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    Test Method Q723 - Proof Rolling Test

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    This document describes Test Method Q723 for proof rolling to assess the compaction of a road formation. It involves using a heavy roller, such as a water tanker containing at least 7,000 or 10,000 liters of water, to roll over the surface at 3-10 km/h. An experienced operator assesses the surface deformation as either perceptible or not at specific locations and uniform or non-uniform over the area. The results are reported including details of the equipment, time of testing, surface deformation observations, and reference to the test method.

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    This document describes Test Method Q723 for proof rolling to assess the compaction of a road formation. It involves using a heavy roller, such as a water tanker containing at least 7,000 or 10,000 liters of water, to roll over the surface at 3-10 km/h. An experienced operator assesses the surface deformation as either perceptible or not at specific locations and uniform or non-uniform over the area. The results are reported including details of the equipment, time of testing, surface deformation observations, and reference to the test method.

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    This document describes Test Method Q723 for proof rolling to assess the compaction of a road formation. It involves using a heavy roller, such as a water tanker containing at least 7,000 or 10,000 liters of water, to roll over the surface at 3-10 km/h. An experienced operator assesses the surface deformation as either perceptible or not at specific locations and uniform or non-uniform over the area. The results are reported including details of the equipment, time of testing, surface deformation observations, and reference to the test method.

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    This document describes Test Method Q723 for proof rolling to assess the compaction of a road formation. It involves using a heavy roller, such as a water tanker containing at least 7,000 or 10,000 liters of water, to roll over the surface at 3-10 km/h. An experienced operator assesses the surface deformation as either perceptible or not at specific locations and uniform or non-uniform over the area. The results are reported including details of the equipment, time of testing, surface deformation observations, and reference to the test method.

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    Test Method Q723: Proof rolling test

    1 Source
    This method is based on Roads and Maritime Services Test Method T198: Proof rolling test. It differs
    from the method as follows:

    a) remove pneumatic tyred static roller from apparatus list

    b) allow use of a water tanker with either 7,000 litres or 10,000 litres of water

    c) remove contractual terminology


    d) remove requirement to submit a proof rolling plan and report the rolling pattern, and

    e) remove requirement water and re-roll layer if testing is delayed by more than 12 hours.

    2 Scope
    This test method sets out a procedure for assessing the stiffness and uniformity of compaction of a
    road formation during construction, by observing surface deformation under a moving heavy roller.

    The timing of the proof rolling test will be specified in the relevant technical specification.

    3 Definition
    Proof rolling is a subjectively assessed deformation test performed by an operator experienced in
    proof rolling (Note 8.1). The operator must assess whether the transient surface deformation under the
    equipment is perceptible or not. Perceptible deformation may be visible permanent deformation or
    elastic (springing or resilient) deformation.

    4 Apparatus
    The following apparatus is required:

    4.1 Proof roller (Note 8.2), can be either:

    a) water tanker with tandem rear axle, internal baffles to minimise sloshing and a minimum
    600 kPa tyre pressure. The water tank must contain at least 10,000 litres of water during
    use
    b) water tanker with single rear axle, internal baffles to minimise sloshing and a minimum
    600 kPa tyre pressure. The water tank must contain at least 7,000 litres of water during
    use, or
    c) other equipment with at least the same rear axle loading as the water tanker, may be
    used (Note 8.1).

    4.2 Tyre pressure gauge.

    5 Materials
    The following materials are required:

    5.1 Potable or recycled water for filling water tank.

    6 Procedure
    The procedure shall be as follows:

    Materials Testing Manual – Part 12, Transport and Main Roads, July 2019 1 of 2
    Test Method Q723: Proof rolling test

    6.1 Preparation
    6.1.1 The layer to be tested must be compacted in accordance with the relevant construction
    specification. The surface must be level, homogeneous in appearance, with no large
    protruding objects or significant surface depressions, and free of loose material.
    6.2 Rolling procedure

    6.2.1 Test the layer by operating the equipment at a speed in the range 3-10 km/h, as determined
    by the operator. The rolling pattern must cover the full area of the lot, with successive passes
    of the equipment offset laterally by 40 to 50%.

    6.2.2 When standing beside the equipment, the operator, must assess the surface deformation
    under the roller as perceptible or not perceptible at specific locations, and as uniform or non-
    uniform over the area of the lot.

    7 Reporting
    The following shall be reported:
    7.1 Details of equipment used to include the type, model, gross mass, tyre pressures and
    registration / identification number.
    7.2 The time of proof rolling after final compaction, and whether the surface was wetted prior to
    proof rolling.

    7.3 Report the surface deformation as:

    a) perceptible or non-perceptible for specific locations


    b) uniform or non-uniform over the lot.

    7.4 The number of this test method, that is Q723.

    8 Notes on method
    8.1 Transport and Main Roads Technical Specifications will nominate who shall witness this
    testing, usually the Contract Administrator or their nominated representative. The Contract
    Administrator may also approve the use alternative apparatus in the contract.

    8.2 The static smooth steel drum roller is not permitted as it may not identify localised soft areas
    as the rigid drum could bridge these areas.

    Materials Testing Manual - Part 12, Transport and Main Roads, July 2019 2 of 2

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