphalt Field density tests - Calibration of nuclear surface moisture-density gauge - Backscatter mode
AS 1672.1-1997 Limes and limestones Limes for building
AS 3582.2-2001 Supplementary cementitious materials for use with portland and blended cement Slag - Ground granulated iron blast-furnace
AS 1152-1993 Specification for test sieves
AS 2758.5-1996 Aggregates and rock for engineering purposes - Asphalt aggregates
AS 2891.9.1-1993 Methods of sampling and testing asphalt Determination of bulk density of compacted asphalt - Waxing procedure
HB 81.1-2003 Field guide for traffic control at works on roads Short-term urban works, daytime only
AS 2891.11-2005 Methods of sampling and testing asphalt Degree of particle coating
AS 2891.8-2005 Methods of sampling and testing asphalt Voids and density relationships for compacted asphalt mixes
AS 2891.7.3-1993 Methods of sampling and testing asphalt Determination of maximum density of asphalt - Methylated spirits displacement method
HB 81.7-2000 Field guide for traffic control at works on roads Short-term works on freeways
HB 81.6-1998 Field guide for traffic control at works on roads Bituminous surfacing works
AS 3972-1997 Portland and blended cements

AS 3727-1993 Guide to residential pavements
AS 3727.1:2016 Pavements Residential
AS/NZS 2341.0:2002 Methods of testing bitumen and related roadmaking products General introduction and list of Standards

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