Tentative Specification for Bituminous Concrete (Asphaltic Concrete) for Airfield Pavements
IRC 105 (1988) provides tentative specifications for the design, materials, construction, and quality control of bituminous concrete (asphaltic concrete) surface courses specifically for airfield pavements. It guides engineers and contractors on selecting appropriate aggregates, bitumen grades, mix design using the Marshall method, and construction practices to ensure durable, stable, and smooth airfield surfaces suitable for various traffic and environmental conditions.
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IRC 105 (1988) provides tentative specifications for the design, materials, construction, and quality control of bituminous concrete (asphaltic concrete) surface courses specifically for airfield pavements. It guides engineers and contractors on selecting appropriate aggregates, bitumen grades, mix design using the Marshall method, and construction practices to ensure durable, stable, and smooth airfield surfaces suitable for various traffic and environmental conditions.
Audience
Who Uses This Standard
Pavement Design Engineers
Airport Infrastructure Engineers
Construction Contractors for Airfields
Quality Control Inspectors
Materials Testing Laboratories
Project Managers in Airport Construction
Civil Engineers specializing in Asphalt Pavements
Contents
Key Topics Covered
✓Design criteria for bituminous concrete mixes
✓Selection and physical requirements of aggregates
✓Bitumen grade specifications and binder content
✓Marshall mix design procedure
✓Job mix formula development and approval
✓Construction procedures including base preparation
✓Application of tack coats
✓Mix production and temperature control
✓Spreading, compaction, and rolling techniques
✓Surface profile and roughness control
✓Opening to traffic guidelines
✓Quality control and permissible variations
✓Handling of different aggregate types including slag
✓Environmental and weather considerations during construction
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Table of Contents
1Introduction▼
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2Scope▼
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3Design Criteria▼
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4Materials▼
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5Job Mix Formula▼
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6Construction▼
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7Opening to Traffic▼
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8Controls▼
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