RMS Specs 3051 Ed6

ROADS AND MARITIME SERVICES (RMS)
QA SPECIFICATION 3051
GRANULAR BASE AND SUBBASE MATERIALS

FOR SURFACED ROAD PAVEMENTS
NOTICE
This document is a Roads and Maritime Services QA Specification. It has been developed for use
with roadworks and bridgeworks contracts let by Roads and Maritime Services or by local councils in
NSW. It is not suitable for any other purpose and must not be used for any other purpose or in any
other context.
Copyright in this document belongs to Roads and Maritime Services.
REVISION REGISTER
Ed/Rev Clause Authorised

Description of Revision Date
Number Number By
Ed 1 First issued
Ed 2 10.3 Reworded GM, CMS 04/91
Ed 3 Whole Specification GM, CEC 11/94
Ed 4 Converted to MS Word 6.0c. GM, RNIC 14.4.97
Document reformatted. (J
References updated. Woodward)
Tables reformatted.
Ed 5 3, 5, 7.1, Included Recycled Building Material GM, RNIC 23.6.98
12.4, requirements
2 Deleted RTA 3053, 3054, T117. Added
RTA T276
14 Lime Modified Material Deleted
Table 3051.3 New table, Table Nos. changed in the
clauses.
Ed 6/Rev 0 New edition, combining previous GM, IC 6.8.10
specifications 3051 and 3052.
Spec Ref No Revision No added.
Ed 6/Rev 1 Fig 1 Scope of associated specifications clarified. GM, IC 11.10.10
Fig 2 Sequence in flowchart changed.
Additional details added to flowchart.
“Notes” expanded to clarify process.
5.2 Sub-headings 5.2.1 to 5.2.6 inserted.
Edition 6 / Revision 2 ROADS AND MARITIME SERVICES

April 2011
Number Number By
Ed 6/Rev 1 5.2 Additional clauses inserted to improve clarity
(cont’d) on assessment of:
- Unbound Materials for Traffic Category A,
B, C and D
- Material To Be Bound for any traffic
category
- Macadam Materials.
5.4 Additional statement added to clarify
circumstances of unacceptable breakdown
after pretreatment.
8.2 Sub-headings 8.2.1 and 8.2.2 inserted.
Clauses reworded to clarify intent.
Table 7 Additional heading inserted at top of table.
Second heading “Minimum Total Number
…..” reworded.
Within table, the zero in brackets, (0),
changed to (φ).
Notes on Table renumbered and reworded to
clarify intent.
11.1 Sub-clauses reworded to improve clarity.
11.4.1 Sub-headings 11.4.1.1 and 11.4.1.2 inserted.
Sub-clauses reworded to improve clarity.
New sub-clause 11.4.2 inserted.
Annex A2 Table modified to clarify that requirement for
additional pretreatment cycles is to be
nominated by Principal.
Annex A4 New table added for Principal to nominate
use of Macadam Materials.
Ed 6/Rev 2 5.2.6 Clause heading changed. GM, IC 01.04.11
“certified stockpiles” changed to
“stockpiles”.
Definition of Lot added
7.1(a) Note added on Principal granted exemption
on pretreatment.
8.1 Table 3051.2, Note (iv) regarding MTBB:
PI requirement after modification added.
Reference to R71 for testing procedures and
specification limits of modified materials
deleted.
11.1 Requirement to sample the product prior to
delivery specified.
11.2 “certified stockpiles” changed to
“stockpiles”.
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Ed 6/Rev 2 11.3 Maximum Lot size for sampling and testing
(cont’d) specified.
GUIDE NOTES
(Not Part of Contract Document)
Background to Specification 3051
This new edition of Specification 3051 incorporates the requirements for both Unbound and Modified
Base and Subbase Materials, and Material To Be Bound for base and subbase materials, that were
contained in the old Materials Specifications 3051 and 3052 respectively.
With the publication of this new Specification 3051, the old 3052 is withdrawn.
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QA S PECIFICATION 3051
GRANULAR BASE AND

SUBBASE MATERIALS
Copyright – Roads and Maritime Services
IC-QA-3051
VERSION FOR:
DATE:
Edition 6 / Revision 2 ROADS AND MARITIME SERVICES

April 2011
Granular Base and Subbase Materials for Surfaced Road Pavements 3051
CONTENTS
CLAUSE PAGE
FOREWORD ..............................................................................................................................................III
RMS Copyright and Use of this Document ................................................................................. iii
Revisions to Previous Version ..................................................................................................... iii
Project Specific Changes ............................................................................................................. iii
1 SCOPE .............................................................................................................................................1
1.1 Types of Materials..........................................................................................................1
1. 2 Relationship to Other Specifications ..............................................................................1
2 STRUCTURE OF THE SPECIFICATION...............................................................................................2

2.1 Project Specific Requirements........................................................................................2
2.2 Schedules of HOLD POINTS.........................................................................................2
2.3 Frequency of Testing......................................................................................................2
2.4 Reference Documents.....................................................................................................2
3 DEFINITIONS AND MATERIALS DESIGNATIONS .............................................................................3

3.1 Definitions ......................................................................................................................3
3.2 Material Designations.....................................................................................................4
4 QUALITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM .................................................................................................5
5 EVALUATION OF MATERIALS .........................................................................................................5

5.1 Means of Evaluation.......................................................................................................5
5.2 Basis for Acceptance ......................................................................................................7
5.3 Pretreatment....................................................................................................................7
5.4 Exemptions for Pretreatment ..........................................................................................7
5.5 Exemptions for Other Tests............................................................................................8
6 MATERIAL QUALITY ......................................................................................................................8
7 PROPOSED BASE AND SUBBASE MATERIALS ................................................................................8

7.1 Submission of Proposed Mix and Materials Details.......................................................8
7.2 Variation to Proposed Materials .....................................................................................9
8 REQUIREMENTS FOR ASSESSMENT OF UNBOUND MATERIAL, MATERIAL TO BE MODIFIED, AND

MATERIAL TO BE BOUND ..............................................................................................................9
8.1 Particle Size Distribution and Particle Property Requirements ....................................10
8.2 Requirements Based on Shear Strength........................................................................13
9 UNIQUE UNBOUND MATERIAL (ASSESSED UNDER RMS’S INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGIES

SCHEME) ......................................................................................................................................15
10 RECYCLED AND MANUFACTURED CONSTITUENT MATERIALS ...................................................15
11 SAMPLING AND TESTING ..............................................................................................................17

11.1 Responsibility for Sampling .........................................................................................17
11.2 Time of Sampling .........................................................................................................17
11.3 Requirements for Sampling and testing........................................................................17
11.4 Verification of Conformity...........................................................................................19
ANNEXURE 3051/A – PROJECT SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS .....................................................................21
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3051 Granular Base and Subbase Materials for Surfaced Road Pavements
A1 Traffic Category............................................................................................................21
A2 Pretreatment ..................................................................................................................21
A3 RMS T215 Wet/Dry Strength Variation .......................................................................21
A4 Graded Macadam or Macadam Materials.....................................................................21
ANNEXURE 3051/B – (NOT USED)..........................................................................................................22
ANNEXURE 3051/C – SCHEDULE OF HOLD POINTS ................................................................................22

C1 Schedule of Hold Points ...............................................................................................22
ANNEXURE 3051/D – (NOT USED) .........................................................................................................22
ANNEXURE 3051/E – SPECIFICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR GRADED MACADAM AND MACADAM

MATERIALS ..................................................................................................................................23
ANNEXURE 3051/F – UNIQUE MATERIALS.............................................................................................25
ANNEXURES 3051/G TO 3051/L – (NOT USED) ......................................................................................26
ANNEXURE 3051/M – REFERENCE DOCUMENTS....................................................................................26
LAST PAGE OF THIS DOCUMENT IS ..........................................................................................................27
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FOREWORD
RMS COPYRIGHT AND USE OF THIS DOCUMENT

Copyright in this document belongs to the Roads and Maritime Services.
When this document forms part of a contract
This document should be read with all the documents forming the Contract.
When this document does not form part of a contract
This copy is not a controlled document. Observe the Notice that appears on the first page of the copy
controlled by RMS. A full copy of the latest version of the document is available on the RMS Internet
website: www.rta.nsw.gov.au/doingbusinesswithus/specifications
REVISIONS TO PREVIOUS VERSION

This document has been revised from RMS Specification 3051 Edition 6 Revision 1.
All revisions to the previous version (other than minor editorial and project specific changes) are
indicated by a vertical line in the margin as shown here, except when it is a new edition and the text
has been extensively rewritten.
PROJECT SPECIFIC CHANGES

Any project specific changes have been indicated in the following manner:
(a) Text which is additional to the base document and which is included in the Specification is
shown in bold italics e.g. Additional Text.
(b) Text which has been deleted from the base document and which is not included in the
Specification is shown struck out e.g. Deleted Text.
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(RMS COPYRIGHT AND USE OF THIS DOCUMENT - Refer to the Foreword after the Table of Contents)
RMS QA SPECIFICATION 3051
GRANULAR BASE AND SUBBASE MATERIALS

1 SCOPE
1.1 TYPES OF MATERIALS

This Specification is to be used for the acceptance of granular materials for use as Unbound Material,
Material To Be Modified, and Material To Be Bound for base and subbase layers in surfaced road
pavements on the NSW road network. These materials can be either naturally occurring,
manufactured or recycled materials.
This Specification only covers the acceptance of the coarse and fine aggregate components of the base
and subbase materials.
It does not cover transport, delivery to the work site, placement, compaction sampling and testing for
compliance during construction, or acceptance of materials in the pavement. It also does not cover the
properties of the Bound Material or the binder.
1. 2 RELATIONSHIP TO OTHER SPECIFICATIONS

Depending on the type of pavement being constructed, this Specification is to be used in conjunction
with the following Specifications:
(i) RMS R71 “Unbound and Modified Pavement Course”
(ii) RMS R73 “Construction of Plant Mixed Heavily Bound Pavement Course”
(iii) RMS R75 “Insitu Pavement Stabilisation Using Slow Setting Binders”
The relationship between these Specifications is illustrated in Figure 3051.1.
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Specification 3051 – Covers the acceptance of the

Granular Base and Subbase Materials coarse and fine aggregate
for Surfaced Road Pavements particles only (the Proposed Mix)
Specification R71 – Specification R73 – Specification R75 –

Construction of Unbound Construction of Plant Mixed Insitu Pavement Stabilisation
and Modified Pavement Heavily Bound Pavement Using Slow Setting Binders
Course Course
Covers the transport, delivery, Covers the transport, delivery, Covers the transport, delivery,
sampling and testing, sampling and testing, sampling and testing, placement,
placement, compaction and manufacture, placement and and compaction of materials and
acceptance of unbound and compaction of materials and acceptance of insitu stabilised
modified materials in the acceptance of plant mixed pavement course.
pavement course. stabilised pavement course.
Figure 3051.1 – Relationship With Other Specifications
2 STRUCTURE OF THE SPECIFICATION

This Specification includes a series of annexures that detail additional requirements.
2.1 PROJECT SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS

Project specific requirements are shown in Annexure 3051/A.
2.2 SCHEDULE OF HOLD POINTS

Annexure 3051/C lists the HOLD POINTS that must be observed. Refer to Specification RMS Q for
the definition of HOLD POINT.
2.3 FREQUENCY OF TESTING

The minimum frequency of testing is shown in Table 3051.7.
2.4 REFERENCE DOCUMENTS

Unless otherwise specified, the applicable issue of a referenced document, other than an RMS
Specification, must be the issue current at the date one week before the closing date for tenders, or
where no issue is current at that date, the most recent issue.
Standards, specifications and test methods are referred to in abbreviated form (e.g. AS 1234). For
convenience, the full titles are given in Annexure 3051/M.
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3 DEFINITIONS AND MATERIALS DESIGNATIONS
3.1 DEFINITIONS
The terms “you” and “your” mean “the Contractor” and “the Contractor’s” respectively. The
following definitions apply to this Specification.
Base Material: Material designated as base requiring the provision of a wearing surface
comprising either a sprayed bituminous seal or asphalt.
Binder: A hydraulic stabilising agent, such as lime, cement or granulated ground

blast furnace slag used singly or in combination, to which may be added
pozzolonic materials such as fly ash or other additives and which set when
mixed with pavement materials and water.
Blended Material: Blended Material is that which has been formed by the combination and
mixing of materials obtained from different sources or rock types or
recycled materials (such as crushed cement concrete, RAP, bricks, terracotta
tiles or glass), in order to obtain a product with specific properties.
Bound Material: Bound Material is Material To Be Bound mixed with sufficient amounts of a
binder to produce significant tensile strength.
Brick: A brick is a block of ceramic material used in masonry construction.
Ceramic material: An article having a glazed or unglazed body of crystalline or partly

crystalline structure, or of glass, which is produced from essentially
inorganic, non-metallic substances and either is formed from a molten mass
which solidifies on cooling, or is formed and simultaneously or
subsequently matured by the action of the heat.
Coarse aggregate: A material composed of discrete mineral particles of specified size or size
distribution, produced from gravel, rock, metallurgical slag or recycled
material, using one or more of the following processes: selective extraction,
screening, blasting or crushing with nominal size greater than 4.75mm.
Coarse aggregate particles must consist of clean, hard, durable, angular
fragments of uniform quality.
Constituent material: Material from a distinct source that is combined with other materials to form
the Proposed Mix.
Fly ash: Fine-grained, dust-like material removed from the flue gases of a coal
combustion furnace by electrostatic precipators or bag filters. Fly ash
consists essentially of the oxides of silicon, aluminium, iron and some
calcium.
Furnace bottom ash: A fine to coarse sand sized substance with some dust and coarse grained
particles from the ash removal systems of dry bottom coal combustion
furnaces. The ash is handled in a solid form as the ash particles cool in
suspension and some settle to the furnace floor.
Heavy Duty Base Base material for roads with Traffic Category A as defined in Annexure
Material: 3051/A.
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Material To Be Material To Be Bound is the material prior to stabilisation with a binder.

Bound:
Material To Be Material To Be Modified is an unbound material prior to the addition of a

Modified: binder.
Modified Material: Modified Material is Material To Be Modified mixed with small amounts of
binder to improve its properties (e.g. to adjust plasticity or prevent material
breakdown) without significantly increasing its tensile strength.
Nominated Mix: A proposed mix (with the inclusion of a nominated binder if this addition is
intended) submitted by you to the Principal for use in the Contract.
Proposed Mix: A granular mix design of constituent materials for assessment under this
Specification.
Reclaimed Asphalt The material reclaimed from an asphalt pavement by cold-milling.

Pavement (RAP):
Recycled materials: Materials manufactured from recycled material such as crushed cement
concrete, RAP, bricks, terracotta tiles or glass.
Self-cementing Materials that gain tensile strength over time and act as a Bound Material
material: without the addition of a binder.
Subbase material: Material designated as subbase requiring a covering layer(s) of base

material.
Unbound Material: Unbound Materials are natural, manufactured or recycled mineral blends of
graded particles which have not been modified or bound.
3.2 MATERIAL DESIGNATIONS

Unbound base and subbase materials are designated as follows:
DGB20(HD) 20 mm nominal size Densely Graded Base (Heavy Duty)

DGB20 20 mm nominal size Densely Graded Base
DGS20 20 mm nominal size Densely Graded Subbase
DGS40 40 mm nominal size Densely Graded Subbase
GMB20 * 20 mm nominal size Graded Macadam Base
GMS40 * 40 mm nominal size Graded Macadam Subbase
GMS60 * 60 mm nominal size Graded Macadam Subbase
MS50 * 50 mm nominal size Macadam Subbase
MS75 * 75 mm nominal size Macadam Subbase
MB20 20 mm nominal size Material To Be Bound
MB40 40 mm nominal size Material To Be Bound
Note: * Materials with aggregates supplied from a single source
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4 QUALITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

Establish and maintain a Quality Management System in conformity with ISO 9001 as a means of
ensuring that the product(s) conform to this Specification. The Principal may audit the system for
compliance.
Where the Proposed Mix contains more than one constituent material, include in your Quality
Management System a stockpile management plan for constituent materials and blending methodology
to ensure delivery of uniform material.
5 EVALUATION OF MATERIALS
5.1 MEANS OF EVALUATION

Materials supplied to this Specification can be evaluated in two ways, and must meet one of the
following means of evaluation to gain acceptance:
(i) Based on particle size distribution and other properties as specified in Clause 8 for dense graded
materials and Annexure 3051/E for macadam materials; or
(ii) As a unique material that does not meet the above criteria but has been approved under the RMS
Innovative Technologies Scheme (Clause 9).
The means of evaluation for acceptance are illustrated in Figure 3051.2.
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Determine Traffic Category (nominated

by Principal in Annexure 3051/A or
specified in R71, R73 or R75)
Proposed Mix (i)

MATERIAL
TYPE
Unbound Material (ii) or Material To Be Bound Unique

Material To Be Modified (iii) (iv) Material
Pretreatment (unless exempted)

ASSESSMENT
MEANS OF
Assessed on Particle Size Distribution Evaluated under the RMS’s

and other Material Properties Innovative Technologies Scheme
(refer Clause 8) (refer Clause 9)
Material meets particle

size distribution &
other material property
requirements? (refer
No Clause 8.1 & Annex E)
Yes
Notes:
(i) For Unbound Material, if Traffic
Material meets Category A, Proposed Mix must be
shear strength & Heavy Duty Base (HD) material.
performance Yes (v), (vi) (ii) Heavy Duty Unbound Base material
requirements?
must be assessed under Clause 8.1.
(refer Clause 8.2)
No (iii) Materials modification as a construction
expedient is covered in Specification
R71.
(iv) Properties of Bound Materials are
covered by Specifications R73.
Rejection of Acceptance of (v) For Traffic Category C and D only for
Proposed Mix Proposed Mix Unbound Materials, and for all traffic
categories for Bound Materials.
(vi) Approval at Principal’s discretion.
Figure 3051.2 – Procedure for Acceptance of the Proposed Mix
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5.2 BASIS FOR ACCEPTANCE
5.2.1 Design Traffic Category
The acceptance criteria in this Specification are a function of the design traffic for the pavement being
constructed. The design traffic categories are specified in Annexure 3051/A of this specification, or in
Specifications RMS R71, R73 or R75, as appropriate.
5.2.2 Unbound Material
Unbound Materials to meet the requirements for Traffic Category A, must be Heavy Duty (HD) Base
material and assessed under Clause 8.1.
Unbound Materials to meet requirements of Traffic Categories B, C and D must be assessed under
Clause 8.
5.2.3 Material To Be Bound
Material To Be Bound for any traffic category must be assessed under Clause 8.
5.2.4 Graded Macadam and Macadam Material
Graded Macadam and Macadam Materials can only be used if specified by the Principal in Annexure
3051/E. These materials for any traffic category must be assessed under Annexure 3051/E.
5.2.5 Unique Material
Unique materials will be accepted under the conditions of approval in Clause 9.
5.2.6 Material from Stockpiles
Acceptance of material is on the basis of conformity of samples taken from stockpiles. Each stockpile
is to be regarded as one Lot. The Principal may accept material by alternative production and/or
delivery methods where you demonstrate that production and quality control procedures, that verify
conformity with the specification, are in place.
5.3 PRETREATMENT
Pretreatment of sampled materials prior to acceptance testing is mandatory unless exempted by the
Principal (refer Clause 5.4). The acceptance criteria values stated are for samples that have undergone
the specified pretreatment.
The minimum level required is 3 cycles of Repeated Compaction in accordance with Test Method
RMS T102.
The Principal may also specify further cycles of Repeated Compaction (see Annexure 3051/A), and/or
Pretreatment of Road Materials by Artificial Weathering in accordance with Test Method RMS T103.
5.4 EXEMPTIONS FOR PRETREATMENT

The Principal may grant exemptions for pretreatment (using Test Method RMS T102) for specified
tests where you can demonstrate from the test results, to the satisfaction of the Principal, that the
material in the Proposed Mix does not exhibit unacceptable breakdown under the pretreatment regime
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specified.
Circumstances that would constitute unacceptable breakdown are:

(i) the percentage passing any sieve increases by more than 3 from that of the sample prior to
pretreatment, or exceeds the upper value of the ranges shown in Table 3051.1;
(ii) the Plasticity Index (PI) increases by more than 3 from that of the sample prior to pretreatment,
or exceeds the values of Table 3051.2.
Where a change in plasticity or particle size distribution is detected, the Principal may request
additional cycles of pretreatment to assess the material’s sensitivity to further cycles of compaction.
5.5 EXEMPTIONS FOR OTHER TESTS

The Principal may also grant exemptions for tests for free lime content (Test Method RMS T134),
fractured faces (Test Method RMS T239), and acid soluble sulphate content (Test Method RMS
T219), where you can demonstrate that the test results consistently meet the specified criteria.
The Principal may request verification checks be undertaken on production material to ensure that the
properties of the material on which the exemption was granted have not changed. The Principal
reserves the right to withdraw an exemption at any time.
6 MATERIAL QUALITY
For Unbound Materials or Materials To Be Bound, the material quality must be in accordance with
either:
(a) Tables 3051.1, 3051.2 and 3051.3 for dense graded materials, or as permitted under Clause 8.2
for Strength Based Materials;
(b) The requirements defined in Annexure 3051/E for Graded Macadams and Macadams;
(c) The requirements defined in Annexure 3051/F for materials that have been evaluated and
accepted under the RMS Innovative Technologies Scheme.
7 PROPOSED BASE AND SUBBASE MATERIALS
7.1 SUBMISSION OF PROPOSED MIX AND MATERIALS DETAILS

Provide the Principal with details of the Proposed Mix and each Proposed Constituent Material,
together with a statement of conformity, signed by you, that matches representative test results for
current or most recent production against specification requirements, verifying that the Proposed Mix
meets the requirements of this Specification.
You must provide evidence from quality records to demonstrate that:

(i) each of the Constituent Materials can be supplied from a source of consistent quality; and
(ii) the Proposed Mix can be delivered at a consistent quality.
The documentation must include a copy of a checklist verifying conformity of each of the relevant
properties stated in (a), (b), (c) and (d) below, supported by NATA endorsed test results.
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The following details are required:
(a) For all Proposed Mixes

(i) Description (Product Type);
(ii) Average particle size distribution of the material, known as the “Proposed Particle Size
Distribution” as detailed in Table 3051.1 (using Test Methods RMS T106 and T107);
(iii) Maximum Dry Density (t/m3) using Test Method RMS T111 or T112, as applicable;
(iv) Source(s) of all Constituent Materials;
(v) Blend proportions for blended materials;
(vi) Method of producing the Proposed Mix;
(vii) Evidence of Principal granted exemption from specified cycles of pretreatment, if
applicable.
(b) For materials complying with Clause 8 of this specification

(i) Test results for a sample of the Proposed Mix to verify that the material complies with
Tables 3051.1, 3051.2 and 3051.3 for dense graded materials or Tables 3051/E1, 3051/E2
and 3051/E3 for macadam materials; and
(ii) For materials for which compliance assessment under Clause 8.2 criteria is sought, test
results for a sample of the Proposed Mix demonstrating compliance with the criteria of
Table 3051.4, and evidence of acceptable compaction characteristics and field
performance.
(c) For unique materials in Annexure 3051/F

Test results for a sample of the Proposed Mix to verify that the material complies with the
specific approval requirements of RMS Innovative Technologies Scheme.
(d) For recycled materials

Test results for a sample of the proposed recycled constituent material to verify that the limits of
undesirable material comply with Table 3051.6.
7.2 VARIATION TO PROPOSED MATERIALS

If you wish to change the source of supply, blend proportions or method of production, re-submit the
information in accordance with Clause 7.1. Minor variations in blend proportions, in the range of 0.9
to 1.1 times blend proportion (1), are acceptable provided that the Lot meets all the requirements of the
Specification.
Note (1): As an example, a blend of crushed rock with 10% added fines may vary between 9% and 11% added
fines without requiring submission of a new Proposed Mix.
8 REQUIREMENTS FOR ASSESSMENT OF UNBOUND MATERIAL,

MATERIAL TO BE MODIFIED, AND MATERIAL TO BE BOUND
The Specification requirements in this clause are for dense graded materials only. Specification
requirements for macadams are given in Annexure 3051/E.
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8.1 PARTICLE SIZE DISTRIBUTION AND PARTICLE PROPERTY REQUIREMENTS

Table 3051.1 – Particle Size Distribution Requirements for Dense Graded Materials
Unbound Materials/Material To Be Modified (i) Materials To Be Bound

Property DGB20(HD) DGB20
(ii), (iii) (ii), (iv) DGS20 (ii) DGS40 MB20 (v) MB40 (v)
Base Subbase Base/Subbase
RMS T106 & RMS T107,
AS 1289.3.6.1 (v):
Particle Size Distribution (i)
Passing AS Sieve (% by mass)
75.0 mm – – – – – –
53.0 mm – – – 100 – 100
37.5 mm – – – 95 – 100 – –
26.5 mm 100 100 100 75 – 95 100 –
19.0 mm 95 – 100 95 – 100 95 – 100 64 – 90 95 – 100 55 – 80
13.2 mm 78 – 92 78 – 92 70 – 90 – 70 – 90 –
9.5 mm 63 – 83 63 – 83 58 – 80 42 – 78 60 – 80 30 – 55
4.75 mm 44 – 64 44 – 64 43 – 65 27 – 64 – –
2.36 mm 33 – 49 33 – 49 30 – 55 20 – 50 30 – 50 (vi) 20 – 40
425 µm 14 – 23 14 – 23 10 – 30 10 – 23 10 – 25 (vi) 8 – 25
75 µm 7 – 14 7 – 14 4 – 17 4 – 12 4 – 12 (vi) 3 – 10
13.5 µm (vii) 3–7 3–7 2 – 10 2–7 – –
Retained between AS Sieves
(% by mass)
37.5 mm
26.5 mm
19.0 mm
7 – 17 6 – 18
13.2 mm
8 – 16 7 – 17
9.5 mm
14 – 24 13 – 25
4.75 mm
8 – 18 7 – 19
2.36 mm
14 – 28 14 – 30
425 µm
6 – 13 6 – 13
75 µm
3 – 7 (vii) 3 – 8 (vii)
13.5 µm
NOTES ON TABLE 3051.1:
(i) After pretreatment.
(ii) Filler (material passing 75µm sieve) may be incorporated into the material to improve its particle size distribution and
cohesion and/or to reduce its permeability. Submit to the Principal details of the proposed source and the amount and
type of filler prior to use. The filler is to be uniformly mixed through the coarse aggregate by use of a pugmill or
alternative mixing system approved by the Principal.
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(iii) For Traffic Category A.

(iv) For Traffic Categories B, C and D.
(v) Particle Size Distribution by AS 1289.3.6.1 applies only to Materials To Be Bound.
(vi) For slag based Self-Cementing Materials (with the addition of fly ash as an additive to generate a pozzolanic reaction),
the following % passing (by mass) limits apply:
2.36 mm sieve 35 – 55
425 µm sieve 15 – 30
75 µm sieve 4 – 15
(vii) Determination of “% passing 13.5 µm sieve” is not required for materials containing 5% or more by mass of fly ash.
Table 3051.2 – Plasticity and Permeability Requirements for Dense Graded Materials
Unbound Material/Material To Be Modified Material To Be Bound

Property DGB20(HD) DGB20 DGS20 DGS40 MB20 MB40
RMS T109: Plasticity Index (PI) (i)
max 6 max 6 max 6 max 2 max 2
- For Traffic Category A
min 2 (ii)
max 6 (iv) max 10 max 10 max 6 max 6
- For Traffic Category B & C (iv)
min 2 (ii)
- For Traffic Category D (iv) max 8 (iv) max 12 max 12 max 10 max 10
RMS T108:
Liquid Limit (if material non-plastic)
For natural or manufactured
materials
- For Traffic Categories A max 20 (v) max 23 max 23
- For Traffic Categories B, C & D max 23 max 23 max 23
For recycled material max 27 max 27 max 27 max 27
RMS T109:
Plastic Limit (if plastic) max 20 max 20 max 20 max 20
AS 1289.6.7.2
Permeability (m/sec)
- For Traffic Category A (iii) max
5 x 10-8
(i) After pretreatment as per Annexure 3051/A.
(ii) The Plasticity Index may be reduced to zero when fly ash comprises 5% or more by mass of the total blended material
or when the material is to be bound. Where filler(s) other than fly ash are proposed, and sufficient data is available to
demonstrate adequate workability of the Proposed Mix, the Principal may also allow the reduction of the Plasticity
Index to zero for those filler(s).
(iii) For material compacted to 98% of Maximum Dry Density (Modified Compaction) in accordance with RMS T112.
(iv) Materials with a maximum Plasticity Index of 8 for Traffic Category B and C, and 10 and for Traffic Category D, may be
considered for acceptance by the Principal as “Material To Be Modified” for the respective traffic category. After
modification, Plasticity Index must not exceed 6 for Traffic Category B & C and 8 for Traffic Category D.
(v) The maximum value of the Liquid Limit may be increased to 23 for non-plastic crushed rock products, provided that the
value determined is not influenced by the presence of adverse constituents e.g. mica.
Ed 6 / Rev 2 11
Table 3051.3 - Cohesion, Soundness and Strength Requirements for Dense Graded Materials
Unbound Material/Material To Be Modified Material To Be Bound

Property DGB20(HD) DGB20 DGS20 DGS40 MB20 MB40
RMS T114: Maximum Dry
Compressive Strength on fraction min 1.0 min 1.0
passing 19 mm sieve (only applies if MPa MPa
Plasticity Index (PI) < 2) (i)
- For Traffic Categories A, B, C & D min 1.7 min 1.7
MPa MPa
RMS T116: Unconfined max 1.0 max 1.0
Compressive Strength (i), (vi), (vii) MPa MPa
RMS T213: Particle Shape by
Proportional Calliper
% mis-shapen (2:1) (i) max 35 max 35 max 35 max 35 max 35 max 35
RMS T239: Two or more fractured
faces (%) (v)
- For Traffic Category A min 85 min 75 min 75 min 75 min 75
- For Traffic Categories B, C or D min 75 min 75 min 75 min 75 min 75
RMS T215:
Aggregate Wet Strength (kN) (ii)
(a) For Base Materials
- For Traffic Category A min 100 (iii) min 70 min 70
- For Traffic Categories B, C or D min 70 min 70 min 70
(b) For Subbase Materials min 70 min 70
- For Traffic Categories A and B min 70 min 70
- For Traffic Categories C and D min 50 min 50
RMS T215:
Wet/Dry Strength Variation % (ii), (iv)
= (Dry – Wet)/Dry
- For Traffic Categories A max 35 max 35 max 35 max 35 max 35
- For Traffic Categories B (viii) max 35 max 35 max 35 max 35 max 35
- For Traffic Categories C and D (viii) max 35 max 40 max 40 max 35 max 35
RMS T219: Acid Soluble Sulfate
Content in Road Construction max 0.3% max 0.3% max 0.3% max 0.3%
Materials (viii)
(i) After pretreatment as per Annexure 3051/A.
(ii) All fractions of the proposed mix must meet the requirements of this Specification. The fraction 19.0 mm to 9.5 mm
must be tested. In the case of blended materials, the fraction 9.5 mm to 4.75 mm must also be tested. Any fraction at
risk of failing must also be tested. Material is tested prior to pretreatment. For recycled materials, for traffic categories
C and D applications, and where sufficient data is provided to demonstrate acceptable performance, the Principal may
allow lower Aggregate Wet Strength, and higher Wet/Dry Strength Variation limits.
(iii) For blast furnace slag, the Minimum Aggregate Wet Strength is 70 kN for all traffic categories.
(iv) The fraction with the highest Wet/Dry Strength Variation is the value for determining conformity with the Specification.
(v) Material that has been drilled, blasted and crushed is exempt from this requirement.
(vi) For all proposed mixes containing recycled concrete, bricks or slag as constituent materials.
(vii) Prior to testing in accordance with RMS T116, compact the material within one hour of the completion of pretreatment.
(viii) Where sufficient data is provided, the Principal may allow higher values for local or recycled materials of known
acceptable performance, or as specified in Annexure 3051/A.
12 Ed 6 / Rev 2
8.2 REQUIREMENTS BASED ON SHEAR STRENGTH
8.2.1 Unbound Materials
Unbound Materials which do not meet either:

 the “% Retained” requirements (measured using Test Method RMS T106 and T107), OR
 the “% Mis-shapen Particles” requirements (using Test Method RMS T213), OR
 the “Fractured Faces” requirements (using Test Method RMS T239),
but meet all other Specification requirements, may be considered for acceptance for Traffic Category
C and D pavements.
To obtain acceptance of these materials, provide evidence of:

 acceptable compaction characteristics and field performance,
 test results verifying conformity with the specified criteria for the Modified Texas Triaxial Test
(Test Method RMS T171), and
 maximum permitted deviation from the Nominated Particle Size Distribution detailed in Table
3051.4.
8.2.2 Materials To Be Bound
Materials To Be Bound which do not meet either:

 the grading requirements of Table 3051.1 (measured using Test Method RMS T106 and T107),
OR
 the “% Mis-shapen Particles” requirements of Table 3051.3 (measured using Test Method RMS
T213), OR
 the “Fractured Faces” requirements of Table 3051.3 (measured using Test Method RMS T239),
but meet:
 the maximum size and “% Passing 2.36 mm Sieve” requirements of Table 3051.1, AND
 the requirements of Table 3051.4, AND
 the additional testing procedures and specification limits for Bound Materials contained in
Specification RMS R73,
will be accepted for all Traffic Categories.
Ed 6 / Rev 2 13
Table 3051.4 – Shear Strength Requirements (v)
Unbound Materials To Be Bound

Property DGB20 DGS20 DGS40 MB20 MB40
RMS T171: Modified Texas Triaxial Test
Classification No. (i), (ii), (iii), (iv)
For Traffic Category A materials max 2.2 max 2.2
For Traffic Category B materials max 2.5 max 2.5
For Traffic Category C materials max 2.2 max 3.2 max 3.2 max 3.0 max 3.0
For Traffic Category D materials max 2.5 max 3.2 max 3.2 max 3.0 max 3.0
RMS T106 & RMS T107,
AS 1289.3.6.1 Maximum Deviation from
nominated particle size distribution
% passing 53.0 mm ±0 ±0
% passing 26.5 mm ±0 ±0 ±8
% passing 19.0 mm ±3 ±3 ±8 ±3 ±8
% passing 13.2 mm ±7 ±8 ±8
% passing 9.5 mm ±6 ±6 ±8 ±6 ±8
% passing 4.75 mm ±6 ±6 ±6 ±6
% passing 2.36 mm ±6 ±6 ±6 ±6 ±6
% passing 425 µm ±4 ±4 ±4 ±4 ±4
% passing 75 µm ±2 ±2 ±2 ±2 ±2
(i) Where materials are sufficiently open graded that the moisture content after testing is less than 85% of Optimum
Moisture Content, owing to water bleeding from the sample, the materials are to be moulded at Optimum Moisture
Content and Maximum Dry Density (as determined by RMS T111), and tested immediately. The Texas Classification
Number so obtained is to be used for comparison with the Specification requirements.
(ii) After pretreatment.
(iii) When tested at 85% ± 2% of Optimum Moisture Content and 100% ± 1% of Maximum Dry Density as determined by
RMS T111 (Standard Compaction).
(iv) Testing procedure and specification limits for modified materials are contained in RMS R71.
(v) Testing to be undertaken on material with the nominated particle size distribution.
HOLD POINT
Process Held: Acceptance of a Proposed Mix as a Strength Based Material.
Submission Details: Representative production test results from the Modified Texas Triaxial Test
indicating compliance with the requirements of Table 3051.4 together with
supporting information regarding the material’s field performance,
compaction characteristics and consistency of production control.
Where the Proposed Mix does not meet the grading criteria (using Test
Methods RMS T106 and T107), the Nominated Particles Size Distribution
must also be included in the submission.
Release of Hold Point: The Principal will consider the submission prior to authorising the release of
the Hold Point.
14 Ed 6 / Rev 2
9 UNIQUE UNBOUND MATERIAL (ASSESSED UNDER RMS’S

INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGIES SCHEME)
Unique materials are those materials that do not conform to the requirements of Clause 8 of this
Specification but have a proven performance history.
These materials are acceptable to the RMS if they are evaluated and approved under the RMS
Innovative Technologies Scheme and utilised under the conditions of the approval. Some unique
materials may require specific construction techniques and these form part of the conditions of
approval in order to gain satisfactory performance. Approved materials are listed in Annexure 3051/F.
If you wish to utilise this approach to have materials evaluated, seek further advice from the Road
Pavement and Geotechnical Engineering Section of the Engineering Technology Branch.
10 RECYCLED AND MANUFACTURED CONSTITUENT

MATERIALS
Table 3051.5 lists the permissible types of recycled and manufactured Constituent Materials, and the
permissible proportion for each type. Table 3051.6 states the limits of undesirable materials in a
Proposed Mix.
Provide the Principal with evidence that the sources and proposed methods of production of the
recycled or manufactured Constituent Materials are adequate for the quantity and quality required.
Individual recycled or manufactured materials may be blended with either virgin materials or other
recycled materials. The total proportion of recycled constituent materials other than slag or crushed
concrete must not exceed 40% of the mix, unless otherwise approved by the Principal.
Make adequate provisions to ensure that materials supplied to the work do not exhibit any expansive
reactions resulting from the presence of free Calcium Oxide, Magnesium Oxide or other expansive
materials.
HOLD POINT
Process Held: Acceptance of recycled and/or manufactured constituent materials.
Submission Details: Evidence such as stockpile management plans and test results where
applicable, to verify that the constituent material has been weathered, cured
and managed to exclude any reactivity that may cause the material to expand
after it has been placed in the pavement, and meets the requirements of Table
3051.6.
Release of Hold Point: The Principal will consider the submission prior to authorising the release of
the Hold Point.
Ed 6 / Rev 2 15
Table 3051.5 - Limits on Use of Recycled and Manufactured Materials as Constituent Materials
Unbound or Modified Bound

Recycled Material
Base & Subbase Base & Subbase
Iron and Steel slag 100% 100%
Crushed concrete (i) 100% 100%
Brick (ii) 20% 10%
RAP (iii) 40% 40%
Fly ash (iv) 10% 10%
Furnace Bottom Ash (iv) 10% 10%
Crushed Glass Fines (v) 10% 10%
NOTES ON TABLE 3051.5

(i) For unbound or modified base materials for Traffic Categories A and B, crushed concrete must be sourced from
recycled structural concrete. (Structural concrete is defined as concrete containing reinforcement or from rigid
pavements). For unbound or modified base materials in Traffic Categories C and D and unbound subbase, bound
base and bound subbase in all Traffic Categories, crushed concrete from structural and non-structural sources and
concrete washouts is acceptable.
(ii) Crushed bricks, excluding cement masonry bricks, are acceptable provided that they are uniform in quality and any
adhering mortar or cement render does not produce any binding reaction in the base or subbase mix.
(iii) Only RAP material obtained from rotormilling of asphalt pavements is acceptable for use in unbound or modified base
material for Traffic Categories A and B. For unbound or modified base materials in Traffic Categories C and D and
unbound subbase, bound base and bound subbase in all Traffic Categories, asphalt from other sources, such as slab
asphalt, may be included.
(iv) The addition of Fly Ash or Furnace Bottom Ash may not be acceptable if modification is to be carried out.
(v) Crushed glass fines must be clean and washed to ensure the sand is free of any sugar, paper or other contaminants.
Table 3051.6 - Limits of Undesirable Materials within Recycled and Manufactured Materials
Maximum Limit by Mass

Traffic of each Constituent Material
Undesirable Constituent Material Type
Category Test Method RMS T276)
Base Subbase
A 1% 2%
Metal, Unprocessed Glass, and
Ceramics (excluding bricks) B 1% 2%
C and D 2% 3%
A 0.1% 0.5%
Plaster, Clay Lumps and
B 0.2% 0.5%
Other Friable Material
C and D 0.5% 0.5%
Rubber, Plastic, Tar, Paper, A 0.1% 0.2%
Cloth, Paint, Wood and B 0.1% 0.2%
Other Vegetable Matter C and D 0.2% 0.2%
Free Lime content (i) All 0.6% 0.6%
NOTES ON TABLE 3051.6
(i) By RMS T134 Lime or Cement Content of Uncured Stabilised Soil
16 Ed 6 / Rev 2
11 SAMPLING AND TESTING
11.1 RESPONSIBILITY FOR SAMPLING

You are responsible for sampling and testing the product in accordance with the requirements of this
Specification prior to delivery.
Sampling and testing must be undertaken by a laboratory accredited with the National Association of
Testing Authorities Australia (NATA) for the relevant tests and the test results provided by the
laboratory must be issued on NATA endorsed certificates.
11.2 TIME OF SAMPLING

Carry out sampling of material from stockpiles within three days of completing the stockpile unless
otherwise approved by the Principal.
Material To Be Modifed and Material To Be Bound must be sampled prior to the addition of binder(s)
to verify conformity, except for Test Method RMS T116 or as otherwise required by Specification
RMS R73.
Further samples must be taken and tested in accordance with the requirements of Table 3051.3, Table
3051.4, Specification RMS R71 or R73 as applicable.
11.3 REQUIREMENTS FOR SAMPLING AND TESTING

Conduct the sampling in accordance with RMS T100 and state this on the relevant NATA endorsed
test certificate. Sample preparation must be in accordance with Test Method RMS T105.
Where process control has achieved a consistent product as demonstrated by six consecutive Lots
conforming to specification requirements, or two consecutive Lots for permeability testing to
AS 1289.6.7.2, the Principal may allow a reduced frequency of testing as specified in Table 3051.7.
Minimum sampling and testing requirements are shown in Table 3051.7.
The maximum Lot size is 4,000 tonnes.
Ed 6 / Rev 2 17
Table 3051.7 - Minimum Sampling and Testing Requirements
MINIMUM NUMBER OF SAMPLES TO BE TAKEN

Total Size of Lot Represented (tonnes) 1 – 500 501 – 1000 1001 – 2000 2001 – 4000
Minimum Number of Bulk Samples per Lot 2 3 4 5
MINIMUM TOTAL NUMBER OF TESTS TO BE CARRIED OUT ON EACH LOT
Test Method No of Tests
RMS T106 Coarse Particle Distribution 2 3 4 5
RMS T107 Fine Particle Distribution 2 3 4 5
AS 1289.3.6.1 Particle Size Distribution 2 3 4 5
AS 1289.6.7.2 Permeability - Falling Head Method (ii) 1 (φ) 1 (φ) 1 (φ) 1 (φ)
RMS T108 Liquid Limit 2 (1) 3 (2) 4 (2) 5 (2)
RMS T109 Plasticity Index (PI) 2 (1) 3 (2) 4 (2) 5 (2)
RMS T114 Maximum Dry Compressive Strength (i) 1 (φ) 1 (φ) 2 (φ) 3 (φ)
RMS T116 Unconfined Compression Strength 2 3 4 5
RMS T171 Texas Triaxial Compression Test (i) 1 (φ) 1 (φ) 2 (φ) 3 (1)
RMS T213 Particle Shape (i) 1 (φ) 1 (φ) 2 (1) 3 (1)
RMS T215 Aggregate Wet Strength (iii) 1 (φ) 1 (φ) 2 (1) 3 (1)
RMS T215 Wet/Dry Strength Variation (i) 1 (φ) 1 (φ) 2 (1) 3 (1)
RMS T219 Acid Soluble Sulphate (i), (vi) 1 (φ) 1 (φ) 1 (φ) 1
RMS T239 Fractured Faces of Coarse Aggregate (i), (vi) 1 (φ) 1 (φ) 2 (φ) 3 (1)
RMS T276 Foreign Materials Content (i) 1 (φ) 1 (φ) 2 (1) 3 (1)
NOTES ON TABLE3051.7
The number or symbol φ shown within brackets “( )” in the second part of the Table represents the permitted reduced
frequency of testing.
Where the minimum total number of tests for each Lot is the same as the minimum number of samples to be taken, then
each test must be done on a different sample.
Where the reduced rate of testing under Table 3051.7 is shown as (φ), then, regardless of Lot size, the following minimum
frequencies of testing apply:
(i) for Test Methods RMS T114, T171, T213, T239, T276: 1 per 4,000 tonnes
(ii) for AS 1289.6.7.2 Permeability of a Soil - Falling Head Method: 1 per 8,000 tonnes
(iii) for Test Method RMS T215, provided that for the six previous Lots actually tested, all tests have met specification
requirements for both Wet Strength and Wet/Dry Strength Variation, then:
where all Wet/Dry Strength Variation results are < 25%: 1 per 10,000 tonnes
where all Wet/Dry Strength Variation results are < 30%: 1 per 4,000 tonnes
in all other cases: 1 per 2,000 tonnes
(iii) for Test Method RMS T219:
where test results are < 0.1%: 1 per 10,000 tonnes
where test results are < 0.3%: 1 per 4,000 tonnes
(vi) For Test Methods RMS T219 and T239, the Principal may grant an exemption to carry out test upon request.
18 Ed 6 / Rev 2
11.4 VERIFICATION OF CONFORMITY
11.4.1 Assessment On Particle Size Distribution Requirements
11.4.1.1 Three or More Samples per Lot
Conformity of a Lot based on all test results for samples representing the Lot will be assessed as
follows:
(a) where all sample test results for all test parameters are conforming, the Lot is conforming.
(b) where one or more test results for any test parameter is outside the specified limit, the
sample mean ( X ) and standard deviation (σn-1) are determined.
If the sample mean is conforming, the test results are checked for outliers;
(c) Outlier Value

To determine if the lowest value (X1) or highest value (Xn) of the Lot is low or high
purely by chance, or is caused by material not being uniform throughout the Lot, perform
the following test (ref: ASTM E178).
The statistic:
T1 = ( X – X1) / σn-1 or Tn = (Xn – X ) / σn-1

depending on which value is under question, is calculated and this is compared with the
table of critical values.
If the value of T1 or Tn is less than the Critical Value of T in Table 3051.8 below, the Lot
is conforming.
If the value of T1 or Tn exceeds the Critical Value of T, the low value or high value or
both is treated as an outlier. A non conformity is to be issued on the test result and
further assessment of the conformity of the Lot suspended pending approval of the
disposition by the Principal.
Table 3051.8 – Critical Values of T *
No of Tests 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Value 1.15 1.46 1.67 1.82 1.94 2.03 2.11 2.18 2.23 2.29
Note *: Extracted, with permission, from ASTM E178-08 Standard Practice for Dealing With Outlying
Observations, copyright ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, West Conshohocken, PA 19428. A
copy of the complete standard may be obtained from ASTM International, www.astm.org
(d) Where the sample mean for any test parameter is nonconforming, the Lot is
nonconforming.
11.4.1.2 One or Two Samples per Lot
(a) Where the sample test result(s) for all test parameters are conforming, the Lot is
conforming.
(b) Where two results are available, conformity of the Lot is based on conformity of the
mean to the specified criteria. If one result is nonconforming, and the Lot has been
produced under a reduced frequency of testing regime, reinstate the full frequency of
sampling and testing.
Ed 6 / Rev 2 19
(c) Where the single test result or mean of two test results is nonconforming, the Lot is
nonconforming.
11.4.2 Assessment On All Other Test Requirements
All test results must conform to the Specification requirements.
20 Ed 6 / Rev 2
ANNEXURE 3051/A – PROJECT SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS
A1 TRAFFIC CATEGORY
(Refer Table 3051/A1)
Applicable Traffic Category A / B / C / D(delete as applicable)
Table 3051/A1 - Traffic Categories Based on Design Equivalent Standard Axles Loads (DESAs)
Traffic Traffic Design Traffic for 20 year

Category Classification design life (DESAs)
A Very heavy N > 107
B Heavy 107 > N > 4 x 106
C Medium 4 x 106 > N > 106
D Light N  106
A2 PRETREATMENT
(Refer to Clause 5.3)
Pretreatment (i) by Repeated Compaction (Test Method RMS T102) required?

3 cycles: Yes (mandatory)
6 cycles: Yes / No (delete as applicable)
Note:
(i)
Pretreatment is required prior to the commencement of the following specified tests:
RMS T106, RMS T107, RMS T108, RMS T109, RMS T114, RMS T131, RMS T171, RMS T213,
RMS T219, AS1289.6.7.2.
(ii)
Principal to nominate.
A3 RMS T215 WET/DRY STRENGTH VARIATION

(Refer to Table 3051.3)
Local Material/Recycled Material Maximum Wet/Dry Variation
A4 GRADED MACADAM OR MACADAM MATERIALS
Graded Macadam or Macadam Materials to be used? Yes / No (delete as applicable)

If yes, refer to Annexure 3051/E.
Ed 6 / Rev 2 21
ANNEXURE 3051/B – (NOT USED)
ANNEXURE 3051/C – SCHEDULE OF HOLD POINTS

(Refer to Clause 2.2)
C1 SCHEDULE OF HOLD POINTS
Clause Description
Representative production test results from the Modified Texas Triaxial Test
indicating compliance with the requirements of Table 3051.4 together with
8.2 supporting information.
Where the Proposed Mix does not meet the grading criteria (using Test Methods
RMS T106 and T107), also the Nominated Particles Size Distribution.
Evidence to verify that the constituent material has been weathered, cured and
10 managed to exclude any reactivity that may cause the material to expand after it
has been placed in the pavement, and meets the requirements of Table 3051.6.
ANNEXURE 3051/D – (NOT USED)
22 Ed 6 / Rev 2
ANNEXURE 3051/E – SPECIFICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR GRADED

MACADAM AND MACADAM MATERIALS
Table 3051/E1 - Particle Size Distribution Requirements
for Macadam and Graded Macadam Materials
Unbound Material
Property GMB20 GMS40 GMS60 MS50 MS75
Base Subbase
RMS T106 & RMS T107:
Particle Size Distribution (i)
Passing AS Sieve (% by mass)
75.0 mm – – 100 – 100
53.0 mm – 100 – 100 –
37.5 mm – – 40 – 70 – 55 – 70
26.5 mm 100 – – 55 – 70 –
19.0 mm 95 – 100 50 – 75 20 – 50 – 10 – 20
13.2 mm 50 – 70 – – 10 – 20 –
9.5 mm 30 – 55 15 – 35 – – –
4.75 mm – – – – –
2.36 mm 20 – 30 5 – 15 5 – 15 0–2 0–2
425 µm 6 – 15 1–8 – – –
75 µm 2–8 0–4 – – –
NOTES ON TABLE 3051/E1:
Table 3051/E2 - Plasticity Requirements for Macadam and Graded Macadam Materials
Unbound Material
Base Subbase
RMS T109: Plasticity Index (PI) (i)
- For Traffic Category A max 6 max 10 max 10
- For Traffic Categories B & C max 8 max 10 max 10
- For Traffic Category D max 8 max 10 max 10
RMS T108: Liquid Limit (if non-plastic
material)
For natural or manufactured materials - -
- For Traffic Categories A & B max 20
- For Traffic Categories C & D max 23
For recycled material max 27
RMS T109: Plastic Limit (if plastic) max 20
NOTES ON TABLE 3051/E2
(i) After pretreatment, as specified in Annexure 3051/A, the Plasticity Index must not increase by more than 3 from that of
the sample prior to pretreatment nor exceed the values of Table 3051/E2.
(ii) The maximum value of the Liquid Limit may be increased to 23 for non-plastic crushed rock products, provided that the
value determined is not influenced by the presence of adverse constituents e.g. mica.
Ed 6 / Rev 2 23
Table 3051/E3 - Cohesion, Soundness and Strength Requirements

for Macadam and Graded Macadam Materials
Unbound Material
Base Subbase
RMS T213: Particle Shape by
Proportional Calliper
% mis-shapen (2:1) (i) max 35 max 35 max 35 max 35 max 35
RMS 239: Two or more fractured
faces (%)
- For Traffic Categories A, B and C min 85 min 75
RMS T215:
Aggregate Wet Strength (kN), (iii)
(a) For Base materials
- For Traffic Category A min 150
- For Traffic Categories B or C min 130
- For Traffic Category D min 130
(b) For Subbase Materials min 130 min 130 min 200 min 200
RMS T215:
Wet/Dry Strength Variation %, (iv)
= (Dry – Wet)/Dry
For all Traffic Categories max 30 max 30 max 30 max 30 max 30
RMS T117: California Bearing Ratio
min 30 min 30
(CBR)
NOTES ON TABLE 3051/E3:
(ii) All fractions of the sample must meet the requirements of this Specification. The fraction 19.0 mm to 9.5 mm must be
tested. In the case of blended materials, the fraction 9.5 mm to 4.75 mm must also be tested. Any fraction at risk of
failing must also be tested.
(iii) For slag, the Minimum Aggregate Wet Strength is 70kN for all traffic categories.
(iv) The fraction with the highest Wet/Dry Strength Variation is the value for determining conformity with this Specification.
24 Ed 6 / Rev 2
ANNEXURE 3051/F – UNIQUE MATERIALS

Refer to Clause 9.
Source Description Registration No

Excelsior Quarry, Capertee Sericitic Limestone
Ed 6 / Rev 2 25
ANNEXURES 3051/G TO 3051/L – (NOT USED)
ANNEXURE 3051/M – REFERENCE DOCUMENTS

Refer to Clause 2.4.
RMS Specifications
RMS Q Quality Management System

RMS R71 Unbound and Modified Pavement Course
RMS R73 Construction of Heavily Bound Pavement Course
RMS R75 In Situ Pavement Stabilisation Using Slow Setting Binders
RMS Test Methods
RMS T100 Sampling Road Construction Materials (Soil, Gravel, Sand, aggregate, Rock
and Recycled Products)
RMS T102 Pretreatment of Road Construction Materials by Compaction
RMS T103 Pretreatment of Road Materials by Artificial Weathering
RMS T105 Preparation of Samples for Testing (Soils)
RMS T106 Coarse Particle Distribution in Road Materials (by Dry Sieving)
RMS T107 Fine Particle Distribution in Road Construction Materials
RMS T108 Liquid Limit of Road Materials
RMS T109 Plastic Limit and Plasticity Index of Road Construction Materials
RMS T111 Dry Density/Moisture Relations of Road Construction Materials (Standard
Compaction)
RMS T112 Dry Density/Moisture Relations of Road Construction Materials (Modified
Compaction)
RMS T114 Maximum Dry Compressive Strength of Road Construction Materials
RMS T116 Unconfined Compression Strength of Remoulded Road Construction Materials
RMS T117 California Bearing Ratio of Remoulded Specimens of Road Construction
Material
RMS T131 Unconfined Compressive Strength of Road Construction Materials (blended in
the laboratory with Cementitious Binders)
RMS T134 Lime or Cement Content of Uncured Stabilised Soil (E.D.T.A. Method)
RMS T171 Modified Texas Triaxial Compression Test for Pavement Materials
RMS T213 Particle Shape by Proportional Caliper
RMS T215 Wet/Dry Strength Variation
RMS T219 Acid Soluble Sulfate Content in Road Construction Materials
RMS T239 Fractured Faces of Coarse Aggregate
RMS T276 Foreign Materials Content of Recycled Crushed Concrete
26 Ed 6 / Rev 2
Australian Standards
AS 1289.3.6.1 Determination of the particle size distribution of a soil - Standard method of

analysis by sieving
AS 1289.6.7.2 Determination of permeability of a soil - Falling head method for a remoulded
specimen
ISO 9001 AS/NZS ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems - Requirements
ASTM Standards
ASTM E178-08 Standard Practice for Dealing with Outlying Observations
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Edition 6 / Revision 2 ROADS AND MARITIME SERVICES

Background to Specification 3051

GRANULAR BASE AND

Edition 6 / Revision 2 ROADS AND MARITIME SERVICES

2 STRUCTURE OF THE SPECIFICATION...............................................................................................2

3 DEFINITIONS AND MATERIALS DESIGNATIONS .............................................................................3

4 QUALITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM .................................................................................................5

5 EVALUATION OF MATERIALS .........................................................................................................5

6 MATERIAL QUALITY ......................................................................................................................8

7 PROPOSED BASE AND SUBBASE MATERIALS ................................................................................8

8 REQUIREMENTS FOR ASSESSMENT OF UNBOUND MATERIAL, MATERIAL TO BE MODIFIED, AND

9 UNIQUE UNBOUND MATERIAL (ASSESSED UNDER RMS’S INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGIES

10 RECYCLED AND MANUFACTURED CONSTITUENT MATERIALS ...................................................15

11 SAMPLING AND TESTING ..............................................................................................................17

ANNEXURE 3051/A – PROJECT SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS .....................................................................21

ANNEXURE 3051/B – (NOT USED)..........................................................................................................22

ANNEXURE 3051/C – SCHEDULE OF HOLD POINTS ................................................................................22

ANNEXURE 3051/D – (NOT USED) .........................................................................................................22

ANNEXURE 3051/E – SPECIFICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR GRADED MACADAM AND MACADAM

ANNEXURE 3051/F – UNIQUE MATERIALS.............................................................................................25

ANNEXURES 3051/G TO 3051/L – (NOT USED) ......................................................................................26

ANNEXURE 3051/M – REFERENCE DOCUMENTS....................................................................................26

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RMS QA SPECIFICATION 3051

GRANULAR BASE AND SUBBASE MATERIALS

1.1 TYPES OF MATERIALS

1. 2 RELATIONSHIP TO OTHER SPECIFICATIONS

The relationship between these Specifications is illustrated in Figure 3051.1.

Specification 3051 – Covers the acceptance of the

Specification R71 – Specification R73 – Specification R75 –

Figure 3051.1 – Relationship With Other Specifications

2 STRUCTURE OF THE SPECIFICATION

2.1 PROJECT SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS

2.2 SCHEDULE OF HOLD POINTS

2.3 FREQUENCY OF TESTING

2.4 REFERENCE DOCUMENTS

3 DEFINITIONS AND MATERIALS DESIGNATIONS

Binder: A hydraulic stabilising agent, such as lime, cement or granulated ground

Brick: A brick is a block of ceramic material used in masonry construction.

Ceramic material: An article having a glazed or unglazed body of crystalline or partly

Material To Be Material To Be Bound is the material prior to stabilisation with a binder.

Material To Be Material To Be Modified is an unbound material prior to the addition of a

Reclaimed Asphalt The material reclaimed from an asphalt pavement by cold-milling.

Subbase material: Material designated as subbase requiring a covering layer(s) of base

3.2 MATERIAL DESIGNATIONS

DGB20(HD) 20 mm nominal size Densely Graded Base (Heavy Duty)

4 QUALITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

5.1 MEANS OF EVALUATION

The means of evaluation for acceptance are illustrated in Figure 3051.2.

Determine Traffic Category (nominated

Proposed Mix (i)

Unbound Material (ii) or Material To Be Bound Unique

Pretreatment (unless exempted)

Assessed on Particle Size Distribution Evaluated under the RMS’s

Material meets particle