Job 12: MARSHALL METHOD OF MIX DESIGN ASTM DESIGNATION: D 1559-76, D 6927-15 SCOPE & SIGNIFICANCE: This test method covers measurement of resistance to plastic flow of 4 in. (102 mm) cylindrical specimens of asphalt paving mixture loaded in a direction perpendicular to the cylindrical axis by means of the Marshall apparatus. This test method…
Day: March 24, 2020
Standard test method for ductility of bituminous materials
Job 11 Standard test method for ductility of bituminous materials ASTM DESIGNATION: D 113-07 SCOPE & SIGNIFICANCE: This test method describes the procedure for determining the ductility of a bituminous material measured by the distance to which it will elongate before breaking when two ends of a briquet specimen of the material, are pulled apart…
Standard test method to determine softening point of bitumen (Ring and ball apparatus)
Job 10: Standard test method to determine softening point of bitumen (Ring and ball apparatus) ASTM DESIGNATION: D 36/D 36-09 SCOPE & SIGNIFICANCE: This test method covers the determination of the softening point of bitumen in the range from 30 to 157°C using the ring-and-ball apparatus immersed in distilled water [30 to 80°C] or USP…
Determination of specific viscosity of liquid asphalts using Engler Viscometer:
Job 9 Determination of specific viscosity of liquid asphalts using Engler Viscometer: ASTM DESIGNATION: D 1665-98 SCOPE & SIGNIFICANCE: This test method covers the determination of specific viscosity of tars and their fluid products. It does not determine absolute viscosity, but is an empirical flow test. This test method is useful in characterizing the consistency…
SPECIFIC GRAVITY TEST ON BITUMINOUS MATERIALS
Job 8 SPECIFIC GRAVITY TEST ON BITUMINOUS MATERIALS Code: ASTM: D 70-09 SCOPE &SIGNIFICANCE: This test method covers the determination of the relative density and density of semi-solid bituminous materials, asphalt cements, and soft tar pitches by use of a pycnometer. Specific gravity of a bitumen binder is a fundamental property frequently required as an…
PENETRATION TEST ON BITUMINOUS MATERIALS
PENETRATION TEST ON BITUMINOUS MATERIALS Code: ASTM: D 5/D 5 M-13 SCOPE &SIGNIFICANCE: This test method covers determination of the penetration of semi-solid and solid bituminous materials. The penetration test is used as a measure of consistency. Higher values of penetration indicates softer consistency. The test is widely used world over for classifying bituminous materials…
Flash and Fire Point Test for Asphalt by Cleveland Open Cup Tester
Job 6: Flash and Fire Point Test for Asphalt by Cleveland Open Cup Tester Code: ASTM: D 92-12 SCOPE & SIGNIFICANCE: This test method describes the determination of the flash point and fire point of petroleum products by a manual Cleveland open cup apparatus This test method is applicable to all petroleum products with flash…
To Measure Surface Frictional Properties Using British Pendulum Skid Resistance Tester
Job 5: To Measure Surface Frictional Properties Using British Pendulum Skid Resistance Tester Code: ASTM E 303- 93 SCOPE & SIGNIFICANCE: This test method covers the procedure for measuring surface frictional properties using the British Pendulum Skid Resistance Tester. The British Pendulum Tester is a dynamic pendulum impact-type tester used to measure the energy loss…
To perform LOS ANGELES Abrasion test on aggregate
Job # 4: To perform LOS ANGELES Abrasion test on aggregate Code description: ASTM C 131/C 131 M-14 and AASHTO T-96 Scope & Significance: This test method covers a procedure for testing of coarse aggregates for resistance to degradation using the Los Angeles Abrasion testing machine. Due to the movement of traffic, the road stones…
Determination of Relative Density (Specific Gravity) And Water Absorption of Different Aggregate
Job # 3: Determination of Relative Density (Specific Gravity) And Water Absorption of Different Aggregate Code description: (ASTM C-127-88) Scope & Significance: This test method covers the determination of specific gravity and absorption of coarse aggregate. The specific gravity may be expressed as bulk specific gravity (OD), bulk specific gravity (SSD) (saturated-surface-dry), or apparent specific…