TS 4e - AASHTO - Subcommittee on Materials

SUBCOMMITTEE ON MATERIALS
100th Annual Meeting – Minneapolis, Minnesota
Wednesday, July 30, 2014
3:00 pm – 4:30 pm CST
TECHNICAL SECTION 4e
JOINT MATERIALS, WOOD, BRIDGE BEARINGS, GEOSYNTHETICS AND INSULATION BOARD
I.
Call to Order and Opening Remarks
The TS-4e Chair called the meeting to order at 3:05 p.m. Chair indicated meeting would follow the 2014
Meeting Agenda (See Appendix A on pages 8-13). The TS-4e Chair asked all members and visitors to signin on the meeting sign-in sheet (See Appendix B on pages 14-17).
II.
Roll Call
The TS-4e conducted a roll call of TS-4e members included in the table below. See Attachment 1 for TS-4e
members who were in attendance.
Ramirez, Timothy
Pennsylvania Department of
Transportation
tramirez@pa.gov
Chair
Voting
Benson, Michael
Arkansas State Highway and
Transportation Department
michael.benson@arkansashighways.com
Vice Chair
Voting
Blackburn, Lyndi
Alabama Department of
Transportation
blackburnl@dot.state.al.us
Member
Voting
Voth, Michael D
Federal Highway Administration
michael.voth@dot.gov
Member
Voting
Douds, Richard
Georgia Department of
Transportation
rdouds@dot.ga.gov
Member
Voting
Hood, Woodrow L.
Maryland Department of
Transportation
whood@sha.state.md.us
Member
Voting
Fung, Clement W.
Massachusetts Department of
Transportation
clement.fung@mhd.state.ma.us
Member
Voting
Williams, James A.
Mississippi Department of
Transportation
jwilliams@mdot.state.ms.us
Member
Voting
Strizich, Matt
Montana Department of
Transportation
mstrizich@mt.gov
Member
Voting
Burnett, Robert A.
New York State Department of
Transportation
bburnett@dot.state.ny.us
Member
Voting
Seiter, Scott
Oklahoma Department of
Transportation
sseiter@odot.org
Member
Voting
Lane, Danny L.
Tennessee Department of
Transportation
danny.lane@tn.gov
Member
Voting
Williams, Kurt
Washington State Department of
Transportation
willikr@wsdot.wa.gov
Member
Voting
Krebs, Steven W.
Wisconsin Department of
Transportation
steven.krebs@dot.wi.gov
Member
Voting
Lacinak, Henry
AASHTO
hlacinak@aashto.org
Liaison
NonVoting
Rothblatt, Evan
AASHTO
erothblatt@aashto.org
Liaison
NonVoting
Knake, Maria
AMRL
mknake@amrl.net
Member
NonVoting
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Lenker, Steven E.
AMRL
slenker@amrl.net
Member
Friends of TS 4e
Ron J. Watson
Rob Anderson
Brian Baillie
III.
R.J. Watson, Inc.
Scougal Rubber
Huesker, Inc., Chair of GMA Geogrid Committee
Approval of Technical Section Minutes – Live Meeting / Conference Call TS 4e Meeting
Minutes, March 18, 2014
A motion to accept the SOM TS-4e March 18, 2014 Mid-Year Meeting minutes was made by MS,
seconded by TN. Motion passed.
IV.
Old Business
A. Previous Year SOM Ballot Items - SOM-13-01
There were no TS-4e 2013 SOM Ballot items.
B. Previous Year TS letter ballots
i.
ii.
SOM_TS4E-13-01
1. Reconfirmation ballot for TP 85, TP 86, TP 87, TP 88, and TP 89.
a. TS Ballot Results: Each provisional standard was balloted as a separate ballot
item. Each ballot item received the required 2/3 Affirmative Vote and each
provisional standard was reconfirmed. No comments were received on any of
the ballot items.
b.
TP 85-10 (2013), TP 86-10 (2013), TP 87-10 (2013), TP 88-10 (2013), and TP 8910 (2013) will be published in the 2014 AASHTO Materials Standards.
c.
At the SOM TS-4e 2014 Mid-Year Meeting, passed by voice vote to reconfirm
TP 85, TP 86, TP 87, TP 88, and TP 89 in 2014 in order to get back on
appropriate 2 year cycle for these provisional standards. These provisional
standards will be published in the 2015 AASHTO Materials books with the 2014
reconfirmation date.
SOM_TS4E-13-02
1. Reconfirmation ballot for TP 90.
a. TS Ballot Results: 9-Affirmative, 0- Negative, 4-No Vote. C omments received
from Mississippi.
b.
TS-4e Chair determined all but one comment from Mississippi were editorial.
These editorial revisions were made by the TS-4e Chair in TP 90 and TP 90-10
(2013) was published in the 2014 AASHTO Materials books with the 2013
reconfirmation date and the editorial comments from Mississippi included.
c.
During this meeting, the TS-4e Chair asked TS-4e to reconfirm TP 90-10 (2013)
by voice vote in order to get back on appropriate 2 year cycle for these
provisional standards.
i.
d.
A motion to reconfirm TP 90-10 (2013) in 2014 was made by WI,
seconded by MS. Motion passed. TP 90-10 (2014) will be published in
the 2015 AASHTO Materials book.
Bill Bailey is waiting to receive revisions on TP 85, TP 86, TP 87, TP 88, TP 89,
and TP 90 from the Transportation Pooled-Fund project that initially developed
these test methods. These revisions will hopefully address the technical
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NonVoting
comments received through the initial SOM ballot to adopt these provisional
standards and the TS ballots to reconfirm these provisional standards plus any
revisions as a result of the ongoing transportation pooled-fund project study.
The pooled fund participating states include CO, MI, MN, NH, NY, Ontario MOT,
RI, VA, and WS. These revisions will be sent to the TS-4e Chair. These revisions
will be reviewed and distributed via TS ballot.
iii.
SOM_TS4E-13-03
1. R 50– Geosynthetic Reinforcement of the Aggregate Base Course of Flexible Pavement
Structures.
a. TS Ballot Results: 11-Affirmative, 0- Negative, 1-No Vote. No comments
received.
b.
iv.
R 50-09 (2013) will be published in the 2014 AASHTO Materials books.
Proposed SOM_TS4E-14-01 – Standards requiring reconfirmation ballot in 2014:
1.
M 213-01 (2010) – Preformed Expansion Joint Fillers for Concrete Paving and Structural
Construction (Nonextruding and Resilient Bituminous Types).
2.
M 297-10 - Preformed Polychloroprene Elastomeric Joint Seals for Bridges.
3.
T 42-10 - Preformed Expansion Joint Filler for Concrete Construction.
The TS-4e Chair will ballot these for reconfirmation by the end of the calendar
year.
v.
Proposed SOM_TS4E-14-02 – Proposed TS Ballots Not Sent:
The TS-4e Chair indicated that the following new and revised standards were discussed at
the 2014 SOM TS-4e Mid-Year Webinar/Conference Call Meeting and were proposed to be
sent out as TS ballot items. Unfortunately, the Chair did distribute them out for TS ballot. As
a result, the TS-4e discussed how to handle and move forward with these new and revised
proposed standards during this meeting. After discussion, the following actions were
determined for each as follows:
1.
MP-4e-xxx Performance-Graded Bituminous Sealants (Proposed New
Standard)
This is a proposed new provisional specification for bituminous joint and crack
sealants providing performance grading requirements as determined from test
results performed according to TP 85, TP 86, TP 87, TP 88, TP 89 and TP 90. The
proposed specification will be similar in concept and format to M 320 for
asphalt binders. Motion to distribute this proposed new provisional
specification on concurrent SOM ballot was made by FHWA, seconded by OK.
Motion passed. This is the first concurrent 2014 SOM ballot item.
2.
M 288, Proposed Revisions to Section 9 – Silt Fence Requirements
These are proposed revisions to add optional performance acceptance criteria
for silt fence including visual performance criteria and performance testing
criteria. These proposed revisions will be sent out on a technical section ballot.
3.
M 288, Proposed Revisions to Section 2, 4 and 10 – Paving Fabric
Requirements
These are proposed revisions from TX to include fiberglass paving fabrics. The
TS-4e Chair recommended a concurrent SOM ballot for these revisions. Motion
to distribute proposed revisions for M 288, Section 9 was made by MS,
seconded by TN. Motion passed. This is the second concurrent 2014 SOM
ballot item.
4.
M 288, Proposed Revisions to Add Class 1+ Very High Survivability Subgrade
Enhancement Geotextile
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This is proposed revision to add a new Class 1+ geotextile class for subgrade
enhancement and high survivability in excessively wet, saturated conditions to
provide the coincident functions of separation, filtration, and enhancement.
MS recommended distributing this proposed revision to a technical section
ballot.
C.
Task Force Reports
i.
Joint Subcommittee on Materials - Subcommittee on Bridges and Structures Task Force.The
joint task force members from SOM TS-4e included volunteers Michael Benson (AR), Bob
Burnett (NY), and Tim Ramirez (PA). Michael Benson (AR) is the lead. The AASHTO SCOBS T2 Bearings and Expansion Devices Technical Committee Chair is Keith Fulton, Wyoming DOT.
This joint committee to work on Task Forces 06-01 and 06-02 items. Activity: No activity to
report.
ii.
Task Force 06-01 – M 251 Proper Testing Frequency & Realistic English Units. The task
force members included volunteers Michael Benson (AR), James Williams (MS), Bob Burnett
(NY) and Bridge Bearing Manufacturers Association. Michael Benson (AR) is the lead. Kevin
Riechers (IL) indicated he worked with Jerry Westerman (former TS-4e Chair) to take a
majority of information on this from the AASHTO LRFD Bridge Construction Specifications,
Section 18 into M 251; however, there is still some information in Section 18 that may be
useful for this effort. The AASHTO LRFD Bridge Construction Specifications, Section 18,
mentions testing, but not much information for determining frequency. Task force to reach
out for additional expertise. Activity: During this meeting, TS-4e discussed that the English
unit issue had been reviewed in the past and a proposed revision was submitted and this
should go to a technical section ballot. In addition, frequency of QC testing and verification
is still an issue with indications that the QA testing specified in M 251 is too frequent. TF to
check with NTPEP program for input. Tim Ramirez will review previous survey results from
AR and PA on bearing pads related to testing frequency and work with TF to discuss testing
frequencies.
iii.
Task Force 06-02 – M 251 Materials specifications for fabric-reinforced (cotton duck)
elastomeric bridge bearing pads.The task force members include Michael Benson (AR), Bob
Burnett (NY), and Reid Kaisor (NV). Kevin Riechers (IL) provided information on cotton duck
pads (CDP) from the AASHTO LRFD Bridge Construction Specifications, Section 14. Kevin
Riechers recommended that the TS-4e consider a new Standard for CDP and include in M
251 (Elastomeric Pads). He also recommended combining the best from the Nebraska DOR
and MIL-C-882E specifications as a good start for an AASHTO Materials Standard for CDP.
Activity: Draft specification for new provisional standard has been received from Michael
Benson (AR) and is based on the MIL-C-882E and NE specifications. The technical section
ballot as discussed at the SOM TS-4e 2014 Mid-Year Webinar/Conference Call Meeting
was not distributed. TS discussed action to move this proposed new provisional
specification forward. A motion to distribute the proposed new provisional specification
for Cotton Duck Fabric Bearings to concurrent SOM ballot was made by AR, seconded by
WI. Motion passed. This is the third concurrent 2014 SOM ballot item.
iv.
Task Force 06-03 – Development of an AASHTO Standard for Edge Drains.The task force
members included volunteers James Williams (MS), Bob Burnett (NY), and Tim Ramirez (PA).
On 8/15/2011, James Williams (MS) resent the proposed AASHTO SOM list serve survey to
the TS-4e chair for review and distribution to the SOM. The TF is to send out the proposed
survey and determine use, experience, and existing specifications. Activity: No activity
reported. PA to distribute SOM survey received from MS.
v.
Task Force 07-01 – M 288 Develop Standards for Geogrids.The task force members included
James Williams (MS), Bob Burnett (NY), and Tim Ramirez (PA). Several states (NC, WA State,
PA) have developed or are developing geogrid specifications for various applications. Tony
Allen submitted proposed geogrid specification for inclusion in M 288 along with survey
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summary results of properties used by states. PA working on geogrid specifications for
uniaxial and biaxial geogrids for reinforced slope and soil reinforced wall applications based
on data from NTPEP GRE Program. Geosynthetic Materials Association (GMA) has initiated a
Focus Group within its Geogrid Committee. This focus group to be headed by Brian Baillie
(Husker) and he will relate work being considered by AASHTO and the GMA Focus Group.
GMA is not trying to develop own standard, but will gather information from geogrid
manufacturers and forward information on to AASHTO. Activity: During this meeting, the
TS-4e Chair reported that TS has previously discussed need to add geogrids to M 288. Wall
reinforcement and subgrade reinforcement were the two areas of TS discussion. Wall
reinforcement would be easier and quicker to place into M 288 as it is better defined and
consistent in both design procedures and materials, but subgrade reinforcement does not
have similar consistency as far as design procedures. TS-4e Chair has received several
proposed revisions to M 288 to include geogrids from WA, NY, and PA. Bob Burnett (NY)
recently provided a copy of FHWA NHI-07-092 Geosynthetics Engineering report and
recommended adoption of Table 5-5 from the report as a starting point for adding geogrids
in M 288. Chair felt TF 07-01 should put a webinar/conference call meeting on calendar to
initiate discussion and development of proposed revisions for M 288 to include geogrids for
TS ballot. In addition, TS recommended and agreed to adding Tony Allen (WA) to this task
force. Lucie Passus (GMA) requested and the TS agreed to add her to this TF. The TS-4e
Chair will pull together the proposed geogrid specifications he has received from various
sources for distribution to the TF after which a conference call will be scheduled (target for
August 2014) for the TF members to initiate discussion.
vi.
Task Force 07-02 – M 288 Consider Development of Mean Threshold Values for
Geotextiles. The task force members included James Williams (MS), Bob Burnett (NY), and
Tim Ramirez (PA). In 2012, Tony Allen (WA State) provided explanation of relationship
between a geotextile manufacturer’s MARV values and a State DOT’s or AASHTO NTPEP’s test
results. Katheryn Malusky (AASHTO) offered to address this issue in the NTPEP work plan to
define MARV values and how they can be utilized with the AASHTO materials standard.
Activity: During this meeting, the TS-4e discussed that the Minimum Average Roll Value
(MARV) value has caused confusion within M 288. Clarification is needed. Tony Allen (WA)
previously provided white paper explaining MARV and use of MARV. Clarification may be
best handled in an appendix of M 288. During SOM TS-4e 2014 Mid-Year
Webinar/Conference Call Meeting, Tony Allen stated ASTM is working on addressing the
issue regarding MARV values and Tony reported to TS-4e that it would be helpful if the TS
provided feedback to identify specific areas needing clarification for him to develop
proposed language to include in M 288.
vii.
Task Force 10-1 – Evaluate Possible Revisions to TP 85, TP 86, TP 87, TP 88, TP 89 and TP 90
and Develop Standard for Crack Sealant Specification.The task force members included Bill
Bailey (VA) and James Williams (MS). Bill Bailey provided proposed Performance-Graded
Bituminous Sealant specification in AASHTO format modeled after M 320 - PerformanceGraded Asphalt Binders for TS Ballot. Activity: Bill Bailey (VA) anticipated receiving technical
revisions from the TPF study by Spring 2015. TS agreed to issue these revision on a TS Ballot
at that time.
viii.
PP 66 Task Force. Purpose to review PP 66 and pare down or reduce where feasible. The PP
66 TF consists of volunteers from TX (lead), NY, WA, PA and Sam Allen. Darren Hazlett (TX)
volunteered Mark McDaniel (TX) to assist. Activity: Tony Allen (WA) sent a revised version of
PP 66 to Tim Ramirez on 7/29/14. Tim will add these comments to the most current version
of the spec. Tony Allen requested adopting this standard as a full standard. The TS-4e Chair
recommended distributing the PP 66 revisions received from Tony Allen go out on a
concurrent SOM ballot, including in the ballot item to adopt PP 66 as a full standard. A
motion to distribute PP 66 revisions received from Tony Allen including adopting PP 66 as full
standard as a concurrent SOM ballot item was made by MS, seconded by TN. Motion passed.
This is the fourth concurrent 2014 SOM ballot item.
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V.
New Business
A. Research Proposals
Tim Ramirez (PA) is the Research Liaison for TS-4e.
Research proposal received for Closed Bridge Expansion Joints. Derrick Castle provided background
to the TS members. A motion for TS-4e to endorse the research proposal for Closed Bridge Expansion
Joints was made by MS, seconded by TN. Motion passed. TS-4e Research Liaison will submit proposal
to the SOM.
B. AMRL/CCRL Issues
There were no AMRL/CCRL issues.
C.
NCHRP Issues
There were no NCHRP issues.
D. Correspondence, calls, meetings/ Presentation by Industry
i.
M 288. Mike Pluimer (TRI) talked with Tim Ramirez just prior to the SOM TS-4e Annual
Meeting about proposed revisions he received by email from Sam Allen on M 288. Mike
Pluimer will forward these proposed revisions to Tim Ramirez for review and consideration
by the TS. Tim will forward these proposed revisions onto the TS members upon receipt for
discussion and possible action at the SOM TS-4e 2015 Mid-Year Webinar/Conference Call
Meeting.
E.
F.
Proposed New Standards
i.
MP-XXX Performance-Graded Bituminous Sealants
ii.
MP-XXX Cotton Duck Fabric Bridge Bearings
Proposed New Task Forces.
No new task forces were proposed.
G. Standards Requiring Reconfirmation
The TS Chair will distribute a TS ballot to reconfirm the standards listed below by the end of the
calendar year.
i.
M 213-01 (2010) – Preformed Expansion Joint Fillers for Concrete Paving and Structural
Construction (Nonextruding and Resilient Bituminous Types).
ii.
M 297-10 - Preformed Polychloroprene Elastomeric Joint Seals for Bridges.
iii.
T 42-10 - Preformed Expansion Joint Filler for Concrete Construction.
H. SOM Ballot Items (including any ASTM changes)
No.
VI.
1.
Standard
MP 4e-XXX
(Performance Graded
Bituminous Sealants)
Agenda Item No.
IV.B.v.1.
Concurrent/SOM/No Ballot
Concurrent
2.
M 288
IV.B.v.3.
Concurrent
3.
MP 4e-XXX (Cotton Duck IV.C.iii.
Fabric Bearing Pads)
Concurrent
4.
PP 66
Concurrent
IV.C.viii.
Open Discussion
There were no items brought up for open discussion.
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VII.
Adjourn
At approximately 4:40 p.m., there was a motion to adjourn made by MS, seconded by WI. Motion passed.
APPENDICES:
A. 2014 Meeting Agenda
B. 2014 Record of Attendance
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Appendix A - Agenda
SUBCOMMITTEE ON MATERIALS
100th Annual Meeting – Minneapolis, Minnesota
Wednesday, July 30, 2014
3:00 pm – 4:30 pm CST
TECHNICAL SECTION 4e
JOINT MATERIALS, WOOD, BRIDGE BEARINGS, GEOSYNTHETICS, AND INSULATION BOARD
I.
Call to Order and Opening Remarks
II.
Roll Call
Ramirez, Timothy
Pennsylvania Department of
Transportation
tramirez@pa.gov
Chair
Voting
Benson, Michael
Arkansas State Highway and
Transportation Department
michael.benson@arkansashighways.com
Vice Chair
Voting
Blackburn, Lyndi
Alabama Department of
Transportation
blackburnl@dot.state.al.us
Member
Voting
Voth, Michael D
Federal Highway Administration
michael.voth@dot.gov
Member
Voting
Douds, Richard
Georgia Department of
Transportation
rdouds@dot.ga.gov
Member
Voting
Hood, Woodrow L.
Maryland Department of
Transportation
whood@sha.state.md.us
Member
Voting
Fung, Clement W.
Massachusetts Department of
Transportation
clement.fung@mhd.state.ma.us
Member
Voting
Williams, James A.
Mississippi Department of
Transportation
jwilliams@mdot.state.ms.us
Member
Voting
Strizich, Matt
Montana Department of
Transportation
mstrizich@mt.gov
Member
Voting
Burnett, Robert A.
New York State Department of
Transportation
bburnett@dot.state.ny.us
Member
Voting
Seiter, Scott
Oklahoma Department of
Transportation
sseiter@odot.org
Member
Voting
Lane, Danny L.
Tennessee Department of
Transportation
danny.lane@tn.gov
Member
Voting
Williams, Kurt
Washington State Department of
Transportation
willikr@wsdot.wa.gov
Member
Voting
Krebs, Steven W.
Wisconsin Department of
Transportation
steven.krebs@dot.wi.gov
Member
Voting
Lacinak, Henry
AASHTO
hlacinak@aashto.org
Liaison
NonVoting
Rothblatt, Evan
AASHTO
erothblatt@aashto.org
Liaison
NonVoting
Knake, Maria
AMRL
mknake@amrl.net
Member
NonVoting
Lenker, Steven E.
AMRL
slenker@amrl.net
Member
NonVoting
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Friends of TS 4d
Ron J. Watson
Rob Anderson
R.J. Watson, Inc.
Scougal Rubber
III.
Approval of Technical Section Minutes – Live Meeting / Conference Call TS 5b Meeting
Minutes, March 18, 2014
IV.
Old Business
A. Previous Year SOM Ballot Items - SOM-13-01 - None
B. Previous Year TS letter ballots
i. SOM_TS4E-13-01 –
1. Reconfirmation ballot for: TP 85, 86, 87, 88, and 89 – Reconfirmed in 2013
(with 2013 date).
a. Passed by voice vote to reconfirm with 2014 date in order to get back
on appropriate 2 year cycle for these provisional standards.
ii. SOM_TS4E-13-02 –
1. Reconfirmation ballot for: TP 90 – Will be submitted for reconfirmation or
revision (if changes received from Bill Bailey are technical) to receive
reconfirmation date of 2014.
a. TS Ballot Results: 9-Affirmative, 0- Negative, 4-No Vote.
b.
C omments received from Mississippi.
Editorial revisions have or will be made by the chair. Bill Bailey is
in the process of receiving comments on changes from
researchers of standard as a result of comments from
Mississippi. These changes will be sent to chair. Changes will be
reviewed and determine if they are editorial or technical in
nature. If technical changes are needed, a technical section
ballot will be submitted for TP 90. Editorial changes will be
made in current edition.
iii. SOM_TS4E-13-03 –
1. R 50– Geosynthetic Reinforcement of the Aggregate Base Course of
Flexible Pavement Structures.
a. TS Ballot Results: 11-Affirmative, 0- Negative, 1-No Vote. No
comments received.
iv. Proposed SOM_TS4E-14-01 – Standards requiring reconfirmation ballot in 2014:
1. M 213-01 (2010) – Preformed Expansion Joint Fillers for Concrete
Paving and Structural Construction (Nonextruding and Resilient
Bituminous Types).
2. M 297-10 - Preformed Polychloroprene Elastomeric Joint Seals for
Bridges.
3. T 42-10 - Preformed Expansion Joint Filler for Concrete
Construction.
The TS Chair will ballot these for reconfirmation by the end of
the calendar year.
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v. Proposed SOM_TS4E-14-02 – Proposed TS Ballots Not Sent:
The following standards will be sent to technical section ballot by chair.
1. 4e-xx Performance-Graded Bituminous Sealants (Proposed New
Standard)
2. M 288, Proposed Revisions to Section 9 – Silt Fence
Requirements
3. M 288, Proposed Revisions to Section 2, 4 and 10 – Paving
Fabric Requirements
4. M 288, Proposed Revisions to Add Class 1+ Very High
Survivability Subgrade Enhancement Geotextile
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C.
Tony Allen (WA) has requested review to determine how changes affect NTPEP
program. Requested info on latest geogrid standard.
Bob Burnett (NY) indicated that there is active discussion regarding how to
specify geogrid within M 288. Study in Montana was referenced.
Wall reinforcement and subgrade reinforcement were the two areas of
discussion. Wall reinforcement would be easier and quicker to place into M
288. Subgrade reinforcement is more complicated.
Fiberglass reinforcement submitted by Texas DOT will be addressed in the
technical section ballot of M 288.
Task Force Reports
i. Joint Subcommittee on Materials - Subcommittee on Bridges and
Structures Task Force.The joint task force members from SOM TS-4e included
volunteers Michael Benson (AR), Bob Burnett (NY), and Tim Ramirez (PA).
Michael Benson (AR) is the lead. The AASHTO SCOBS T-2 Bearings and
Expansion Devices Technical Committee Chair is Jugesh Kapur, State Bridge and
Structures Engineer, Washington State DOT. This joint committee to work on
Task Forces 06-01 and 06-02 items.
Washington State Bridge and Structures Engineer is now Tom Baker (WA). Tony
Allen was not sure if Tom would be the new committee chair for AASHTO SCOBS
T-2.
ii. Task Force 06-01 – M 251 Proper Testing Frequency & Realistic English
Units.The task force members included volunteers Michael Benson (AR), James
Williams (MS), Bob Burnett (NY) and Bridge Bearing Manufacturers Association.
Michael Benson (AR) is the lead. Kevin Riechers (IL) indicated he worked with
Jerry Westerman (former TS-4e Chair) to take a majority of information on this
from the AASHTO LRFD Bridge Construction Specifications, Section 18 into M
251; however, there is still some information in Section 18 that may be useful
for this effort. The AASHTO LRFD Bridge Construction Specifications, Section 18,
mentions testing, but not much information for determining frequency. Task
force to reach out for additional expertise. Activity: Unknown.
Kevin Riechers indicated there may be information in Bridge Construction
Specifications which may be of help for M 251. English unit issue had been
reviewed in the past and would be proposed as a technical section ballot.
Frequency of QC testing and verification is still an issue. Will check with NTPEP
program for input.
iii. Task Force 06-02 – M 251 Materials specifications for fabric-reinforced
(cotton duck) elastomeric bridge bearing pads.The task force members
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include Michael Benson (AR), Bob Burnett (NY), and Reid Kaisor (NV). Kevin
Riechers (IL) provided information on cotton duck pads (CDP) from the AASHTO
LRFD Bridge Construction Specifications, Section 14. Kevin Riechers
recommended that the TS-4e consider a new Standard for CDP and include in M
251 (Elastomeric Pads). He also recommended combining the best from the
Nebraska DOR and MIL-C-882E specifications as a good start for an AASHTO
Materials Standard for CDP. Activity: Proposed draft specification for TS Ballot
(See Attachment #3 on pages 15-18). Consider for TS Ballot.
Draft specification for new standard has been received from Michael Benson
(AR) and will be submitted for technical section ballot.
iv. Task Force 06-03 – Development of an AASHTO Standard for Edge
Drains.The task force members included volunteers James Williams (MS), Bob
Burnett (NY), and Tim Ramirez (PA). On 8/15/2011, James Williams (MS) resent
the proposed AASHTO SOM list serve survey to the TS-4e chair for review and
distribution to the SOM. The TF is to send out the proposed survey and
determine use, experience, and existing specifications. Activity: AASHTO SOM
Survey sent March 18, 2014.
Survey sent to determine current state use to justify working toward edge
strip drain specification. Chair is in the process of surveying states.
v. Task Force 07-01 – M 288 Develop Standards for Geogrids.The task force
members included James Williams (MS), Bob Burnett (NY), and Tim Ramirez
(PA). Several states (NC, WA State, PA) have developed or are developing
geogrid specifications for various applications. Tony Allen submitted proposed
geogrid specification for inclusion in M 288 along with survey summary results
of properties used by states. PA working on geogrid specifications for uniaxial
and biaxial geogrids for reinforced slope and soil reinforced wall applications
based on data from NTPEP GRE Program. Geosynthetic Materials Association
(GMA) has initiated a Focus Group within its Geogrid Committee. This focus
group to be headed by Brian Bailey (Husker) and he will relate work being
considered by AASHTO and the GMA Focus Group. GMA is not trying to develop
own standard, but will gather information from geogrid manufacturers and
forward information on to AASHTO. Activity: None.
May start with wall reinforcement. Design will play prominent role in
requirements. Tony Allen has made some progress on wall reinforcement and
has added place holders for geogrid base course application, but editorial work
needs to be completed. TS ballot to get comment of proposal from Tony Allen.
PP 66-10 was maintained as provisional (PP 66-13) due to negative from Texas
DOT when balloted to adopt as full standard. However, negative from TX was
withdrawn –. Since it was withdrawn, question was asked if the 2012 ballot
could be used as the ballot request to move PP 66 to full standard. However,
missed publishing window in 2013 and 2014. Move to ballot PP 66 as full
standard in 2015 NY/MS. Motion passed. Motion amended to propose revision
to resolve error in equation B1.2.
vi. Task Force 07-02 – M 288 Consider Development of Mean Threshold
Values for Geotextiles.The task force members included James Williams (MS),
Bob Burnett (NY), and TimRamirez (PA). In 2012, Tony Allen (WA State) provided
explanation of relationship between a geotextile manufacturer’s MARV values
and a State DOT’s or AASHTO NTPEP’s test results. Katheryn Malusky (AASHTO)
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offered to address this issue in the NTPEP work plan to define MARV values and
how they can be utilized with the AASHTO materials standard. Activity:
Unknown.
MARV values have caused confusion within M 288. Clarification is needed. –
Tony Allen (WA) will provide information on definitions of MARV and minimum
values and indicate how NTPEP is addressing issue. Tony stated ASTM is also
working on addressing the issue regarding MARV values. Feedback to Tony
from TS 4e to identify specific areas needing clarification would be helpful.
Clarification may be best handled in an appendix of M 288. Tony’s comments
will be forwarded to task force members.
vii. Task Force 10-1 – Evaluate Possible Revisions to TP 85, TP 86, TP 87,
TP 88, TP 89 and TP 90 and Develop Standard for Crack Sealant
Specification.The task force members included Bill Bailey (VA) and James
Williams (MS). Bill Bailey provided proposed Performance-Graded Bituminous
Sealant specification in AASHTO format modeled after M 320 - PerformanceGraded Asphalt Binders for TS Ballot. Activity: No TS Ballot Sent.
TS Ballot will be sent in April 2014 once all comments are received by Bill Bailey
from research group.
viii. PP 66 Task Force. Purpose to review PP 66 and pare down or reduce where
feasible. The PP 66 TF consists of volunteers from TX (lead), NY, WA, PA and
Sam Allen. Darren Hazlett (TX) volunteered Mark McDaniel (TX) to assist.
Activity: None.
Address comments for Texas DOT. Task force will submit results of their work to
submit as a ballot item at a later date.
1. COPIED FROM ABOVE: PP 66-10 was maintained as provisional (PP 6613) due to negative from Texas DOT when balloted to adopt as full
standard. However, negative from TX was withdrawn –. Since it was
withdrawn, question was asked if the 2012 ballot could be used as the
ballot request to move PP 66 to full standard. However, missed
publishing window in 2013 and 2014. Move to ballot PP 66 as full
standard in 2015 NY/MS. Motion passed. Motion amended to propose
revision to resolve error in equation B1.2.
V.
New Business
A. Research Proposals
B. AMRL/CCRL Issues
C.
NCHRP Issues
D. Correspondence, calls, meetings/ Presentation by Industry
E.
Proposed New Standards
F.
Proposed New Task Forces
G. Standards Requiring Reconfirmation
i. M 213-01 (2010) – Preformed Expansion Joint Fillers for Concrete Paving and Structural
Construction (Nonextruding and Resilient Bituminous Types).
ii. M 297-10 - Preformed Polychloroprene Elastomeric Joint Seals for Bridges.
iii. T 42-10 - Preformed Expansion Joint Filler for Concrete Construction.
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The TS Chair will ballot these for reconfirmation by the end of the calendar year.
H. SOM Ballot Items (including any ASTM changes)
No.
1.
2.
3.
Standard
PP 66
Joint Sealant
TP 90 if changes sent
in by Bill Bailey are
technical in nature
VI.
Open Discussion
VII.
Adjourn
Agenda Item No.
Concurrent/SOM/No Ballot
Concurrent
SOM (if passes TS ballot)
SOM (if passes TS ballot)
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