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1.0 PURPOSE
1.0 PURPOSE
This specification covers the supply, preparation of sub base, base & top bituminous
courses, requirements of materials, necessary equipments, testing, transportation, etc., for
asphalt / paving works.
All the materials & construction procedures adopted for asphalt road/paving works shall
conform to MORT & H specifications & IRC 37.
The Contractor shall be responsible for accurate and proper setting out of the work with
respect to dimensions, alignments and levels of the work in conformity with the drawings.
The Contractor at his own cost shall be provide all necessary instruments, equipment,
labours for this purpose. Any error discovered, at any time, during the progress of work or
thereafter, in the dimensions, alignment or level of part or all of work, the Contractor shall
at his own expense rectify the errors to the satisfaction of the Owner/Consultant. Any
checking of line or level by the Owner/Consultant shall in no way relieve the Contractor of
his responsibilities.
The Contractor shall clear the site of all shrubs, roots and grass or any vegetation and any
other organic/non-organic impurities. At least minimum 150 mm thick top soil to be
removed. The exposed surface (subgrade) shall be consolidated properly to obtain 90 %
of maximum laboratory dry density of soil.
Any kind of under ground construction, which is existing in place & is an obstruction to
the future construction activities shall be removed.
The preparation of subgrade includes all operations before the pavement structure to be
laid over it and compacted. Thus the preparation of subgrade would include site clearance,
grading (embankment or cut section) and compaction to desired density at optimum
moisture. The subgrade may be situated on embankment, excavation or at the existing
ground surface. In all cases the Contractor shall clear the site of all shrubs, roots and
grass or any vegetation and any other organic/non-organic impurities, minimum 150mm
thick topsoil to be removed. The exposed surface (subgrade) shall be consolidated
properly to obtain 90% of maximum laboratory dry density of soil. Any kind of underground
construction, which is existing in place & is an obstruction to the future construction
activities, shall be removed.
The grading operations shall be started thereafter so as to bring the profile of the subgrade to
designed grade and compaction where necessary. The original ground shall be leveled to
facilitate placement of first layer of embankment, scarified, mixed with water and then
compacted by rolling so as to achieve minimum specified dry density.
If the difference between the subgrade level (top of the subgrade on which pavement rests)
and ground level is less than 0.5m and the ground does not have 95% relative compaction
with respect to the dry density as given in Table below, the ground shall be loosened upto a
SUBGRADE level 0.5m below the subgrade level, watered and compacted in layers in
accordance with MoRT&H Clause 3.4 to not less than 90% of dry density as given in Table
below.
Any unsuitable material occurring in the embankment foundation shall be removed and
shall be replaced by approved materials laid in layers to the required degree of
compaction, as directed by engineer.
Embankment or subgrade work shall proceed after the inspection by the Engineer for
satisfactory condition and approved.
3) Expansive clays
a) Subgrade and 500mm portion just Not allowed
below the subgrade
b) Remaining portion of Not less than 90
embankment
The size of the coarse material in the mixture of earth shall ordinarily not exceed 75mm when
being placed in the embankment at his discretion permit the use of material coarses than
this also if he is satisfied that the same will not present any difficulty as regards the placement
of fill material and its compaction to the requirements of these specifications. The maximum
particle size shall not be more than two-third of the compacted layer thickness.
3.4.1 The fill material shall be granular, well graded compactable and possess good drainage
characteristics, and no swelling properties. It shall be free of vegetation, any organic matters
and other impurities. In extra ordinary circumstances expansive soil of acceptable free swell
index, generally less than 50 % may be used, however approval shall be sought from the
central engineering office on case to case basis. Use of expansive soil, as a fill material shall
be limited to a depth of at least 500 mm below the sub grade level. All relevant test, such as
optimum moisture content, maximum dry density, liquid limit , plastic index shall be carried
out as per IS 2720 to determine the suitability of the fill material.
3.4.2 The suitability of proposed fill material shall be tested to determine optimum moisture
content, However filling material shall have Liquid limit between 20-35 and Plasticity
index shall not be more than 12 & dry density shall be minimum 1.70gm/cc. The
material finer than 75 microns shall be limited to a max. of 35 % & clay percent within
fines shall be limited to 15 %. All these testing cost shall included in contractors scope.
3.4.3 If top soil encountered is of clay or swelling in nature. The top soil removal guidance shall
be referred in site grading drawing and removed area shall be back filled with cohesive-
non-swelling soil. The properties of such soil shall be as per Appendix-A attached here
with
3.4.4 Expansive clay exhibiting marked swell and shrinkage properties (‘free swelling index’
exceeding 50 per cent when tested as per IS: 272 – Part40) shall not be used as fill
material.
3.4.5 For non expansive sub-grade compaction shall be carried out to 95 % of lab dry density of
Optimum moisture content.
3.5.1 The fill shall be constructed in layers, each layer being compacted to the required density
before the next layer is laid. The compacted thickness shall be 200mm for each layer.
3.5.2 Compaction shall be carried out using 10 Mt static road roller. The Contractor shall
determine the number of passes of the roller required to achieve the required density by
first conducting trials over a test stretch. Vibrating roller of 80-100 KN static weight shall
be used if faster compaction is required. Precaution to be taken about adjacent property.
The compaction can be done using mechanical rammers or manual ramming in places
where road roller access is not possible as per directions of engineer.
The number of passes shall be reviewed and adjusted in consultation with the site
in-charge as required during the course of the work.
3.5.3 All lumps and clods in the fill material shall be broken before rolling. The top surface of
each layer shall be roughened before placing the subsequent layer to ensure proper
keying in between layers.
3.5.4 Prior to rolling, the moisture content of the material shall be brought to within +1 / -2% of
the optimum moisture content.
3.5.5 Each layer shall be compacted at least 95% of modified proctor density for embankment &
for subgrade and shall posses minimum dry density 1.70 gm/cc for subgrade &
embankment.
If the layer fails to meet required density, the failed part shall be reworked to achieve
the specified density. In future any settlement occurs due to improper compaction,
Contractor shall rectify at his own cost. Minimum one test for every 500 sq.m. filling area
shall be conducted.
Table 1A
Grading for Close Graded Granular Sub-base materials
IS Sieve Designation Per cent by weight passing the IS sieve
Table 1B
Grading for Coarse Graded Granular Sub-base materials
IS Sieve Designation Per cent by weight passing the IS sieve
Note : The material passing 425 micron (0.425 mm) sieve for all the three gradings when tested
according to IS : 2720 (Part 5) shall have liquid limit and plasticity index not more than 25
and 6 per cent respectively.
3.6.2.a Screenings :-
Screening to fill voids in the coarse aggregate shall generally consist of the same
material as the coarse aggregate. However, where permitted, predominantly non-plastic
material such as moorum or gravel (other than rounded river borne material) may be
used for this purpose provided liquid limit and plasticity index of such material are below
20 and 6 respectively and fraction passing 75 micron sieve does not exceed 10 per cent.
Screening shall conform to the grading set forth in Table below.
The use of screening shall be omitted in the case of soft aggregates such as brick
metal, kankar, laterites, etc. as they are likely to get crushed to a certain extent under
rollers.
Table 5
GRADING FOR SCREENINGS
Grading no. Size Range IS Sieve Designation Per cent by weight passing
1 90 mm to 45 mm 125 mm 100
90 mm 90-100
63 mm 25-60
45 mm 0-15
22.4 mm 0-5
2 63 mm to 45 mm 90 mm 100
63 mm 90-100
53 mm 25-75
45 mm 0-15
22.4 mm 0-5
3 53 mm to 22.4 mm 63 mm 100
53 mm 95-100
45 mm 65-90
22.4 mm 0-10
11.2 mm 0-5
Note : Use of grading I shall be restricted to construction of sub-base course only. The
compacted thickness for a layer with Grading 1 shall be 100 mm while for layer
with other Gradings i.e. 2 and 3, it shall be 75 mm.
The spraying of single prime coat of low viscosity liquid bituminous material on well graded
granular base(WBM coarse). The prime coat is bitumen emulsion complying to IS-8887
grade 60/70 bitumen and shall be sprayed at the rate of 0.9 Kg/sq.m. Tack coat shall be of
bitumen emulsion conforming to IS-8887 and shall be sprayed at 0.3 Kg/sq.m.
Bituminous material shall not be applied during a dust storm or when weather is foggy,
rainy/windy or when temperature in the shade is less than 10 degree centigrade.
26.5 100
19 90-100
13.2 56- 88
4.75 16-36
2.36 4-19
0.3 2-10
0.075 0-8
The aggregates shall be proportioned & blended to produce a uniform mixture complying with
the requirement of the above table.
Mixing of aggregate & bitumen shall be in accordance with 3.8.1 Compaction shall be
continued till the density achieved is 95% of Marshal density and should be completed before
the temperature of mix falls below 90°C.
Scope
This work shall consist of construction in single layer of DBM on previously prepared basel
sub-base. The thickness of layer shall be 50mm to 100mm. The work shall be carried out as
specified in clause 505 of MORT&H.
Materials
Bitumen :-
Coarse aggregate shall be crushed rock/crushed gravel retained on 2.36mm sieve. They
shall be clean, hard, durable and cubical shape free from dust or other organic material.
Where the aggregate have poor affinity with bitumen, the bitumen shall be treated with anti
stripping agent without extra payment. The aggregate shall satisfy the physical requirement
given in Table – 6.
Where crushed gravel is used not less than 90% by weight of crushed material retained on
4.75 mm sieve shall have at least two fractured faces.
Fine Aggregate :-
Fine aggregate shall be crushed or naturally occurring material passing 2.36mm and retained
on 75 micron sieve. They should be clean, hard, durable and free from dust, organic material.
The fine aggregate shall have sand equivalent value of not less than 50 as per IS:2720
Part37.
Table – 6
Property Test Specifications
Cleanliness Grain size analysis Max 5% passing 75 micron
Particle shape EI & FI (combined) Max 30%
Strength Aggregate Impact value Max 27%
Water absorption As per IS:2386 (Part 3) Max 2%
Stripping IS : 6241 – Stripping Minimum retained coating 95%
Durability Soundness Sodium
sulphate Magnesium Max 12%
sulphate Max 18%
Water sensitivity test Retained tensile strength Min 80%
Abrasion value Los Angeles Test Max 35%
Filler
Filler shall consist of finely divided mineral matter such as rock dust, hydrated lime or cement
as approved by engineer. Grading requirement for filler
The filler shall be free from organic impurities and have a Plasticity Index not greater than 4.
The Plasticity Index requirement shall not apply if filler if cement or lime. W hen the coarse
aggregate is gravel, 2 percent of weight total aggregate, shall be Portland cement or hydrated
lime and the percentage of fine aggregate reduced accordingly. Cement or hydrated lime is
not required when the limestone aggregate is used. Where the aggregates fail to meet the
requirements of water sensitivity test (water absorption not more than 2%), then 2% by total
weight of aggregate, hydrated lime shall be added without additional cost.
When tested as per IS:2386, Part-I, combined grading should fall within in the limits given
below.
Work of DBM shall not be done rainy, foggy or when the temperature is shed is less than 10°
C.
Mixture Design
Table – 7
Requirements for Dense graded Bituminous Macadam
The requirements for minimum per cent voids in mineral aggregate ( VMA ) are set out in
Table 8
Table – 8
Minimum Percent voids in Mineral aggregate ( VMA )
Nominal max. Min. VMA Percent Related to Design Air Voids Percent
Particle size (mm) 3.0 4.0 5.0
9.5 14.0 15.0 16.0
12.5 13.0 14.0 15.0
19.0 12.0 13.0 14.0
25.0 11.0 12.0 13.0
37.5 10.0 11.0 12.0
Notes : 1. The nominal maximum particle size is one size larger than the first sieve to retain
more than 10 per cent.
2. Interpolate minimum voids in the mineral aggregate ( VMA ) for design air voids
values between those listed.
Binder Content
The binder content shall be optimised to achieve the requirements of the mixture set out in
table 7 and the traffic volume specified in the contract. The Marshall method for determining
the optimum binder content shall be adopted as described in the Asphalt Institute Manual
MS-2, replacing the aggregates retained on the 26.5 mm sieve by the aggregates passing the
26.5 mm sieve and retained on the 22.4 mm sieve, where approved by the engineer.
Where 40mm dense bituminous macadam mixture is specified, the modified Marshall
method described in MS-2 shall be used. This method requires modified equipment and
procedure; particularly the minimum stability values in Table 7 shall be multiplied by 2.25 and
the minimum flow shall be 3mm.
While establishing the job mix formula, the contractor shall ensure that it is based on a
correct and truly representative sample of the materials that will actually be used in the work
and that the mixture and its different ingredients satisfy the physical and strength
requirements of these specifications.
Approval of the job mix formula shall be based on independent testing by the Engineer for
which samples of all ingredients of the mix shall be furnished by the contractor as required by
the Engineer.
The approved job mix formula shall remain effective unless and until a revised Job Mix
Formula is approved. Should a change in the source of minerals be proposed, a
new job mix formula shall be forwarded to the Engineer for approval before the placing of the
material .
Table 9
Permissible Variations from the Job mix Formula
Description Permissible Variation
Base / Binder course W earing course
Aggregate passing 19mm sieve or larger ± 8% ± 7%
Aggregate passing 13.2mm, 9.5mm ± 7% ± 6%
Aggregate passing 4.75mm ± 6% ± 5%
Aggregate passing 2.36mm, 1.18mm, 0.6mm ± 5% ± 4%
Aggregate passing 0.3mm, 0.15mm ± 4% ± 3%
Aggregate passing 0.075mm ± 2% ± 1.5%
Binder Content ± 0.3% ± 0.3%
Mixing temperature ± 10°C ± 10°C
Once the plant trials have demonstrated the capability of the plant, and the trials are
approved, the laying operation may commence.
Spreading of mix shall be by self propelled paver capable of laying in uniform thickness and
maintaining required levels. The temperature of mix at the time of laying shall not be less
than 120°C.
Rolling shall continue till the density achieved is 98% of marshal density and shall be
completed before temperature of mix falls below 100°C.
Aggregate
a) Coarse aggregate of Nominal stone size 13.2 mm
Passing IS 22.4 mm sieve & retained on 11.2
mm sieve) 0.18 cu.m.
b) Coarse aggregate of Nominal stone size 11.2 mm
Passing IS 13.2 mm sieve & retained on 5.6
mm sieve) 0.09 cu.m.
Total 0.27 cu.m. per 10 sq.m.
3.9.1 Hot mix plant of appropriate capacity shall be used for preparation of mix material. The hot mix
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plant shall have a separate arrangement for heating aggregate. The temperature of 150 C to
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160 C & that of aggregate in range of 155 C to 163 C provided the difference in
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temperature between the binder & aggregate at no time exceeds 14 C. Mixing shall be
through to ensure that a homogenous mixture is obtained in which all particles of the
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aggregates are coated uniformly & discharge temperature of mix shall be between 130 C &
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160 C. The mix shall be immediately transported from mixer to the point of use in suitable
vehicles or hand barrows. The vehicles employed for transport shall be clean & the mix being
transported covered in transit if so directed by engineer.
Rolling of layers shall be carried out using 10 T capacity smooth wheeled road roller before the
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temperature of the mix falls below 100 C. The roller wheels shall be kept damp to prevent the
premix from adhering to the wheels. In no case fuel/lubricating oil be used for this purpose.
Excess use of water also shall be avoided. Joints along & transverse to the surfacing laid &
compacted earlier shall be cut vertically to their full depth so as to expose fresh surface which
shall be painted with a thin coat of appropriate binder before the new mix is placed against it.
Aggregates for seal coat:- The aggregates shall be stone chips which shall consist of angular
fragments of clean, hard, durable rock of uniform quality. The aggregate shall pass 11.2 mm
sieve & be retained on 2.36 mm sieve. The qty. used for premixing shall be 0.092 cu.m. per 10
sq.m area.
Wearing course mix shall be hot mixed, yielding uniform quality with thoroughly bitumen
coated aggregates. Seal coat- A mixer of appropriate capacity & type approved by the
engineer shall be used for preparation of the mixed material .The plant shall have separate
dryer arrangements for heating aggregates.
The binder shall be heated in boilers of suitable design approved by engineer to the
temperature appropriate to the grade of bitumen or as directed by engineer in charge. The
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aggregates shall be dry & suitably heated to temperature between 150 C & 165 C or as
directed by engineer in charge before these components are placed in the mixer. Mixing of
binder with aggregates to the specified proportions shall be continued until the latter are
thoroughly coated with the former.
The mix shall be immediately transported from mixing plant to the point of use & spread
uniformly on the premix surface. Rolling shall be done using 10 T capacity smooth wheeled
road roller until the premix material is sealed completely. Excessive rolling should be avoided
Opening to traffic - The finished road surface shall be opened to traffic after minimum 24
hours period.
Scope
Work shall consist of construction of a single layer of 25mm thickness on previously laid
DBM. The work shall be carried out as specified in clause 508.1 of MORTH specification.
Material
Coarse Aggregate
Coarse aggregate shall be as specified for Dense bituminous concrete except as given in
Table – 9
Fine Aggregate
Filler
When tested as per IS:2386 (Part-I) combined grading shall fall within limits shown below.
TABLE – 9
Tack coat
Tack coat shall be applied @ 0.3 kg/sq.m. over dense bituminous macadam
Scope
This clause specifies the construction of Bituminous Concrete, for use in wearing and profile
corrective courses. This work shall consist of construction in a single or multiple layers of
bituminous concrete on a previously prepared bituminous bound surface. A single layers shall
be 25mm to 100mm in thickness. Bituminous concrete shall be done as per clause 509 of
MORTH specification.
Materials
Bitumen
The bitumen shall be paving bitumen of penetration grade complying to IS:73 and of the
penetration indicated in Table 11.
Coarse Aggregates
The coarse aggregates shall be generally as specified in Clause for DBM, except that the
aggregates shall specify the physical requirements of Table 10.
Fine Aggregates
The fine aggregates shall be all as specified in Clause for DBM.
Filler
Filler shall be generally as specified in clause for DBM, where the aggregates fail to meet the
requirements of the water sensitivity test in Table 10 then 2 per cent by total weight of
aggregate, of hydrated limit shall be added without additional cost.
Mixture Design
Requirements for the mixture
Apart from conformity with the grading and quality requirements for individual ingredients, the
mixture shall meet the requirements set out in Table 12.
The requirements for minimum per cent voids in mineral aggregate (VMA) are set out in
Table 8.
Binder Content
The binder content shall be optimised to achieve the requirements of the mixture set out in
Table 12 and the traffic volume as specified in the contract. The Marshall method for
determining the optimum binder content shall be adopted as described in the Asphalt Institute
Manual MS-2, replacing the aggregates retained on the 26.5mm sieve and retained on the
22.4mm sieve, where approved by the Engineer.
Preparation of base
The surface on which the bituminous concrete is to be laid shall be prepared in accordance
with clause 501 and 902 of MORTH specs. as appropriate, or as directed by the Engineer.
The surface shall be thoroughly swept clean by mechanical broom and dust removed by
compressed air. In locations where a mechanical broom cannot access, other approved
methods shall be used as directed by the Engineer.
Notes
1) IS:2386 Part 1 6) IS:2386 Part 5
2) IS:2386 Part 1 7) IS:2386 Part 3
( the elongation test to be done only on non-flaky aggregates in the sample )
3) IS:2386 Part 4* 8) AASHTO T283**
4) IS:2386 Part 4* IS : 6241
5) BS:812 Part 114
Grading 1 2
Nominal aggregate size 19mm 13mm
Layer Thickness 50 – 65mm 30 – 45mm
IS Sieve (mm) (1) Cumulative % by weight of total aggregate passing
45
37.5
26.5 100
19 79 – 100 100
13.2 59 – 79 79 – 100
9.5 52 – 72 70 – 88
4.75 35 – 55 53 – 71
2.36 28 – 44 42 – 58
1.18 20 – 34 34 – 48
0.6 15 – 27 26 – 38
0.3 10 – 20 18 – 28
0.15 5 – 13 12 – 20
0.075 2–8 4 – 10
Bitumen content % by mass 5.0 – 6.0 5.0 – 7.0
of total mix (2)
Bitumen grade (Pen) 65 65
Notes 1. The combines aggregate grading shall not vary from the low limit on one sieve to
the high limit on the adjacent sieve.
2. Determined by the Marshall method.
3.13 POINTS TO BE NOTED BY THE CONTRACTOR W HILE CARRYING OUT WBM &
BITUMINUOUS LAYERS :-
Compacted coarse aggregate are checked for desired profile using 3 m Straight edge &
Corrected where the irregularities exceed 12 mm. The unevenness indicator instrument
developed by CRRI (Central Road Research Institute) Shall be used to check excessive
undulations & correcting patches during construction. After final compaction of each layer
the surface shall be allowed to cure overnight. Any unevenness noticed on the surface
shall be filled with screenings or binding material shall be lightly sprinkled with water &
rolled. No traffic shall be allowed till the WBM sets & dries out & then the bituminous
surfacing layers are laid. Levels shall be taken before & after laying layers.
2.0 Rolling :-
Rolling in case of road should commence from the edges/sides & proceeds to the center,
parallel to the centerline of the road, the overlap recommended being 1/3 of width of
drum. But in case of paving will depend on the camber needed.
Required Plant & Equipment like bitumen distributor, bitumen heating device
(mechanical sprayer or mechanical blower) , aggregate spreader( whirl spreader/vane
spreader/hopper spreader/self propelled spreader),roller for compaction, Template for
checking desired profile. Mixing of aggregate & bitumen shall be done in a central plant
or travelling plant taking care that the aggregate & bitumen for premix & seal coat has
been properly mixed prior to laying.
The laying of layers shall be done in dry & clear weather. The laying of bitumen layers
shall be avoided in very hot climate.
Prime coat shall be spray applied on all granular layers as per the details given in the
document before laying of any bituminous layers. Thereafter a tack coat as detailed shall
be applied before laying of subsequent bituminous layer.
Tack coat shall be spray applied to all bituminous surfaces, whenever the time taken to
lay the subsequent bituminous layer is more than 24 hours.
APPENDIX- A
2 Consistency limits
(i) Liquid limit 30-50%
(ii) Plastic limit 20-25%
(iii) Plasticity index 10-25%
(iv) Shrinkage limit 15% and above
3 a) Swelling pressure when compacted to maximum dry Less than 0.1 Kg/cm²
density corresponding to standard Proctor (10 KN/m²)
compaction with zero initial compaction moisture
constant, for no volume change condition. Less than 0.05
b) Swelling pressure when compacted to maximum dry Kg/cm² (5
density corresponding to standard Proctor KN/m²)
compaction and initial compaction moisture
corresponding to optimum moisture content for no
volume change condition.
4 Clay minerals Preferable Kaolinite
and illite.
5 Shear strength of compacted sample compacted to Cu = 0.15-0.35 kg/cm²
maximum dry density correspond to standard Proctor (15 to35 kN/m²)
compaction and initial moisture content corresponding
to optimum moisture content, but sample tested on
saturation.
(a) From unconfined compression.
Ccu = 0.1-0.3 kg/cm²
(10 to30 kN/m²) φcu
(b) From consolidated undrained direct shear test. 8°-15°
APPENDIX – B
1.0 Scope
1.1 Anti-stripping agents are used for bituminous materials and mixes to ensure adhesion
between aggregates (hydrophilic in nature) and bitumen, even under submergence in
water. Prior approval of the Engineer shall be taken in respect of both qualitative and
quantitative use of a particular product.
2.0 Materials
2.1 The anti-stripping agents shall be fatty acid amines having a long hydrocarbon chain.
2.2 Physical and chemical Requirement : The anti-stripping agents shall conform to the
physical and chemical requirements as detailed in Table below.
2.3 Storage and Handling : Anti-stripping agents shall be properly stored in closed
containers made of steel or aluminum. Containers made of zinc, copper, polythene PVC
and most type of rubber are not suitable for use. As most of the anti-stripping agents
cause irritation when in contact with human skin and are also irritating to the eyes,
protective gloves for hands, goggles for the eyes shall be used while handling them,
specially in case of liquid anti-stripping agents.
3.1 Additive Dosage : The dosage shall be determined depending on the nature (stripping
value) of the aggregate and the size of aggregate. W hile the recommended minimum
dose of anti-stripping agent for sprayed work is given in Table below, the actual dosage
shall be determined in the laboratory as directed by the Engineer.
3.2 Mixing Procedure During Construction : The anti-stripping agent supplied in liquid,
solid or concentrate form shall be thoroughly mixed with liquid bituminous material or
with straight run bitumen. When used with straight run bitumen, the correct dose of anti-
stripping agent shall be mixed in a hot bitumen tank boiler.
The two constituents shall be agitated till the anti-stripping agent is thoroughly mixed.
The dose of anti-stripping agent shall suitable increased if the binder is to remain in
bitumen boiler for a longer period.
4.1 Additive Dosage : The dosage shall be determined depending on the nature ( stripping
value ) of the aggregate and the percent voids in the mix. While the recommended
minimum doses for different types of bituminous premix materials in terms of voids
content given in Table below, the actual dosage shall be determined in the laboratory as
directed by the Engineer.
4.2 Mixing Procedure During Construction : The required dose of the anti-stripping agent
shall be poured into the hot bitumen tank and allowed 15 to 30 minutes of circulation or
stirred to ensure a homogeneous mix. It is necessary to use a stable anti-stripping agent
or increase the dose according to expected degradation. Alternatively, the correct dose
shall be injected into the bitumen line by means of pump. The agent is fed into the
bitumen first before it is sprayed on the aggregate in the mix; thus, no separate mixing
time for mixing the agent with bitumen is required. In rolled asphalt and bitumen mastic
surfacing works, precoated chippings are pressed into the hard surface while the mix is
still hot to make the newly laid surface skid resistant. These chippings shall be precoated
with bitumen treated with anti-stripping compound.