INSPECTION & ACCEPTANCE
HYDRATED LIME
Hydrated lime for soil stabilization shall meet the requirements of AASHTO M216. Details of use will be shown on the plans.
Hydrated lime used in hot mix asphalt (HMA) mixtures shall meet the requirements of AASHTO M303, except that the gradation shall be determined in accordance with AASHTO T11.
Acceptance of hydrated lime for use on Department of Transportation projects will be based on approved manufacturer and satisfactory test results on assurance samples.
Manufacturer approval will be based on test results obtained on an annual sample submitted by the manufacturer to the Office of Materials for testing and recommendation of the District Materials Engineer after an acceptance of plant facilities and quality control procedures.
An approval will remain in effect unless withdrawn because of deficient test results on samples submitted.
The District Materials Office shall sample and submit for test assurance samples as desired by the Engineer.
The Office of Materials may request additional samples for monitoring purposes.