SUPPLEMENTAL SPECIFICATION June 4, 2003 HOT MIXED ASPHALT PAVEMENT 1. Asphalt Binder and Additives.

The first paragraph of Subsection 401.02, Asphalt Binder and Additives, shall be revised to read as follows: Asphalt binder (asphalt cement) shall conform to all the requirements of AASHTO M320, and meet the performance grading within the following table unless otherwise noted in the contract. Polymer Modified Asphalt Binder shall be a neat asphalt binder modified with an elastomer polymer to produce a binder that complies with the requirements of a PG76-22 as specified in AASHTO M320. The neat asphalt shall meet the requirements for PG64-22 or PG67-22 and be production straightrun materials that have not been air-blown. The elastomer polymer shall be a styrene-butadiene (SB), styrene-butadiene-styrene (SBS) or styrene-butadiene-rubber (SBR). The composite materials shall be thoroughly blended at the asphalt refinery or terminal prior to being loaded into the transport vehicle. The polymer modified asphalt binder shall be heat and storage stable. Type Facility Interstate Primary and Secondary Route Problem Areas 2. Mineral Aggregate. A) B) The word fossiliferous shall be deleted in the eighth sentence of Section 401.03A of the Standard Specifications. The last sentence of subsection 401.03A of the Standard Specifications shall be revised to read as follows: Fine and coarse chrome slag aggregate shall not be used in Surface Types 1C, 1B, 1 and Superpave mixes. 3. Coarse Aggregate. A) The first paragraph of subsection 401.03D, Coarse Aggregate, shall include the following sentence: Only those coarse aggregate sources that appear on an approval list and shown as approved for Hot Mix Asphalt, published by the Research and Materials Laboratory of the Department, entitled SCDOT Quality Tests of Coarse Aggregates, or otherwise approved by the Engineer shall be used. B) The first sentence of the third paragraph of subsection 401.03D, Coarse Aggregate, shall be revised and read as follows: Crushed coarse aggregate shall have 2 or more freshly mechanically induced fractured faces on at least 90%, based on count, of the material retained on the 4.75 mm (No. 4) sieve. C) The fourth paragraph of subsection 401.03D, Coarse Aggregate, shall be deleted and the following included: Crushed coarse aggregate and the parent aggregate of the crushed fine aggregate used in 12.5 mm Superpave and Surface Type 1C courses shall have a maximum abrasion loss of 55 when subjected to the Los Angeles Abrasion Test (AASHTO T 96). S.C. File No. Page 1 Performance Graded Binder Surface Intermediate PG 64-22 PG 76-22 PG 64-22 PG 64-22 PG 76-22 PG 76-22

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SUPPLEMENTAL SPECIFICATION The following paragraph shall be added to subsection 401.03D, Coarse Aggregate:

When used in Hot Mix Asphalt (HMA) Courses, excluding HMA Aggregate Base Types 1 and 2, Binder Types 1 and 2, and Surface Types 3 and 4, the maximum absorption shall be 1.5% when tested in accordance with AASHTO T 85. 4. Crusher-Run Material. The fourth paragraph of subsection 401.03E, Crusher-Run Material, shall be revised to read: Hot Mix Asphalt Aggregate Base Types 1 and 2, Binder Types 1 and 2, and Surface Type 3 shall not contain more than 50% crusher-run material. Crusher-run material will not be permitted in Hot Mix Asphalt Surface Course Types 1C, 1B, 1 and Superpave. 5. Recycled Asphalt Pavement (RAP). Subsection 401.03F, Recycled Asphalt Pavement (RAP), shall be replaced with the following: When so stated, reclaimed asphalt pavement will be allowed for use in hot mix asphalt pavements. The RAP will be milled material from Department projects. Stockpiles of RAP material shall be separated by project and a sign satisfactory to the Engineer shall be erected and maintained by the Contractor on each stockpile to identify the source(s). The Contractor shall maintain at the plant site a record system for all RAP stockpiles. These records shall contain, but not be limited to, the following: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Stockpile identification. Sketch of all stockpile areas at the plant site. RAP source (project, state route, road, or street name.) Dates milled and approximate number of tons in the stockpile. All extraction test results.

The RAP stockpile records shall be available to the Engineer at the plant site. The Department reserves the right to reject, by visual inspection, any stockpiles that are not kept clean and free of foreign materials. Extraction tests shall be performed at a rate of one per 1000 tons of RAP, with a minimum of three per stockpile. The RAP shall be processed in such a manner that all particles will pass a 2-inch screen before entering the plant and shall be free of foreign matter or other contamination and shall be uniformly graded. RAP particles retained on the 2-inch screen may be re-crushed in such a manner that will not result in further degradation of the aggregates. New Aggregate Additional aggregate material required in the recycled hot mix asphalt mixtures shall meet the applicable requirements of Section 401.03, applicable Supplemental Specifications and applicable Special Provisions. Bituminous Materials Additional asphalt binder that is required in the production of the recycled asphalt concrete mixtures shall be a PG64-22 meeting the requirements of AASHTO M320. Softening agents, asphalt modifiers/rejuvenators, or recycling agents will not be allowed. If during construction it is determined by the Engineer that the grade of asphalt binder so selected is not performing satisfactorily, the Department reserves the right to change, without a change in the Contract Unit Price, the grade of asphalt binder being used in the mixture. Liquid Anti-Strip Additive When liquid anti-strip additives are specified, the anti-strip additive shall be blended into the new asphalt binder at a rate of 0.7%. The liquid anti-strip additive shall be blended with the new asphalt binder in accordance with Section 401.02. S.C. File No. Page 2

SUPPLEMENTAL SPECIFICATION Hydrated Lime When hydrated lime is specified as the anti-strip additive, the hydrated lime shall be added at a rate of 1.0% by dry weight of virgin aggregate. The hydrated lime will be introduced and mixed with the damp virgin aggregate in accordance with procedures described in section 401.24. Composition of Recycled Mixture The recycled hot mix asphalt mixture shall meet all applicable requirements contained in the Standard Specifications, Supplemental Specifications and Special Provisions, except as indicated herein. Samples of RAP and additives proposed for use in the recycled hot mix asphalt mixture shall be submitted to the Research and Materials Laboratory in Columbia, SC, at least 30 days prior to the beginning of the work. A minimum of 50 pounds of representative milled material shall be submitted by the Contractor along with the RAP stockpile records and asphalt mix design approval request (Lab Form 269). The Contractor should submit at least 10 cores if milled material from a project is not available. Cores shall be 6 to 8 inches in diameter, sliced at the proposed milling depth and should be representative of the material to be milled. In addition, the Contractor shall perform a minimum of six extraction tests on cored roadway samples prior to submitting an asphalt mix design approval request. The Contractor's extraction test results and cores representing the material to be milled shall be submitted with the asphalt mix design request. During mix design verification, approval of the grade of asphalt binder will be based on the absolute viscosity of the asphalt binder recovered from the recycled mix. The recovered absolute viscosity at 140F shall be in the range of 2,000 to 8,000 poises (200 to 800 Pa-s) following the AASHTO T170 and T202 procedures. The range of RAP in recycled hot mix asphalt mixtures is as follows: TYPE MIX % RAP* Asphalt Aggregate Base Types 1 & 2 10 - 30 Binder Types 1 & 2 and Surface Types 3 & 4 10 - 25 Surface Type 1 10 - 20 19.0 mm Superpave 10 - 15 * RAP is limited to 15% maximum when introduced in the hot elevator Reclaimed asphalt pavement will not be allowed in 12.5 mm Superpave, Surface Types 1B or Surface Type 1C. Random project inspections will be made by the Central and District Laboratory Asphalt Inspectors so that samples of recycled hot mix asphalt mixtures can be obtained for checking the recovered absolute viscosity of the asphalt binder. The absolute viscosity at 140F of the asphalt binder recovered from the field samples shall be in the range of 3,000 to 14,000 poises (300 to 1,400 Pas). All asphalt mixtures shall conform to the job mix formulas approved by the Research and Materials Engineer within the tolerance range specified. EQUIPMENT General The recycled hot mix asphalt mixtures shall be produced in a batch plant or drum mix plant which meets all applicable requirements of the Standard Specifications, Supplemental Specifications and Special Provisions and which has been modified in a manner satisfactory to the Engineer in order to accomplish the hot recycling process. The plant shall be capable of producing uniform mixtures at the temperatures specified. The plant shall be capable of meeting all applicable local, State and Federal pollution requirements. The Contractor shall be familiar with all regulations and shall be aware that plant emissions resulting from the recycling process may be monitored.

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SUPPLEMENTAL SPECIFICATION Batch Plants - RAP may be introduced into the plant at the hot elevator (Maximum of 15% RAP) or in the weigh hopper. When RAP is introduced into the weigh hopper, RAP shall be accurately weighed and proportioned using an automatic proportioning system. The RAP weight tolerance shall be +1.5% of the total batch weight. The RAP weight for each batch shall be printed on the weight ticket along with the other batched materials. When RAP is introduced in the hot elevator, the maximum amount of RAP shall be 15%. The RAP cold feed rate and virgin aggregate cold feed rate shall be weighed, controlled and monitored continuously. The weighing system shall have an accuracy of 0.5%. Means shall be provided for conveniently diverting RAP and virgin aggregates into trucks or other containers for checking accuracy of cold feed delivery systems. The Contractor shall calibrate the plant before starting production. Provisions shall be made electronically for introducing the determined moisture content of the cold feed materials (RAP and virgin aggregates) in the belt weighing system and automatically correcting wet material weights to dry material weights. The Contractor shall determine moisture content of the RAP and virgin aggregates twice a day during production or when the Engineer deems necessary. The plant inspector will record the Contractor's moisture test results on the daily plant report. Hot elevator RAP introduction systems shall be equipped so that the dry RAP and dry virgin aggregate rates in tons per hour will be printed on a cold feed ticket at a time interval prescribed by the Engineer. The cold feed tickets shall be submitted to the Engineer at the end of each days production. Drum Mixing Plants - the RAP cold feed rate and virgin aggregate cold feed rate shall be weighed, controlled, interlocked and monitored continuously. The weighing system shall have an accuracy of 0.5%. Means shall be provided for conveniently diverting RAP and virgin aggregates into trucks or other containers for checking accuracy of cold feed delivery systems. The Contractor shall calibrate the plant before starting production. Provisions shall be made for electronically introducing the determined moisture content of the cold feed materials (RAP and virgin aggregates) in the belt weighing systems and automatically correcting wet material weights to dry material weights. The Contractor shall determine moisture content of the RAP and virgin aggregates twice a day during production or when the Engineer deems necessary. The plant inspector will record the Contractor's moisture test results on the daily plant report. The RAP shall be introduced in the plant at a location far enough down-stream from the burner to be away from the flame and extremely hot gases. The drum mixing plant shall be equipped with a printer to print the following plant information: (1) dry virgin aggregate rate in tons per hour, (2) dry RAP rate in tons per hour, (3) asphalt binder in tons per hour, (4) total virgin aggregates, RAP and asphalt binder in tons per hour. The above mentioned plant information shall be printed on a ticket at a time interval prescribed by the Engineer. Plant information tickets shall be submitted to the Engineer at the end of each days production. CONSTRUCTION The production, spreading, compaction, etc., of the recycled hot mix asphalt mixture shall conform with applicable requirements of the Standard Specifications, Supplemental Specifications and Special Provisions. S.C. File No. Page 4

SUPPLEMENTAL SPECIFICATION METHOD OF MEASUREMENT The quantity of asphalt binder in the recycled hot mix asphalt mixture to be paid for shall be the number of tons in the completed and accepted work. (This will include the asphalt binder in the Reclaimed Asphalt Pavement material.) The amount of asphalt binder shall be determined by SCT-64 or SC-T-75. Recycled hot mix asphalt mixture shall be measured for payment in accordance with Subsection 401.38 of the Standard Specifications.

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Shingles. Subsection 401.03H, Shingles shall be added and read as follows

DESCRIPTION The work specified by this section consists of the materials, job mix design, mixing procedures, delivery and placement of asphalt mix containing shingles. All applicable special provisions and Sections of the Standard Specifications, except as noted herein will apply. Shingles will be permitted in Asphalt Aggregate Base Types 1 and 2, Binder Types 1 and 2 and Surface Types 1, 3 and 4. MATERIALS Shingles: The asphalt mixture shall be a uniform and reacted mixture of compatible paving grade binder, quality fine and coarse aggregates, anti-strip additive, and shredded shingles. Amount of Shingles in the Mixture: The amount of the shingles used in each mix shall be in accordance of the job mix formula requirements for that mix. The Contractor shall utilize 3 - 8% shingles by the total weight of the aggregate. Shredded Shingles: The shredded shingles shall be produced primarily from the processing of shingles at a processing facility or during delivery to a landfill. The shingles shall be produced by ambient temperature grinding processes only. The use of shingles of multiple types from multiple sources is acceptable provided that the overall blend of shingles meets the gradation requirements. The manufacturer of the roofing shingles shall remove all debris such as nails, wood, metal, dirt, large stones, etc. and render the materials to a size of less than . The materials delivered shall be 99.7% (by weight) free of any debris. GRADATION The gradation of the shingles when tested in accordance with AASHTO T 27 shall meet the following requirements. Sieve Size No. 4 No. 100 No. 200 % Passing 100 67 82 07 03

The length of the individual shingle particles shall not exceed 1/2" (12.7 mm). The shingles shall be sufficiently dry so as to be free flowing and to prevent foaming when blended with the hot binder. The shingles must be free of all chemicals, oils, or any other hazardous materials (e.g., asbestos). The shredded shingles shall be accepted by certification from the shingle supplier. S.C. File No. Page 5

SUPPLEMENTAL SPECIFICATION TEST PROCEDURES Mix Design: Marshall method of mix design described in SC-T-80, can be used for design of HMA mixtures containing shingles. After heating the aggregates to the proper temperatures and one hour before the addition of the binder, add the proper amount of the shingles (e.g., 8% of total weight of the aggregate or 0.080 x total weight of aggregate) and mix thoroughly and place the mix back in the oven. After one hour, add the required amount of the binder and mix. The temperature of the mixture shall be checked to insure it has reached the compaction temperature before applying the compactive effort using the Marshall hammer. Extraction: The extraction process shall be in accordance with requirements described in the Standard Specifications. The testing procedures described in SC-T-75, Determination of Asphalt Binder Content for Asphalt Paving Mixtures by the Ignition Oven, shall be followed to obtain the binder content of the mixture. However, shingles contain approximately 31% (by total weight of shingle) binder, so there shall be a correction factor of 2.0 used to obtain the correct virgin binder content. Therefore, the binder content obtained from the ignition oven shall be adjusted by 2.0% (i.e., Adjusted binder content = the binder content obtained from the ignition oven 2.0). EQUIPMENT Shingle Blending Equipment: The required amount of shingles shall be added to the hot mix asphalt mixture either manually or mechanically. The system, if mechanical, shall be fully integrated with controls for mineral aggregate, binder, and antistrip additive. The system and methods of adding the shingles to the mix shall be discussed and determined in the pre-construction meeting. The system (manual or mechanical) shall be approved by the Engineer. Storage Area: A storage area shall be provided for storing the shredded shingles and shall be kept free and clear of all debris such as dirt, wood, paper, stones, etc. Silo Storage: If the mixture is discharged from the mixer into a hot mix surge or storage silo, the bin shall be operated so that segregation of the mixture will be minimized and shall not be stored overnight. 7. Submission of Materials and Job Mix Formula. The first paragraph of subsection 401.04, Composition of Mixture, shall be revised to read as follows: All Marshall and Superpave asphalt mix designs shall be designed by the Contractor and approved by the Departments Research and Materials Laboratory in Columbia, South Carolina. The mix designs shall be prepared in a laboratory approved by the Engineer. Technicians designing Marshall or Superpave mixes shall be certified as a Level 2S, HMA Mix Design technician. The Contractor is responsible for providing a mix with the appropriate materials that will comply with all specifications. 8. Tolerances. Subsection 401.04C, Tolerances, shall be revised to included the following: The tolerances for mixtures controlled and accepted according to the standard procedure shall conform to the tolerances listed herein. No job mix formula, with or without the tolerances, shall be outside the master range, unless otherwise stated. Sieve Size 3/8 and larger sieves Passing No. 4 Passing No. 8 sieve Passing No. 30 sieve Passing No. 100 sieve Passing No. 200 sieve S.C. File No. Intermediate Courses + 7.0% + 6.0% + 6.0% + 5.0% + 4.0% + 2.00% Surface Courses + 7.0% + 7.0% + 6.0% + 5.0% + 4.0% + 2.00% Page 6

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SUPPLEMENTAL SPECIFICATION Aggregate Selection. Subsection 401.04G shall be revised to read as follows: The Contractor shall use a combination of aggregates so that mix adjustments can be readily performed to correct mix design and field problems related to air voids, dust to asphalt ratio, and gradation. It is required that at least three graded aggregated types be used to compose an asphalt mix design.

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Rutting Susceptibility Testing. The following section shall be added as subsection 401.04H, Rutting Susceptibility Hot Mix Asphalt used for interstate and high volume routes shall be subjected to the Asphalt Pavement Analyzer (APA) procedure during the mix design process and may be subjected to testing during actual production of the mixture, as deemed necessary by the Engineer. The Bituminous Unit of the Research and Materials Laboratory, a Certified Contractor or an Independent Testing Laboratory shall perform the testing in accordance with the latest AASHTO procedure. Each test shall have 6 cylindrical samples fabricated and tested with the interior temperature of the APA set at 64oC. The downward force shall be set at 100 pounds and the hoses shall be pressurized to 100 psi. Each specimen shall be compacted so that 96 + 1 percent compaction is achieved. The average rut depth for the specimens shall meet the following requirements. Mixture Type Intermediate and Surface Courses (19.0, 12.5 and Surface Type 1C) Binder Type PG 64-22 PG 76-22 Maximum Rut Depth 7.0 mm 5.0 mm

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Mixing Plants. Subsection 401.07, Mixing Plants shall be revised to read as follows: Plants shall be either the batch mixing type or the drum mixing type and shall be so designed, equipped and operated that the weighing, proportioning and mixing of the materials will result in a uniform and satisfactory asphalt mixture meeting the requirements of these specifications. The plant site shall have sufficient storage space for separate stockpiles, bins, or stalls for each size of aggregate. The different sizes shall be kept separated until they have been delivered, without segregation, by the feeder or feeders to the boot of the cold elevator or elevators in their proper proportions. The storage yard shall be maintained neat and orderly and separate stockpiles shall be readily accessible for sampling. Separate dry storage of adequate capacity shall be provided for mineral filler when used. The control room and other areas of the plant shall be fully and readily accessible to the Engineer during production of mixes for Department projects. Mixing plants shall be of sufficient capacity and coordinated to adequately handle the proposed construction. All mixing plants shall comply with the requirements contained in AASHTO M 156, Requirements for Mixing Plants for Hot-Mixed, Hot-Laid Bituminous Paving Mixtures, with the following modifications: 1. Section 6.1.1 of AASHTO M 156 shall be deleted and the following substituted: Plant screens capable of screening all aggregates to the specified sizes and proportions and having normal capacities slightly more than the full capacity of the mixer shall be provided. The screen over the fine bin shall be a No. 6 square or a No. 6 slotted screen. The selection of the other screen sizes shall meet the approval of the Engineer and shall be made so that in screening the remainder of the aggregate, approximate equal proportions will be delivered to each bin insofar as is practicable. A scalping screen will be required to remove oversize aggregates, sticks, roots, or lumps. 2. Batching Plants. Section 8.7, Automation of Batching, and Section 8.8, Recording of Batching, shall apply.

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SUPPLEMENTAL SPECIFICATION 3. Section 10.3.2 of AASHTO M 156 shall be modified to include the following: The drum mixing plant shall be equipped so that asphalt binder, aggregate, and a total of asphalt binder and aggregate in tons per hour will be printed on a ticket at a time interval prescribed by the Engineer. 12. Field Laboratory. The first paragraph of Subsection 401.13, Field Laboratory shall be revised to read as follows: The Contractor shall provide and maintain a fully equipped field laboratory, meeting the requirements of SC-T-81, Inspection and Approval of Asphalt Field Laboratories, and furnish all supplies necessary for performing the quality control inspection and testing at the asphalt plant. The laboratory shall be fully and readily accessible to the Engineer during all production and testing and the Engineer shall be permitted to perform quality control or other tests as deemed necessary. It shall have satisfactory electric lighting and electric outlets. The building shall have a minimum laboratory floor space of 250 square feet, minimum height of 7 feet, minimum width of 10 feet, have suitable work benches and sufficient water available for tests, be provided with a suitable table or desk with drawers for office work, be supplied with two chairs, and shall also be equipped with a heating oven of satisfactory size with adequate controls for adjusting and maintaining different temperatures. Locks shall be provided for the windows and doors. The building will be so located that the Contractors plant is in close proximity and full view from the vicinity. The Contractor shall also provide a substantial platform, constructed to the proper height, for use by the Engineer in obtaining asphalt mix samples and inspecting mixtures in truck beds. 13. Weather and Surface Temperature Restrictions. Subsection 401.17, Weather and Surface Temperature Restrictions shall be revised to read as follows: Weather and Ambient Temperature Restrictions. Asphalt mixture shall not be applied when the existing surface is wet or frozen. The placing of Asphalt Concrete Surface Courses (including Sand Asphalt Surface Courses) will not be permitted during the months of December, January and February except with written permission of the Engineer. For all other mixtures, the existing ambient temperature for the placement of asphalt mixtures shall be in accordance with the following table: Lift Thickness Minimum Ambient Temperature (inches) (degrees F)* 1.0 or less 55 1.1 to 2.0 45 2.1 to 3.0 40 3.1 to 4.5 35 * Ambient air temperature to be measured in the shade with a calibrated mercury thermometer away from artificial heat following SC-T-84, Determination of Temperatures During Hot Mix Asphalt Production. 14. Plant Calibration and Operations. The second paragraph in Subsection 401.18 D, Failing Samples and Plant Operations shall be revised to read as follows: Contractor personnel performing quality control testing shall immediately notify the Engineer when a sample does not meet specification. On projects where the Department performs quality control testing, asphalt plant inspectors will immediately advise the Contractor when air voids are out of specification. The technician will make another set of test specimens after three loads of mix to check air voids. 15. Silos and Surge Bins. Subsection 401.19, Silos and Surge Bins shall be revised to read as follows: Silos shall be approved by the Engineer before being used for overnight storage based on SC-T79, Sampling, Testing and Approving Hot Mix Asphalt Silos for Overnight Storage. Overnight storage approval is based on the recovered viscosity of stored asphalt samples. The recovered viscosity shall not be greater than 13,200 poises. Page 8

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SUPPLEMENTAL SPECIFICATION Silo overnight storage approval is valid for two years and the Contractor must provide to the Engineer a written request for silo approval at the end of two years. During the course of the two years, if a silo is found not to comply with the specifications then the approval process must be repeated. The Department is not obligated to purchase any mix stored in a silo or surge bin that does not comply with the job mix formula and/or mixture field criteria. Mixtures that the Engineer determines to be segregated and/or contain too much liquid asphalt due to migration will be rejected. 16. Application of Prime or Tack Coat. A) The first sentence of Subsection 401.28 a, shall be revised to read as follows: Where the plans call for an asphalt mixture to be placed directly on a sand clay base course, coquina shell base, or macadam base course, the priming of which is not otherwise provided, a prime coat meeting the requirements of Section 303, 304, 305, or 306 as applicable shall be applied. B) The first sentence of Subsection 401.28 b, shall be revised to read as follows: Before laying any bituminous mixture on existing pavements or on unsealed bituminous surface course, a tack coat shall be uniformly applied by use of the distributor spray bars at the rate of 0.05 to 0.15 gallons per square yard as measured by SC-T-86, Determination of Asphalt Tack Coat Roadway Placement Rate. C) The following shall be added to Subsection 401.28 b, after the first sentence: All nozzles on the distributor shall be fully open and operational and shall be turned at the same angle to the spray bar, approximately 30o. In addition, the spray bar shall be at the proper height above the pavement and have the proper pressure to provide for a uniform double or triple lap of the liquid asphalt material." 17. Spreading and Finishing. After the first sentence of the first paragraph of Subsection 401.29, the following sentence shall be inserted: Mix placement rates will be determined using SC-T-85, Determination of Asphalt Mixture Roadway Placement Rate. 18. Spreading and Finishing. The fifth paragraph of Subsection 401.29, Spreading and Finishing shall be revised to read as follows: Unless directed otherwise by the Engineer, compacted thickness of any single constructed course shall not exceed a maximum of 4 inches for Hot Mix Asphalt Aggregate Base Course, 3 inches for Hot Mix Sand Asphalt Base Course and Binder courses, and 2 inches for Hot Mix Surface Course. Each layer shall be placed to such thickness as instructed by the Engineer. Joints in the layers shall overlap a minimum of 6 inches where practicable. When multiple lifts are being placed in a single day, the interior mat temperature of the previous lift shall be less than 175 oF when measured at the mid point of the mat with a calibrated dial thermometer. 19. Rideability Requirements. The second paragraph of Subsection 401.36 section A, New Construction shall be revised to read as follows: When the measurement exceeds 40 and the Engineer determines that the pavement does not have an acceptably smooth ride, the Contractor shall correct such deficient sections without additional compensation. The Engineer may withhold payment for the asphalt concrete mixture (or a portion thereof) until the deficiencies have been corrected, and the surface is re-tested and provides an acceptably smooth ride. S.C. File No. Page 9

SUPPLEMENTAL SPECIFICATION The method of correcting the surface deficiencies shall be approved in writing by the Engineer and in no case will the asphalt have an artificial heat source over 175F applied to the pavement. No more than 100% of the contract unit price will be paid for sections where corrective work results in measurements less than 35 inches per mile. If corrections are not made, then the price adjustment based on the original contract unit price per ton of the asphalt concrete mixture according to the Schedule for Adjusted Payment. The total amount of any reduction in payment will be deducted as a lump sum from monies due the Contractor. 20. Hot Mix Asphalt Surface Course, General. Subsection 403.02 shall be revised to read as follows: The materials shall meet the applicable requirements of Subsections 401.02 through 401.03. Marine limestone shall not be used in any surface course except Type 3 and 4. Hydrated lime will be required in all surface courses as an anti-stripping additive. 21. Hot Mix Asphalt Surface Course, Composition of Mixture. 2. The gradation requirements of subsection 403.03 shall be revised to read as follows: Sieve Designation No. 4 3. Type 4 70 95

Subsection 403.03 shall have a paragraph added at the end to read as follows:

Surface Type 4: 1. Hydrated lime is not required as an anti-stripping additive provided the following conditions are met: a. b. 22. Hydrated lime shall be required when used as leveling and build-up under other mixes requiring hydrated lime. An approved Liquid anti-stripping additive shall be required when hydrated lime is not in the mix.

Section 409, Superpave Hot Mix Asphalt Courses shall be added to read as follows: SECTION 409 SUPERPAVE HOT MIX ASPHALT COURSES

409.01 Description. This work shall consist of mixing, placing and compacting Superpave Hot Mix Asphalt (HMA) courses. The Superpave HMA courses shall be composed of crushed coarse and fine mineral aggregate hydrated lime and asphalt binder. The Superpave HMA courses shall be produced through a HMA plant and constructed on a prepared HMA mat in accordance with applicable sections of the Standard Specifications, and in conformity with the Plans or as otherwise specified by the Engineer. Unless otherwise specified, the 12.5 mm mix will be used for HMA Surface (Riding) course and the 19.0 mm mix used for HMA Binder (Intermediate) course. MATERIALS 409.02 General: The materials shall meet the applicable requirements of Subsections 401.02 and 401.03. Marine limestone shall not be used in any Superpave mixtures. Hydrated lime will be required in all Superpave mixtures as an anti-stripping additive. 409.03 Composition of Mixture: The job mix formula shall be established in accordance with the Superpave Asphalt Mixture Design Procedure for a Superpave volumetric mix design. The following standard practice and test method shall be used: S.C. File No. Page 10

SUPPLEMENTAL SPECIFICATION AASHTO T 312 - Preparing and Determining the Density of Hot Mix Asphalt (HMA) Specimens by Means of the Superpave Gyratory Compactor. Required Superpave Mix Design Criteria: The aggregate and hydrated lime will be combined in such proportions that the combined gradation and the volumetric properties will meet the following criteria during mix design. 25.0 mm Mix Sieve Designation 37.5 mm (1 inch) 25.0 mm (1 inch) 19.0 mm (3/4 inch) 12.5 mm (1/2 inch) 9.5 mm (3/8 inch) 4.75 mm (No. 4) 2.36 mm (No. 8) 600 m (No. 30) 150 m (No. 100) 75 m (No. 200) % Max. Density at Ndes % VMA %Voids Filled 100.0 90.0 - 100.0 76.0 90.0 64.0 - 80.0 52.0 - 70.0 28.0 - 44.0 17.0 - 29.0 7.0 - 15.0 2.0 - 8.0 2.0 - 6.0 96 12.5 14.5 65-75 19.0 mm Mix 12.5 mm Mix % By Weight Passing 100 90.0 100.0 75.0 - 90.0 64.0 - 80.0 38.0 - 54.0 22.0 - 36.0 8.0 18.0 3.0 - 9.0 2.0 8.0 96 13.5 15.5 65-75 100 98.0 - 100.0 90.0 100.0 74.0 - 90.0 46.0 - 62.0 25.0 - 41.0 9.0 - 21.0 4.0 - 12.0 2.0 - 8.0 96 14.5 16.5 65-78 9.5 mm Mix

100.0 98.0 100.0 90.0 100.0 54.0 70.0 32.0 48.0 14.0 26.0 5.0 13.0 3.0 - 9.0 96 15.5 17.5 70-80

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Gradation

Type Facility Interstate Routes Primary Routes Secondary Routes % Max. Density at Ni % Max. Density at Nm Dust to Asphalt Ratio N ini 8 7 6

Number of Gyrations N des N max 100 160 75 115 50 75 < 89 < 98 0.60 - 1.20

23. Section 410, Open Graded Friction Course With Polymer Modified Asphalt Binder & Stabilizing Fibers shall be added to read as follows: SECTION 410 OPEN GRADED FRICTION COURSE WITH POLYMER MODIFIED ASPHALT BINDER & STABILIZING FIBERS 410.01 Description. This work shall consist of an open graded friction course (OGFC) composed of crushed mineral aggregate, polymer modified asphalt binder, stabilizing fibers and hydrated lime mixed in an approved asphalt hot mix plant. The OGFC is to be placed on a prepared surface in accordance with these specifications and in conformity with the plans or otherwise specified by the Engineer. MATERIALS 410.02 General: The materials shall meet the applicable requirements of Subsections 401.02 and 401.03. Recycled Asphalt Pavements (RAP), slag, or marine limestone will not be permitted in the OGFC. Polymer Modified Asphalt (PG 76-22) and hydrated lime will be required in all OGFC mixtures as the binder type and anti-stripping additive respectively. S.C. File No. Page 11

SUPPLEMENTAL SPECIFICATION A) B) Aggregate: The crushed coarse aggregate used in the OGFC shall have an abrasion loss of not more than 45.0% when tested in accordance with AASHTO T 96 (C Grading). Stabilizing Fibers: a. Mineral Fibers: Mineral fibers shall be made from virgin basalt, diabase, or slag, which is to be treated with a cationic sizing agent to enhance disbursement of the fiber as well as increase adhesion of the fiber to the bitumen. The mineral fiber shall be added at a dosage rate of 0.2% to 0.4% by weight of the total mix as approved by the Asphalt Materials Engineer. Mineral fiber properties shall be as follows: Size Analysis: Average Fiber Length: Average Fiber Thickness: Shot Content (ASTM C 612) Passing 250 m sieve: Passing 67m sieve: Degradation (GDT-124/McNett fraction) Maximum of 6.35 mm Maximum of 0.005 mm 90 - 100% 65 - 100% Maximum of 30%

The Contractor shall submit from the mineral fiber supplier a letter certifying that the mineral fiber has been tested and does comply with the above properties. The certification letter will be submitted to the HMA Mix Design Manager at the Research and Materials Laboratory and the Resident Construction Engineer when the design is submitted for verification and approval. b. Cellulose Fibers: Cellulose Fibers shall be added at a dosage rate of 0.2% to 0.4% by weight of the total mix as approved by the Asphalt Materials Engineer. Cellulose fiber properties shall be as follows: Size Analysis: Average Fiber Length: Sieve Analysis (AASHTO T 27): Passing No. 20 sieve: Passing No. 40 sieve: Passing No. 100 sieve: Maximum of 6.35 mm 80 - 95% 45 - 85% 5 - 40%

The Contractor shall submit a letter from the cellulose fiber supplier certifying that the cellulose fiber has been tested and does comply with the above properties. The certification letter will be submitted to the HMA Mix Design Manager at the Research and Materials Laboratory and the Resident Construction Engineer when the design is submitted for verification and approval. c. Recycled Polyester Fibers: Recycled Polyester Fibers shall be added at a dosage rate of 0.2% to 0.4% by weight of the total mix as approved by the Asphalt Materials Engineer. Recycled polyester fibers properties shall be as follows: Size Analysis: Average Fiber Length: Sieve Analysis (AASHTO T 27): Passing No. 20 sieve: Passing No. 40 sieve: Passing No. 100 sieve: Maximum of 6.35 mm 80 - 95% 45 - 85% 5 - 40%

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SUPPLEMENTAL SPECIFICATION 410.03 Composition of Mixture: The Contractor shall conduct his own OGFC design in accordance with SC-T-91, Method of Determining the Optimum Binder Content in an Unconfined Bituminous Mixture. The mix gradation, asphalt binder content and mineral fiber dosage rate will be submitted on Lab Form No. 269. The Asphalt Materials Engineer will review and approve the asphalt binder content and the stabilizing fiber dosage rate. The gradation and asphalt binder content shall comply with the following: Sieve ( in.) (1/2 in.) (3/8 in.) (No. 4) (No.8) (No.200) Range for % A.C. % Passing 100 85 - 100 55 - 75 15 -25 5 - 10 2-4 5.75 - 7.25 Tolerance + 0.0 + 6.0 + 6.0 + 6.0 + 5.0 + 2.00 + 0.40

Retention Coating (SC-T-90, Method for Determining Drain-Down Characteristics in an Unconfined Bituminous Mixture): 99.5% 410.04 CONSTRUCTION A) Seasonal and Ambient Air Temperatures: The OGFC shall be placed on a clean, dry, properly tacked surface only during favorable weather conditions between March 1 and October 31. Ambient air temperature during placement of OGFC shall be 60F or above when measured in the shade away from artificial heat. Production: The OGFC mix shall be produced within a temperature range of 325F and 350F at discharge from the plant. All temperatures will be measured following the SC-T-84 procedure titled, Determination of Temperatures During Hot Mix Asphalt Production. Production of other mixes will not be permitted during OGFC production. Fiber Supply System: The contractor shall use a separate automated feed supply system that will uniformly introduce and blend the stabilizing fibers in the mix during production at the rate specified on the job mix information sheet. The system shall be interlocked with the aggregate feed or weigh system so as to maintain the correct proportions for all rates of production and batch sizes. The proportion of the fibers shall be controlled accurately to within plus or minus ten percent of the amount of fibers required and the system shall automatically adjust the feed rate to maintain the material within this tolerance at all times. The system shall provide in-process monitoring, consisting of either a digital display of output or a printout of the feed rate, in pounds per minute to verify the feed rate. Flow indicators or sensing devices for the fiber system shall be provided and interlocked with the plant controls so that mixture production will be interrupted if introduction of the fibers fails, or if the output rate is not within the tolerance given above. When a batch plant is used, the fibers shall be added to the aggregate in the weigh hopper or as approved and directed by the Engineer. The batch dry mixing time shall be increased by 8 to 12 seconds, or as directed by the Engineer, from the time the aggregate is completely emptied into the mixer. The fibers are to be uniformly distributed prior to the injection of the asphalt binder into the mixer. When a drum plant is used, the fibers shall be added to the aggregate and uniformly dispersed prior to the injection of the asphalt binder. The fibers shall be added in such a manner that it will not become entrained in the exhaust system of the drier or plant. D) Roadway: The temperature of the mix when placed on the roadway shall not be less than 320F. Long hauling distances and excessive waiting time to off-load shall not be permitted. Unless otherwise permitted by the Engineer, OGFC mix will be placed within one hour after mixing at the plant. Page 13

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SUPPLEMENTAL SPECIFICATION A tack coat of approved emulsified asphalt shall be applied at the rate of 0.05 - 0.15 gallons per square yard to the surface on which the OGFC will be placed. The tack rate may be reduced to less than 0.05 gallons per square yard if the Engineer deems necessary. The OGFC shall be spread at the rate shown on the plans and promptly rolled with an 8 - 10 ton tandem steel-wheel roller. Rolling shall cease as soon as the OGFC is properly seated to the underlying surface. Non-uniform distribution of asphalt binder (flushing) and raveling in the OGFC will not be permitted. Areas in the OGFC that are flushed or raveled shall be removed the full lane width 50 feet on each side and replaced at no expense to the Department. 410.05 Method Of Measurement And Payment: This work will be measured and paid for as specified in Subsections 401.38 and 401.39. 24. Section 411, Hot Mix Asphalt Thin Lift Seal Course shall be added to read as follows: SECTION 411 HOT MIX ASPHALT THIN LIFT SEAL COURSE 411.01 GENERAL This work shall consist of an HMA thin lift seal course composed of crushed stone screenings, asphalt binder, and hydrated lime as an anti-strip additive. The primary purpose of this mixture is to provide a permanent thin layer seal course for a coarser-graded mixture such as HMA Binder Course during construction staging when the binder course is to be left open to traffic and exposed for an extended period of time. This mixture shall be mixed in an approved plant and constructed in accordance with the lines, grades, dimensions, thickness and typical cross section shown on the plans or as otherwise specified. All applicable special provisions and sections of Standard Specifications, except noted herein, will apply. 411.02 MATERIALS Aggregates: Aggregates required in the HMA thin lift seal course shall meet the applicable requirements of Subsection 401.03.C.2. Crushed stone screenings will be required for all aggregates used in this mixture. The parent stone or gravel shall meet the Los Angeles Abrasion requirements and Sodium Sulfate requirements specified in Subsection 401.03.D. No aggregate shall have an absorption value greater than 1.5% when tested in accordance with AASHTO T85. 411.03 COMPOSITION OF MIXTURE Mix Design Criteria: The aggregates shall be combined with asphalt binder in such proportions that the composition by weight of the aggregate shall be within the limits specified below. Sieve Designation 3/8 No. 4 No. 8 No. 30 No. 100 No. 200 Binder Content (%) Minimum Stability (lbs.) % By Weight Passing 100 90 100 70 100 36 70 4 28 2 10 Required Job Mix and Field Criteria 5.0 8.0 800

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SUPPLEMENTAL SPECIFICATION A combination of the standard gradations for manufactured screenings, regular screenings, and hydrated lime will normally meet the above requirements. The mixture composition shall be submitted to the Research and Materials Laboratory in Columbia for approval at least 30 working days prior to construction of mixture. Dust/Asphalt Ratio and Moisture Susceptibility requirements do not apply to this mixture. Field Criteria: Once the mix meets the mix design criteria, the following tolerances will be applied to the mixture. The tolerance range may extend beyond the mix design range limits. Sieve Size Passing 3/8 sieve and larger Passing No. 4 sieve Passing No. 8 sieve Passing No. 30 sieve Passing No. 100 sieve Passing No. 200 sieve Asphalt Binder Content Marshall Stability 411.04 CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS All work shall conform to Section 401. The Contractor shall lay and compact the HMA thin lift seal course in a manner to provide the desired in-place compaction, and to produce a smooth riding surface. 411.05 ROADWAY Tack Coat: A tack coat of approved emulsified asphalt shall be applied to the surface on which the HMA thin lift seal course will be placed. Tack coat materials and application shall conform to the requirements of Subsection 401.28. The tack rate may be adjusted to a rate outside of the specified range if the Engineer deems necessary. Temperature Requirements: The placement of this mixture shall conform to the weather and surface temperature restrictions and mixture preparation and delivery temperature restrictions of Subsection 401.17, Weather and Surface Temperature Restrictions. Spreading, Finishing, and Compaction: The HMA thin lift seal course shall be spread at the rate of 30-45 pounds per square yard and promptly rolled with a 8 10 ton tandem steel-wheel roller. Rolling shall cease as soon as the mixture is properly seated to the underlying surface. 411.06 METHOD OF MEASUREMENT AND BASIS OF PAYMENT This work will be measured and paid for as specified in Subsections 401.38 and 401.39. Required Acceptance Criteria: Acceptance of this mixture shall be based on Section 402.2, Non-Density LOTS (Hot Mix Asphalt (HMA) Quality Assurance Specification), and shall conform to the stipulations for Sand Asphalt Base Course. Tolerance Range + 7.0% + 7.0% + 6.0 % + 5.0% + 4.0% + 2.00% + 0.45% 800 lbs. min.

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