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Guideline-04 Binder Spread Rate

The document outlines the procedure for verifying the binder spread rate in insitu stabilisation of pavements using calibrated load cells, trays, or mats. It details the apparatus required, the calculation methods for spread rate, and the reporting standards. Additionally, it provides guidelines for adjusting spread rates when using lime and includes a table for binder spread rates based on various pavement depths and soil densities.

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Guideline-04 Binder Spread Rate

The document outlines the procedure for verifying the binder spread rate in insitu stabilisation of pavements using calibrated load cells, trays, or mats. It details the apparatus required, the calculation methods for spread rate, and the reporting standards. Additionally, it provides guidelines for adjusting spread rates when using lime and includes a table for binder spread rates based on various pavement depths and soil densities.

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National AustStab Guidelines

VERIFICATION OF BINDER SPREAD RATE


[Version B - 11 March 1997]

Verification Of Binder Spread Rate for Insitu Stabilisation

1 SCOPE 3 PROCEDURE

This test method sets out the procedure for 3.1 Load Cells
determining the spread rate of a binder for an
insitu stabilised pavement using either the The operator shall take an initial reading of the
calibrated load cells on the spreader, or three load cell at the commencement of spreading.
trays or a mat placed on the surface prior to At the end of the spread run a final reading of
spreading. This procedure is only applicable the load cell shall be taken. The length of run
where the binder is spread by means of a shall also be determined by the apparatus
mechanical spreader and the spread rate is noted in Section 2.
specified in kg/m2.
The width of the auger of the spreader will be
The number of samples taken per day or taken as the width of the binder spread.
project size is determined by the Project
Manager and set in the contract documents, or 3.2 Trays
otherwise, by the contractor’s quality system
manual. Place the metal trays on the pavement to be
stabilised with its long side parallel to the edge
When using lime the design spread rate must of the pavement. Ensure that the wheels of
be adjusted to allow for the equivalent calcium the mechanical spreader will not touch the
oxide content in the lime. trays.

Remove the trays immediately after the


2 APPARATUS spreader has passed over the tray and record
the weight of binder retained in the trays. Be
When using the spreader vehicle to verify sure to consider the weight of the trays when
spread rate the calibrated electronic load cells determining the weight of the binder retained
shall have a readout in kg. The length of the on the trays.
spread run shall be measured by a calibrated
walking wheel, surveying equipment, 3.3 Mats
odometer or other measurement device with a
readout to 1 m. If trays or mats are used a Place the mat on the centre of the pavement
balance is required with a 30 kg capacity to be stabilised with one side parallel to the
accurate and readable to 0.1 kg within the edge of the pavement.
operating range.
Remove the mat immediately after the
When measuring spread rate using trays three spreader has passed over the mat and record
galvanised iron trays are required with internal the weight of binder retained on the mat. Be
measurements 1 m x 0.33 m with sides sure to consider the weight of the mat when
minimum 40 mm high. determining the weight of the binder deposited
on the mat.
For mats, the mat size shall be 1 m by 1 m,
with eyelets at each corner.

The Association is a non-profit organisation sponsored by organisations involved in the stabilisation and road recycling
industry in Australia whose purpose is to provide information on the use and practice of pavement stabilisation. This
Guide is distributed by the Association for that purpose. Since the information provided is intended for general guidance
only and in no way replaces the services of professionals on particular projects, no legal liability can be accepted by the
Association for its use.
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4 CALCULATION OF SPREAD RATE 5 REPORTING
FROM SAMPLE
Report the spread rate of the binder to the
4.1 Load Cell nearest 0.1 kg/m2 and unless otherwise
specified, it should be within ±10% of the
Spread rate (kg/m2) of the binder is calculated target specified rate.
by the following equation:

Final − initial readout ( ) Appendix 1 Calculation Of Spread Rate


Width auger(m) x run (m) from the Design Binder Content

4.2 Trays The calculation of the contract spread rate


may be determined from first principles or
Spread rate (kg/m2) of the binder is equal to from Table 1. For example, if the binder
the weight of binder retained (kg) on the three content is 4% for a 300-mm deep-lift
trays. pavement with the soil density 1.8 t/m3, the
binder spread rate is 21.6 kg/m2.
4.3 Mats

Spread rate (kg/m2) of the binder is equal to For further information, please contact the
the weight of binder retained (kg) on the mat Secretary, AustStab, PO Box 1889, North Sydney
over area of mat (m2). 2059 or Email: [email protected]

Table 1 The binder spread rate for various compacted pavement depths, binder content and
pavement soil density.

Density of % of binder Spread rate (kg/m2) for various compacted depths


Soil (t/m3)
100-mm 150-mm 200-mm 250-mm 300-mm 350-mm
1.6 2 3.2 4.8 6.4 8.0 9.6 11.2
3 4.8 7.2 9.6 12.0 14.4 16.8
4 6.4 9.6 12.8 16.0 19.2 22.4
5 8.0 12.0 16.0 20.0 24.0 28.0
6 9.6 14.4 19.2 24.0 28.8 33.6
1.8 2 3.6 5.4 7.2 9.0 10.8 12.6
3 5.4 8.1 10.8 13.5 16.2 18.9
4 7.2 10.8 14.4 18.0 21.6 25.2
5 9.0 13.5 18.0 22.5 27.0 31.5
6 10.8 16.2 21.6 27.0 32.4 37.8
2.0 2 4.0 6.0 8.0 10.0 12.0 14.0
3 6.0 9.0 12.0 15.0 18.0 21.0
4 8.0 12.0 16.0 20.0 24.0 28.0
5 10.0 15.0 20.0 25.0 30.0 35.0
6 12.0 18.0 24.0 30.0 36.0 42.0
2.2 2 4.4 6.6 8.8 11.0 13.2 15.4
3 6.6 9.9 13.2 16.5 19.8 23.1
4 8.8 13.2 17.6 22.0 26.4 30.8
5 11.0 16.5 22.0 27.5 33.0 38.5
6 13.2 19.8 26.4 33.0 39.6 46.2
2.4 2 4.8 7.2 9.6 12.0 14.4 16.8
3 7.2 10.8 14.4 18.0 21.6 25.2
4 9.6 14.4 19.2 24.0 28.8 33.6
5 12.0 18.0 24.0 30.0 36.0 42.0
6 14.4 21.6 28.8 36.0 43.2 50.4

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