SUPERPAVE MIX DESIGN FLOWCHART

Select binder
based on air temp.,
traffic speed and
loading (SP-1)
Selection of Materials

Determine mix and

compact temps. from
viscosity-temp chart

Only some
agencies look at
Aggregate selection new stockpiles
(stockpile)
consensus properties NO

YES

Make three trial

blends
check vs. band
specs. and consensus
properties NO

YES

Mix and compact

Aggregate Structure

specimens to Nmax
Determine Design

Determine C, %Gmm
@ Nini, Ndes, Nmax
%VMA, % Va

Determine Pb, estimated

@ Ndes and Va = 4 %

A
Aggregate Structure
A

Determine Design
Determine estimated
volumetric properties
@ Pb, estimated

More than one blend One blend meets No blends meet criteria
meets criteria criteria

Choose one blend Design aggregate

structure

Mix and compact @ 4

different asphalt
contents
Determine Design
Asphalt Content

Calculate volumetric
properties @ Ndes & graph
vs. Pb

Choose Pb
that gives
4% Va

NO Meets criteria?

YES

Moisture
sensitivity
test

PASS FAIL

Design complete Add Change

treatment OR aggregate