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Input Values as Needed in the Green Cells

37.5 mm Nominal Maximum
Design
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Estimation of VMA %
Aggregate Gradation
Percentage Passing
Sieve Size Sieve Size
raised to Samples From the Hot Bins
0.45 power
mm in Agg. # 1 Agg. # 2 Agg. # 3 Agg. # 4 Agg. # 5
5.81 50.0 2 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
5.11 37.5 1.5 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
4.26 25 1 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
3.76 19.0 3/4 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
3.12 12.5 1/2 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
2.75 9.5 3/8 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
2.02 4.75 No.4 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
1.47 2.36 No 8 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
1.08 1.18 No 16 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
0.79 0.60 No 30 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
0.58 0.30 No 50 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
0.43 0.15 No 100 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
0.31 0.075 No. 200 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
Suggested Blending Percentages

Blend # Total Agg. # 1 Agg. # 2 Agg. # 3 Agg. # 4 Agg. # 5
Blend 1 0.0
Blend 2 0.0
Blend 3 0.0
Estimated VMA % Based on the aggregate gradation for each blend
Warning Sieve Size

Suggested Gradation (DAS) for
Blend 1 Blend 2 Blend 3
The VMA % estimation is based on the aggregate 50.00 0.0 0.0 0.0
gradation for each blend. This is only an estimation of 37.50 0.0 0.0 0.0
the VMA% … Local experience of MOT for many years 25.00 0.0 0.0 0.0
have shown that this estimation is generally close
enough to the actual VMA%. 19.00 0.0 0.0 0.0
12.50 0.0 0.0 0.0
9.50 0.0 0.0 0.0

In some cases the actual VMA % may be significantly
different from the estimated values. It is the sole 4.75 0.0 0.0 0.0
responsibility of the designer to use this estimation with 2.36 0.0 0.0 0.0
caution .. 1.18 0.0 0.0 0.0
0.60 0.0 0.0 0.0
VMA Calculation is provided 0.30 0.0 0.0 0.0
for guidance only … 0.15 0.0 0.0 0.0
0.075 0.0 0.0 0.0
Estimated VMA % Based on the aggregate gradation for each blend Err:502 Err:502 Err:502
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Design
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Estimation of VMA %
Aggregate Gradation
Percentage Passing
0.45 power
5.81 50.0 2 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0

5.11 37.5 1.5 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
4.26 25 1 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
3.76 19.0 3/4 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
3.12 12.5 1/2 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
2.75 9.5 3/8 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
2.02 4.75 No.4 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
1.47 2.36 No 8 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
1.08 1.18 No 16 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
0.79 0.60 No 30 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
0.58 0.30 No 50 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
0.43 0.15 No 100 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
0.31 0.075 No. 200 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0

Blend 1 0.0
Blend 2 0.0
Blend 3 0.0
Warning Sieve Size

12.50 0.0 0.0 0.0
9.50 0.0 0.0 0.0

caution .. 1.18 0.0 0.0 0.0
0.60 0.0 0.0 0.0
0.075 0.0 0.0 0.0


Design
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Estimation of VMA %
Aggregate Gradation
Percentage Passing
0.45 power
5.81 50.0 2 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0

5.11 37.5 1.5 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
4.26 25 1 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
3.76 19.0 3/4 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
3.12 12.5 1/2 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
2.75 9.5 3/8 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
2.02 4.75 No.4 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
1.47 2.36 No 8 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
1.08 1.18 No 16 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
0.79 0.60 No 30 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
0.58 0.30 No 50 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
0.43 0.15 No 100 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
0.31 0.075 No. 200 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0

Blend 1 0.0
Blend 2 0.0
Blend 3 0.0
Warning Sieve Size

12.50 0.0 0.0 0.0
9.50 0.0 0.0 0.0

caution .. 1.18 0.0 0.0 0.0
0.60 0.0 0.0 0.0
0.075 0.0 0.0 0.0


Design
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Estimation of VMA %
Aggregate Gradation
Percentage Passing
0.45 power
5.81 50.0 2 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0

5.11 37.5 1.5 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
4.26 25 1 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
3.76 19.0 3/4 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
3.12 12.5 1/2 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
2.75 9.5 3/8 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
2.02 4.75 No.4 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
1.47 2.36 No 8 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
1.08 1.18 No 16 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
0.79 0.60 No 30 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
0.58 0.30 No 50 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
0.43 0.15 No 100 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
0.31 0.075 No. 200 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0

Blend 1 0.0
Blend 2 0.0
Blend 3 0.0
Warning Sieve Size

12.50 0.0 0.0 0.0
9.50 0.0 0.0 0.0

caution .. 1.18 0.0 0.0 0.0
0.60 0.0 0.0 0.0
0.075 0.0 0.0 0.0


Design
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Estimation of VMA %
Aggregate Gradation
Percentage Passing
0.45 power
5.81 50.0 2 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0

5.11 37.5 1.5 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
4.26 25 1 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
3.76 19.0 3/4 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
3.12 12.5 1/2 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
2.75 9.5 3/8 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
2.02 4.75 No.4 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
1.47 2.36 No 8 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
1.08 1.18 No 16 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
0.79 0.60 No 30 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
0.58 0.30 No 50 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
0.43 0.15 No 100 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
0.31 0.075 No. 200 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0

Blend 1 0.0
Blend 2 0.0
Blend 3 0.0
Warning Sieve Size

12.50 0.0 0.0 0.0
9.50 0.0 0.0 0.0

caution .. 1.18 0.0 0.0 0.0
0.60 0.0 0.0 0.0
0.075 0.0 0.0 0.0

Mix Design Reference No. 0 Page 11 of 13
Air Voids vs. Asphalt Content % VMA vs. Asphalt Content

10.0 18.0
17.5
9.0 17.0
16.5
8.0
16.0
15.5
7.0
15.0
14.5
% Air Voids
6.0
% VMA
14.0
5.0 13.5
13.0
4.0
12.5
12.0
3.0
11.5
2.0 11.0
10.5
1.0
10.0
3.0 3.5 4.0 4.5 5.0 5.5 6.0 6.5 7.0 7.5 8.0 3.0 3.5 4.0 4.5 5.0 5.5 6.0 6.5 7.0 7.5 8.0
% Asphalt Binder % Asphalt Binder
% VFA vs. Asphalt Content % Gmm @ Nini vs. Asphalt Content

95.0 95.0
93.0 94.0
91.0 93.0
89.0 92.0
87.0 91.0
90.0
85.0
89.0
83.0
88.0
81.0
87.0
79.0
% Gmm @ Nini
86.0
77.0
% VFA
85.0
75.0
84.0
73.0
83.0
71.0
82.0
69.0
81.0
67.0
80.0
65.0
79.0
63.0 78.0
61.0 77.0
59.0 76.0
57.0 75.0
3.0 4.0 5.0
% Asphalt 6.0
Binder 7.0 8.0 3.0 4.0 % Asphalt
5.0 Binder
6.0 7.0 8.0
Mix Design Curves To Select the Design Asphalt Content (DAC)
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10.0 18.0
17.5
9.0 17.0
16.5
8.0
16.0
15.5
7.0
15.0
14.5
% Air Voids
6.0
% VMA
14.0
5.0 13.5
13.0
4.0
12.5
12.0
3.0
11.5
2.0 11.0
10.5
1.0
10.0
3.0 3.5 4.0 4.5 5.0 5.5 6.0 6.5 7.0 7.5 8.0 3.0 3.5 4.0 4.5 5.0 5.5 6.0 6.5 7.0 7.5 8.0

95.0 95.0
93.0 94.0
91.0 93.0
89.0 92.0
87.0 91.0
90.0
85.0
89.0
83.0
88.0
81.0
87.0
79.0
% Gmm @ Nini
86.0
77.0
% VFA
85.0
75.0
84.0
73.0
83.0
71.0
82.0
69.0
81.0
67.0
80.0
65.0
79.0
63.0 78.0
61.0 77.0
59.0 76.0
57.0 75.0
3.0 4.0 5.0
% Asphalt 6.0
5.0 Binder
6.0 7.0 8.0
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10.0 18.0
17.5
9.0 17.0
16.5
8.0
16.0
15.5
7.0
15.0
14.5
% Air Voids
6.0
% VMA
14.0
5.0 13.5
13.0
4.0
12.5
12.0
3.0
11.5
2.0 11.0
10.5
1.0
10.0
3.0 3.5 4.0 4.5 5.0 5.5 6.0 6.5 7.0 7.5 8.0 3.0 3.5 4.0 4.5 5.0 5.5 6.0 6.5 7.0 7.5 8.0

95.0 95.0
93.0 94.0
91.0 93.0
89.0 92.0
87.0 91.0
90.0
85.0
89.0
83.0
88.0
81.0
87.0
79.0
% Gmm @ Nini
86.0
77.0
% VFA
85.0
75.0
84.0
73.0
83.0
71.0
82.0
69.0
81.0
67.0
80.0
65.0
79.0
63.0 78.0
61.0 77.0
59.0 76.0
57.0 75.0
3.0 4.0 5.0
% Asphalt 6.0
5.0 Binder
6.0 7.0 8.0
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10.0 18.0
17.5
9.0 17.0
16.5
8.0
16.0
15.5
7.0
15.0
14.5
% Air Voids
6.0
% VMA
14.0
5.0 13.5
13.0
4.0
12.5
12.0
3.0
11.5
2.0 11.0
10.5
1.0
10.0
3.0 3.5 4.0 4.5 5.0 5.5 6.0 6.5 7.0 7.5 8.0 3.0 3.5 4.0 4.5 5.0 5.5 6.0 6.5 7.0 7.5 8.0

95.0 95.0
93.0 94.0
91.0 93.0
89.0 92.0
87.0 91.0
90.0
85.0
89.0
83.0
88.0
81.0
87.0
79.0
% Gmm @ Nini
86.0
77.0
% VFA
85.0
75.0
84.0
73.0
83.0
71.0
82.0
69.0
81.0
67.0
80.0
65.0
79.0
63.0 78.0
61.0 77.0
59.0 76.0
57.0 75.0
3.0 4.0 5.0
% Asphalt 6.0
5.0 Binder
6.0 7.0 8.0
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10.0 18.0
17.5
9.0 17.0
16.5
8.0
16.0
15.5
7.0
15.0
14.5
% Air Voids
6.0
% VMA
14.0
5.0 13.5
13.0
4.0
12.5
12.0
3.0
11.5
2.0 11.0
10.5
1.0
10.0
3.0 3.5 4.0 4.5 5.0 5.5 6.0 6.5 7.0 7.5 8.0 3.0 3.5 4.0 4.5 5.0 5.5 6.0 6.5 7.0 7.5 8.0

95.0 95.0
93.0 94.0
91.0 93.0
89.0 92.0
87.0 91.0
90.0
85.0
89.0
83.0
88.0
81.0
87.0
79.0
% Gmm @ Nini
86.0
77.0
% VFA
85.0
75.0
84.0
73.0
83.0
71.0
82.0
69.0
81.0
67.0
80.0
65.0
79.0
63.0 78.0
61.0 77.0
59.0 76.0
57.0 75.0
3.0 4.0 5.0
% Asphalt 6.0
5.0 Binder
6.0 7.0 8.0
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Selection of the Design Asphalt Content (DAC)

The Selected Blend from the DAS Step is
Input the Following Properties of the Selected Blend
Bulk Specific Gravity of the Selected Blend, Gsb
Estimated asphalt to achieve 4.0% air voids (Pb,estimated)
Percentage Passing 0.075 Sieve (N0 200) of the Selected Blend
Densification Data for the DAC

DAC Suggsted Levels -0.5 0.0 0.5 1.0
Sample No.
Property
1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2
Height of samples at Nini
Average Height of samples at Nini #VALUE! #VALUE! #VALUE! #VALUE!
Height of samples at Ndes
Average Height of samples at Ndes #VALUE! #VALUE! #VALUE! #VALUE!
Determination of Gmb @ Ndes
Weight of Sample (Oven Dry), g
Weight of Sample (Saturated Surface Dry), g
Weight of Sample in Water, g
Bulk Specific Gravity (Gmb) @ Ndes #DIV/0! #DIV/0! #DIV/0! #DIV/0! #DIV/0! #DIV/0! #DIV/0! #DIV/0!
Average Bulk Specific Gravity (Gmb) @ Ndes #DIV/0! #DIV/0! #DIV/0! #DIV/0!
Determination of Gmm
Wight of the Loose Mix, g
Weight of Flask With Water, g
Weight of Flask with Water and Loose Mix, g
Maximum Specific Gravity (Gmm) #DIV/0! #DIV/0! #DIV/0! #DIV/0! #DIV/0! #DIV/0! #DIV/0! #DIV/0!
Average Maximum Specific Gravity (Gmm) #DIV/0! #DIV/0! #DIV/0! #DIV/0!
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Determination of Volumetric Properties for the DAC

Computed Value -0.5 0.0 0.5 1.0
% Gmm @ Nini #VALUE! #VALUE! #VALUE! #VALUE!
% Gmm @ Ndes #DIV/0! #DIV/0! #DIV/0! #DIV/0!
% Air Voids #DIV/0! #DIV/0! #DIV/0! #DIV/0!
% VMA #DIV/0! #DIV/0! #DIV/0! #DIV/0!
% VFA #DIV/0! #DIV/0! #DIV/0! #DIV/0!
Calculated Gse from Gmm #DIV/0! #DIV/0! #DIV/0! #DIV/0!
% Asphalt Absorption, Pba #DIV/0! #DIV/0! #DIV/0! #DIV/0!
Effective asphalt binder content (Pbe) #DIV/0! #DIV/0! #DIV/0! #DIV/0!
Dust Proportion (DP ratio) #DIV/0! #DIV/0! #DIV/0! #DIV/0!
Determination of the DAC and Verification of Volumetric

Requirements of the Mix Compared to Superpave Criteria
SUPERPAVE
Property Value Meet the Criteria ?
Criteria
DAC (Selected % Asphalt Binder Content at 4.0 air voids) n/a n/a
Calculated Gse from Gmm #DIV/0! n/a n/a
Effective asphalt binder content (Pbe), % #DIV/0! n/a n/a
% Gmm @ Nini Yes 0
% Gmm @ Ndes 96.0 Yes 96
% Air Voids 4.0 Yes 4
0
% VMA Yes
0
Minimum 0
% VFA Yes
Maximum 0
Minimum 0
Dust Proportion (DP ratio) #DIV/0! #DIV/0!
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Maximum 0
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DAC Suggested Levels -0.5 0.0 0.5 1.0
Sample No.
Property
1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2
Average Height of samples at Nini 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
Average Height of samples at Ndes 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
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% Gmm @ Nini #DIV/0! #DIV/0! #DIV/0! #DIV/0!

SUPERPAVE
Criteria
% Gmm @ Nini Yes 0
0
% VMA Yes
0
Minimum 0
% VFA Yes
Maximum 0
Minimum 0
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Maximum 0
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Sample No.
Property
1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2
Determination of G mb @ Ndes
Determination of G mm
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SUPERPAVE
Criteria
% Gmm @ Nini Yes 0
0
% VMA Yes
0
Minimum 0
% VFA Yes
Maximum 0
Minimum 0
Maximum 0
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Sample No.
Property
1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2
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SUPERPAVE
Criteria
% Gmm @ Nini Yes 0
0
% VMA Yes
0
Minimum 0
% VFA Yes
Maximum 0
Minimum 0
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Maximum 0
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Sample No.
Property
1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2
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SUPERPAVE
Criteria
% Gmm @ Nini Yes 0
0
% VMA Yes
0
Minimum 0
% VFA Yes
Maximum 0
Minimum 0
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Maximum 0
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Mix Deign Verification

(1) Verification of the HMA Volumetric Properties at N des
Sample #
Property
1 2
Height of samples at Nini 0.0 0.0
Average Height of samples at Nini 0.0
Height of samples at Ndes 0.0 0.0
Average Height of samples at Ndes 0.0
Weight of Sample (Oven Dry), g 0.0 0.0
Weight of Sample (Saturated Surface Dry), g 0.0 0.0
Weight of Sample in Water, g 0.0 0.0
Bulk Specific Gravity (Gmb) at Ndes #DIV/0! #DIV/0!
Average Bulk Specific Gravity (Gmb) at Ndes #DIV/0!
Wight of the Loose Mix, g 0.0 0.0
Weight of Flask With Water, g 0.0 0.0
Weight of Flask with Water and Loose Mix, g 0.0 0.0
Maximum Specific Gravity (Gmm) #DIV/0! #DIV/0!
Average Maximum Specific Gravity (Gmm) #DIV/0!
meet the
Property Value Criteria ? Superpave Criteria
Design Asphalt Content, % 0.00 n/a n/a
Bulk Specific Gravity, Gsb 0.000 n/a n/a
Effective Specific Gravity, Gse #DIV/0! n/a n/a
% Gmm @ Nini #DIV/0! #DIV/0! 0.0
% Gmm @ Ndes #DIV/0! #DIV/0! 0.0
% Air Voids #DIV/0! #DIV/0! 4.0
0.0
% VMA #DIV/0! #DIV/0!
0.0
0.0
% VFA #DIV/0! #DIV/0!
0.0
Asphalt Absorption, (Pba) #DIV/0! n/a n/a
% Passing 0.075 mm Sieve 0.00 n/a n/a
Effective asphalt binder content (Pbe) #DIV/0! n/a n/a
0.00
0.00
(2) Verification of the HMA Volumetric Properties at N max
Sample #
Property
1 2
Determination of Gmb @ Nmax
Bulk Specific Gravity (Gmb) at Nmax #DIV/0! #DIV/0!
Average Bulk Specific Gravity (Gmb) at Nmax #DIV/0!
Property Average % Gmm @ Nmax Meet the Criteria ? Superpave Criteria, Max.
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Bulk Specific Gravity, Gmb @ Nmax #DIV/0!
#DIV/0! #DIV/0! 98.0
Maximum Specific Gravity, Gmm #DIV/0!
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Input Values as Needed in the Green Cells 19.0 mm Nominal Maximum Design
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Sample #
Property
1 2
meet the
Design Asphalt Content, % 0 n/a n/a
Bulk Specific Gravity, Gsb 0 n/a n/a
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.00
0.00
Sample #
Property
1 2
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#DIV/0! #DIV/0! 98.0
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Sample #
Property
1 2
meet the
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.00
0.00
Sample #
Property
1 2

#DIV/0! #DIV/0! 98.0
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Sample #
Property
1 2
meet the
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.00
0.00
Sample #
Property
1 2
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#DIV/0! #DIV/0! 98.0
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Sample #
Property
1 2
meet the
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.00
0.00
Sample #
Property
1 2
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#DIV/0! #DIV/0! 98.0
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Summary of the Densification Data for the Trial Blends

Percent of the initial trial asphalt binder, Pbi 0 0 0
Sample No.
Property
1 2 1 2 1 2
Average Height of samples at Nini 0.0 0.0 0.0
Average Height of samples at Ndes 0.0 0.0 0.0
Bulk Specific Gravity (Gmb) @ Ndes #DIV/0! #DIV/0! #DIV/0! #DIV/0! #DIV/0! #DIV/0!
Average Bulk Specific Gravity (Gmb) @ Ndes #DIV/0! #DIV/0! #DIV/0!
Maximum Specific Gravity (Gmm) #DIV/0! #DIV/0! #DIV/0! #DIV/0! #DIV/0! #DIV/0!
Average Maximum Specific Gravity (Gmm) #DIV/0! #DIV/0! #DIV/0!
Determination of Volumetric Properties of the Trial Blends

Computed Value Blend 1 Blend 2 Blend 3
% Gmm @ Nini #DIV/0! #DIV/0! #DIV/0!
% Gmm @ Ndes #DIV/0! #DIV/0! #DIV/0!
% Air Voids #DIV/0! #DIV/0! #DIV/0!
% VMAini #DIV/0! #DIV/0! #DIV/0!
Percent of the initial trial asphalt binder, Pbi 0.0 0.0 0.0
Calculated Gse from Gmm #DIV/0! #DIV/0! #DIV/0!
% Asphalt Absorption, Pba #DIV/0! #DIV/0! #DIV/0!
Determination of Volumetric Properties for the Trial Blends at 4.0% Air Voids
Estimated Values Blend 1 Blend 2 Blend 3
Estimated asphalt @ 4.0% air voids (Pbestimated) #DIV/0! #DIV/0! #DIV/0!
% Gmm @ Ndes 96.0 96.0 96.0
% Air Voids 4.0 4.0 4.0
Voidage Constant (C) #DIV/0! #DIV/0! #DIV/0!
% VMAestimated #DIV/0! #DIV/0! #DIV/0!
% VFAestimated #DIV/0! #DIV/0! #DIV/0!
Effective asphalt binder content (Pbe) #DIV/0! #DIV/0! #DIV/0!
Dust Proportion (DP ratio) #DIV/0! #DIV/0! #DIV/0!
Comparison of Volumetric Properties of the Trial Blends with Criteria

% Gmm @ Ndes OK OK OK
% Air Voids OK OK OK
AdEC
ePAVE3 - 2006

Sample No.
Property
1 2 1 2 1 2

% Gmm @ Ndes 96.0 96.0 96.0
% Air Voids 4.0 4.0 4.0

AdEC
ePAVE3 - 2006

Sample No.
Property
1 2 1 2 1 2

% Gmm @ Ndes 96.0 96.0 96.0
% Air Voids 4.0 4.0 4.0

AdEC
ePAVE3 - 2006

Sample No.
Property
1 2 1 2 1 2

% Gmm @ Ndes 96.0 96.0 96.0
% Air Voids 4.0 4.0 4.0

AdEC
ePAVE3 - 2006

Sample No.
Property
1 2 1 2 1 2

% Gmm @ Ndes 96.0 96.0 96.0
% Air Voids 4.0 4.0 4.0

AdEC
ePAVE3 - 2006
Selection of DAS
Aggregate Gradation
Percentage Passing
0.45 power
5.81 50.0 2 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0

5.11 37.5 1.5 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
4.26 25 1 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
3.76 19.0 3/4 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
3.12 12.5 1/2 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
2.75 9.5 3/8 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
2.02 4.75 No.4 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
1.47 2.36 No 8 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
1.08 1.18 No 16 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
0.79 0.60 No 30 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
0.58 0.30 No 50 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
0.43 0.15 No 100 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
0.31 0.075 No. 200 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0

Blend 1 0.0
Blend 2 0.0
Blend 3 0.0
Selection of DAS
SUPERPAVE Criteria, % Passing
Sieve Size % Passing
Sieve Size Control Points
raised to
in mm
0.45 power Min Max Blend 1 Blend 2 Blend 3 Remarks
5.81 50.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
5.11 37.5 0.0 0.0 0.0
4.26 25.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
3.76 19.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
3.12 12.5 100.0 No Primary Control 0.0 0.0 0.0
Sieve for 4.7 5 NMS
2.75 9.5 95.0 100.0 Mix. 0.0 0.0 0.0
2.02 4.75 90.0 100.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
1.47 2.36 0.0 0.0 0.0
1.08 1.18 30.0 60.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
0.79 0.60 0.0 0.0 0.0
0.58 0.30 0.0 0.0 0.0
0.43 0.15 0.0 0.0 0.0
0.31 0.075 6.0 12.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
AdEC
ePAVE V.2.0 - 2004
Gradation Curve for the Suggested Blends Compared to SUPERPAVE

maximum density Gradation Criteria - 4.75 mm Nominal Maximum Size
2.75 100
100 0 0
90
Size Control points
3.12 100
80
2.75 95 100
2.02 90 100
1.08 30 60
70
0.31 6 12
Percent Passing, %
Blend 1
60
Blend 2
Blend 3
50
Control Points
Control Points
40
Maximum Density Line
30
20
10
0
NMS = 4.75
0.075 2.36
Sieve Size, mm (Raised to the 0.45 Power)
Verification of the Design NMS for the Proposed Blends

Sieve Size Blend 1 Blend 2 Blend 3 Remarks
25.0 NMS NMS NMS
19.0 NMS NMS NMS
12.5 NMS NMS NMS
9.5 NMS NMS NMS
4.75 NMS NMS NMS
AdEC
ePAVE V.2.0 - 2004
Estimated Combined Properties of the Blends and Comparison with

Superpave Criteria
Property SUPERPAVE Criteria Blend 1 Blend 2 Blend 3 Remarks
Bulk Specific Gravity Gsb n/a #DIV/0! #DIV/0! #DIV/0!
Apparent Specific Gravity Gsa n/a #DIV/0! #DIV/0! #DIV/0!
Water Absorption, % Pbw n/a 0.000 0.000 0.000
1 + Faces 0 #DIV/0! #DIV/0! #DIV/0!
Meet the Criteria ? #DIV/0! #DIV/0! #DIV/0!

Coarse Aggregate Angularity, %
min.
2+ Faces 0 #DIV/0! #DIV/0! #DIV/0!
FAA 0 #DIV/0! #DIV/0! #DIV/0!

Fine Aggregate Angularity, % min.
F&E 0 #DIV/0! #DIV/0! #DIV/0!

Flat & Elongated, % max
SE 0 #DIV/0! #DIV/0! #DIV/0!

Sand Equivalent, % min
Estimation of the Initial Trial Asphalt Binder % (P bi) for the Trial Blends
Computed Value of Blend 1 Blend 2 Blend 3 Remarks
Absorption Constant 0.8 0.8 0.8
Aggregate Effective Specific Gravity, Gse #DIV/0! #DIV/0! #DIV/0!
Aggregate Bulk Specific Gravity, Gsb #DIV/0! #DIV/0! #DIV/0!
Volume of the Absorbed Binder , Vba #DIV/0! #DIV/0! #DIV/0!
Volume of Effective Binder, Vbe Err:502 Err:502 Err:502
Calculated Pbi Value Based on AASHTO R-35 and SP-

2
#DIV/0! #DIV/0! #DIV/0!
Percent of the initial trial
asphalt binder, Pbi Input the selected Pbi Value either from the calculation or from
experience
AdEC
ePAVE V.2.0 - 2004
Selection of DAS
Aggregate Gradation
Percentage Passing
0.45 power
5.81 50.0 2 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0

5.11 37.5 1.5 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
4.26 25 1 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
3.76 19.0 3/4 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
3.12 12.5 1/2 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
2.75 9.5 3/8 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
2.02 4.75 No.4 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
1.47 2.36 No 8 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
1.08 1.18 No 16 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
0.79 0.60 No 30 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
0.58 0.30 No 50 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
0.43 0.15 No 100 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
0.31 0.075 No. 200 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0

Blend 1 0.0
Blend 2 0.0
Blend 3 0.0
Selection of DAS
Sieve Size Control Points The Primary Control Sieve
raised to
in mm
The PCS was introduced in the
new AASHTO M323 "Superpave
5.81 50.0 Volumetric Mix Design
0.0 0.0 0.0
5.11 37.5 Specifications", 2005 0.0 0.0 0.0
4.26 25.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
3.76 19.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
It is defined as the sieve size that
3.12 12.5 100.0 classifies the gradation between 0.0 0.0 0.0
course and fine. PCS is specified
2.75 9.5 90.0 100.0 for each NMS.
0.0 0.0 0.0
2.02 4.75 90.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
1.47 2.36 32.0 67.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
1.08 1.18 For 9.5 mm NMS the PCS is 2.36 0.0 0.0 0.0
mm and the % passing at this
0.79 0.60 sieve is 47.0% If the gradation line 0.0 0.0 0.0
passes above the PCS then the
0.58 0.30 gradation is classified as fine
0.0 0.0 0.0
0.43 0.15 otherwise it is classified as coarse. 0.0 0.0 0.0
0.31 0.075 2.0 10.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
Based on the PCS Criteria, the gradation of each blend is classified as Coarse Coarse Coarse
AdEC
ePAVE V.2.0 - 2004

3.12 100
100 0 0
90
Size Control points
3.12 100
80 2.75 90 100
2.02 90 Primary Control Sieve
1.47 32 67 1.47 47
70 0.31 2 10
Blend 1
Percent Passing, %
60
Blend 2
Blend 3
50 Control Points
Control Points
40 Primary Control Sieve
30
20
10
0
NMS = 9.5 mm
0.075 2.36

37.5 NMS NMS NMS
25.0 NMS NMS NMS
19.0 NMS NMS NMS
12.5 NMS NMS NMS
9.5 NMS NMS NMS
AdEC
ePAVE V.2.0 - 2004

Superpave Criteria

min.

F&E 0 #DIV/0! #DIV/0! #DIV/0!

SE 0 #DIV/0! #DIV/0! #DIV/0!


2
#DIV/0! #DIV/0! #DIV/0!
experience
AdEC
ePAVE V.2.0 - 2004
Selection of DAS
Aggregate Gradation
Percentage Passing
0.45 power
5.81 50.0 2 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0

5.11 37.5 1.5 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
4.26 25 1 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
3.76 19.0 3/4 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
3.12 12.5 1/2 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
2.75 9.5 3/8 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
2.02 4.75 No.4 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
1.47 2.36 No 8 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
1.08 1.18 No 16 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
0.79 0.60 No 30 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
0.58 0.30 No 50 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
0.43 0.15 No 100 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
0.31 0.075 No. 200 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0

Blend 1 0.0
Blend 2 0.0
Blend 3 0.0
Selection of DAS
raised to
in mm
0.0 0.0 0.0
5.11 37.5 Specifications", 2005 0.0 0.0 0.0
4.26 25.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
3.76 19.0 100.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
3.12 12.5 90.0 100.0 classifies the gradation between 0.0 0.0 0.0
2.75 9.5 90.0 for each NMS.
0.0 0.0 0.0
2.02 4.75 0.0 0.0 0.0
1.47 2.36 28.0 58.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
1.08 1.18 For 12.5 mm NMS the PCS is 0.0 0.0 0.0
2.36 mm and the % passing at this
0.79 0.60 sieve is 39.0% If the gradation line 0.0 0.0 0.0
passes above the PCS then the
0.58 0.30 gradation is classified as fine
0.0 0.0 0.0
0.31 0.075 2.0 10.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
AdEC
ePAVE V.2.0 - 2004

3.76 100
100 0 0
90
Size Control points

3.76 100
80
3.12 90 100
2.75 90 Primary Control Sieve
1.47 28 58 1.47 39
70
0.31 2 10
Blend 1
Percent Passing, %
60
Blend 2
Blend 3
50 Control Points
Control Points
30
20
10
0
2.36 NMS = 12.5
0.075

37.5 NMS NMS NMS
25.0 NMS NMS NMS
19.0 NMS NMS NMS
12.5 NMS NMS NMS
9.5 NMS NMS NMS
AdEC
ePAVE V.2.0 - 2004

Superpave Criteria

min.

F&E 0 #DIV/0! #DIV/0! #DIV/0!

SE 0 #DIV/0! #DIV/0! #DIV/0!


2
#DIV/0! #DIV/0! #DIV/0!
experience
AdEC
ePAVE V.2.0 - 2004
Selection of DAS
Aggregate Gradation
Percentage Passing
0.45 power
5.81 50.0 2 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0

5.11 37.5 1.5 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
4.26 25 1 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
3.76 19.0 3/4 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
3.12 12.5 1/2 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
2.75 9.5 3/8 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
2.02 4.75 No.4 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
1.47 2.36 No 8 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
1.08 1.18 No 16 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
0.79 0.60 No 30 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
0.58 0.30 No 50 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
0.43 0.15 No 100 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
0.31 0.075 No. 200 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0

Blend 1 0.0
Blend 2 0.0
Blend 3 0.0
Selection of DAS
raised to
in mm
0.0 0.0 0.0
5.11 37.5 Specifications", 2005 0.0 0.0 0.0
4.26 25.0 100.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
3.76 19.0 90.0 100.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
3.12 12.5 90.0 classifies the gradation between 0.0 0.0 0.0
2.75 9.5 for each NMS.
0.0 0.0 0.0
2.02 4.75 0.0 0.0 0.0
1.47 2.36 23.0 49.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
0.79 0.60 sieve is 47.0%. If the gradation 0.0 0.0 0.0
line passes above the PCS then
0.58 0.30 the gradation is classified as fine
0.0 0.0 0.0
0.31 0.075 2.0 8.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
AdEC
ePAVE V.2.0 - 2004

4.26 100
100 0 0
90
Size Control points

4.26 100
3.76 90 100
3.12 90 2.02 47
1.47 23 49
70
0.31 2 8
Blend 1
Percent Passing, %
60
Blend 2
Blend 3
50 Control Points
Control Points
30
20
10
0
NMS = 19.0
0.075 2.36

37.5 NMS NMS NMS
25.0 NMS NMS NMS
19.0 NMS NMS NMS
12.5 NMS NMS NMS
9.5 NMS NMS NMS
AdEC
ePAVE V.2.0 - 2004

Superpave Criteria

min.

F&E 0 #DIV/0! #DIV/0! #DIV/0!

SE 0 #DIV/0! #DIV/0! #DIV/0!


2
#DIV/0! #DIV/0! #DIV/0!
experience
AdEC
ePAVE V.2.0 - 2004
Selection of DAS
Aggregate Gradation
Percentage Passing
0.45 power
5.81 50.0 2 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0

5.11 37.5 1.5 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
4.26 25 1 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
3.76 19.0 3/4 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
3.12 12.5 1/2 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
2.75 9.5 3/8 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
2.02 4.75 No.4 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
1.47 2.36 No 8 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
1.08 1.18 No 16 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
0.79 0.60 No 30 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
0.58 0.30 No 50 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
0.43 0.15 No 100 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
0.31 0.075 No. 200 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0

Blend 1 0.0
Blend 2 0.0
Blend 3 0.0
Selection of DAS
raised to
in mm
5.81 50.0 100.0 Volumetric Mix Design
0.0 0.0 0.0
5.11 37.5 90.0 100.0 Specifications", 2005 0.0 0.0 0.0
4.26 25.0 90.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
3.76 19.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
3.12 12.5 classifies the gradation between 0.0 0.0 0.0
0.0 0.0 0.0
2.02 4.75 0.0 0.0 0.0
1.47 2.36 15.0 41.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
1.08 1.18 For 37.5 mm NMS the PCS is 9.5 0.0 0.0 0.0
mm and the % passing at this
0.0 0.0 0.0
0.31 0.075 0.0 6.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
AdEC
ePAVE V.2.0 - 2004

5.81 100
100 0 0
90
Size Control points

5.81 100
80
5.11 90 100
4.26 90 Primery Control Sieve
1.47 15 41 2.75 47
70
0.31 0 6
Blend 1
Percent Passing, %
60
Blend 2
Blend 3
50 Control Points
Control Points
40 Primery Control Sieve
30
20
10
0
NMS = 37.5
0.075 2.36

37.5 NMS NMS NMS
25.0 NMS NMS NMS
19.0 NMS NMS NMS
12.5 NMS NMS NMS
9.5 NMS NMS NMS
AdEC
ePAVE V.2.0 - 2004

Superpave Criteria

min.

F&E 0 #DIV/0! #DIV/0! #DIV/0!

SE 0 #DIV/0! #DIV/0! #DIV/0!


2
#DIV/0! #DIV/0! #DIV/0!
experience
AdEC
ePAVE V.2.0 - 2004
Back … Main Menu
Binder Performance Grade (PG) Adjustment for Traffic Spee

and Traffic Level
Adjustment to the High-Temperature Grade of the Binder
Traffic Class Designation (or ESAL, million) Standing (average Slow (average speed
speed is less than 20 between 20 to 70
km/h) km/h)
Very Light (< 0.3) 1* no adjustment
Light (0.3 to 3) 2 1
Medium (3 to < 10) 2 1
Heavy (10 to < 30) 2 1
Very Heavy (> 30) 2 1
Note: Increase the high temperature grade by one grade equivalent (i.e. 6 oC). Do not adjust the low temperature grade.
* Considerations should be given to increasing the high temperature grade by one grade equivalent (i.e. 6 oC).
Main Menu
for Traffic Speed
mperature Grade of the Binder
Standard (average
speed more than 70
km/h)
no adjustment
no adjustment
no adjustment
1*
st the low temperature grade.
de equivalent (i.e. 6 oC).


25.0mm Nominal Maximum
Design
Back to DAS
Estimation of VMA %
Aggregate Gradation
Percentage Passing
0.45 power
5.81 50.0 2 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
5.11 37.5 1.5 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
4.26 25 1 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
3.76 19.0 3/4 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
3.12 12.5 1/2 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
2.75 9.5 3/8 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
2.02 4.75 No.4 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
1.47 2.36 No 8 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
1.08 1.18 No 16 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
0.79 0.60 No 30 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
0.58 0.30 No 50 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
0.43 0.15 No 100 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
0.31 0.075 No. 200 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0

Blend 1 100.0 15.0 11.0 33.0 41.0 0.0
Blend 2 100.0 14.0 14.0 41.0 31.0 0.0
Blend 3 100.0 16.0 17.0 38.0 29.0 0.0
Warning Sieve Size

12.50 0.0 0.0 0.0
9.50 0.0 0.0 0.0

caution .. 1.18 0.0 0.0 0.0
0.60 0.0 0.0 0.0
0.075 0.0 0.0 0.0

Selection of DAS
Aggregate Gradation
Percentage Passing
0.45 power
5.81 50.0 2 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0

5.11 37.5 1.5 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
4.26 25 1 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
3.76 19.0 3/4 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
3.12 12.5 1/2 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
2.75 9.5 3/8 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
2.02 4.75 No.4 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
1.47 2.36 No 8 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
1.08 1.18 No 16 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
0.79 0.60 No 30 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
0.58 0.30 No 50 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
0.43 0.15 No 100 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
0.31 0.075 No. 200 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0

Blend 1 0.0
Blend 2 0.0
Blend 3 0.0
Selection of DAS
raised to
in mm
0.0 0.0 0.0
5.11 37.5 100.0 Specifications", 2005 0.0 0.0 0.0
4.26 25.0 90.0 100.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
3.76 19.0 90.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
3.12 12.5 classifies the gradation between 0.0 0.0 0.0
0.0 0.0 0.0
2.02 4.75 0.0 0.0 0.0
1.47 2.36 19.0 45.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
0.0 0.0 0.0
0.31 0.075 1.0 7.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
AdEC
ePAVE V.2.0 - 2004

5.11 100
100 0 0
90
Size Control points
5.11 100
4.26 90 100
3.76 90 2.02 40
1.47 19 45
70
0.31 1 7
Blend 1
Percent Passing, %
60
Blend 2
Blend 3
50 Control Points
Control Points
30
20
10
0
0.075 2.36 NMS = 25.0

37.5 NMS NMS NMS
25.0 NMS NMS NMS
19.0 NMS NMS NMS
12.5 NMS NMS NMS
9.5 NMS NMS NMS
AdEC
ePAVE V.2.0 - 2004

Superpave Criteria

min.

F&E 0 #DIV/0! #DIV/0! #DIV/0!

SE 0 #DIV/0! #DIV/0! #DIV/0!


2
#DIV/0! #DIV/0! #DIV/0!
experience
AdEC
ePAVE V.2.0 - 2004
File Name: file:///conversion/tmp/activity_task_scratch/766110157.xls AdEC
File Name: file:///conversion/tmp/activity_task_scratch/766110157.xls AdEC

Sample No.
Property
1 2 1 2 1 2

% Gmm @ Ndes 96.0 96.0 96.0
% Air Voids 4.0 4.0 4.0

AdEC
ePAVE3 - 2006

Sample #
Property
1 2
meet the
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.00
0.00
Sample #
Property
1 2

#DIV/0! #DIV/0! 98.0
AdEC
ePAVE3 - 2006


DAC Suggsted Levels -0.5 0.0 0.5 1.0
Sample No.
Property
1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2
File Name: 766110157.xls AdEC

ePAVE3 -2006


SUPERPAVE
Criteria
% Gmm @ Nini Yes 0
0
% VMA Yes
0
Minimum 0
% VFA Yes
Maximum 0
Minimum 0
ePAVE3 -2006
Maximum 0

ePAVE3 -2006

10.0 18.0
17.5
9.0 17.0
16.5
8.0
16.0
15.5
7.0
15.0
14.5
% Air Voids
6.0
% VMA
14.0
5.0 13.5
13.0
4.0
12.5
12.0
3.0
11.5
2.0 11.0
10.5
1.0
10.0
3.0 3.5 4.0 4.5 5.0 5.5 6.0 6.5 7.0 7.5 8.0 3.0 3.5 4.0 4.5 5.0 5.5 6.0 6.5 7.0 7.5 8.0

95.0 95.0
93.0 94.0
91.0 93.0
89.0 92.0
87.0 91.0
90.0
85.0
89.0
83.0
88.0
81.0
87.0
79.0
% Gmm @ Nini
86.0
77.0
% VFA
85.0
75.0
84.0
73.0
83.0
71.0
82.0
69.0
81.0
67.0
80.0
65.0
79.0
63.0 78.0
61.0 77.0
59.0 76.0
57.0 75.0
3.0 4.0 5.0
% Asphalt 6.0
5.0 Binder
6.0 7.0 8.0
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Welcome to ePAVE3 - November 2006
ePAVE3
Version: 3`.0, 2006
Software for the: "Superpave Volumetric Design for Hot-Mix Asphalt (HMA)"
Based on the Asphalt Institute SUPERPAVE Series No. 2 (SP-2), Third Edition, 2001
and The latest AASHTO Standard Specifications, 25th Edition, 2005
Checked and Approved by : MOT
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P.O Box 8658 - Riyadh 11492 - Saudi Arabia

Tel: 00966 1 4567377 Fax: 00966 1 4548166
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Select An Item to Input Data and Perform Analysis
Project Information
Hot-Mix Asphalt Criteria

About ePAVE3
About ePAVE3 Asphalt Binder Data
Aggregate Data
DAS and DAC Selection
Strength & Moisture Sensitivity Evaluation

Kingdom of Saudi Arabia ‫المملكة العربية السعودية‬
Ministry of Transport ‫وزارة النقــل‬
General Direct. for Materials & Research ‫اإلدارة العامة للمواد والبحوث‬
Quality Control Department ‫إدارة ضبط الجودة‬
Superpave Mix Design Report

Page 1 of 13
Mix Design Reference No. Date
Project Information and Basic Design Parameters

Project
Contractor
Consultant
Project
Location
Mix Type
Type of Facility
Layer Thickness, mm Nominal Maximum Size, mm
Thickness of the Position of the layer for the design

pavement above the purposes (Either <100 mm or >
layer, mm 100 mm)
Design Traffic Class

New Design
Designation (or ESALs)
Submitted By Approved By
Name
Designation
Date
Signature
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Hot-Mix Asphalt Criteria

Summary of the Basic Design Parameters of the Mix Design
Project 0
Design Traffic Class Designation (or ESALs) 0
Position of the layer for the design purposes (Either <100 mm or > 100 mm) 0.0
Nominal Maximum Size, mm 0.0
Summary of the Design Parameters for the HMA as Required by

SUPERPAVE Mix Design System
Item Property Requirement Level
One Fractured Face Min

Consensus Properties
SUPERPAVE Criteria
Coarse Aggregate
for the Aggregate
Angularity, % Two or More Fractured

Faces Min
Fine Aggregate Angularity, % Min
Flat & Elongated Particle, % Max
Sand Equivalent, % Min

Effort (SGCE)
SUPERPAVE
Ninitial n/a
Compactive
Gyratory
No. of Gyrations Ndesign n/a
Nmax n/a
Ninitial Max
SUPERPAVE Criteria for the Volumetric Mixture Design
Required Density, % Gmm Ndesign n/a
Nmax Max
Min
Voids in the Mineral Aggregate, % (VMA)
Max
Min
Voids Filled with Asphalt, % (VFA)
Max
Min
Dust to Binder Ratio (DP)
Max
Report Min
Dry Indirect Tensile Strength , kPa
1400.0 Max
Retained Indirect Tensile Strength for the Wet
Min
Set Compared to the Dry Set, %
High Temperature Min
Required Binder PG for the Project Based on
Environmental Considerations Only
Low Temperature Min
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Aggregate Data
Summary of the Physical Properties of the Individual Aggregates
Aggregate (samples from the hot bins)
Property Test Method
Agg. # 1 Agg. # 2 Agg. # 3 Agg. # 4 Agg. # 5
(Mineral Filler)
Bulk Specific Gravity, Gsb

AASHTO T85 and T84
Apparent Specific Gravity, Gsa
Water Absorption, Pbw % AASHTO T85 and T84
AASHTO 1+ Faces
Coarse Aggregate Angularity,
TP61 (ASTM
% min. D 5821) 2+ Faces
Fine Aggregate Angularity, %

AASHTO T 304
min.
Flat & Elongated Particles, %
ASTM D 4791
max
Sand Equivalent, % min AASHTO T 176
Soundness AASHTO T104

Deleterious Materials AASHTO T112
Toughness (LA Abrasion) AASHTO T95
Plasticity Index = Stripping Test =
Summary of the Aggregate Gradations

Percentage Passing
Sieve Size
Samples From the Hot Bins
50.0 2.0
37.5 1.5
25.0 1.0
19.0 3/4
12.5 1/2
9.5 3/8
4.75 No.4
2.36 No 8
1.18 No 16
0.60 No 30
0.30 No 50
0.15 No 100
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0.075 No. 200
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Evaluation of Strength and Moisture Sensitivity AASHTO

T283
Note: The evaluation of the moisture sensitivity of the designed Hot-Mix Asphalt is performed
according to SUPERPAVE Mix Design Guidelines Approved and Issued by the Ministry of
Transport.
Required SGCE (No of Gyrations) to Achieve 7.0 Air Voids (%Gmm = 93.0%) =
Original Samples
Sample
Property Dry Set (control) Wet-Set (Conditioned)
Sample 1 Sample 2 Sample 3 Sample 4 Sample 5 Sample 6
Diameter, mm 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Thickness, mm
Weight of Dry Sample in Air, g
Weight of SSD Sample in Air, g
Volume 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
Bulk Specific Gravity #DIV/0! #DIV/0! #DIV/0! #DIV/0! #DIV/0! #DIV/0!
Maximum Specific Gravity (Gmm) 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000
% Air Voids #DIV/0! #DIV/0! #DIV/0! #DIV/0! #DIV/0! #DIV/0!
Maximum load, Newton
DRY Tensile Strength, kPa #DIV/0! #DIV/0! #DIV/0!

Remarks:
Average DRY Tensile Strength, kPa #DIV/0!
Conditioned 24 Hours in 60 ºC Water

Thickness, mm
Maximum Load, Newton
Wet Tensile Strength, kPa #DIV/0! #DIV/0! #DIV/0!
Computation and Comparison with SUPERPAVE Criteria

Tensile Strength Ratio Meet the SUPERPAVE Criteria,
Property ITS
(TSR) Criteria ? % Max.
Tensile Strength of the Dry set, kPa #DIV/0!

#DIV/0! #DIV/0! 0.0%
Tensile Strength of the Wet set, kPa #DIV/0!
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Asphalt Binder Data

Binder Grade Selection
Selected Asphalt Binder PG From Temperature Zoning Map of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
PG Adjustment for Traffic Level and Speed Click here to view the grade adjustment table
High Temperature
Final Recommended ABPG for the Project
Low Temperature
Polymer Modification Requirements

Asphalt Binder Source
ABPG from Source High Temperature Low Temperature
If the Color code of the High or Low temperature binder PG from source is RED, then modification is needed
Binder Test Results

Binder Description
Test Test Method Test Result SUPERPAVE Criteria
Flash Point, C AASHTO T 48 230 C minimum
Specific Gravity, Gb AASHTO T 228 n/a
Rotational Viscosity @ 135 AASHTO T 316 3.0 Pa.s maximum
Rotational Viscosity @ 165 AASHTO T 316 n/a
Select the Mixing and Compaction Temperature

Mixing temp., C n/a
From the Temperature-Viscosity Relationship Compaction temp, C n/a
10
Temperature-Viscosity Relationship
Viscosity. Pa.s
0.1
0.01
120 122 124 126 128 130 132 134 136 138 140 142 144 146 148 150 152 154 156 158 160 162 164 166 168 170 172 174 176 178 180 182 184 186 188 190 192 194 196 198 200
Temperature, C
Compaction Range Mixing Range
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View the Temperature Zoning Map
Superpave General Requirements

Traffic Class Designation (or ESAL, million)
Property Layer Depth Very Very

Light (0.3 Medium (3 Heavy (10
Light (< Heavy (>
to 3) to < 10) to < 30)
0.3) 30)
< 100 mm 55/- 75/- 85/80 95/90 100/100

SUPERPAVE Criteria for the Aggregate
Coarse Aggregate Angularity, % min.

> 100 mm -/- 50/- 60/- 80/75 100/100
Consensus Properties
< 100 mm - 40 45 45 45
> 100 mm - 40 40 40 45
Flat & Elongated % max - 10 10 10 10
Sand Equivalent % min 40 40 45 45 50

Gyratory Compactive
Ninitial 6 7 8 9
Effort (SGCE)
SUPERPAVE
Ndesign 50 75 100 125
Nmax 75 115 160 205
Ninitial < 91.5 < 90.5 < 89.0
Required Density (% Gmm) Ndesign 96.0
Nmax < 98.0
37.50 11.0
Nominal
Voids in the Mineral Aggregate
Maximum Size,
(VMA% Minimum)
mm
25.00 12.0
19.00 13.0
Nominal
Voids in the Mineral Aggregate
Maximum Size,
(VMA% Minimum)
mm
12.50 14.0
SUPERPAVE Criteria for the Volumetric Mixture Design
9.50 15.0
4.75 16.0
37.50 64 - 80 64 - 78 64 - 75
25.00 67 - 80 65 - 78 65 - 75
19.00 70 - 80 65 - 78 65 - 75
Nominal
Voids Filled with Asphalt, % Maximum Size,
mm
12.50 70 - 80 65 - 78 65 - 75
9.50 70 - 80 65 - 78 73 - 76
4.75 70 - 80 65 - 78 75 - 78
37.5 to
0.6 - 1.2
Nominal 9.5
Maximum Size,
mm
Dust to Binder Ratio (DP) 4.75 0.9 to 2.0
If the aggregate gradation passes beneath the Primary Control Sieve (PCS), the dust-to-binder ratio
range for NMS 37.5 to 9.5 mm may be increased from 0.6 -1.2 to 0.8 - 1.6.
Indirect Tensile Strength Requirement for the Dry Set compacted

Report
to 7% Air voids, kPa, minimum
Retained Indirect Tensile Strength Requirement for the Wet Set

80% minimum
compared to the dry set, %
Adjustment for Traffic
Binder Performance
Standing (average speed is less than 20 km/h) 1 (2) 2 2 2 2

Level and Traffic
Grade (PG)
Speed (1)
no
Slow (average speed between 20 to 70 km/h) adjustment 1 1 1 1
Adjustment for Traffic
Binder Performance
Level and Traffic

Grade (PG)
Speed (1)
no no no
Standard (average speed more than 70 km/h) adjustment adjustment adjustment 1 (2) 1
Note: (1) Increase the high temperature grade by one grade equivalent (i.e. 6 oC). Do not adjust the low temperature grade.
(2) Consideration should be given to increasing the high temperature grade by one grade equivalent (i.e. 6 oC)
Gradation Requirements
NMS 37.5 NMS 25 19.0 12.5 9.5 4.75
Sieve Size (mm)
Control Points, % Passing
Min Max Min Max Min Max Min Max Min Max Min Max
50.0 100
37.5 90 100 100
25.0 90 90 100 100
19.0 90 90 100 100 -
12.5 90 90 100 100 100 -
9.5 90 90 100 95 100
4.75 90 90 100
2.36 15 41 19 45 23 49 28 58 32 67 - -
1.18 - - - - - - - - - - 30 60
0.075 0 6 1 7 2 8 2 10 2 10 6 12
Primary Control
Sieve (PCS), mm
9.5 mm 4.75 mm 4.75 mm 2.36 mm 2.36 mm -
PCS Control Point,

47.0 40.0 47.0 39.0 47.0 -
% Passing

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Input Values as Needed in the Green Cells

Suggested Blending Percentages

Estimated VMA % Based on the aggregate gradation for each blend

Warning Sieve Size

Blend 1 Blend 2 Blend 3

12.50 0.0 0.0 0.0

9.50 0.0 0.0 0.0

0.60 0.0 0.0 0.0

VMA Calculation is provided 0.30 0.0 0.0 0.0

for guidance only … 0.15 0.0 0.0 0.0

0.075 0.0 0.0 0.0

File Name:766110157.xls AdEC

Input Values as Needed in the Green Cells

5.81 50.0 2 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0

Suggested Blending Percentages

Estimated VMA % Based on the aggregate gradation for each blend

Warning Sieve Size

Blend 1 Blend 2 Blend 3

12.50 0.0 0.0 0.0

9.50 0.0 0.0 0.0

0.60 0.0 0.0 0.0

VMA Calculation is provided 0.30 0.0 0.0 0.0

for guidance only … 0.15 0.0 0.0 0.0

0.075 0.0 0.0 0.0

File Name:766110157.xls AdEC

Input Values as Needed in the Green Cells

5.81 50.0 2 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0

Suggested Blending Percentages

Estimated VMA % Based on the aggregate gradation for each blend

Warning Sieve Size

Blend 1 Blend 2 Blend 3

12.50 0.0 0.0 0.0

9.50 0.0 0.0 0.0

0.60 0.0 0.0 0.0

VMA Calculation is provided 0.30 0.0 0.0 0.0

for guidance only … 0.15 0.0 0.0 0.0

0.075 0.0 0.0 0.0

File Name:766110157.xls AdEC

Input Values as Needed in the Green Cells

5.81 50.0 2 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0

Suggested Blending Percentages

Estimated VMA % Based on the aggregate gradation for each blend

Warning Sieve Size

Blend 1 Blend 2 Blend 3

12.50 0.0 0.0 0.0

9.50 0.0 0.0 0.0

0.60 0.0 0.0 0.0

VMA Calculation is provided 0.30 0.0 0.0 0.0

for guidance only … 0.15 0.0 0.0 0.0

0.075 0.0 0.0 0.0

File Name:766110157.xls AdEC

Input Values as Needed in the Green Cells

5.81 50.0 2 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0

Suggested Blending Percentages

Estimated VMA % Based on the aggregate gradation for each blend

Warning Sieve Size

Blend 1 Blend 2 Blend 3

12.50 0.0 0.0 0.0

9.50 0.0 0.0 0.0

0.60 0.0 0.0 0.0

VMA Calculation is provided 0.30 0.0 0.0 0.0

for guidance only … 0.15 0.0 0.0 0.0