Beginning in 2018, all proficiency testing will be managed by Germanna Community College. See below for course locations, dates, and fees. Registration is required for all proficiency testing. Contact Judith Calvert at (540) 937-6757 to schedule a time and location for any proficiency testing that is required.
| Proficiency Course | Testing Dates | Location | Course Fee | Proficiency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plant I (1 Hour) | As Needed | Completed virtually | $175 *One re-test available with additional fee | VTM-48: Sampling of Asphalt Concrete at the Plant AASHTO R47: Reducing Samples of AC to Testing Size |
| Plant II (4 Hours) | As Needed | completed virtually | $350 *One re-test available with additional fee | AASHTO T30: Mechanical Analysis of Extracted Aggregates AASHTO T166: Bulk Specific Gravity AASHTO T209: Maximum Specific Gravity AASHTO T269: Percent Air Voids in Compacted Specimens VTM 102: Ignition Method (no oven calibration) AASHTO T312: Gyratory Compaction (pill only using gyro) |
| Mix Design (8 Hours) | As Needed | completed virtually | $650 *One re-test available with additional fee | AASHTO T30: Mechanical Analysis of Extracted Aggregates AASHTO T166: Bulk Specific Gravity AASHTO T209: Maximum Specific Gravity (RICE) AASHTO T269: Percent Air Voids in Compacted Specimens VTM 102: Ignition Method AASHTO T312: Gyratory Compaction AASHTO T283: Tensile Strength Ratio VTM-120: Test for Measurement of Permeability of Bituminous Paving Mixtures Using a Flexible Wall Permeameter ASTM D4791: Flat & Elongated ASTM D5821: Percentage of Fractured Particles - Coarse Agg. AASHTO T176: Sand Equivalent AASHTO T19: Unit Weight AASHTO T304-11: Percent Air Voids in Compacted Specimens AASHTO T84-13: Specific Gravity & Absorption of Fine Aggegate AASHTO T85-13: Specific Gravity & Absorption of Coarse Aggregate |