Common use of MIX DESIGN Clause in Contracts

MIX DESIGN. THE FIRST PARAGRAPH IS CHANGED TO: Design the SMA to meet the requirements in Table 902.05.02-1 and Table 902.05.02-2. Prepare the JMF according to AASHTO R 46. Determine the JMF at 4 percent air voids and 75 gyrations of the Superpave gyratory compactor. TABLE 902.05.02-2 IS CHANGED TO: Air Voids ±1% 4.0% Voids in Mineral Aggregate (VMA) – 17.0% minimum VCAmix – Less than VCAdry Draindown @ production temperature – 0.30% maximum Asphalt Binder Content (NJDOT B-5) ±0.15% 6% minimum Asphalt Binder Content (AASHTO T 308) ±0.40% 6% minimum Tensile Strength Ratio (AASHTO T 283) – 80% minimum