Guide on Asphalt Mixture Specimen Fabrication for BMD Performance Testing

Mix design practitioners completing performance testing for Balanced Mix Design (BMD) will be counted on to deliver reliable and reproducible results. This guide includes an example set of laboratory practices that are laid out in a stepwise fashion to provide clarity and consistency during the process of test sample preparation. The practices and helpful tips are provided to aid in ensuring the repeatable fabrication of asphalt mixture specimens for laboratory BMD testing.