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,., . .., . 334-1.2 Traffic levels: The requirements for Type SP Asphalt Concrete mixtures are based on the design traffic level of the project, expressed in 18,000 pound [80-kNl Equivalent Single Axle Loads (ESAL' s). The five traffic levels are as shown in Table 334-1. .., . Table 334-1 Superpave Traffic Levels Traffic Level Traffic Level (1x106 ESAL's) A <0.3 B 0.3 to < 3 C 3 to < 1 0 D 1 0 to < 30 E ~30 ..., . .., . .., . ,.., . The traffic level(s) for the project are as specified in the Contract. A Type SP mix one traffic level higher than the traffic level specified in the Contract may be substituted, at no cost to the Department (i.e. Traffic Level B may be substituted for Traffic Level A, etc.). 334-1.3 Gradation Classification: The Superpave mixes are classified as either coarse or fine, depending on the overall gradation of the mixture. Coarse and fine mixes are defined in 334-3.2.2. The equivalent AASHTO nominal maximum aggregate size Superpave mixes are as follows: Type SP-9. 5........................................................... 9.5 mm Type SP-12.5.......................................................12.5 mm Type SP-19.0.......................................................19.0 mm I I . '1 . I' . ...., 334-1.4 Thickness: The total thickness of the Type SP asphalt layer(s) will be the plan thickness as shown in the Contract documents. Before paving, propose a thickness for each individual layer meeting the requirements of this specification, which when combined with other layers (as applicable) will equal the plan thickness. For construction purposes, the plan thickness and individual layer thickness will be converted to spread rate based on the maximum specific gravity of the asphalt mix being used, as well as the minimum density level, as shown in the following equation: . 1"'1 . ..., . Non-SI Units ., . Spread rate (lbs/yd2) = t x Gmm x 43.3 ,., . Where: thickness) t = Thickness (in.) (Plan thickness or individual layer .., . Gmm = Maximum specific gravity from the verified mix design SI Units .., Spread rate (kg/m2) t x Gmm x 0.928 . n . ..., 09/09 01000-52 03-4122.F .