Mixing Laboratory
Within the mixing laboratory, asphalt concrete sample preparation is carried out using SHRP approved procedures incorporating the Superpave Gyratory compactor and Marshall hammer methods. The laboratory contains a number of standard and specialized equipment including:
- Two Troxler gyratory compactors
- IPC Servopac compactor
- Four large ovens for reliable sample fabrication and conditioning
- Water bath for sample conditioning
- Suspended in water balance measurement for specific gravity determination
- Corelok apparatus for specific gravity determination of aggregates and mixture
- Troxler ignition oven for QC/QA operations
- High efficiency ventilation systems
- Mixing bowls, blades, whips, spoons, spatulas, and other miscellaneous tools
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