ASTM D3910-21

Standard Practices for Design, Testing, and Construction of Slurry Seal

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
4.1 These slurry seal practices are written as a guide and should not be construed as specifications.  
4.2 End-use specifications should be adopted to conform to job and user requirements.
Note 1: The quality of the results produced by this standard are dependent on the competence of the personnel performing the procedure and the capability, calibration, and maintenance of the equipment used. Agencies that meet the criteria of Specification D3666 are generally considered capable of competent and objective testing, sampling, inspection, etc. Users of this standard are cautioned that compliance with Specification D3666 alone does not completely ensure reliable results. Reliable results depend on many factors; following the suggestions of Specification D3666 or some similar acceptable guideline provides a means of evaluating and controlling some of those factors.
SCOPE
1.1 These practices cover the design, testing, and construction of mixtures for surface treatment of pavements. It is written as a guide and should be used as such. End-use specifications should be adapted to conform to job and user requirements.  
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The non-SI units used in this standard are allowed by the subcommittee for clarification in the use of the standard.  
1.3 The text of this standard references notes and footnotes that provide explanatory material. These notes and footnotes (excluding those in tables and figures) shall not be considered as requirements of the standard.  
1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.  
1.5 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 31-Oct-2021
• ICS: 93.080.10 - Road construction
• Technical Committee: D04 - Road and Paving Materials
• Drafting Committee: D04.24 - Asphalt Surface Treatments

Standards Content (Sample)

This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
Designation: D3910 − 21
Standard Practices for
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Design, Testing, and Construction of Slurry Seal
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D3910; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
This standard has been approved for use by agencies of the U.S. Department of Defense.
1. Scope D242/D242M Specification for Mineral Filler for Asphalt
Mixtures
1.1 These practices cover the design, testing, and construc-
D977 Specification for Emulsified Asphalt
tion of mixtures for surface treatment of pavements. It is
D1073 Specification for Fine Aggregate for Asphalt Paving
written as a guide and should be used as such. End-use
Mixtures
specifications should be adapted to conform to job and user
D2397/D2397M Specification for Cationic Emulsified As-
requirements.
phalt
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the
D2419 Test Method for Sand Equivalent Value of Soils and
standard.The non-SI units used in this standard are allowed by
Fine Aggregate
the subcommittee for clarification in the use of the standard.
D3666 Specification for Minimum Requirements for Agen-
1.3 The text of this standard references notes and footnotes cies Testing and Inspecting Road and Paving Materials
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2.2 Other Documents:
that provide explanatory material. These notes and footnotes
(excluding those in tables and figures) shall not be considered ISSA A105 Recommended Performance Guidelines for
Emulsified Asphalt Slurry Seal
as requirements of the standard.
ISSATechnical Bulletin No. 106 Test Method for Measure-
1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the
ment of Slurry Seal Consistency
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
3. Terminology
priate safety, health, and environmental practices and deter-
3.1 Definitions—For definitions of terms used in this
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
standard, refer to Terminology D8.
1.5 This international standard was developed in accor-
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
3.2.1 emulsified asphalt slurry seal mixtures—as related to
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
these practices, mixtures of fine aggregate with or without
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
mineral filler, with or without mixing water, uniformly mixed
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
with emulsified asphalt.
4. Significance and Use
2. Referenced Documents
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4.1 These slurry seal practices are written as a guide and
2.1 ASTM Standards:
should not be construed as specifications.
C128 Test Method for Relative Density (Specific Gravity)
and Absorption of Fine Aggregate
4.2 End-use specifications should be adopted to conform to
D8 Terminology Relating to Materials for Roads and Pave-
job and user requirements.
ments
NOTE 1—The quality of the results produced by this standard are
dependent on the competence of the personnel performing the procedure
and the capability, calibration, and maintenance of the equipment used.
Agencies that meet the criteria of Specification D3666 are generally
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These practices are under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D04 on Road
considered capable of competent and objective testing, sampling,
and Paving Materials and are the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D04.24 on
inspection, etc. Users of this standard are cautioned that compliance with
Asphalt Surface Treatments.
Specification D3666 alone does not completely ensure reliable results.
Current edition approved Nov. 1, 2021. Published November 2021. Originally
Reliable results depend on many factors; following the suggestions of
approved in 1980. Last previous edition approved in 2015 as D3910 – 15. DOI:
10.1520/D3910-21. Specification D3666 or some similar acceptable guideline provides a
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM
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the ASTM website. Road, Building C, Suite 312, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137, http://www.slurry.org.
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it may not be technically possible to adequately depict all changes accurately, ASTM recommends that users consult prior editions as appropriate. In all cases only the current version
of the standard as published by ASTM is to be considered the official document.
Designation: D3910 − 15 D3910 − 21
Standard Practices for
1
Design, Testing, and Construction of Slurry Seal
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D3910; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
This standard has been approved for use by agencies of the U.S. Department of Defense.
1. Scope
1.1 These practices cover the design, testing, and construction of mixtures for surface treatment of pavements. It is written as a
guide and should be used as such. End-use specifications should be adapted to conform to job and user requirements.
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The non-SI units used in this standard are allowed by the
sub-committeesubcommittee for clarification in the use of the standard.
1.3 The text of this standard references notes and footnotes that provide explanatory material. These notes and footnotes
(excluding those in tables and figures) shall not be considered as requirements of the standard.
1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility
of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety safety, health, and healthenvironmental practices and determine the
applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.5 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization
established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued
by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
C128 Test Method for Relative Density (Specific Gravity) and Absorption of Fine Aggregate
D8 Terminology Relating to Materials for Roads and Pavements
D242D242/D242M Specification for Mineral Filler for Asphalt Mixtures
D977 Specification for Emulsified Asphalt
D1073 Specification for Fine Aggregate for Asphalt Paving Mixtures
D2397D2397/D2397M Specification for Cationic Emulsified Asphalt
D2419 Test Method for Sand Equivalent Value of Soils and Fine Aggregate
E145D3666 Specification for Gravity-Convection and Forced-Ventilation OvensMinimum Requirements for Agencies Testing
and Inspecting Road and Paving Materials
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These practices are under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D04 on Road and Paving Materials and are the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D04.24 on Asphalt
Surface Treatments.
Current edition approved June 15, 2015Nov. 1, 2021. Published September 2015November 2021. Originally approved in 1980. Last previous edition approved in 20112015
as D3910 – 11.D3910 – 15. DOI: 10.1520/D3910-15.10.1520/D3910-21.
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volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
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TABLE 1 Grading Requirements for Aggregate
Amount Passing Sieve, weight %
Sieve Size
Type I Type II Type III
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⁄8 in. (9.5 mm) 100 100 100
No. 4 (4.75 mm) 100 90 to 100 70 to 90
No. 4 (4.75 mm) 100 90 to 100 70 to 90
No. 8 (2.36 mm) 90 to 100 65 to 90 45 to 70
No. 8 (2.36 mm) 90 to 100 65 to 90 45 to 70
No. 16 (1.18 mm) 65 to 90 45 to 70 28 to 50
No. 16 (1.18 mm) 65 to 90 45 to 70 28 to 50
No. 30 (600 μm) 40 to 60 30 to 50 19 to 34
No. 30 (600 μm) 40 to 60 30 to 50 19 to 34
No. 50 (300 μm) 25 to 42 18 to 30 12 to 25
No. 50 (300 μm) 25 to 42 18 to 30 12 to 25
No. 100 (150 μm) 15 to 30 10 to 21 7 to 18
No. 100 (150 μm) 15 to 30 10 to 21 7 to 18
No. 200 (75μ m) 10 to 20 5 to 15 5 to 15
No. 200 (75 μm) 10 to 20 5 to 15 5 to 15
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2.2 Other Documents:
ISSA A105 Recommended Performance Guidelines Forfor Emulsified Asphalt Slurry Seal
ISSA Technical Bulletin No. 139106 Test Method to Classify Emulsified Asphalt/Aggregate Mixture Systems by Modified
Cohesion Tester Measurement of Set and Cure Characteristics. for Measurement of Slurry Seal Consistency
3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions—For definitions of terms used in this standard, refer to Terminology D8.
3.2 Definitions of Terms Sp
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