Air / Surface / Asphalt Mix Temps

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1
what kinds of thermometers can you use for Air temp?
Mercury, Digital, Max-min
2
should the air temp be measured in sunlight or shade?
shade
3
how far off of the ground must the thermometer be when reading temp for air?
4.5ft (4 ft 6 inch)
4
for both Air and Surface temp readings, which degree do you document nearest to?
2F
5
when using mercury or max-min therms for surface temp, what must you do to get your reading?
place under wooden box for 5 minutes, then read
6
when using spot check disk therms for surface temp, what must you do to get your reading?
place on surface until the reading stops
7
what thermometers can you use for surface temps?
spot check disk, infrared, mercury/max-min and digital
8
which thermometers can you use for asphalt mix temps?
infrared, armored, BI-Therm dial or digital
9
how do you use the armored, BI-Therm dial or digital thermometers?
place stem into mix and wait until temp is stable
10
when taking temps from asphalt mix, which degree do your document nearest to?
5F
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