Idaho Degradation Test Study

The Idaho Degradation Test (IT-15) is a modified version of a degradation test developed by Washington State DOT in 1959 and is one of several tests used to qualify or disqualify aggregate sources and products. With time, the original research data and the criteria that established the Idaho Degradation Specification has been lost. This lack of data prevents ITD from full understanding the significance of the test results. The test itself has poorly defined procedures causing variability in results between individuals and labs. This test was developed and implemented when ITD performed the source testing and consistency may not have been an issue. At this time, it is unknown if variations are inherent in the test procedure or attributable to differences in how the test is being performed by the individual testing firms. This test needs validation to gain a better understanding of the test method and its results as it relates to aggregate quality. This research will be the first step to quantify the differences within the test, establish clear direction in how to process the aggregates for testing and compare results to other nationally recognized test procedures on the exact same material. As current aggregate sources become depleted and a need for developing new sources arises, ITD needs to ensure that the specification is established on sound and current data. This will enable ITD to prevent the use of low-quality aggregate on the roadways while allowing for an appropriately conservative specification. This research will gather all existing documentation into one place. New data will be generated and categorized to create a dataset that can be expanded in the future. ITD will have updated data to support the Idaho Degradation Specification or potentially propose new or modified specifications. Further, the research could lead to the addition of other degradation tests used to establish the suitability of aggregates.

Language

• English

Project

• Status: Active
• Contract Numbers:

  RP 313

• Sponsor Organizations:

  Idaho Transportation Department

  P.O. Box 7129, 3311 West State Street
  Boise, ID  United States  83707-1129
• Project Managers:

  Woods, Adrienne

• Performing Organizations:

  Idaho Asphalt Supply, Inc.

  2535 N 15th E
  Idaho Falls, ID  United States  83401
• Principal Investigators:

  Zhai, Huachun (Dave)

• Start Date: 20230524
• Expected Completion Date: 20240524
• Actual Completion Date: 0

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Aggregate tests; Materials; Specifications; Test procedures
• Geographic Terms: Idaho
• Subject Areas: Highways; Materials;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 01867491
• Record Type: Research project
• Source Agency: Idaho Transportation Department
• Contract Numbers: RP 313
• Files: RIP, STATEDOT
• Created Date: Dec 15 2022 3:30PM