摘要: |
The product is being evaluated in Engineering District 8-0. Specifically along SR 0041, Section 003 near Gap, Lancaster County, PA. The Elvaloy (trademark) modifier was added to a PG 64-22 hot-mixed asphalt. The resulting PG 76-22 rated mixture was placed on SR 0041 in Lancaster County. The control section is a standard styrene block co-polymer modified hot-mixed asphalt (PG 76-22 rated). Job mix formulas are included in this report. The contract was let on March 24, 2004 and awarded on McMinn's Asphalt Company, Inc. of East Petersburg, PA. Construction of the experimental and control sections occurred between October 9 and 12, 2004. All construction was completed using current methods, equipment, and procedures. Construction of the experimental and control sections were completed without incident. Laborers for McMin's Asphalt Company noted improved workability compared to the control section. The evaluation of DuPont TM Elvaloy (trademark) RET asphalt modifier will be conducted on an annual basis for a period of five (5) years after placement. |