2004 QMS Manual Contents

PREFACE

This manual has been prepared as a practical guide for asphalt technicians in the construction and inspection of asphalt pavements. It is intended to serve as a basic introduction to asphalt construction for the new technician as well as a reference source to those with considerable experience. While it is fully recognized that this manual alone cannot make a person a totally competent asphalt technician, it should provide the basic knowledge and direction for one truly interested in becoming qualified, to do so.

The terms “technician”, “inspector” and “contractor” are used throughout the manual. Generally, when reference is made to the technician, both the Contractor's representative and the buyer's (NCDOT) representative are implied.  Where reference is made to either the “inspector” or the “contractor”, then either the buyer's (NCDOT) or the contractor's representative, respectively, are specifically implied.

The information in this manual is generally compatible with current North Carolina Department of Transportation specifications and procedures, however, it does not override the provisions and specifications of a given contract. While the Department utilizes both English and Metric specifications, this manual is primarily written in English units with the Metric equivalent immediately following in parenthesis. The technician should always thoroughly review the specifications and provisions of a given contract and in the event of conflicts with this manual, the contract specifications will always govern.

Many competent men and women serve as Asphalt Technicians in North Carolina; however, in this manual only masculine pronouns are used in reference to Technicians, Inspectors and Contractors. This convention is used to avoid awkwardness in writing style and in no way is intended to reflect sexual bias on the part of the writers.
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ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

The North Carolina Department of Transportation would like to express appreciation to the Asphalt Institute for their permission to use quotations, graphs, illustrations and other literature in the preparation of this manual.

Appreciation is also expressed to the Barber-Greene Company, Cedarapids Manufacturing Company, Blaw-Knox, USA, Galion Company, Dynapac and other equipment manufacturers for the use of their illustrations and information. Use of specific trade names or manufacturers' illustrations does not imply endorsement by the Department. These are used solely because they are considered necessary in meeting the objective of this manual.

The Department also expresses appreciation to the Florida Department of Transportation, the Virginia Department of Highways and Transportation, the Carolina Asphalt Pavement Association, the Federal Highway Administration and others for the use of their materials in the preparation of this manual.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION 1: QUALITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (QMS) FOR ASPHALT PAVEMENTS

SECTION 2: MATERIALS USED IN ASPHALT PAVING SECTION 3: DESIGN OF ASPHALT PAVEMENT STRUCTURES AND MIXTURES SECTION 4: ASPHALT MIX DESIGN AND JOB MIX FORMULAS SECTION 5: ASPHALT PLANT EQUIPMENT AND REQUIREMENTS SECTION 6: ASPHALT PLANT OPERATIONS SECTION 7: SAMPLING AND TESTING SECTION 8: RECYCLING OF ASPHALT PAVEMENTS SECTION 9: ASPHALT PAVING EQUIPMENT SECTION 10: INSPECTION AND TESTING OF ASPHALT PAVEMENTS SECTION 11: RECORDS & REPORTS

Last Updated: 1/31/2004
Contact: Ted Naylor

E-Mail Address: tnaylor@dot.state.nc.us