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High modulus asphalt (EME 2)

Published: | Category: Construction , Asphalt , Specifications | Audiences: Road controlling authorities, Road traffic engineers & consultants, Roading contractors

The M32 specification for high modulus asphalt (EME 2) (version 1) and notes (version 1) cover EME 2 high modulus asphalt for roads, industrial pavements and related applications.

The areas covered by the specification include:

  • EME 2 materials
  • EME 2 mix design requirements
  • Minimum quality requirements for EME 2 at production
  • Process control in manufacture
  • Acceptance criteria for EME 2 placed in a pavement
  • Quality systems, minimum process standards, plant requirements and sampling and testing frequencies.

M32 is a new specification.

Publication details

  • Author:
  • Published: December 2021
  • Reference: SP/SM/032 │ SP/NM/032
  • Contact: pavements@nzta.govt.nz
  • Conditions: This specification is mandatory for state highways and recommended for local roads
  • Also known as: M32, M/32, M32 Notes, M/32 Notes