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Cold In-place Recycling (CIR)

Survey Summary

Sheet 3

1. State 5. If the answer is "YES"for Question 4, please answer the following questions
5.f. Do you control density? How? 5.g. When do you permit the HMA overlay (curing time)? 5.h. What is the typical thickness of CIR? 5.i. Do you require the CIR to be placed by a paver? 5.j. What types of CIR, primary stabilizing agent, do you use?
i. Emulsion? ii. Engineered Emulsion? iii. Portland cement? iv. Foamed Asphalt? v. Pozolan? vi. Other?
1 Alabama                    
2 Arizona method compaction spec - with the option for the engineer to increase the number of passes based on nuclear density test results when the moisture content of the cir layer is reduced to 1.5% or less 2.5" - 3" Yes   hfe-300p w/ one percent liquid antistripping agent        
3 Arkansas                    
4 Colorado Yes, sampled at 1/5000 square yards, the maximum density is determined by AASHTO T-180. After the area is compacted by the contractor we require 100%. Once the free moisture is below 1% of the total weight of the mix. About 4 to 8 inches Yes Yes         Emulsion with lime slurry. Sometimes we us an Asphalt Rejuvenation Agent.
5 Connecticut Yes, Nuclear density gauge 2 hours     Yes          
6 Delaware 98% density is required usually 7 days 8" maximum Yes Yes NO Yes NO NO  
7 Florida                    
8 Hawaii                    
9 Idaho YES, METHOD SPECIFICATION 10 DAYS 3 INCHES YES CMS-2 KOCH PRODUCT, REFLEX NONE NONE NONE  
10 Illinois                    
11 Iowa YES the contractor must achieve a percentage (say 94%) of a lab compacted dry density The overlay may be placed when the CIR lift reaches 1.5% moisture or when the lift reaches 0.3% moisture above the "normal" pavement moisture. 3 to 4 inches YES or controlled screed, but not by a motor grader YES YES (gaining interest) NO YES (gaining interest) NO  
12 Kentucky                    
13 Kansas Percent of a test strip. Require a maximum of 2 % moisture - usually 48 hours in hot dry weather. Typically 4 inch depth of old pavements Yes Yes         Require the addition of lime also. We have used fly ash in lieu of emulsion in the past but reflective cracking was a concern.
14 Louisiana                  
15 Maine Yes, 98 Percent of test strip w/ thin layer gauge 4 days 3" - 5" Yes Yes, with cement added.          
16 Maryland                    
17 *Maryland - Frederick County* Yes, nuclear gage Typically 7-10 days, pending weather conditions. 3" - 6" Yes Yes          
18 Massachusetts                    
19 Mississippi                    
20 Missouri                    
21 Montana ASTM D2950 2 hours before traffic is allowed on the pavement 2.5 inches Yes   Yes        
22 Nebraska Yes, nuclear gauge/ rolling pattern After 7 days, they usually wait longer 4"-5" up to full depth Paver on partial depth; blade with full Yes         Lime
23 Nevada We perform density testing with nuclear gages and a control section. In general, we require a minimum of ten days and a maximum of 45 days to place the surface overlay. However the minimum days can change on specific projects. We CIP 3". Yes CMS-2s only emulsion allowed.       We add 1-1/2% quicklime by slurry.  
24 New Hampshire Test Strip/Nuclear Gauges After 14 day cure 3" to 4" Yes Yes          
25 New Jersey                    
26 New Mexico Ninety six percent (96%) of a laboratory prepared Marshall briquette Minimum of 2 hours 3 to 4 inches Yes Yes No No No No N/A
27 New York No density tests are performed yet. We are interested in developing a density requirement that might allow us to expand the use of CIR to higher volume roadways. After a minimum 7 days cure time, but often the cure time ends up being longer. 75 or 100 mm, most commonly 100 mm. Yes Yes. HFMS-2 or CMS-2 We allow the contractor to propose the use of alternative emulsions.        
28 North Carolina                    
29 Ohio No 10 TO 14 DAYS 6 TO 8 INCHES NOT ESTABLISHED THIS IS ONLY EXPERIENCE WE HAVE HAD          
30 Oklahoma                    
31 Ontario We test compaction in the field by removing pavement slabs and testing in the laboratory 14 days, plus moisture requirements and compaction requirements must be met. 100 mm Yes Yes - high float no no on a trial basis no no
32 Pennsylvania Yes - Nuclear gage - 96% of Control Strip At least 1 week cure time required. May determine moisture content measurement (max. 2%). Min. 3" Max. 5" Yes (If you mean is a strike-off screed required). Yes If you mean Modified, Yes No No No No
33 South Carolina                    
34 South Dakota Yes we use 97% of Test Strip density (see Section 370 of the Standard Specs) Moisture in the CIR material must be less than or equal to 1.5% prior to allowing the material to be covered up. 4" Yes AE 200S typically @ 1.5% We have done a couple of test sections using Koch's Engineered Emulsion (Reflex) No No No No
35 Tennesee                    
36 Texas                    
37 Vermont 95% of target density determined by AASHTO T 245 (Mod). Free moisture must be reduced to 1.5% or less. 3" sometimes 4" Yes High float        
38 Virginia                    
39 Washington Yes, roller pattern Try to limit moisture in the CIR mat to about 1 percent, typically a week following CIR placement 0.25 to 0.35' Yes CMS-2S WSDOT used CIREE (Reflex) on two test projects with mixed results No No No No
40 West Virginia                    
41 Wisconsin Yes, with a Nuclear meter Yes 3" Yes       Yes    
42 Wyoming                    
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