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Study of alternative procedures for controlling and accepting asphalt mixtures
Title:
Study of alternative procedures for controlling and accepting asphalt mixtures
Author:
Burati, J. L., author.
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Physical Description:
59 pages : charts ; 28 cm
General Note:
Prepared for the South Carolina Dept. of Transportation in cooperation with the Federal Highway Administration.

"FHWA-SC-96-05."

"July 1996."
Contents:
Introduction -- Survey of highway agencies -- Interviews with state highway agencies -- Methods for AC content deterimination -- Recommendations -- REferences -- Appendices.
Abstract:
There is much concern over chlorinated solvents currently used for asphalt content extraction testing. This research was undertaken to investigate alternative methods that do not use chlorinated solvents for asphalt cement (AC) content determination. Methods considered include nuclear asphalt content gauges, extraction with biodegradable solvents, ignition oven, and recordation. Information was gathered from the literature, from a survey of all state highway agencies, and from interviews with selected agencies. The advantages and disadvantages of each of the alternative methods were identified and are presented in the report.
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