REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS AND HIGHWAYS

OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY
MANILA

a2 MAR 2011
DEPARTMENT
ORDER ) SUBJECT: Specification on The Use of
) Advera in Warm Mix Asphalt
No. 29 _
)
)
(WMA) in Bituminous Concrete
(Hot Laid) and Gap Graded Hot
Series of 201~C>,)."'.17 Mix Asphalt (Stone Mastic
Asphalt) Surface Courses

In line with the continuing efforts to upgrade the construction technology thru adoption
of successful research studies, this Department has approved the Specification on The
Use of Advera in Warm Mix Asphalt (WMA) in Bituminous Concrete (Hot-Laid) and
Gap Graded Hot Mix Asphalt (Stone Mas' Asphalt) Surface Courses, subject to the
specifications hereto attached. A Certifi of Conditional Approval had been issued by
this Department allowing the use ~dvera in WMA in DPWH road projects from
February 27, 2017 until Feb 26,2022.

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secretary for Technical Services
Officer-in-Charge
Department of Public Works and Highways
Office of the Secretary

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 SPECIFICATION ON THE USE OF ADVERA IN WARM MIX ASPHALT (WMA) IN
BITUMINOUS CONCRETE (HOT-LAID) AND GAP GRADED HOT MIX ASPHALT
(STONE MASTIC ASPHALT) SURFACE COURSES

1.0 Description

This Specification shall consist of constructing a Bituminous Concrete (Item 310) and/or Gap
Graded Hot Mix Asphalt (Item 734) Surface Courses composed of aggregates, mineral filler
and bituminous material and the addition of Advera in Warm Mix Asphalt (WMA) mixed in a
central plant, constructed and laid warm on the prepared base in accordance with this
Specification and in conformity with the lines, grades, thickness and typical cross-section
shown on the Plans.

Advera is a powder-form mineral containing 18-20% moisture used in the manufacture of

WMA. WMA that is produced is 20°C to 30°C lower than the equivalent Hot Mix Asphalt
(HMA).

2.0 Material Requirements

2.1 Compositionand Quality of BituminousMixture (lob-Mix Formula)

Same as Subsection 307.2.1 - Composition and Quality of Bituminous Mixture (Job-Mix

Formula), for Item 310 and Subsection 734.2.1 - Composition and Quality of Stone Mastic
Asphalt Mixture for SMA, except with the addition of Advera in WMA. The mixing
temperature shall be made 20°C to 30°C lower than the mixing temperature of conventional
asphalt. The Job-Mix Formula for Item 310 - Grading "0" and Item 734 - Grading "B" shall
be added with 0.25% (2.5 kgs/tonne) Advera in WMA.

2.2 Warm Mix Asphalt

Advera is an inorganic chemical, in powder form, containing 18% - 25% moisture that is
chemically and structurally bound.

Advera shall be stored under cover away from precipitation. Its shelf life is indefinite as
long as it is stored properly.

Typical addition rate shall be 0.20% - 0.25% on the weight of the asphalt mix. The criteria
for adjusting rate shall be as follows:

a) Hot Mix Compaction Aid - When utilized as HMA with WMA technology, the dosage
rate of Advera in WMA shall be 0.10% to 0.20% on the asphalt

b) If the asphalt content is above 7%, dosage of Advera in WMA shall be increased to
0.30% of the asphalt mix.

2.3 Bituminous Material

It shall be Penetration Grade Asphalt Cement and shall conform to the requirements of Item
702, Bituminous Materials. The grade of the bituminous material shall be specified in the
Plans.
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SpecifICation on The Use Of Advera in Warm Mix Asphalt In Bituminous Concrete (Hot Laid)
and Gap Graded Hot Mix Asphalt (Stone Mastic Asphalt) Surface Courses
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2.4 Aggregates

Aggregates shall conform to the requirements of Item 307, Bituminous Plant Mix Surface
Course-General and Item 310 and Subsection 734.2.4 - Fine Aggregates for Item 734, SMA.

2.5 Stabilizing Additives

Cellulose fibers, either pure or bitumen coated if to be used as additives to SMA, shall
conform to the specifications of Subsection - 734.2.5 Stabilizing Additives of Item 734, SMA.

2.6 Mineral Filler

It shall conform to the requirements of Item 307, Bituminous Plant Mix Surface Course-
General.

2.7 Hydrated Lime

It shall conform to the requirements of Item 307, Bituminous Plant-Mix Surface Course-
General.

2.8 Proportioningof Mixtures

It shall conform to the requirements of Subsection 307.2.6 - Proportioning of Mixture for

Item 310 and Subsection 734.2.7 - Proportioning of Mixture for Item 734, SMA

3.0 ConstructionRequirements

The construction requirements shall be in accordance whenever applicable, with Item 307.3
- Construction Requirements.

3.1 Operations

a) Plant Equipment shall be thoroughly heated up prior to the manufacture of WMA.

This includes drum, slate conveyors and silos. Once the equipment is heated to HMA
temperatures, it shall be brought down slowly to warm mix asphalt target.

b) Test density in the field shall be correlated with laboratory cores.

c) Bag house shall be checked to make sure temperatures remain above dew point.

d) Material shall be sampled from truck for all testing requirements.

e) Silo Storage - As with any mix, the storage time in a silo shall be minimized.

4.0 Method of Measurement

The area to be paid for under this item shall be the number of square meters (m2) of
asphalt pavement placed, compacted and accepted based on the thickness and density of
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Specification on The Use Of Advera in Warm Mix Asphalt In Bituminous Concrete (Hot Laid)
and Gap Graded Hot Mix Asphalt (Stone Mastic Asphalt) Surface Courses
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the cores taken in accordance with Subsection 307.3.10 - Acceptance, Sampling and
Testing.

5.0 Basisof Payment

The accepted quantity, measured as prescribed in Section 4.0 - Method of Measurements,

shall be paid for at the contract unit price for Bituminous Concrete and/or Gap Graded Hot
Mix Asphalt Surface Courses with Advera, which price and payment shall be full
compensation for furnishing all materials, handling, mixing, hauling, placing, rolling,
compacting, labor, equipment, tools and incidentals necessary to complete this Specification.

Payment shall be made under:

Pay Item Number Description Unit of Measurement

Bituminous Concrete Surface Course, Square Meter

Hot-Laid with Advera

Stone Mastic Asphalt (SMA) with Advera Square Meter

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References: 1. FINAL REPORT - Pilot Road Research Project on the Use of "Warm Mix Asphalt (WMA) -Advera"
2. DPWH Standard Specifications for Highways, Bridges and Airports Volume II, 2012 Edition
a. Item 307 - Bituminous Plant-Mix Surface Course - General
b. Item 310 - Bituminous Concrete Surface Course, Hot-Laid
c. Item 734 - Stone Mastic Asphalt (SMA)
 Republic of the Philippines
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS AND HIGHWAYS
CENTRAL OFFICE
Manila

Product Accreditation II
This is to certify that II
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ADVERA \1

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Supplied by: II
CCT Chemicafs, Inc. I
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J'vtaariga{ 'Business Parfi, .Jl{a6ang, J'vtuntin{uya City
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is duly accredited for use in DPWH projects as an additive to Hot Mix Asphalt I
(HMA) and Stone Mastic Asphalt (SMA) in order to produce Warm Mix Asphalt I
(WMA) subject to its specifications (hereto attached) pursuant to the provisions
of DPWH Department Order No. 189, Series of 2002.

This accreditation shall remain in force until expiry date printed below,
subject to its compliance with the requirements of the aforementioned
Department Order.

Conditional Approval Number 0024

Date Issued March 02, 2017
Expiry Date March 01, 2022

L C. ASIS
rsecretary for Technical Services
Officer- In-Charge