INSPECTION & ACCEPTANCE

HYDRATED LIME

 

GENERAL


Hydrated lime for soil stabilization shall meet the requirements of AASHTO M216. Details of use will be shown on the plans.

 

Hydrated lime used in hot mix asphalt (HMA) mixtures shall meet the requirements of AASHTO M303, except that the gradation shall be determined in accordance with AASHTO T11.

 

ACCEPTANCE

Acceptance of hydrated lime for use on Department of Transportation projects will be based on approved manufacturer and satisfactory test results on assurance samples. Accepted manufacturers and brands of hydrated limes are listed in the Materials Approved Products Listing Enterprise (MAPLE)

 

MANUFACTURER APPROVAL

Manufacturer approval will be based on test results obtained on samples submitted by the manufacturer and recommendation of the District Materials Engineer after an acceptance of plant facilities and quality control procedures.

 

An approval will remain in effect unless withdrawn because of deficient test results on samples submitted.

 

ASSURANCE & MONITOR SAMPLING

The District Materials Office shall sample and submit for test assurance samples as desired by the Engineer.

 

The Construction and Materials Bureau may request additional samples for monitoring purposes.