Standard Practice for Balanced Design of Asphalt Mixtures

Abstract

This standard practice serves as a framework for balanced design of asphalt mixtures that governs the development of an asphalt mixture job mix formula based on mixture volumetric properties, performance-based/related test results, or both.

This standard practice may also be used to provide a preliminary selection of mix parameters as a starting point for performance prediction analyses.

This standard practice may involve hazardous materials, operations, and equipment.

This standard practice does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use.

It is the responsibility of the user of this procedure to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.