Quality Assurance Handbook for Rural Roads Volume-I - pmgsy
Quality Assurance Handbook for Rural Roads Volume-I - pmgsy
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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