Field Sampling and Testing of Asphalt
Materials and Asphalt Mixtures with
100% Verified solutions| Graded A+
Sampling Location of Uncompacted Samples - ✔✔- Truck
transports -Roadway BEFORE compaction
Sampling Location of Core Samples - ✔✔-Roadway AFTER compaction
Location determined by HDOT personnel using "Random Sampling Method"
Steps for Sampling From Truck Transport - ✔✔1. Obtain approx. 4 equal increments, 1 from
each quadrant.
2. Obtain each increment from approx. 12 inches below the surface.
3. Combine increments to form sample.
Sampling from the Roadway BEFORE compaction STEPS - ✔✔- Sample the full depth of the material
-Take care to exclude any underlying material
-Obtain at least THREE increments and combine to form a single sample.
Note: If this method is used it should be done by the Contractor and witnessed by the Inspector
Steps for Sampling Using Plates - ✔✔1. Place 3 plates on the ground before paving.
, 2. After paver passes, remove the material from the plates.
3. Obtain one increment from each plate.
Note: The Contractor will remove the plates and patch each hole
Container used for DENSE GRADED MIXES (Nearly all the HMA mixes used by HDOT) - ✔✔Use
cardboard boxes or stainless steel bowls
Container used for OPEN GRADED MIXES (Hardly ever used by HDOT) - ✔✔Use stainless steel bowls
(NO cardboard boxes unless the material is cool)
Difference between Dense and Open Graded Mixes - ✔✔Open mixes contain larger sized
aggregate, which creates more air voids between the larger particles.
Open mixes need asphalt binder FIBERs
Sample/Container Identification - ✔✔- Project Name
-Sample Card Number
-Material
-Source
-Date Sampled
-Location
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