Tentative Specification for Bituminous Concrete (Asphaltic Concrete) for Airfield Pavements 1988 Edition
IRC 105 (1988) outlines provisional guidelines for the design, materials selection, construction methods, and quality assurance of bituminous concrete (asphaltic concrete) layers used in airfield pavements. This code assists engineers and contractors in choosing suitable aggregates, bitumen types, and employing the Marshall mix design approach to achieve durable, stable, and smooth surfaces that can withstand diverse traffic loads and environmental conditions.
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IRC 105 (1988) outlines provisional guidelines for the design, materials selection, construction methods, and quality assurance of bituminous concrete (asphaltic concrete) layers used in airfield pavements. This code assists engineers and contractors in choosing suitable aggregates, bitumen types, and employing the Marshall mix design approach to achieve durable, stable, and smooth surfaces that can withstand diverse traffic loads and environmental conditions.
Audience
Who Uses This Standard
Engineers specialized in pavement design
Airport infrastructure development professionals
Construction firms engaged in airfield projects
Quality assurance and inspection personnel
Laboratories conducting material testing
Project coordinators managing airport construction
Civil engineers with expertise in asphalt pavement
Contents
Key Topics Covered
✓Criteria for designing bituminous concrete mixtures
✓Selection standards and physical characteristics of aggregates
✓Specifications for bitumen grades and binder proportions
✓Application of the Marshall mix design technique
✓Formulation and approval of job mix designs
✓Construction methodologies including preparation of sub-base
✓Use of tack coat applications
✓Control of mix production temperatures
✓Techniques for spreading, compacting, and rolling
✓Management of surface profile and roughness
✓Guidelines for traffic opening after construction
✓Quality control procedures and allowable deviations
✓Handling various aggregate types such as slag
✓Considerations for environmental and weather impacts during construction
Structure
Table of Contents
1Overview
2Applicability
3Design Parameters
4Material Specifications
5Job Mix Design
6Construction Practices
7Traffic Opening Procedures
8Quality Assurance and Controls
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