Asphalt Mix Testing

Asphalt binder, aggregate, and other additives are mixed using varying methods and combinations to create different types of asphalt pavement. We test these mixes for characteristics such as quality, stability, and compliance with end-product specifications. We also perform forensic testing, where asphalt concrete that is already in place is tested to confirm that it meets specifications.

Asphalt Mix Tests

  • Asphalt Film Thickness TLT 311
  • Bulk Specific Gravity and Density D 1188, D 2726, D 6752 / T 166, T 275, T 331 / ATT 6, ATT 7
  • CIR Mix Design (Emulsion/Foamed)
  • Correction Factors ATT 12
  • Determining the Binder Content D 6307 / T 308 / ATT 74
  • Empirical Mix Design Method for Cutback Asphalt Determination TLT 308
  • Extraction (AC content and gradation on RAP)
  • Marshall Design D 6926, D 6928 / T 245 / TLT 301, TLT 306
  • Maximum Specific Gravity and Density Method D 6857
  • Mix Design Method for Cutback Asphalt Mixtures TLT 302
  • Mix Design Method for High Float Emulsion Mixtures TLT 303
  • Moisture Content T 329 / ATT 15
  • Percent Air voids D 3203 / T 269 / ATT 36
  • Percent Manufactured Fines TLT 314
  • Superpave Design D 4013, D 6925 / T 312
  • Quantitative Extraction and Recovery of Asphalt Binder D 2172, D 6847 / T 164, T 319 / ATT 12
  • QC Field Marshall (Stability, Flow, AV, VMA)
  • QC Marshall Test (Density, AC and Gradation)
  • Recovery of Asphalt Binder from Solution D 1856, D 5404 / T 170
  • Recycling Asphalt Concrete Pavement (RACP) Aggregate and Asphalt Requirements and Rheology Design and Pre-Engineering Materials Evaluation TLT 300
  • Sieve Analysis – RAP ATT 53
  • Theoretical Maximum Specific Gravity and Density of HMA D 2041 / T 209
  • TSR Testing T 283
  • Visual Inspection of Cores TLT 315