Section 4138.  Cutback and Liquid Asphalts

 

4138.01     general requirements.

 

A.    Use the grade specified. Meet the following requirements:

·         Rapid Curing (RC)       AASHTO M 81

·         Medium Curing (MC)  AASHTO M 82

·         Slow Curing (SC)        AASHTO M 140

 

B.    The spot test indicated in AASHTO M 81, M 82, and M 140 will not be required.

 

C.    When using antistrip additive with cutback asphalt, (as required in Article 2307.02, B, 2 or when specified otherwise) use an additive approved according to Materials I.M. 491.16. Add at the approved dosage rate. Ensure the treated cutback asphalt produces a positive result when tested according to Office of Materials Test Method No. Iowa No. 629.

 

D.    In Table 1 of AASHTO M 81, the distillation test requirements are as follows:

Distillate, by volume to 374°F (190°C), to be a minimum of 4% of the total distillate to 680°F (360°C).