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D3910-24 – Standard Test Method Technical Guide
📐 Scope and Terminology
ASTM D3910-24 covers the design, testing, and construction of slurry seal mixtures for pavement surface treatment. It is intended as a guide and should be adapted to specific job requirements. Values in SI units are standard. Notes and footnotes in the text are not requirements of the standard.
Key terms include “emulsified asphalt slurry seal mixtures,” which are mixtures of fine aggregate with emulsified asphalt. For general terms, refer to Terminology D8.
✅ International Standard: This standard was developed in accordance with WTO TBT principles.
⚙️ Design and Testing Practices
These practices are written as a guide and should not be construed as specifications. End-use specifications should conform to job and user requirements. The quality of results depends on personnel competence and equipment capability. Agencies meeting Specification D3666 are generally capable of competent and objective testing, but compliance alone does not ensure reliable results.
📌 Note: Reliable results depend on following guidelines for competence, calibration, and maintenance of equipment.
📊 Referenced Standards
The standard references several ASTM documents for materials and testing. Key standards include:
| 🟦 Designation | 📏 Title |
|---|---|
| C128 | Test Method for Relative Density and Absorption of Fine Aggregate |
| D977 | Specification for Emulsified Asphalt |
| D2419 | Test Method for Sand Equivalent Value of Soils and Fine Aggregate |
| D3666 | Specification for Minimum Requirements for Agencies Testing and Inspecting Road and Paving Materials |
Additional documents include ISSA A105 for performance guidelines and ISSA Technical Bulletin No. 106 for consistency measurement.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
🔍 What is the scope of ASTM D3910-24?
It provides practices for the design, testing, and construction of slurry seal for pavement surface treatment.
💡 How should this standard be used?
As a guide; end-use specifications should be adapted to job and user requirements.
⚡ What units are used?
SI units are standard, with non-SI units allowed for clarification.
📌 What are key referenced materials?
Standards like C128, D977, D2419, and D3666, as well as ISSA documents.