Inspection and Test Plan for Method Statement: Stone Mastic Asphalt (SMA) Pavement Installation
AI-assisted inspection and test plan connected to a method statement, with PDF and Excel export.
More than a static template
Unlike a downloadable Word or PDF template, this ITP is an AI-assisted editable starting point directly connected to its method statement. Every inspection activity, hold point, and acceptance criterion is structured and ready to adapt to your project.
- AI-assisted customization — Tailor inspection activities and acceptance criteria to your specific project scope.
- Linked method statement — This ITP is connected to the corresponding method statement describing the work sequence.
- Multiple export formats — Download as a formatted PDF or editable Excel spreadsheet.
- Editable starting point, not a final document — Review and verify all content against your project specifications and standards before use.
What you can customize
When you save this ITP to your account, every inspection row becomes editable. You can add, remove, or modify:
- Inspection activity — Description of what is being inspected.
- Inspection type — Hold point (H), Witness point (W), Review (R), or Monitor (M).
- Responsibility — Contractor, subcontractor, engineer, or client.
- Frequency — How often the inspection occurs.
- Acceptance criteria — Referenced standard or specification requirement.
- Records — Forms, test reports, or checklists required as evidence.
Why this ITP is used
To ensure SMA works comply with the JMF and specifications, safeguarding durability, texture, and safety performance.
Who uses this inspection and test plan
Site engineers, QC technicians, paving supervisors, and the Engineer’s representative.
When this ITP is prepared and submitted
Before and during SMA production paving through to opening to traffic.
Who receives or approves this ITP
Engineer/Client Representative
Inspection scope
Substrate readiness, bond coat, plant production parameters, transport temperatures, compaction process, density, thickness, joints, surface texture and evenness.
Typical hold, witness, and review points
HP1 Pre-paving substrate; WP1 Truck arrival/temperature; Drain-down at start of shift; HP2 Opening to traffic.
Typical inspection records
Batch tickets, temperature logs, drain-down reports, density/thickness logs, joint QA logs, straightedge and texture results, calibration certificates.
Important approval note
This ITP is an AI-assisted editable starting point, not a pre-approved document. Before use on any project, all inspection activities, hold points, and acceptance criteria must be reviewed and approved by the relevant parties (superintendent, principal contractor, or client representative) in accordance with your contract and project quality plan.
Always verify acceptance criteria against your applicable drawings, specifications, and regulatory requirements. Hold points must be confirmed with the relevant authority before work proceeds past that point.
Inspection and test plan
| Activity | Inspection / Test | Acceptance Criteria | Responsibility | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-paving substrate inspection (HP1) | Cleanliness, dryness, level; surface temp ≥10–15°C [Verify] | Substrate compliant; Engineer releases paving to proceed. | Site Engineer / Client Rep | HP1 checklist signed-off |
| Tack coat application and break | Residual rate verification | Residual 0.3–0.5 L/m² asphalt; 0.4–0.8 L/m² milled/concrete [Verify]; ≥90% coverage; fully broken. | Paving Supervisor / QC | Spray log; photos |
| Plant mix temperature and fiber dosing | Temp at discharge; fiber feeder calibration check | Temp 170–190°C typical [Verify]; fiber dosage within ±10% of target; binder content within JMF tolerance. | Plant Manager / QC | Batch tickets; calibration certs |
| Truck arrival temperature and load inspection (WP1) | Temp ≥150–170°C [Verify]; no segregation/contamination | Within limits; otherwise reject or rework per NCR. | QC Engineer | Delivery log; WP1 record |
| Drain-down testing (ASTM D6390) | Per ASTM D6390 at start of shift/change | Drain-down ≤0.3% by mass [Verify]. | Lab/QC | Lab report |
| Mat temperature behind screed | At start/end of lots and hourly | ≥150–170°C immediately behind screed [Verify]. | QC | Temperature log |
| Early breakdown compaction tracking | Start rolling at ≥145–155°C [Verify]; pass count as per test strip | No flushing/aggregate crushing; stone skeleton stable (no lateral movement). | Paving Supervisor / QC | Rolling pattern sheet |
| In-situ density (cores or nuclear) | ASTM D2950 or EN 12697-6/ -7 | 96–98% of target bulk density or 92–96% of Gmm [Verify]. | QC Engineer | Density report; core logs |
| Layer thickness checks | Random checks per lot | Within −5/+10 mm of design [Verify]. | Site Engineer/QC | Thickness check sheet |
| Joint quality and density | 1 per 300 m (min) [Verify] | Joint density within −1% of mainline minimum; straightness offset ≤10 mm; fully bonded. | QC Engineer | Joint QA log |
| Surface evenness and texture | ASTM E965 for texture; straightedge sweeps | Evenness ≤4 mm/3 m (wearing); texture ≥1.0 mm [Verify]. | QC Engineer | Straightedge/texture reports |
| Opening to traffic (HP2) | Cooling to ≤60°C or as specified; QA/QC complete | Engineer authorization to open. | Engineer / Contractor | HP2 permit |
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Related method statement
This Inspection and Test Plan is associated with the Method Statement: Stone Mastic Asphalt (SMA) Pavement Installation method statement, which describes the step-by-step construction sequence, resources, materials, equipment, safety controls, and environmental controls for this activity.
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