28-2.02A General
You may use a water-reducing chemical admixture. Water-reducing chemical admixture must comply with ASTM C494, Type A or Type F.
The air content in LCB must not exceed 4 percent. If the aggregate used for LCB is produced from processed reclaimed asphalt concrete or other material that may cause the air content to exceed 4 percent, reduce the air content with an admixture.
Portland cement content in LCB must not exceed 300 lb/cu yd.
LCB must comply with the requirements shown in the following table:
LCB Requirements
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Quality characteristic
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Test method
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Requirement
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Sand equivalent (min)
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ASTM D2419
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18
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Aggregate gradation
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ASTM C136
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Note a
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Air content (max, percent) b
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ASTM C231
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4
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Penetration (inches)
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ASTM C360
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0 to 1-1/2 nominal c
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Slump (inches)
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ASTM C143
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0–3 nominal c
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Compressive strength (min, psi at 7 days)
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ASTM C39
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530
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Compressive strength (max, psi at 3 days) d
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ASTM C39
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500
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a Comply with the table titled "Aggregate Gradation" in section 28-2.02C.
b If no single test in the first 5 air content tests exceeds 1-1/2 percent, no further air content tests are required.
c Maximum penetration must not exceed 2 inches and maximum slump must not exceed 4 inches
d Only applicable if you (1) submitted a notice stating intent to produce LCB qualifying for a transverse contraction joint waiver and (2) successfully field qualified the LCB for 3-day compressive strength.
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SCM must comply with section 90-1.02B except the equations for SCM content under section 90-1.02B(3) do not apply.
For aggregate qualification testing, use Type II portland cement under section 90-1.02B(2) without SCM.
Use either 1-1/2 inch or 1 inch gradation. Do not change your selected aggregate gradation without authorization.
When tested under ASTM C136, the aggregate gradation must be within the percentage passing limits for the sieve sizes shown in the following table:
Aggregate Gradation
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Sieve size
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Percentage passing
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1-1/2" maximum
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1" maximum
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Operating range
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Contract compliance
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Operating range
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Contract compliance
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2"
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100
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100
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--
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--
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1-1/2"
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90100
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87100
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100
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100
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1"
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--
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--
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90100
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87100
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3/4"
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5085
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4590
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50100
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45100
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3/8"
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4075
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3580
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4075
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3580
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No. 4
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2560
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2065
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3560
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3065
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No. 30
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1030
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634
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1030
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634
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No. 200
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012
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015
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012
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015
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Aggregate must comply with the quality requirements shown in the following table:
Aggregate Quality
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Quality characteristic
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Test method
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Operating range
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Contract compliance
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Sand equivalent (min)
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ASTM D2419
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21
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18
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Compressive strength (min, psi at 7 days)
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ASTM C192
ASTM C39
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--
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610 at 300 lb/cu yd cement content
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NOTE: Cement must comply with the specifications for Type II portland cement in section 90-1.02B(2).
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