2025/2026 FIELD SAMPLING AND TESTING OF ASPHALT MATERIALS AND ASPHALT MIXTURES

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2025/2026 FIELD SAMPLING AND TESTING OF ASPHALT MATERIALS AND ASPHALT MIXTURES ACTUAL Q&A 100% PASS AASHTO R-66 Definition - Answer -Liquid asphalt MATERIALs include Asphalt Binder/Asphalt Cement and Asphalt Emulsion AASHTO R-97 Definition - Answer -Asphalt MIXTURES include concrete or Hot Mix Asphalt (HMA) Asphalt Binder - Answer --Asphalt cement -High viscosity at ambient temperatures -Upon heating, becomes liquid and can be mixed with aggregates to produce HOT MIX ASPHALT (HMA) Emulsified Asphalt - Answer --Mixture of Asphalt Binder, water, and emulsifying agent. -Liquid at ambient temperature -Primarily diluted and used for TACK COAT Emulsified Asphalt - Electrically Charged Particles - Answer -SS-1 SS-1h CSS-1 CSS-1h Anionic - Answer -Negative charge (SS) Need assistance on Online classes, Exams & Assignments? Reach out for instant help!! Full Course Assistance, Plagiarism-free Essay Writing, Research Paper, Dissertation, Discussion Posts, etc…. Confidential & Secure services. Tutors are available for all subjects! Email now at: tutorjean01@gmail.com Cationic - Answer -Positive charge (CSS) Undiluted Emulsion Asphalt - Answer -Contains more asphalt (60%) per volume. (40% water) Diluted Emulsion Asphalt - Answer -Contains less asphalt (30%) per volume - Diluted 1 to 1 (70%) water Hot Mix Asphalt Types - Answer -Hot Mix Asphalt Base Course (HMAB) and Hot Mix Asphalt (HMA) Pavements Hot Mix Asphalt Base Course (HMAB) also known as: - Answer -ACB or ATB Typical Surface Course Mixes of HMA: - Answer -- MIX IV -MIX V -SMA (Stone Matrix Asphalt) -PMA (Polymer Modified Asphalt) -Superpave 3 Principles of Sample - Answer -1. Proper sampling is as important as proper testing 2. Small portions of the total material placed is test, so samples represent large investments 3. Sample must be RANDOMLY obtained and representative of the whole. Steps for Sampling Asphalt Materials: AASHTO R-66 - Answer -1. Coordinate sampling with supplier or contractor 2. Use appropriate safety equipment and precautions Need assistance on Online classes, Exams & Assignments? Reach out for instant help!! Full Course Assistance, Plagiarism-free Essay Writing, Research Paper, Dissertation, Discussion Posts, etc…. Confidential & Secure services. Tutors are available for all subjects! Email now at: tutorjean01@gmail.com