LTPP Materials Characterization Program: Resilient Modulus of Unbound Materials (LTPP Protocol P46) Laboratory Startup and Quality Control Procedure

1997Lopez, AramisPDFTech Reporthttps://www.fhwa.dot.gov/publications/research/infrastructure/pavements/ltpp/96176/96176.pdfFHWA-RD-96-176DTFH61-92-C-00134Modulus of resilienceQuality controlTestingPavement performanceLaboratoriesUnited StatesUnited States. Federal Highway Administration. Office of Engineering Research and DevelopmentAlavi, S.Merport, T.Wilson, T.Groeger, JonathanLopez Jr., AramisPCS/Law EngineeringUnited States. Federal Highway Administration. Office of Engineering & Highway Operations Research and DevelopmentTurner-Fairbank Highway Research CenterERES Consultants, Inc.Federal Highway AdministrationThis document describes a procedure for resilient modulus quality control checks. The procedure evaluates the ability of laboratory personnel and the test system to complete LTPP P46 protocol for resilient modulus testing. The procedure is divided into three general phases: (1) Electronic System Performance Verification, (2) Calibration Check and Overall System Performance Verification, and (3) Proficiency Testing. The implementation of this procedure in the FHWA Contractor Laboratories has greatly reduced the within and between laboratory variability associated with the LTPP P46 test procedure.78