Equipment Checklist for AHTD 461
In Place Density, % Compaction, of Asphalt
Concrete Hot Mix Using a Nuclear Gauge

 
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 device
Description Containing a gamma source, gamma detector, site preparation device, and a drive pin
   
Calibration Item Wipe Test
Calibration Procedure Perform
Calibration Interval 6 months


Item Reference standard and/or air gap spacer
Description Specific to each nuclear gauge for obtaining standard counts
   
Calibration Item Verify that standard count is within tolerance
Calibration Procedure Perform standard count
Calibration Interval Daily or prior to use