AS 2734-1984

1 - AS 2734-1984 ASPHALT (HOT-MIXED) PAVING-GUIDE TO GOOD PRACTICE
4 - PREFACE
4 - CONTENTS
6 - SECTION 1. SCOPE AND GENERAL
6 - 1.1 SCOPE.
6 - 1.2 APPLICATION.
6 - 1.3 REFERENCED DOCUMENTS.
6 - 1.4 DEFINITIONS.
6 - 1.4.1 Adhesion agent (Anti-stripping agent)
6 - 1.4.2 Aggregate
6 - 1.4.3 Asphalt (hot-mixed)
6 - 1.4.4 Asphalt base course
6 - 1.4.5 Asphalt intermediate course
6 - 1.4.6 Asphaltic concrete
6 - 1.4.7 Binder
6 - 1.4.8 Bitumen
6 - 1.4.9 Bitumen emulsion
6 - 1.4.10 Bituminous
6 - 1.4.11 Coarse aggregate
6 - 1.4.12 Deep lift
6 - 1.4.13 Deep strength asphalt pavement
6 - 1.4.14 Filler (Mineral filler)
6 - 1.4.15 Fine aggregate
6 - 1.4.16 Full depth asphalt pavement
6 - 1.4.17 Grading
6 - 1.4.18 Harsh mix
6 - 1.4.19 Nominal size
7 - 1.4.20 Open graded mix
7 - 1.4.21 Overlay
7 - 1.4.22 Prime
7 - 1.4.23 Primerseal
7 - 1.4.24 Profile
7 - 1.4.25 Profile index
7 - 1.4.26 Regulating course (Correction course)
7 - 1.4.27 Sand
7 - 1.4.28 Sand asphalt
7 - 1.4.29 Seal
7 - 1.4.30 Tack coat
7 - 1.4.31 Tar
7 - 1.4.32 Tar concrete
7 - 1.4.33 Tender mix
7 - 1.4.34 Wearing course
7 - 1.4.35 Workability
8 - SECTION 2. PLANNING
8 - 2.1 STRUCTURALSTRENGTHOF PAVEMENT.
8 - 2.2 LAYER THICKNESSES.
8 - 2.3 PAVING TRIALS.
8 - 2.4 SCHEDULING OF WORK.
8 - 2.5 PROVISION FOR TRAFFIC.
8 - 2.6 SUPERVISION.
8 - 2.7 BASIS FOR PAYMENT.
9 - SECTION 3. SELECTION OF MIX TYPES
9 - 3.1 GENERAL.
9 - 3.2 CHARACTERISTICS OF PERFORMANCE.
9 - 3.3 MIX TYPES GENERALLY USED.
9 - 3.4 BINDERS GENERALLY USED.
10 - 3.5 COMPLETION OF APPENDIX J OF AS 2150, ASPHALT (HOT-MIXED)
12 - SECTION 4. PREPARATION OF SURFACE
12 - 4.1 CORRECTION OF SURFACE DEFECTS.
12 - 4.2 PRETREATMENT.
12 - 4.3 CLEANING.
12 - 4.4 PUBLIC UTILITIES.
12 - 4.5 SURFACE CONDITION.
13 - SECTION 5. TACK COATING
13 - 5.1 GENERAL.
13 - 5.2 MATERIALS.
13 - 5.3 RATES OF APPLICATION.
13 - 5.4 TECHNIQUES.
14 - SECTION 6. TRANSPORT
14 - 6.1 GENERAL.
14 - 6.2 VEHICLES.
14 - 6.3 TECHNIQUES.
15 - SECTION 7. SPREADING
15 - 7.1 GENERAL.
15 - 7.2 SPREADING BY SELF-PROPELLED PAVING MACHINE.
15 - 7.3 SPREADING BY GRADER.
15 - 7.4 SPREADING BY DRAG SPREADER.
16 - 7.5 SPREADING BY HAND.
16 - 7.6 ASPHALT TEMPERATURES.
16 - 7.7 LAYER THICKNESS.
16 - 7.8 JOINTS.
16 - 7.8.1 General.
16 - 7.8.2 Longitudinal joints.
16 - 7.8.3 Transverse joints.
17 - 7.9 AUTOMATIC LEVEL CONTROL.
17 - 7.10 TECHNIQUES.
17 - 7.11 SAFETY IN PAVING.
17 - 7.11.1 General.
17 - 7.11.2 Safety precautions.
19 - SECTION 8. COMPACTION
19 - 8.1 GENERAL.
19 - 8.2 EQUIPMENT.
19 - 8.3 PROCEDURE FOR DENSE-GRADED MIXES.
19 - 8.3.1 General.
20 - 8.3.2 Initial or breakdown rolling.
20 - 8.3.3 Secondary or intermediate rolling.
20 - 8.3.4 Final or finish rolling.
20 - 8.3.5 Hand compaction.
20 - 8.4 PROCEDURE FOR OPEN-GRADED MIXES.
20 - 8.5 COMPACTION TECHNIQUES.
22 - SECTION 9. FINISHED PAVEMENT PROPERTIES
22 - 9.1 LEVEL.
22 - 9.2 THICKNESS.
22 - 9.3 SHAPE.
22 - 9.3.1 Surface.
22 - 9.3.2 Riding quality.
22 - 9.3.3 Profile index.
22 - 9.4 DENSITY.
24 - APPENDIX A - BASIS OF PAYMENT