ASTM D3666-2009 Standard Specification for Minimum Requirements for Agencies Testing and Inspecting Road and Paving Materials.pdf

1、Designation: D 3666 09Standard Specification forMinimum Requirements for Agencies Testing and InspectingRoad and Paving Materials1This standard is issued under the fixed designation D 3666; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year oforiginal adoption or, in the case of rev

2、ision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. Asuperscript epsilon () indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.This standard has been approved for use by agencies of the Department of Defense.1. Scope1.1 This specification

3、 covers the minimum requirements forfield and laboratory personnel, for establishing and maintaininga quality system, and establishes minimum qualifications foragencies engaged in the testing and inspection of road andpaving materials.1.2 Criteria are provided for evaluating the capability of anagen

4、cy to properly perform designated tests on road and pavingmaterials, and for establishing guidelines pertaining to anagencys organization, personnel, facilities, and quality system.This specification may be supplemented by more specificcriteria, such as that in Specification E 329, and requirementsf

5、or particular projects.1.3 This specification can be used as a basis to evaluatetesting or inspection agencies, or both, and is intended for usefor the qualifying or accrediting, or both, of testing orinspection agencies, public or private, engaged in the testingand inspection of road and paving mat

6、erials.1.4 Accreditation is required to comply with this standard.(See 8.1.5.)1.5 The users of the accredited agency must review theagencys scope of accreditation to ensure the agency has beenaccredited for its technical competence to perform the tasksrequested by the user.1.6 This standard does not

7、 purport to address all of thesafety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is theresponsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.2. Referenced Documents2.1 The following

8、referenced documents are those that arespecifically mentioned in this specification. These referenceddocuments are not meant to be all inclusive, as this specifica-tion applies, as appropriate, to all test methods under thejurisdiction of Committee D04.2.2 ASTM Standards:2D5 Test Method for Penetrat

9、ion of Bituminous MaterialsD8 Terminology Relating to Materials for Roads and Pave-mentsD36 Test Method for Softening Point of Bitumen (Ring-and-Ball Apparatus)D70 Test Method for Density of Semi-Solid BituminousMaterials (Pycnometer Method)D92 Test Method for Flash and Fire Points by ClevelandOpen

10、Cup TesterD113 Test Method for Ductility of Bituminous MaterialsD 139 Test Method for Float Test for Bituminous MaterialsD 244 Test Methods and Practices for Emulsified AsphaltsD 1074 Test Method for Compressive Strength of Bitumi-nous MixturesD 1075 Test Method for Effect of Water on CompressiveStr

11、ength of Compacted Bituminous MixturesD 1560 Test Methods for Resistance to Deformation andCohesion of Bituminous Mixtures by Means of HveemApparatusD 1561 Practice for Preparation of Bituminous Mixture TestSpecimens by Means of California Kneading CompactorD 1754 Test Method for Effects of Heat and

12、 Air on Asphal-tic Materials (Thin-Film Oven Test)D 1856 Test Method for Recovery of Asphalt From Solu-tion by Abson MethodD 2170 Test Method for Kinematic Viscosity of Asphalts(Bitumens)D 2171 Test Method for Viscosity of Asphalts by VacuumCapillary ViscometerD 2872 Test Method for Effect of Heat a

13、ndAir on a MovingFilm of Asphalt (Rolling Thin-Film Oven Test)D 3143 Test Method for Flash Point of Cutback Asphaltwith Tag Open-Cup ApparatusD 5506 Practice for Organizations Engaged in the Certifi-cation of Personnel Testing and Inspecting BituminousPaving Materials1This specification is under the

14、 jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D04 on Roadand Paving Materials and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D04.95 onQuality Control, Inspection and Testing Agencies.Current edition approved June 1, 2009. Published July 2009. Originally approvedin 1978. Last previous edition approved in 2007 as

15、 D 3666 071.2For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, orcontact ASTM Customer Service at serviceastm.org. For Annual Book of ASTMStandards volume information, refer to the standards Document Summary page onthe ASTM website.1Copyright ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Dr

16、ive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959, United States.D 6084 Test Method for Elastic Recovery of BituminousMaterials by DuctilometerD 6926 Practice for Preparation of Bituminous SpecimensUsing Marshall ApparatusD 6927 Test Method for Marshall Stability and Flow ofBituminous MixturesE 329

17、 Specification for Agencies Engaged in ConstructionInspection and/or Testing3. Terminology3.1 DefinitionsThe approved standard definitions arelisted below.3.1.1 quality system, nthe organizational structure, re-sponsibilities, procedures, activities, capabilities, and resourcesthat together aim to e

18、nsure that laboratory services satisfy datarequirements.3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:3.2.1 agency, nthe organization engaged to test or inspectroad and paving materials as required by a specification orcontract.3.2.2 quality system manual (QSM)a set of documentsdescribing an ag

19、encys quality system.3.2.3 userthe person or organization engaging the agencyto provide inspections or tests; or using this specification toevaluate or accredit the agency.3.2.4 calibration, na process that establishes the relation-ship (traceability) between the results of a measurementinstrument,

20、measurement system, or material measure and thecorresponding values assigned to a reference standard.3.2.4.1 DiscussionThe purpose of calibration is to estab-lish the traceability of a measurement on certain types ofequipment, such as balances (measurement instrument) anddynamic shear rheometer (mea

21、surement system). Uncertaintyestimates obtained during calibration are used to judge if aninstrument is suitable for its intended purpose. There is a needto re-establish traceability or recalibrate only when instrumentmeasurements drift out of control (as determined throughverification of calibratio

22、n).3.2.5 check, na specific type of inspection and/or mea-surement performed on equipment and materials to indicatecompliance or otherwise with stated criteria.3.2.5.1 DiscussionChecks are performed on items ofequipment that do not make measurements, such as specimenmolds and ovens. Stated criteria

23、can be dimensional tolerances.3.2.6 quality system manual (QSM), na set of documentsdescribing an agencys quality system.3.2.7 standardization, na process that determines whetheradjustments are needed to a specific piece of equipment, suchas pycnometers and flow meters, when its performance iscompar

24、ed with that of a generally accepted standard.3.2.8 traceability, nthe property of a result of a measure-ment whereby it can be related to stated references, usuallynational or international standards, through an unbroken chainof comparisons all having stated uncertainties.3.2.8.1 DiscussionThere is

25、 a need for traceable measure-ments. Measurements, not the instrument, can be traceable.Measurement traceability is established through calibration.Measurement traceability is maintained through check ofcalibration (a regular check of instrument output using acontrol standard).3.2.9 uncertainty, na

26、parameter associated with the resultof a measurement that defines the range of the values that couldbe attributed to the measured quantity.3.2.9.1 DiscussionThe uncertainty of a measurement isrequired in order to establish its traceability. The uncertaintyestimates obtained during calibration are us

27、ed to judge if aninstrument is suitable for its intended purpose.3.2.10 user, nthe person or organization engaging theagency to provide inspections or tests; or using this specifica-tion to evaluate or accredit the agency.3.2.11 verification, na process that establishes whetherthe results of a previ

28、ously calibrated measurement instrument,measurement system, or material measure are stable.3.2.11.1 DiscussionVerification is used to maintain thetraceability of a measurement and to determine when torecalibrate. Control charts are often used to plot verificationresults and determine if instrument m

29、easurements have driftedout of control.3.3 Other Definitions:3.3.1 Refer to Terminology D8.4. Significance and Use4.1 This specification provides the basic minimum criteriafor use in evaluating the qualifications of testing or inspectionagencies, or both, for road and paving materials. The criteriam

30、ay be supplemented by more specific criteria and require-ments. An individual user can also use it to judge thequalification of an agency.4.2 The intent of this specification is to provide a consensusbasis for evaluating a testing or inspection agency, or both,with respect to that agencys capability

31、 to objectively andcompetently provide the specific services needed by the user.4.3 This specification can be used as a basis for accredita-tion.5. Responsibilities and Duties5.1 The agency shall ensure that only inspections or tests forwhich it is adequately equipped and staffed are performed.5.2 T

32、he agency shall ensure that personnel perform onlyinspections and tests for which they are adequately trained,qualified, and certified in accordance with applicable specifi-cations.5.3 The agency shall ensure that all equipment is properlymaintained in good operating condition and is calibrated asap

33、plicable.5.4 The agency shall perform all testing and inspection inaccordance with appropriate standards and quality controlcriteria. Documents unique to the user shall be furnished to theagency.6. General Capabilities6.1 Laboratory TestingThe laboratory testing services ofa road and paving material

34、s testing agency shall include someor all of the following capabilities:6.1.1 Testing of road and paving materials and mixtures inthe laboratory,D36660926.1.2 Testing of aggregate for compliance with specificationrequirements,6.1.3 Preparation and evaluation of mix design in accor-dance with the pro

35、per method common to the geographicalarea in which it offers services or in accordance with theappropriate ASTM or AASHTO standard procedure,6.1.4 Determination of percent binder and gradation of plantaggregates in plant mix, and6.1.5 Determination and verification of mix properties forcomparison wi

36、th the mix design.6.2 Field Testing and InspectionThe field services of aroad and paving materials testing and inspection agency shallinclude some or all of the following capabilities:6.2.1 Investigation of aggregate at the source for compli-ance with specification requirements,6.2.2 Inspection of p

37、roportioning and mixing at the plant orproject site in accordance with users requirements.6.2.3 Inspection of handling, laying, and rolling operationsof the mixture at the site,6.2.4 Determination of thickness of compacted mixture, and6.2.5 Determination of density and the percent compactionof a bit

38、uminous pavement after construction.NOTE 1Since the requirements for construction control can varywidely from project to project depending upon the nature of the mixture,location, and intended use of the bituminous mixture in the project, thecapability of the agency for testing and inspection should

39、 be that necessaryto accomplish construction control of the users specific project or specialrequirements.7. Personnel Qualifications7.1 Management and SupervisionThe testing and inspec-tion services of the agency shall be under the direction of aperson charged with scientific or engineering manager

40、ial re-sponsibility. This person should be a licensed engineer and afull-time employee of the agency and shall have a minimum of5 years experience in inspecting and testing of road and pavingmaterials and construction; however, in place of being alicensed engineer, a person with equivalent science-o

41、rientededucation and experience in having satisfactorily directedtesting or inspection services, or both, of road and pavingmaterials is acceptable. This person shall possess all applicableprofessional licenses or certificates required by public law orrequirements of the authority in one or more fie

42、lds which theperson directs.ANICET Level IV Certification in ConstructionMaterials TestingSubfield Asphalt would be considered anexample of an acceptable certification of the experience of thisindividual.NOTE 2The National Institute for Certification in Engineering Tech-nologies (NICET) is a nationa

43、lly recognized certification organization.37.2 Field/Plant Inspector or Testing Technician Supervisor:7.2.1 This person shall have a minimum of 3 years ofrelevant and progressively more responsible experience intesting and/or inspection of road and paving materials and hotmix asphalt construction as

44、 appropriate to their job classifica-tion.7.2.2 This person shall have applicable technician level orinspector level, or higher, certifications/qualifications (see Note3) through a program approved by a State DOT, or have aNICET Level II certification in Construction MaterialsTestingAsphalt, or Tran

45、sportation TechnologistHighwayMaterials.7.3 Field/Plant Inspector or Testing Technician:7.3.1 This person shall have applicable technician level orinspector level certifications/qualifications (see Note 3)through a program approved by a State DOT, or, have a NICETLevel I certification in Constructio

46、n Materials TestingAsphalt, or Transportation TechnologistHighway Materials.7.3.2 Trainees working toward certification can be used toperform the inspection or test, or both, if they work under thesupervision of a certified/qualified individual as described inSections 7.2.2 or 7.3.1, at the same fac

47、ility, project, or plant.The trainee cannot evaluate the test or inspection results or signacceptance reports. The trainee must achieve certificationwithin 2 years from the start of work as a trainee.7.4 It is satisfactory for a person to fill one or more of thelevels of management, supervision, ins

48、pector, or technicianpositions in accordance with 7.1, 7.2, and 7.3 provided thatperson qualifies for the highest level. It is also recognized thatfrequently a few laboratory control tests are conducted at smallfield or peripheral locations; it is not the intent of this practicethat the supervisory

49、personnel be directly present at suchlocations at all times.NOTE 3The organization certifying should meet the requirements ofPractice D 5506.8. Quality System Criteria8.1 The agency shall establish and implement a qualitysystem which meets the following criteria:8.1.1 Quality System Manual (QSM)The agency shallestablish and maintain a QSM that conforms to the require-ments in Section 9. Each document in the QSM shall indicateits preparation date. If a document is revised, the date ofrevision shall be indicated on the document. The QSM shall beava