New HMA Pavement Specifications for Municipalities:  Chapter 90 Mixtures - Northampton

Date: 2/20/2018 8:00 AM - 2/20/2018 2:45 PM

Location: MassDOT District 2 Office
811 North King Street

Northampton, Massachusetts

Capacity:

47/47

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Overview

Session Description

MassDOT will present its new HMA Pavement specifications designed for Municipal use, with special attention given to Chapter 90 projects. The discussion will highlight major changes from current specifications, including requirements for: Superpave mix designs, what materials can go into the mix, plant and field equipment, and Contractor and Engineer responsibilities. Attendees will gain the knowledge required to implement these new specifications and meet Chapter 90 requirements as related to HMA pavement.

Target Audience

This program is designed for Municipal personnel whose responsibilities include engineering, construction oversight, or procuring contracts related to pavement resurfacing.  DOT and Consultant personnel involved with Chapter 90 projects will also benefit.

*This session is open to 4 MassDOT personnel

Session Outline

Recipe Mixes vs. Superpave
Superpave Mixtures
- Volumetrics
- Warm Mix Asphalt
- Asphalt Modifiers and Polymers
MassDOT HMA Specifications
- Mix Design Requirements
- Plant Requirements
- Laboratory Requirements
- Inspection and Testing
- Contractor’s Responsibilities
- Engineer’s Responsibilities
- Field Requirements
- Tack Coat
- Compaction
- Inspection and Testing
- Contractor’s Responsibilities
- Engineer’s Responsibilities

Please see the course flyer for more information.

 
Attendees
First Name Affiliation
Amy MassDOT District 2
Daryl MassDOT District 2
Kathryn Private Citizen
Andrew All States Materials Group
Anthony Delsignore Paving (NY)
Bruce Town of East Longmeadow DPW
Bud All States Materials Group
Carl Century Aggregates
Darren Delsignore Paving (NY)
Dylan
Jim Palmer Paving Corporation
Michael Palmer Paving Corporation
Mike Century Aggregates
Albert
Alexander MA Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) (Belchertown)
Benjamin City of Agawam
Billy Town of Hadley
Charles Town of Chester
Christopher City of Chicopee
Craig Town of Longmeadow
Daniel Town of Brookline
Dick Town of Athol DPW
Elizabette City of Chicopee
Ellen Franklin Regional Council of Governments (FRCOG)
Felix City of Northampton
Henning Hampshire Purchasing Co-Op
James Town of Amherst
Jason Town of Amherst
Keith Town of Whately
Larry Town of Orange
Maggie City of Northampton
Matthew Town of Chesterfield Highway Department
Matthew City of Holyoke
Michael City of Greenfield
Michael City of Agawam
Nate Town of Amherst DPW
Paul Town of Amherst DPW
Steven Town of Ludlow
Thomas Town of East Longmeadow
Tim
Travis Town of Hubbardston
William Town of Southborough
Instructors
  • Mark Brum
    Construction Engineer at FHWA (RI)

    Mr. Brum is a Materials Quality Assurance Engineer for MassDOT.  He has 10 years of experience in HMA pavement mix designs, construction and Quality Assurance. 

  • Edmund Naras
    Pavement Management Engineer at MassDOT

    Mr. Naras is the Pavement Management Engineer for MassDOT.  He has more than 28 years of experience in pavement management, design, construction and Quality Assurance of asphalt pavements.