METHOD STATEMENT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF WET MIX

MACADAM (WMM)
LAYER DESCRIPTION:
This Method Statement outlines the procedure for the production and laying of Wet Mix Macadam
as per clause 406 after appropriate trials and the appropriate drawings.

MATERIALS & MIX DESIGN.

1. The materials will be an approved combination of crushed stone aggregate, crusher dust
proportionally blended to comply properties of MORTH clause 406. 2. Mix design is carried out in QC
lab for propositioning of crushed stone aggregate and crusher dust to achieve the grading of MORTH
table 400-13. Blended Mix satisfying grading of MORTH table 400-13 directly form the crusher also
adopted as WMM Mix. 3. Optimum Moisture Content is determined as per IS 2720 Part 8 and same
shall be adopted.

EQUIPMENT:
1. WMM plant with Pug Mill complete with volumetric control feed bins calibrated with weight and
controlled water supply for preparation of mix to required grading and moisture contents.

2. Tipper trucks

3. Paver or with hydraulic grader.

4. Vibratory Roller.

CONSTRUCTION OPERATIONS
PREPARATION OF BASE: The surface of the sub-base/base to receive the wet mix macadam course
shall be prepared to the specified lines and cross-fall (camber) and made free of dust and other
extraneous material. Any ruts of soft yielding places shall be corrected in an approved manner and
rolled until firm surface is obtained if necessary by sprinkling water. Any subbase/base/surface
irregularities, where predominant, shall be made good by providing appropriate type of profile
corrective course (levelling course) of MORTH Clause 501 of these Specifications.

PROVISION OF LATERAL CONFINEMENT OF AGGREGATES While constructing wet mix macadam,

arrangement shall be made for the lateral confinement of wet mix. This shall be done by laying
materials in adjoining shoulders along with that of wet mix macadam layer and following the
sequence of operations described in MORTH Clause 407.4.1.

PREPARATION OF MIX
Wet Mix Macadam shall be prepared in an approved mixing plant of suitable capacity having
provision for controlled addition of water and forced/positive mixing arrangement like pug-mill or
pan type mixer of concrete batching plant. Optimum moisture for mixing shall be determined in
accordance with IS: 2720 (Part-8) after replacing the aggregate fraction retained on 22.4 mm sieve
with material of 4.75 mm to 22.4 mm size. While adding water, due allowance should be made for
evaporation losses. However, at the time of compaction, water in the wet mix should not vary from
the optimum value by more than agreed limits. The mixed material should be uniformly wet and no
segregation should be permitted.
LAYING PROCEDURE:

1. Prior to commencement of WMM operations the underlying GSB layer (dampened if necessary) is
to be inspected and approved by the Engineer.

2. If laying is by paver, the paver will be positioned with screed support equivalent to required layer
thickness plus roll down allowances when starting new lane or with roll down thickness shims when
pulling away from existing cut joint. Material to be tipped directly from trucks into hopper. If it is by
grader (as permitted by engineer), the WMM material shall be dumped on sub base and the same
would be graded uniformly and compacted within the optimum moisture content.

3. Laying shall be started from lower end. Before laying the adjacent lane, the already laid edge shall
be water sprayed as per requirement. However, the laying may be done from higher end to lower
end.

4. In case some open graded texture is observed, the same shall be treated with 6mm down
material. Rolling to commence from low side to high side of super-elevation, overlapping each pass
by a minimum of 1/3 of roll width until full width of layer is covered.

5. Compaction to be continued until surface is free from movement, ridges, and cracks and is
capable of achieving a minimum of 98% compaction as per specifications.

6. Upon completion of final rolling, area shall be cordoned off to all traffic for a minimum of 24 hours
to allow material to dry. Levels to be checked by dumpy levels for tolerance checks.

7. Field Density tests to be carried out after compaction is completed and level Control Check will be
carried out on 2nd Layer of WMM prior to approval for the application of