Standard Test Method for Thickness or Height of Compacted Asphalt Mixture Specimens

Importancia y uso:

4.1 The thickness of a compacted asphalt mixture is often used as a construction check to ensure that the proper quantity of materials has been placed on a project, and to correct strength measurement on constant diameter specimens with varying heights.

Note 1: The text of this test method references notes and footnotes which provide explanatory material. These notes and footnotes (excluding those in tables and figures) shall not be considered as requirements of the test method.

Note 2: The quality of the results produced by this standard are dependent on the competence of the personnel performing the procedure and the capability, calibration, and maintenance of the equipment used. Agencies that meet the criteria of Specification D3666 are generally considered capable of competent and objective testing, sampling, inspection, etc. Users of this standard are cautioned that compliance with Specification D3666 alone does not completely ensure reliable results. Reliable results depend on many factors; following the suggestions of Specification D3666 or some similar acceptable guideline provides a means of evaluating and controlling some of those factors.

Subcomité:

D04.21

Referida por:

D6931-17, D6931-17, D8458-22, D3203-22, D8237-21, D4867_D4867M-22, D8541-24, D6927-22, D8303-20, D6927-22

Volúmen:

04.03

Número ICS:

91.100.50 (Binders. Sealing materials), 93.080.20 (Road construction materials)