Section 4122.  Crushed Stone Base Material

 

4122.01     DESCRIPTION.

Crushed stone meeting the following requirements.

 

4122.02     GRADATION.

 

A.    Produce Macadam Crushed Stone with a nominal maximum size of 3 inches. Screen over a 3/4 inch screen, or when specified in the contract documents, a 1 inch screen. This is identified as Gradation No. 13 of the Aggregate Gradation Table, Article 4109.02.

 

B.    The aggregate passing the 3/4 inch or 1 inch screen may be furnished as the Choke Stone material; however, 6% to 16% of the material shall pass the No. 200 sieve.

 

4122.03     QUALITY.

 

A.    For Macadam Stone Base and Choke Stone, meet the requirements of Table 4122.03-1 when crushed to a 3/4 inch or 1 inch nominal size for testing:

                                

Table 4122.03-1: Macadam Quality

Macadam Quality

Maximum Percent Allowed

Test Method

Abrasion

50

AASHTO T 96

C Freeze

10

Office of Materials Test Method No. Iowa 211, Method C

 

B.    Choke Stone that is a byproduct of the Macadam production need not be tested. For Choke Stone that is not a byproduct of Macadam production, meet the requirements of Table 4122.03-2:

 

Table 4122.03-2: Choke Stone Quality

Choke Stone Quality

Maximum Percent Allowed

Test Method

Abrasion

45

AASHTO T 96

C Freeze

15

Office of Materials Test Method No. Iowa 211, Method C