construction of longitudinal joints 2014 vdot/vaa regional asphalt seminars ken arthur quality...
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Construction of Longitudinal Joints
2014 VDOT/VAA Regional Asphalt Seminars
Ken ArthurQuality Control Manager
Templeton Paving
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Relationship between Density and Pavement Life
• Low Density
• Permeability
• Segregation
• Poor adhesion at interface
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“You must plan for the longitudinal joint, it cannot
be an afterthought”..Final Draft Report
Best Practices for Constructing and Specifying HMA Longitudinal Joints
Buncher and Rosenberger, Asphalt Institute 2012
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Longitudinal Joint Density
• Layout of the Site
• Tack Application
• Paver Practices
• Proper Depth
• Proper Overlap
• Handwork
• Compaction
• Quality Control
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Layout – 1st Pull• Mark a consistent,
straight line for paver operator
• Offset 6” from existing joint
Existing joint
New joint offset 6”
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Tacking the 1st Pull
2’ section along center line is tacked first
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Good Paver Practice
Paver hopper remains open between dumps
Material should not be pushed more than 24” to end gate
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Paver Practice – 1st Pull• Vibratory screed ON
• End gates set for neat butt joint
• Augers within 24” of end gate
• Consistent paver speed
• Non-contact ski for grade control
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Definitions
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Compaction – 1st Pull
Roll unconfined edges with a 6” overlap
We generally roll from centerline to outside edge, sealing off longitudinal joint first
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Compaction - 1st Pull
Beginning just inside of the unsupported edge can cause cracking late in the roller pattern from lateral mix movement
Edge of drum directly on edge of unsupported edge will typically cause lateral movement of mat
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Longitudinal Joint Density2nd Pull
• Proper tack application
• Paving practices
• Correct depth and overlap of material
• Compaction
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Tacking the 2nd Pull• Ensure joint is clean
• Tack the vertical face of the joint with 0.20 gal/S.Y. prior to paving
• Slight puddling at the base of vertical face is acceptable
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Tacking the Vertical Face
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Paver Practice - 2nd Pull
• Consistent paver speed
• Joint matcher for grade control
• End gates down and augers within 24”
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2nd Pull – Proper Depth
• D2 = D1 + 25%
• D2 = Depth of 2nd Pull
• D1 = Compacted Depth of 1st Pull
DON’T STARVE THE JOINT!
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2nd Pull – Proper Overlap
• We overlap the joint ½” – 1”
• Do not trust the “toe test”
• Handwork?
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2nd Pull – No Handwork Necessary
“Bumping the joint..….BAD!”
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2nd Pull - Compaction
A visible white line is assurance that you are not “starving” the longitudinal joint.
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2nd Pull - Compaction
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2nd Pull - Compaction
2nd Pass will leave 6” – 36” depending on road width
3rd Pass pinches joint with sufficient material to achieve compaction
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Longitudinal Joint Density QC
• Utilize the gauge beyond minimum requirements
• Prioritize density
• Have a plan for corrective action
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Common Longitudinal Joint Density Issues
• Starving the joint, or “bridging”
• Excessive grade changes
• Paver speed
• Rollers unable to keep up with paving operation
• Electronics affected by inconsistent speed
• Communication between operators and technicians
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Longitudinal Joint Density Summary
• Layout for straight lines and offset joints
• Quality paving practice with the machine
• Tack the clean joint location and vertical face
• Proper depth and overlap
• Compaction with joint density in mind
• Diligent quality control
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Questions?