Laboratory manual of test procedures (2015)

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TRA4/15.8/L11/2015/INTERNET

Front Matter

Chemical Testing

Chemical Index (PDF)
CP-L 2103 (PDF), Determining the Sulfate Ion Content in Water or Water-Soluble Sulfate Ion Content in Soil
CP-L 2104 (PDF), Determining the Chloride Ion Content in Water or Water-Soluble Chloride Ion Content in Soil

Bituminous Testing

Bituminous Index (PDF)
CP-L 2202 (PDF), Test of Protective Covering for Bridge Deck Waterproofing Membrane
CP-L 2203 (PDF), Pliability and Thickness of Prefabricated Reinforced Membrane
CP-L 2210 (PDF), Determining Toughness and Tenacity of Rubberized Asphaltic Materials
CP-L 2211 (PDF), Elastic Recovery
CP-L 2212 (PDF), Residue by Evaporation of Asphalt Emulsion
CP-L 2213 (PDF), Coating of Bitumen-Aggregate Mixtures
CP-L 2214 (PDF), Verification of Binder Activity
CP-L 2215 (PDF), Effect of Heat and Air on a Moving Film of Asphalt

Soil Testing

Soil Index (PDF)
CP-L 3101 (PDF), Resistance R-Value and Expansion Pressure of Compacted Soils or Aggregates by Means of Hveem Stabilometer
CP-L 3103 (PDF), Specific Gravity of Soils
CP-L 3104 (PDF), Determining the Durability of Shales for Use as Embankments
CP-L 3105 (PDF), Grain Size Analysis of Soil for AASHTO Classification
CP-L 3106 (PDF), Grain Size Analysis of Soil for Unified Soil Classification System

Geology Testing

Concrete Testing

Concrete Index (PDF)
CP-L 4101 (PDF), Preparing Concrete Blocks for Testing Sealants, for Joints and Cracks
CP-L 4102 (PDF), Specific Gravity and Absorption of Fine Aggregate
CP-L 4103 (PDF), Unrestrained Shrinkage of Concrete

Physical Properties Testing

Physical Properties Index (PDF)
CP-L 4209 (PDF), Physical Testing of Quicklime, Hydrated Lime, and Limestone
CP-L 4211 (PDF), Resistance of Coarse Aggregate to Degradation by Abrasion in the Micro-Deval Apparatus
CP-L 4215 (PDF), Determination of Percent Moisture in Rock Salt
CP-L 4216 (PDF), Determination of Salt Content of Sanding Materials

Flexible Pavement Testing

Flexible Pavement Index (PDF)
CP-L 5100 (PDF), HMA Testing Troubleshooting Guide
CP-L 5101 (PDF), Verification of Laboratory Equipment Used to Test Bituminous Mixtures
CP-L 5106 (PDF), Resistance to Deformation of Bituminous Mixtures by Means of Hveem Apparatus
CP-L 5109 (PDF), Resistance of Compacted Bituminous Mixture to Moisture Induced Damage
CP-L 5110 (PDF), Resilient Modulus Test
CP-L 5111 (PDF), Determining the Percent of Recycling Agent to Use for Cold Recycling of Asphalt Concrete
CP-L 5112 (PDF), Hamburg Wheel-Track Testing of Compacted Bituminous Mixtures
CP-L 5114 (PDF), French Rut Testing of Compacted Bituminous Mixtures
CP-L 5115 (PDF), Preparing and Determining the Density of Bituminous Mixture Test Specimens Compacted by the Superpave Gyratory Compactor
CP-L 5116 (PDF), Linear Kneading Compaction of Bituminous Mixtures
CP-L 5117 (PDF), Superpave Design for Hot Mix Asphalt
CP-L 5120 (PDF), Determination of the Asphalt Binder Content of Bituminous Mixtures by the Ignition Method
CP-L 5140 (PDF), Mix Design for Hot In-Place Recycling of Asphalt Pavements
CP-L 5145 (PDF), Contractor Asphalt Mix Design Approval Procedures Utilizing RAP Millings from the Same Project
CP-L 5150 (PDF), Adjusting Moisture Requirement to Hydrate Lime in Asphalt Mixes

Nuclear Testing

Nuclear Index (PDF)
CP-L 5301 (PDF), Leak Wipe Procedure for Nuclear Gages
CP-L 5302 (PDF), Calibration of CDOT Nuclear Moisture/Density Gauges
CP-L 5303 (PDF), Calibration Check of CDOT Nuclear Moisture/Density Gauges
CP-L 5304 (PDF), Calibration of CDOT Nuclear Thin Layer Density Gauges
CP-L 5305 (PDF), Leak Wipe Analysis for Nuclear Gauges
CP-L 5306 (PDF), Certification of Consultant Nuclear Moisture/Density and Thin Layer Density Gauges

Appendices