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Quality Assurance Handbook for Rural Roads Volume-I - pmgsy

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3. Section-500<br />

Table 508.1.3: QUALITY CONTROL TESTS PRIOR TO CONSTRUCTION<br />

Type of Test Frequency<br />

1. <strong>Quality</strong> of Binder (Straight-run Bitumen)<br />

(a) Penetration Test (IS:73) One set of tests per lot<br />

(b) R&B Softening Point Test (IS:73) -do-<br />

(c) Ductility Test (IS:73) -do-<br />

2. <strong>Quality</strong> of Binder (Bitumen Emulsion)<br />

(a) Viscosity (IS:8887) -do-<br />

(b) Residue on 600 micron sieve (IS:8887) -do-<br />

(c) Storage Stability Test (IS:8887) -do-<br />

3. <strong>Quality</strong> of Binder (Modified Bitumen) (IS 15462)<br />

(a) Penetration Test -do-<br />

(b) Softening Point Test -do-<br />

(c) Elastic Recovery Test -do-<br />

(d) Separation Test -do-<br />

4. Aggregate Impact Value Test (IS:2386 Part 4) One test per km length on representative<br />

sample from each source identified by the Contractor<br />

5. Flakiness Index Test (IS:2386 Part 1) -do-<br />

6. Bitumen Stripping of Aggregate Test (IS:6241) -do-<br />

7. Water Absorption (IS:2386 Part 3) -do-<br />

5.2 Tests During Construction<br />

The quality control tests to be carried out during construction are indicated in Table 508.1.4.<br />

TABLE 508.1.4: QUALITY CONTROL TESTS DURING CONSTRUCTION<br />

Type of Test Frequency<br />

1. Grading of Aggregates (IS:2386 Part 1) At least two tests per day<br />

2. Binder Content be<strong>for</strong>e seal coat At least two tests per day<br />

3. Temperature of Binder Regular close intervals<br />

4. Thickness of layer Regularly at close intervals<br />

5. Aggregate impact value (IS:2386-Part 4) At random one test per km<br />

5.3 <strong>Quality</strong> Control Checks by AE/EE<br />

The quality checks to be exercised by AE/EE are indicated in Table 508.1.5.<br />

TABLE 508.1.5: QUALITY CONTROL CHECKS BY AE/EE<br />

Stage Test Frequency Designation of<br />

Inspecting Officer<br />

1. Finished Pre Mix (i) Binder Content be<strong>for</strong>e providing seal One test <strong>for</strong> every 500 m AE<br />

Carpet Surfacing coat length of the layer<br />

(ii) Visual inspection of finished surface Full length EE<br />

(iii) Surface Regularity and Random Checking AE<br />

Transverse profile<br />

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