FDOT ASPHALT PAVING LEVEL 1 AND LEVEL 2
What makes up a quality asphalt mixture? - ANSWER A quality asphalt mixture is
determined by the constructability, if it conforms to Specifications, and if it satisfies
functional requirements.
CQC - ANSWER contractor quality control
Superpave - ANSWER Asphalt mix design system since 1998
QCP - ANSWER Quality control plan
QCM - ANSWER Quality control Manual
QC - ANSWER Quality Control (Contracting Testing and Inspection)
VT - ANSWER Verification Testing (FDOT or CEI Verification)
CEI - ANSWER Construction Engineering and Inspection
RT - ANSWER Resolution Testing (FDOT)
IV - ANSWER Independent Verification Testing
IA - ANSWER Independent Assurance Testing
The decision-making authority on a job needs to be given to who? - ANSWER
Needs to be given to the level closet to the work as specified in the specifications. It
ensure a quick handle on situations and issues.
The governing order of project documents from high (1) to low (7) starts with the
highest being - ANSWER Special Provisions
The governing order of project documents from high to low (2) - ANSWER
Technical Special Provisions
The governing order of project documents from high to low (3) - ANSWER Plans
The governing order of project documents from high to low (4) - ANSWER Road
design, structures, and traffic operations standards
The governing order of project documents from high to low (5) - ANSWER
Developmental Specifications
The governing order of project documents from high to low (6) - ANSWER
Supplemental Specifications
, The governing order of project documents from high to low (7) - ANSWER Standard
Specifications
What are the key components in a pre-paving conferences? - ANSWER Key
Personnel (Paving superintendent)
Contractor Input
Agency Input
QC Plan Review
Discuss more specific key topics or issues
Meeting Minutes
Action items (what to do in situations, who to call)
What are the key components in a pre-construction conferences? - ANSWER
Agency Input (FDOT)
Contractor Input (Including the Prime)
Project Personnel (Upper - Middle management)
Testing
Safety
Utilities
Cities or Municipalities (HOA, school boards)
Suppliers
What causes the compactive effort increase? - ANSWER Crushed aggregate
content
Nominal maximum size
Hardness of the aggrergate
Angularity of aggregate
Less natural sand
High dust content mixes
Gradation of the mix greatly affects compaction
Superpave mixes
What kind of Performance Graded binders are there? - ANSWER PG 67-22 (old
AC-30)
PG 52-82
PG 58-22
PG 76-22 (PMA) Polymer modified asphalt
PG 76-22 (ARB) Asphalt rubber binder
PG 82-22 (PMA) polymer modified asphalt
What are PG binders tested for high temperature wise? - ANSWER A 7 day max
pavement temp of 67C
What are PG binders tested for low temperature wise? - ANSWER -22C
Friction course has what PG binders in its makeup? - ANSWER PG 76-22 (PMA)
PG 76-22 (ARB)
PG 82-22 (PMA)
Asphalt cement does what while hot? - ANSWER Acts as a lubricant
What makes up a quality asphalt mixture? - ANSWER A quality asphalt mixture is
determined by the constructability, if it conforms to Specifications, and if it satisfies
functional requirements.
CQC - ANSWER contractor quality control
Superpave - ANSWER Asphalt mix design system since 1998
QCP - ANSWER Quality control plan
QCM - ANSWER Quality control Manual
QC - ANSWER Quality Control (Contracting Testing and Inspection)
VT - ANSWER Verification Testing (FDOT or CEI Verification)
CEI - ANSWER Construction Engineering and Inspection
RT - ANSWER Resolution Testing (FDOT)
IV - ANSWER Independent Verification Testing
IA - ANSWER Independent Assurance Testing
The decision-making authority on a job needs to be given to who? - ANSWER
Needs to be given to the level closet to the work as specified in the specifications. It
ensure a quick handle on situations and issues.
The governing order of project documents from high (1) to low (7) starts with the
highest being - ANSWER Special Provisions
The governing order of project documents from high to low (2) - ANSWER
Technical Special Provisions
The governing order of project documents from high to low (3) - ANSWER Plans
The governing order of project documents from high to low (4) - ANSWER Road
design, structures, and traffic operations standards
The governing order of project documents from high to low (5) - ANSWER
Developmental Specifications
The governing order of project documents from high to low (6) - ANSWER
Supplemental Specifications
, The governing order of project documents from high to low (7) - ANSWER Standard
Specifications
What are the key components in a pre-paving conferences? - ANSWER Key
Personnel (Paving superintendent)
Contractor Input
Agency Input
QC Plan Review
Discuss more specific key topics or issues
Meeting Minutes
Action items (what to do in situations, who to call)
What are the key components in a pre-construction conferences? - ANSWER
Agency Input (FDOT)
Contractor Input (Including the Prime)
Project Personnel (Upper - Middle management)
Testing
Safety
Utilities
Cities or Municipalities (HOA, school boards)
Suppliers
What causes the compactive effort increase? - ANSWER Crushed aggregate
content
Nominal maximum size
Hardness of the aggrergate
Angularity of aggregate
Less natural sand
High dust content mixes
Gradation of the mix greatly affects compaction
Superpave mixes
What kind of Performance Graded binders are there? - ANSWER PG 67-22 (old
AC-30)
PG 52-82
PG 58-22
PG 76-22 (PMA) Polymer modified asphalt
PG 76-22 (ARB) Asphalt rubber binder
PG 82-22 (PMA) polymer modified asphalt
What are PG binders tested for high temperature wise? - ANSWER A 7 day max
pavement temp of 67C
What are PG binders tested for low temperature wise? - ANSWER -22C
Friction course has what PG binders in its makeup? - ANSWER PG 76-22 (PMA)
PG 76-22 (ARB)
PG 82-22 (PMA)
Asphalt cement does what while hot? - ANSWER Acts as a lubricant
