Summary Mix Use Guidelines
VAA Mix Use Guidelines
Standard Parking Lot
Pavement Use
Parking Stalls and Drive Lanes
Recommended Mix(es) by layer
Surface: SM-4.75A, SM-9.0A or SM-9.5A
Base: IM-19.0A, BM-25.0A or CCPR
Comments: Base layer thickness will be determined in the pavement design process
Pavement Use
Truck or Delivery Lanes
Recommended Mix(es) by layer
Surface: SM-4.75D, SM-9.0D or SM-9.5D
Intermediate: SM-12.5D or IM-19.0D
Base: BM-25.0D or CCPR
Comments:
Surface: E mixes should be considered in areas where trucks and trailers will be parked
Intermediate: If required by the pavement design
Base: Base layer thickness will be determined in the pavement design process
Porous Parking Lot
DESIGN WHERE THE ENTIRE PARKING LOT IS POROUS.
Pavement Use
Parking Stalls and Drive Lanes
Recommended Mix(es) by layer
Surface: PAM-9.5 (PG 64E-22)
Base: PAM-19.0 (PG 64H-22)
Comments: Base: In the drive lanes, the PAM-19.0 can be substituted with IM-19.0D
DESIGN WHERE ONLY THE PARKING STALLS ARE POROUS.
Pavement Use
Truck or Delivery Lanes
Recommended Mix(es) by layer
Surface: SM-4.75D, SM-9.0D or SM-9.5D
Intermediate: SM-12.5D or IM-19.0D
Base: BM-25.0D or CCPR
Comments:
Surface: E mixes should be considered in areas where trucks and trailers will be parked
Intermediate: If required by the pavement design
Base: Base layer thickness will be determined in the pavement design process
Sub-Division and Residential Street
Pavement Use
Sub-Division and Residential Street
Recommended Mix(es) by layer
Surface: SM-4.75A, SM-9.0A or SM-9.5A
Base: IM-19.0A, BM-25.0A or CCPR
Comments: Base layer thickness will be determined in the pavement design process
Bus Lanes & Parking
Pavement Use
Parking Stalls
Recommended Mix(es) by layer
Surface: SM-9.0E or SM-9.5E
Intermediate: IM-19.0E or BM-25.0D
Comments: Base layer thickness will be determined in the pavement design process
Pavement Use
Drive Lanes
Recommended Mix(es) by layer
Surface: SM-9.0E or SM-9.5E
Intermediate: IM-19.0E
Base: BM-25.0D or CCPR
Comments:
Intermediate: If required by pavement design
Base: Base layer thickness will be determined in the pavement design process
Intersections & Climbing Lanes
Pavement Use
Drive Lanes
Recommended Mix(es) by layer
Surface: SM-9.5E
Intermediate: IM-19.0E
Base: BM-25.0D
Comments: Base layer thickness will be determined in the pavement design process
Heavy Industrial Facilities
Pavement Use
Parking Stalls & Drive Lanes
Recommended Mix(es) by layer
Surface: SM-9.5E or SM-12.5E
Intermediate: IM-19.5D or IM-19.0E
Base: BM-25.0D
Comments: Base layer thickness will be determined in the pavement design process
Residential Driveways
Pavement Use
Residential Driveways
Recommended Mix(es) by layer
Surface: SM-4.75A, SM-9.0A or SM-9.5A
Base: SM-12.5 or IM-19.0
Comments: Base layer thickness will be determined in the pavement design process
Sidewalks and Playgrounds
Pavement Use
Residential Driveways
Recommended Mix(es) by layer
Surface: SM-4.75A or SM-9.0A
Comments: Layer thickness will be determined in the pavement design process
Bicycle and Cart Paths
Pavement Use
Bicycle and Cart Paths
Recommended Mix(es) by layer
Surface: SM-4.75A or SM-9.0A
Comments: Layer thickness will be determined in the pavement design process
Tennis Courts
Pavement Use
Tennis Courts
Recommended Mix(es) by layer
Surface: SM-4.75A or SM-9.0A
Intermediate: SM-9.5A or SM-12.5A
Comments: Base layer thickness will be determined in the pavement design process
Mix Thickness
Superpave Mixes
* Thickness will depend on Sub-Base.
Mix Type | NOMINAL MAXIMUM AGGREGATE SIZE | RECOMMENDED LIFT THICKNESS |
|---|---|---|
SM-4.75 | 3/16 inch (4.75mm) | ¾ inch |
SM-9.0 | 3/8 inch (9.5mm) | 1 inch |
SM-9.5 | 3/8 inch (9.5mm) | 1 ½ inches |
SM-12.5 | ½ inch (12.5mm) | 2 inches |
IM-19.0 | ¾ inch (19.0mm) | 2 inches |
BM-25.0 | 1 inch (25mm) | 3 inches to 5 inches * |
CCPR | 3 inches to 6 inches * |
Porous Mixes
* Thickness will depend on Sub-Base.
Mix Type | NOMINAL MAXIMUM AGGREGATE SIZE | RECOMMENDED LIFT THICKNESS |
|---|---|---|
PAM-9.5 | 3/8 inch (9.5mm) | 1 ½ inches |
PAM-19.0 | ¾ inch (19.0mm) | 3 inches |