Equipment Checklist for AHTD 449
Determination of Asphalt Content of Asphalt
Mixtures by the Nuclear Method

 
All equipment shall be inspected for compliance with appropriate dimension s, as stated in each standard, as well as to determine if it is in satisfactory operation condition (i.e. clean, tight and serviceable). Inspection shall occur at least annually, or whenever there is reason to suspect nonconformance with the standard.

 



Item Nuclear asphalt content gauge
Description Troxler Model 3241-C
   
Calibration Item Wipe Test
Calibration Procedure Perform
Calibration Interval 6 months


Item Balance
Description Accurate to 0.1 pound
   
Calibration Item Verify mass readings
Calibration Procedure AASHTO M 231
Calibration Interval 12 months


Item Thermometer
Description Reads to at least 325 F
   
Calibration Item Verify temperature readings
Calibration Procedure ASTM E 1, ASTM E 77
Calibration Interval 6 months


Item Oven
Description Capable of heating to 350 F
   
Calibration Item Verify temperature readings
Calibration Procedure Verify with calibrated thermometer
Calibration Interval 4 months


Item Incidental Equipment
Description Pans supplied with gauge, spoons, scoop, gloves, etc.
   
Calibration Item Check physical condition
Calibration Procedure Visual
Calibration Interval 12 months