AMRL Bituminous Worksheets

AMRL Bituminous Worksheets AC - 0

OSA.F32 Date: ____________________ Assessment No: ____________________ Assessor: ___________ 9/00

BITUMINOUS INDEX

Test MethodAASHTO/ASTM

DesignationPages

ApparatusTT /NEP

ProcedureTT /TND

SOLUBILITY T44/D2042 1 - 2

CLEVELAND FLASH T48/D92 3 - 4

PENETRATION T49/D5 5 - 6

FLOAT TEST T50/D139 7 - 8

DUCTILITY T51/D113 9 - 10

SOFTENING POINT T53/D36 11 - 12

WATER IN PETROLEUM T55/D95 13 - 14

CUT-BACK DISTILLATION T78/D402 15 - 16

TAG FLASH T79/D3143 17 - 18

THIN-FILM OVEN TEST T179/D1754 19 - 20

KINEMATIC VISCOSITY T201/D2170 21, 23

ABSOLUTE VISCOSITY T202/D2171 22, 23

PYCNOMETER (SP. GR.) T228/D70 24 - 25

ROLLING THIN-FILM OVEN TEST T240/D2872 26 - 28

HYDROMETER T295/D3142 29 - 30

RESIDUE OF SPECIFIED PEN. ------/D243 32, 33

NICKEL CRUCIBLE ------/D3289 32, 34

ROTATIONAL VISCOSITY TP48/D4402 35 - 38

PRESSURIZED AGING VESSEL (PAV) PP1/------ 39 - 41

BENDING BEAM RHEOMETER (BBR) TP1/------ 42 - 46

DYNAMIC SHEAR RHEOMETER (DSR) TP5/------ 48 - 51

(Fill in NEP for No Equipment Presented, TND for Test Not Demonstrated)

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APPARATUS FOR SOLUBILITY (AASHTO T44) _____

OF BITUMINOUS MATERIALS (ASTM D2042) _____

1. Gooch CruciblesGlazed inside and outside, except on outside bottom surface? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____Approx. dimensions: diameter of 44 mm at top, diameter of 36 mm at bottom, and depth of 28 mm? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____

2. Filtration AssemblyFilter flask: heavy wall with side tube, capacity of 250 mL or larger? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____ASTM: Filter flask: heavy wall with side tube, capacity of 250 or 500 mL? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____(Note: other suitable assemblies permitting vacuum filtration with a Gooch crucible may be used.)

3. Suction AssemblyAppears to be satisfactory in all respects? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____

4. Glass Fiber PadsDiameter of 32, 35 or 37 mm? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____ASTM: Diameter 32 mm? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____

5. SolventTrichloroethylene, Technical grade, Type 1 (or reagent grade) or 1,1,1 trichloroethane, technical grade? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____ASTM: Trichloroethylene, technical (or reagent) grade? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____

6. DesiccatorAppears to be satisfactory and is charged with effective desiccant? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____

7. Drying OvenCapable of maintaining temperature at 110 ± 5°C (230 ± 9°F)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____

[If not, include Maker and Identification No. under REMARKS.]

8. Miscellaneous Items(a) Suitable container for weighing and dissolving sample? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____(b) Class A balance (readable to 0.0001 g) available? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____(c) Policeman (optional)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____

REMARKS:



SOLUBILITY OF BITUMINOUS MATERIALS (AASHTO T44) _____(ASTM D2042) _____

1. Preparation of Gooch Crucible (AASHTO)(a) Filtering apparatus assembled? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____(b) Crucible placed in filter tube? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____(c) New glass fiber pad placed in crucible? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____(d) Pad wetted with solvent and seated firmly with light suction? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____(e) Crucible and contents dried at 110 ± 5°C (230 ± 9°F) for at least 20 min? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____(f) Crucible and contents cooled in a desiccator for at least 20 min. and then weighed to nearest .0001g ? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____(g) Drying and cooling procedure repeated until constant mass (± 0.0003 g) is obtained? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____(h) Crucible stored in a desiccator until used? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____

Preparation of Gooch Crucible (ASTM)New glass fiber pad placed in crucible and dried in oven at 110 ± 5°C for 15 min (no wetting andseating required), cooled in a desiccator, weighed to nearest 0.0001 g, and stored in desiccator untilready to use? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____

2. Procedure(a) If sample is not fluid, sample heated with care to prevent local overheating, stirred occasionally and

the entrapment of air avoided? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____ASTM: Any temperature not more than 200°F (111°C) above softening point? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____

(b) Approx. 2 g of sample placed in tared (nearest 0.001 g) container? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____(c) Container with sample allowed to cool and then weighed to nearest 1 mg (0.001 g)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____(d) 100 mL of solvent added (ASTM: in small portions) to container with constant agitation? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____(e) Lumps gone? Container sides free of undissolved sample? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____(f) Container stoppered and set aside for at least 15 min? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____

*For referee tests, flask and solution shall be placed in a water bath at 37.80 ± 0.25°C for 1 hour before filtering.

(g) Crucible put in filter tube and filter wetted? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____(h) Asphalt solution decanted through filter with light suction? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____(i) If insoluble matter is visible:

(1) Retained in container until solution has drained through filter? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____(2) Container washed with solvent and insoluble matter transferred to crucible? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____(3) Container and policeman (if used) rinsed? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____(4) Insoluble matter washed until the filtrate is substantially colorless? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____(5) Strong suction applied to remove remaining solvent? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____

(j) Crucible removed and bottom washed free of dissolved matter? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____(k) Placed in oven at 110 ± 5°C for at least 20 min? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____(l) Cooled in desiccator for at least 20 min. and then weighed to nearest .0001g? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____

ASTM: Cooled in desiccator for 30 ± 5 min? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____(m) Steps (k) and (l) repeated until constant mass of ± 0.0003 g obtained? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____(n) Percent insoluble reported to nearest 0.1%? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____

ASTM: If crucible in desiccator overnight, crucible shall be placed in oven for30 min. and then cooled again in desiccator? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____

REMARKS:



APPARATUS FOR FLASH AND FIRE POINTS (AASHTO T48) _____

BY CLEVELAND OPEN-CUP (ASTM D92) _____

1. TESTER 1 2 3Maker?Serial No. (or I.D. No.)?Automatic or Manual?Supported on level and steady surface?Draft-free location?

2. TEST CUPO.D. flange: 97 to 101 mm?ASTM O.D. flange: 97 to 100 mm?O.D. below flange: 67.5 to 69.0 mm?I.D.: 62.5 to 64.0 mm?ASTM I.D.: 63 to 64 mm?Rim to fill mark: 9 to 10 mm?Depth of cup: 32.5 to 34 mm?Bottom thickness: 2.8 to 3.6 mm?ASTM bottom thickness: 2.8 to 3.5 mm?

3. HEATING PLATE

Plate design OK (covers elec. heater top)?Hard board, suitable design?Support holds plate level and steady?

4. TEST FLAME APPLICATORMounted on apparatus?Swing radius: not less than 150 mm?Orifice diameter approx. 0.8 mm (0.031in.)Orifice not more than 2.5 mm above the cup?ASTM: Orifice not more than 2 mm above cup?Diameter of tip: 1.6 to 5.0 mm?ASTM: Diameter of tip at least 1.6 mm?Bead may be mounted on apparatus?Bead 3.8 to 5.4 mm in diameter (ASTM: 3.2 to 4.8 mm)?

5. HEATERCentered under plate opening?No local superheating?No gases or flames up around cup?

6. THERMOMETER

ASTM 11C/11F or IP 28C/28F?Support can hold thermometer as specified?Vertical and 6.4 ± 0.1 mm from cup bottom?Center 15.9 mm from cup edge?On line through center of cup & pivot?

7. FILLING LEVEL GAGE (optional) (AASHTO only)

Height of projection(s): 9 to 10 mm?Flame orifice guide hole: diameter of 0.8 mm?Guide hole less than 2.5 mm above bottom?

REMARKS:



FLASH AND FIRE POINTS BY CLEVELAND OPEN-CUP (AASHTO T48) _____(ASTM D92) _____

1. Anticipated Flash Point Expected Softening Point

________ °C ________ °F _________ °C ________ °F

2. Preparation of Test Cup (a) Cup washed with solvent to remove any test specimen or traces of gum or residue? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____(b) If deposits of carbon are present, removed with steel wool? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____(c) Cup rinsed with cool water and dried on hot plate or over open flame? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____(d) Cup cooled to at least 56°C (100°F) below the flash point before using? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____

3. Calibration and Standardization(a) Temperature measuring device calibrated according to manufacturer’s instructions? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____(b) Performance of manual or automated apparatus verified by testing a calibration fluid, when available,

or a sample with a mutually agreed upon flash point (such as a reference sample)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____

4. Procedure(a) Sample melted at temp. not more than 100°C (180°F) above softening point? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____

ASTM: Sample melted at any convenient temperature but must not exceed56°C (100°F) below the probable flash point? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____

(b) Thermometer properly positioned (6.4 ± 0.1 mm from bottom, halfway between center and side of cup)? . . . . . . . . . . . _____(c) Cup filled? Top of meniscus at filling line? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____(d) Pipette excess off? If sample on outside of cup, cup cleaned and refilled? Air bubbles destroyed? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____(e) Test flame adjusted to 3.8 to 5.4 mm diameter? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____

ASTM: Test flame adjusted to 3.2 to 4.8 mm diameter? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____(f) Temp. raised 14 to 17°C (25 to 30°F) per min? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____

ASTM: When expected flash point is unknown, test flame applied beginning at least 5°C (9°F) abovestarting temp. and temp. raised 5 to 6°C (9 to 11°F) per min? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____

(g) When sample temp. approx. 56°C (100°F) below anticipated flash point is heat decreased? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____(h) Starting at least 28°C (50°F) below flash point test flame applied? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____(i) Temp. then raised at rate of 5 to 6°C (9 to 11°F) per minute? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____(j) Test flame applied for each 2°C (5°F) mark? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____(k) Test flame passes:

(1) Center of cup? Not more than 2.5 mm above cup? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____ASTM: Test flame not more than 2 mm above cup? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____

(2) At right angles to diameter which passes through thermometer? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____In a straight line or along circumference of circle having a radius of at least 150 mm? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____

(l) Test flame applied with smooth continuous motion? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____(m) Direction reversed with each pass of test flame? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____(n) Test flame passed across cup in approx. 1.0 ± 0.1 second? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____(o) Care taken to avoid disturbing vapors by careless movement or breathing near cup during last

28°C (50°F) rise in temp.? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____(p) If a skin should form, is it carefully moved aside with small spatula or stirring rod? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____

ASTM: Test terminated if foam persists during last 28°C (50°F) rise in temp. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____(q) Temp. read when flash appears at any point on surface of sample? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____(r) If flash is detected on first application, is the test stopped then restarted with a fresh sample? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____(s) True flash, not halo, recorded? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____

(The sample is deemed to have flashed when a large flame appears and instantaneously propagates itselfover the entire surface. A blue halo or an enlarged flame is not a flash.)

(t) Local barometric pressure at time of test recorded? (______) mm Hg . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____(u) If barometric pressure differs from 760 mm Hg, flash point corrected using formula in book? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____(v) Flash point recorded to nearest 1°C (2°F)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____



REMARKS:



APPARATUS FOR (AASHTO T49) _____

PENETRATION OF BITUMINOUS MATERIALS (ASTM D5) _____

1. Penetrometer 1 2 3 4Maker?Serial No. (or ID No.)?Dial accurate to 0.1 mm?Spindle readily detached?Mass of spindle: 47.50 ± 0.05 g?Mass of 50 g wt.: 50.00 ± 0.05 g?Mass of 100 g wt.: 100.00 ± 0.05 g?Needle moves vertically? Base flat?

2. Penetrometer needles 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8Needle No. (optional)?Mass of needle: 2.50 ± 0.05 g?Needle Dia.: 1.00 n 1.02 mm (0.0394 n 0.0402Ferrule Dia.: 3.20 ± 0.05 mm (0.120 ± 0.003 in.)Ferrule length: 38 ± 1 mm (1.50 ± 0.04 in.)Needle straight?Surface finish OK?End symmetrically tapered & in good

At least three satisfactory needles available (for penetrations over 200)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____

3. Water Bath(a) Capable of being maintained at a temperature varying not more than 0.1°C (0.2°F) from

test temperature (e.g. 77.0 ± 0.2°F)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____(b) At least 10 liters of water in bath? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____(c) Perforated shelf at least 100 mm below surface of water and at least 50 mm from bottom of bath? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____(d) Water in bath clean? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____

4. Thermometer for Water Bath(a) Any thermometer or thermometric device with 0.1°C (0.2°F) subdivisions? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____(b) Thermometer used calibrated? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____(c) Thermometer immersed to level of shelf? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____

(ASTM: no immersion specification.)

5. Transfer Dish for Container (for penetrations made outside of bath)(a) Capacity of at least 350 mL? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____(b) Sufficient depth for water to cover sample container? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____(c) Means of preventing rocking of container provided? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____

6. Timing Device(a) One of the following devices? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____

(1) Electric timer, stopwatch, or other device? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____ Graduated to 0.1 s or less and accurate to ± 0.1 s for 60-s interval? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____

(2) Audible seconds counter providing one beat every 0.5 s? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____ Time for a 11-count interval is 5.0 ± 0.1 s? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____

(3) Automatic timing device on penetrometer? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____ Accurately calibrated to provide interval ± 0.1 s? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____

7. Light Source: Facility for illuminating surface of specimen? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____



PENETRATION OF BITUMINOUS MATERIALS (AASHTO T49) _____(ASTM D5) _____

Sample PreparationSample heated to not more than 90°C above expected softening point for asphalt? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____Sample stirred? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____ Sample heated not more than 30 minutes? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____

1. Sample poured into container? (Time: _________ ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____ASTM: Two containers poured for each sample? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____

2. Container loosely covered? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____ 3. Expected penetration? ________ Proper container used? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____ 4. Sample allowed to cool at 15 to 30°C for 1 to 1 ½ hrs. (90 mL/3 oz container) or

1 ½ to 2 hrs. (175 mL/6 oz container)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____ 5. Sample and transfer dish (if used) then placed in water bath for similar time? (Time:__________) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____ 6. If transfer dish is used, water covers entire sample? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____ 7. Needle cleaned with toluene or other solvent, dried with clean cloth, and inserted into penetrometer? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____ 8. Needle with weight adjusted to just make contact with sample surface? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____ 9. Dial reading noted or adjusted to zero? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____10. Needle quickly released for 5.0 ± 0.1 s and dial adjusted to measure penetration? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____11. Penetration ignored if any container movement noted? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____12. Pens. at least 1 cm (10 mm) from side and bottom of container and each other? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____13. If transfer dish is used, dish with sample returned to bath after each penetration? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____14. If pen. over 200, needles left in sample until completion of test? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____15. When 1 needle is used, cleaned with solvent-moistened cloth after each pen. and then wiped with

a clean dry cloth? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____16. Three penetrations made? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____17. Average of at least three penetrations whose values do not differ by more than the amount shown

in Section 10? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____

Penetration 0 to 49 50 to 149 150 to 249 250 to 500

Max. Difference 2 4 12 20

REMARKS:



APPARATUS FOR FLOAT TEST (AASHTO T50) _____

FOR BITUMINOUS MATERIALS (ASTM D139) _____

1. Float(a) Made of aluminum or aluminum alloy? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____(b) Weight: 37.90 ± 0.20 g? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____(c) Total height: 35.0 ± 1.0 mm? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____(d) Height of rim above lower side of shoulder: 27.0 ± 0.5 mm? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____(e) Thickness of shoulder: 1.4 ± 0.1 mm? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____(f) Diameter of opening: 11.1 ± 0.1 mm? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____

2. Collar(a) Made of brass? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____(b) Weight: 9.80 ± 0.20 g? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____(c) Height: 22.5 ± 0.2 mm? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____(d) I.D. at bottom: 12.82 ± 0.10 mm? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____(e) I.D. at top: 9.70 ± 0.05 mm? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____

3. Have float and collar assemblies been calibrated for depth of immersion? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____

4. Thermometer: ASTM 15C or 15F? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____

5. Water Baths(a) Testing Bath

1) Circular bath with inside diameter at least 185 mm and water depth of at least 185 mm? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____or Rectangular bath at least 150 by 300 mm and water depth of at least 110 mm? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____2) Height of bath container above water level at least 40 mm? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____3) Heated by gas or electric heater or other suitable means? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____4) Thermometer supported in bath to a depth of 40 ± 2 mm below the water surface? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____

(b) Cold Bath1) Maintained at 5.0 ± 1.0°C? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____2) Large enough to hold float and collar assembly and plate? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____

6. Spatula or steel knife? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____

7. A smooth, flat plate approximately 50 by 75 mm (for pouring sample into collar)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____

8. Suitable release agent? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____

9. Stop watch? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____

REMARKS:



FLOAT TEST FOR BITUMINOUS MATERIALS (AASHTO T50) _____(ASTM D139) _____

1. Collar placed with smaller end down on plate prepared with release agent? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____ 2. Sample melted at lowest possible temperature that will bring it to a fluid condition? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____ 3. Sample stirred without incorporating air bubbles? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____ 4. Collar filled until more than level full? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____ 5. Sample cooled at room temperature for 15 to 60 min. (not necessary for tar products)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____ 6. Sample immersed in 5°C water bath for 5 minutes? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____ 7. Excess material trimmed with slightly heated spatula or steel knife? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____ 8. Sample flush with top of collar? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____ 9. Collar and plate put back in 5°C water bath for 15 to 30 minutes? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____10. Testing bath maintained at ± 0.5°C of test temperature throughout the test? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____11. When temperature is determined, is the thermometer immersed at 40 ± 2 mm below water surface?. . . . . . . . . . . . _____12. Collar and contents removed from plate and screwed into float? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____13. Float and collar assembly completely immersed in 5°C water for 1 minute? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____14. Water removed from inside of float? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____15. Assembly floated on testing bath immediately after removal of water? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____16. Spinning of assembly avoided? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____17. Timer started as soon as assembly is placed in testing bath? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____18. Timer stopped when water breaks through tested material? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____19. Time recorded? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____

ASTM and AASHTO are equivalent.

REMARKS:



APPARATUS FOR DUCTILITY (AASHTO T51) _____

OF BITUMINOUS MATERIALS (ASTM D113) _____

1. (a) Molds 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

Design conforms to Fig. 1?

Thickness: 9.9 to 10.1 mm?

Width at midpoint: 9.9 to 10.1 mm?

Brass?

(b) Mold Plates

Non-absorbent?

Brass?

Flat and level?

(c) Release agent as specified in Procedure 5.1? (Identify: ___________________________) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____

2. Water Bath(a) Maker: ____________________________________(b) Depth of water shall be not less than 50 mm? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____(c) Specimens can be immersed to a depth of at least 25 mm? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____

ASTM: Specimens immersed to a depth of at least 100 mm? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____ASTM: Perforated shelf at least 50 mm from bottom of bath? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____

(d) Bath capable of maintaining temperature within 0.1°C (0.18°F)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____(e) Water free from oil and slime? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____(f) Volume of water not less than 10 L? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____

3. Ductility Machine(a) Maker: ____________________________________(b) Serial No. (or I.D. No.)? _______________________(c) Space for at least 25 mm of water above and below sample at start of test? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____(d) Machine capable of maintaining specified speed within 5 percent (e.g. 5.00 ± 0.25 cm/min.)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____(e) Machine functions without undue vibration? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____

4. Agents for Adjusting Specific Gravity of Test Bath (info. only)Specify: ________________________________________

5. Thermometer(a) ASTM 63C or 63F? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____

If 77°F (25°C) penetration bath used, any thermometer or thermometricdevice with 0.1°C (0.2°F) subdivisions may be used. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____

(b) Is thermometer calibrated? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____ASTM: Thermometer not required to be calibrated. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____

6. Miscellaneous Equipment(a) Straight-edged trimmer at least 1 ½ in. wide? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____(b) ASTM: 300-::m (No. 50) sieve? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____

REMARKS:



DUCTILITY OF BITUMINOUS MATERIALS (AASHTO T51) _____(ASTM D113) _____

1. Mold assembled on plate prepared with release agent? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____ 2. Interior surface of mold sides treated with release agent? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____ 3. Sample carefully heated to prevent local overheating and then stirred? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____

ASTM: Sample strained through a 300-::m (No. 50) sieve? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____ 4. Mold filled by pouring a thin stream back and forth from end to end? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____ 5. Mold filled until more than level full? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____ 6. Disarrangement of mold parts avoided during filling? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____ 7. Sample, mold and plate cooled at room temperature? (______) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____ 8. Cooling time 30 - 40 min. (at room temp.)? (______) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____ 9. Placed in water bath for 30 min.? (______) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____

Water within 0.1°C (0.18°F) of test temperature? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____10. Excess material cut off with hot straight-edged putty knife or spatula? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____11. Mold level full? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____12. Specimen not pulled away from mold? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____13. Sample, mold and plate placed again in water bath? (______) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____

Water within 0.1°C (0.18°F) of test temperature? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____14. Conditioned in water bath for 85 - 95 min.? (______) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____15. Mold taken off plate and side pieces of mold detached? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____16. Briquette placed in testing machine? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____17. Water in testing machine within 0.5°C (0.9°F) of test temperature? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____18. Briquette tested immediately? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____19. Distance clips pulled to produce rupture measured in cm? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____20. If specimen does not rupture, is that fact noted? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____21. Normal test: pulls to point or thread and does not touch bottom or surface? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____22. Is gravity adjusted and test repeated if thread does contact top or bottom? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____23. Three ductilities determined and results averaged? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____

REMARKS:



APPARATUS FOR SOFTENING POINT OF BITUMEN (AASHTO T53) _____

(Ring-and-Ball) (ASTM D36) _____

1. Rings (at least two) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7

O.D. at top of shoulder: 23.0 ± 0.3 mm?

I.D at top of shoulder: 19.8 ± 0.3 mm?

O.D. at bottom of ring: 18.8 ± 0.3 mm?

I.D. at bottom of ring: 15.9 ± 0.3 mm?

Total Height: 6.4 ± 0.4 mm?

2. Steel balls (at least 2) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7

Diameter: 9.5 mm?

Weight: 3.50 ± 0.05 g?

3. Ball centering guidesTwo brass guides resembling guides in Fig. 1 (c) available? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____

4. BathGlass vessel, minimum inside diameter of 85 mm and not less than 120 mm in depth?(800 mL beaker, Griffin Low-Form, heat resistant glass, meets this requirement.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____

5. Thermometer(a) One of the following thermometers available? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____

ASTM 16C or 16F _____ ASTM 15C or 15F _____ ASTM 113C or 113F _____ASTM: 113C and 113F thermometers not specified. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____

(b) Thermometer positioned so bottom of bulb is level with the bottom of rings and within 13 mm (0.5 in.)of the rings but not touching them or the ring holder? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____

(c) Thermometer can be read after 3 min. with bulb at bottom of rings? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____

6. Ring holder(a) Holder accommodates two rings only in a horizontal position? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____(b) Bottom of rings 25 mm above upper surface of bottom plate? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____(c) Lower surface of bottom plate 16 ± 3 mm above bottom of the bath? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____

7. Bath liquids: (a) Freshly boiled distilled water for tests between 30 and 80°C (86 and 176°F)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____(b) USP Glycerin for tests between 80 and 157°C (176 and 315°F)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____(c) Ethylene Glycol for test between 30 and 110°C (86 and 230°F)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____

Boiling point between 193 and 204°C? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____ASTM: Boiling point between 195 and 197°C (383 and 387°F)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____

8. Miscellaneous(a) Release agent available (standard or comparable)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____(b) Base plate, brass, approx. 50 by 75 mm? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____(c) Forceps? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____(d) Knife or spatula? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____(e) Gas burner or electric heater? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____

REMARKS:



SOFTENING POINT OF BITUMEN (AASHTO T53) _____

(Ring-and-Ball) (ASTM D36) _____

1. Sample heated not more than 2 hours and not more than 110°C (200°F) above the softening point? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____ 2. Pouring plate coated with release agent? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____ 3. Brass rings heated to approximate pouring temperature? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____ 4. Enough sample poured into two rings to provide excess when cool? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____ 5. Sample poured into rings? (Time: _______)

Excess material cut off rings? (Time: _______)Elapsed cooling time at least 30 minutes? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____

6. If samples are soft at room temperature, cooling done at minimum of 10°C (18°F) belowexpected softening point? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____

7. Knife warmed? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____ 8. Excess material cut off level? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____ 9. One of the following bath liquids and thermometers:

(a) Freshly boiled distilled water for softening pts. between 30 and 80°C (86 and 176°F),using an ASTM 15C/ 15F? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____

(b) USP Glycerin for softening pts. between 80 and 157°C (176 and 315°F), using an ASTM 16C/16F thermometer? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____

(c) Ethylene Glycol for softening pts. between 30 and 110°C (86 and 230°F), using anASTM 16C or 16F thermometer? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____

10. Apparatus assembled with rings, thermometer and ball centering guides in position? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____11. Bath filled to a depth of 102 to 108 mm (4 to 4 ¼ in.)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____12. Balls adjusted to bath temperature before use? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____13. Bath maintained at the proper starting temperature for 15 minutes:

(a) Ethylene glycol and freshly boiled, distilled water: 5 ± 1°C (41 ± 2°F)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____(b) USP Glycerin: 30 ± 1°C (86 ± 2°F)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____

14. Care taken to avoid contamination of bath liquid? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____15. Ball placed in each ball centering guide with forceps? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____16. Heat applied from below avoiding drafts? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____17. After 3 minutes, is rate of temperature rise controlled to 5.0 ± 0.5°C (9.0 ± 1.0°F) per minute? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____18. Temperature shown by thermometer at instant sample surrounding ball touches bottom plate

recorded for each ring and ball? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____19. Total elapsed time from preparation to completion of testing for all asphalt specimens not

more than 6 hours? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____20. Total elapsed time from pouring of specimen to completion of testing for all asphalt specimens not

more than 240 minutes (4 hours)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____21. If softening point temperatures differ by more than 1°C (2°F), is test repeated? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____22. Results obtained in an ethylene glycol bath corrected to water or glycerin using appropriate formula? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____23. Mean temp. of duplicate determinations reported to:

(a) nearest 0.5°C or 1.0°F when using an ASTM 16C/16F thermometer? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____(b) nearest 0.2°C or 0.5°F when using an ASTM 15C/15F thermometer? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____

REMARKS:




WATER IN BITUMINOUS MATERIALS (ASTM D95) _____

1. Has the apparatus been standardized by Section 7 of ASTM D95? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____

2. Solvents:(a) Xylene (Industrial grade)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____or 20% toluene and 80% xylene? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____or Petroleum or coal-tar naphtha? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____

(b) Petroleum distillate? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____

Note: (a) for asphaltic materials.

REMARKS:



WATER IN PETROLEUM PRODUCTS AND (AASHTO T55) _____

BITUMINOUS MATERIALS BY DISTILLATION (ASTM D95) _____

1. Sample(a) Either measured in cylinder or weighed in still to accuracy of 1 percent? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____(b) If cylinder is used, was it rinsed clean with total of 100 mL solvent? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____(c) If weighed into still, one 50-mL and two 25-mL solvent portions added to still? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____

2. Satisfactory assembly of components? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____Note: Glass beads may be added to reduce bumping.

3. Trap selected according to expected water content? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____ 4. Loose cotton (or similar) plug inserted in top of condenser? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____ 5. All connections vapor or liquid tight (caution if the apparatus leaks)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____ 6. Cold water circulated in jacket of condenser? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____ 7. Heat applied and rate adjusted to have 2 to 5 drops distillate per second from the condenser? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____ 8. For metal stills, ring burner about 3 in. above bottom and lowered as test proceeds? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____ 9. Distillation continued until no water visible except in trap? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____10. No increase in water in trap for 5 minutes? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____11. Ring of water dislodged from condenser? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____12. Drops of water in trap dislodged? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____13. When cool, volume of water in trap read to nearest division? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____14. Water in the sample calculated? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____

REMARKS:



APPARATUS FOR DISTILLATION OF (AASHTO T78) _____

CUT-BACK ASPHALTIC PRODUCTS (ASTM D402) _____

1. Flasks 1 2 3 4 5

Side arm?

500 mL capacity?

2. Condensers

Jacket length: 200 - 300 mm?

Tube length: 450 ± 10 mm?

Glass jacket?

3. Adapter

Wall thickness approx. 1 mm?

Reinforced top?

Smoothly curved?

Inside outlet line vertical?

End cut or ground?

End 45 ± 5° to inside line?

4. Shield

22 gage steel?

Asbestos-lined (3 mm) or ceramic insulation?

Transparent mica windows?

Two piece top: 6.4 mm mill board?

5. ReceiversCapacity of 100 mL? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____1 mL graduations? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____

6. Miscellaneous(a) Thermometers: ASTM 8C/8F or IP 6C? . . . . _____(b) Heating assembly:

(1) Tripod or ring stand? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____(2) Two pieces of 1.18-mm gauze? . . . . . . . . . _____(3) Gas burner? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____(4) Shield for burner? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____

or (5) Elec. heating mantle connected to variable transformer? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____

orSmaller receivers? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____0.1 mL graduations? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____

(c) Flame snuffer for residue? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____(d) Suitable cork for flask? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____(e) Weighted receiver cover? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____(f) Tight joint between flask & condenser? . . . . . . . . . . _____(g) Flask neck to adapter end: length adjustable

to 650 ± 50 mm? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____(h) Class G2 balance? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____(i) 8-oz metal container with slip-on cover,

75 ± 5 mm dia. & 55 ± 5 mm height? . . . . . . . . . . . . _____

REMARKS:



DISTILLATION OF CUT-BACK ASPHALTIC PRODUCTS (AASHTO T78) _____(ASTM D402) _____

1. Apparatus clean and dry? Correctly assembled? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____ 2. Thermometer properly aligned 6.4 mm above bottom of flask? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____ 3. Correction of nominal temperatures because of elevation or barometric pressure made to

nearest 1°C (2°F)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____ 4. Sample warmed if necessary and thoroughly stirred? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____ 5. If foaming or bumping occurs, at least 250 mL dehydrated? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____ 6. Specific gravity of material known? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____ 7. Weight of 200 mL calculated from specific gravity at 15.6°C? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____ 8. 200 mL of sample weighed into flask within 0.5 g? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____ 9. Apparatus assembled and water passed through condenser jacket? Heat applied? (Time: ______) . . . . . . . . . . . . _____10. First drop leaves flask side arm within 10 ± 5 min. after heat first applied? (Time: ______) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____11. Drip rate from adapter:

50 to 70 drops/min. to 260°C (500°F) [temps. corrected for pressure]? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____20 to 70 drops/min. from 260 to 316°C (500 to 600°F) [temps. corrected for pressure]? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____dT/dt greater than 5°C/min. in dry spells? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____

12. Not over 10 minutes elapsed time from 316 to 360°C (600 to 680°F)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____13. Heat cut off as soon as temperature reaches 360°C (680°F)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____14. Flask and thermometer removed for pouring residue? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____15. From cut off of heat to start of pouring: not over 15 seconds? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____16. Side tube of flask substantially horizontal during pouring? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____17. Residue poured into 240 mL (8 oz.) container set on its cover? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____18. Area where pouring done free from drafts? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____19. Skin pushed aside? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____20. Volume of distillate recorded at all specified corrected temperatures to 0.5 mL? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____21. Any residual distillate in condenser drained into receiver? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____22. Residue stirred and poured into test containers as soon as no further vaporization is apparent? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____23. Tests on residue continued from the pouring stage? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____

ASTM and AASHTO are equivalent.

REMARKS:



APPARATUS FOR FLASH POINT WITH TAG OPEN-CUP (AASHTO T79) _____(ASTM D3143) _____

1. Tester (a) Maker? _________________________________________ (b) Serial No. (or I.D. No.)? __________________________

2. Test Cup 1 2 3 4 5O.D. at base of ring: 53.2 - 57.0 mm?

Overall height: 50.0 - 53.2 mm?

Base of ring to cup rim: 7.1 - 8.7 mm?

Mass less than 95 g?

ASTM has no tolerances on the dimensions of the test cup (use AASHTO).

3. Bath(a) Copper? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____(b) Equipped with constant level overflow? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____

4. Thermometer and Thermometer Holder(a) ASTM 9C or 9F thermometer? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____(b) Holder capable of positioning thermometer as follows? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____

1) Vertical and 6.4 mm (ASTM: 6.3 mm) from inner bottom of cup? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____2) Midway between center and edge of cup? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____3) On line through center of cup and pivot of the taper? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____

5. Ignition Taper(a) Maintained in fixed horizontal plane by swivel device? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____

Center of orifice 3.2 mm above upper edge of cup? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____(b) Jet of taper at least 152 mm from center of swivel? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____

Jet passes across center of cup at right angles to thermometer? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____(c) Tip of taper approx. 1.6 mm in diameter? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____

If comparison bead is mounted on taper, the 1.6 mm in. dia. jet tip extends at least3 mm beyond the bead? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____

(d) Flame Size Comparator: bead on apparatus or hole in leveling device? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____Diameter of bead or hole no more than 4 mm? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____

6. Leveling Device(a) Of suitable metal, at least 3.2 mm thick? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____(b) Two projections: 1) 25.4 mm apart? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____

2) 3.18 ± 0.25 mm? (ASTM: 3.175 ± 0.076 mm)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____(c) Larger hole no more than 4 mm and centered 3.2 mm from bottom and 25.4 mm from end? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____(d) Center of smaller hole 3.2 mm from bottom of level and 63.5 mm from end of level? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____

7. Heater: One of the following? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____1) Small gas burner? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____ 2) Electric heater with variable transformer? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____

8. Miscellaneous(a) One of the following available? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____

1) Draft-free hood in flash room? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____ 2) Draft shield? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____

(b) Bath liquid: water for flash points to 79.5°C and 1:1 water-glycol solution for points above? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____



FLASH POINT WITH TAG OPEN-CUP (AASHTO T79) _____(ASTM D3143) _____

1. Room temperature: 25 ± 5°C? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____ 2. Tester placed within draft shield or draft-free fume hood? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____ 3. Tester shielded from strong light? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____ 4. Test bath filled with either water or 1:1 water-glycol solution? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____ 5. Temperature of bath media at least 16.5°C (30°F) below expected flash point? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____ 6. Glass test cup placed in bath? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____ 7. Bath filled to approximately 1/8 in. from the top when test cup in place? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____ 8. Leveling device rested on rim of cup? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____ 9. Cup filled until the level just touches the pointer of leveling device? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____10. Temperature of sample at least 10°C (18°F) [ASTM: 11°C ] below expected flash point? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____11. Taper lit and flame adjusted to not over 4 mm in diameter? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____12. Heat applied to bath and temperature rise of sample is 1.0 ± 0.3°C (2.0 ± 0.5°F) per minute? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____

ASTM: (optional) with flash of viscous liquids or liquids forming a surface film, 15s before the test is begun, insert a stirring rod vertically to a depth of 13mm, stir from side-to-side, following the path of the taper, remove, and continue testing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . ._____

13. Sample level adjusted at 10 to 15°C (18 to 27°F) below expected flash point? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____ASTM: Sample level adjusted 13.8 ± 2.8°C below expected flash? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____

14. Test flame passed across sample at the same temperature? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____15. Test flame applied at successive 1°C (2°F) intervals? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____16. Passed across cup only once at each temperature? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____17. Each pass requires about 1 second? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____18. Flame passed across sample in continuous motion? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____19. Direction reversed with each pass of test flame? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____20. Temperature at time of first distinct flash in interior of test cup recorded as flash point? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____

REMARKS:



APPARATUS FOR THIN-FILM OVEN TEST (AASHTO T179) _____(ASTM D1754) _____

1. Sample containers 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

Dia. 140 mm ?

Depth 9.5 mm?

Approximate thickness:

If stainless steel: 0.64 mm?

If aluminum: 0.76 mm (ASTM: not allowed)?

Bottom not badly warped?

*However, thickness shall not be less than 0.38 mm.

2. Ovens 1 2 3

Maker

Serial No.

Inside at least 330 X 330 X 330 mm (13 X 13 X 13 in.)?

ASTM: Minimum dimensions of 330 x 330 x 330 mm?

Maximum dimensions of 535 x 535 x 535 mm?

Tightly fitted hinged door?

Hinged door has 100 X 100 mm (4 X 4 in.) window, clear, 2 sheets of glass?

ASTM: At least 100 x 100 mm (4 x 4 in.)?

Air vents?

Air current felt when hand placed over vents?

Shelf: Approx. centered in oven (ASTM: 6 in. above bottom)?

Min. dia.: 250 mm (ASTM: Min. = 250 mm, Max. = 450 mm.)?

Rotates at 5.5 ± 1 rpm?

Made of metal?

Air can flow through shelf when samples in place?

(ASTM: Shelf constructed or marked so that sample containers can be placed in same position for each test?)

Thermometer: ASTM 13C?

Readable through door (or inner door)?

Can be positioned vertically?

6.4 mm (ASTM: 40 mm) above shelf?

At midpoint of shelf radius?

(ASTM: Radially centered over a sample container position?)

Oven capable of maintaining temperature of 163 ± 1°C?

Recovery time: oven capable of returning to 162°C within 15 min. afterintroducing two sample pans?

3. Miscellaneous(a) Rigid heat-resistant insulation board(s) (for reheating of residue)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____(b) Spatula or putty knife? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____(c) Class B (0.001 g) balance available if the loss on heating is desired? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____(d) 240 mL (8 oz.) ointment tin? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____(e) Class G2 (0.1 g) balance available to weigh the pans and sample? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____



THIN-FILM OVEN TEST (AASHTO T179) _____(ASTM D1754) _____

NOTE: Sample heated not more than 100°C (180°F) above expected softening point, stirring frequently with thermometerwhile avoiding the incorporation of air bubbles.ASTM: Temperature of sample not to exceed 105°C.

1. 50.0 ± 0.5 g of material weighed into each of 2 or more tared TF pans? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____ 2. At same time, original asphalt properties samples prepared? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____ 3. Samples in TF pans cooled to room temperature? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____ 4. If percent loss is desired, each TF sample weighed to nearest mg (0.001 g)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____ 5. ASTM: Empty sample containers placed in each of the predetermined positions

on the rotating shelf? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____ 6. ASTM: Temperature control adjusted so that thermometer reads 163 ± 1°C(325 ± 2°F)

when oven is at equilibrium (with empty sample containers in place)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____ 7. Oven at 163 ± 1°C? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____ 8. TF pans and samples quickly placed on shelf in oven? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____ 9. ASTM: Vacant positions on the shelf filled with empty sample containers? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____10. Oven closed and shelf rotated? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____11. Samples removed 5 hours after oven recovered to 162°C? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____12. Oven holds at 163 ± 1°C? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____13. Total time in oven not more than 5 ¼ hours? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____14. If change in mass is desired:

(a) Samples cooled and weighed to nearest mg (0.001 g)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____(b) Samples placed on refractory boards and returned to oven? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____(c) Oven closed, shelf rotated for 15 minutes and then samples removed? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____

15. Almost all residue removed from pans by scraping? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____16. Placed in 240 mL (8 oz) container? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____17. Combined residues thoroughly mixed by stirring (hot plate may be used)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____18. Material poured into containers and molds for further testing? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____19. Tests on residue completed within 72 hours? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____

REMARKS:



APPARATUS FOR KINEMATIC VISCOSITY (AASHTO T201) _____(ASTM D2170) _____

1. Viscometers

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

No. of Viscometers

No. Condition OK

Viscometer used: Cannon Fenske _____ Lantz-Zeitfuchs _____ Zeitfuchs Cross-Arm _____ *BS/IP/RF _____* If BS/IP/RF viscometers are used, special pipet available? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____

Are the following available for periodic cleaning of viscometers:Strong acid cleaning solution? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____Distilled water? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____Residue-free acetone? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____Clean dry air? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____

2. Preheat Apparatus(a) Oven or bath at 63 ± 3°C (145 ± 5°F) for cutbacks? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____(b) Means of heating to 135 ± 5°C (275 ± 10°F) for asphalt cements? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____

3. Viscometer Bath or Baths(a) Maker: ___________________________________________(b) Serial No. (or I.D. No.)? ___________________________(c) 60.00 ± 0.06°C (140.0 ± 0.1°F) and/or 135.00 ± 0.06°C (275.0 ± 0.1°F)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____

ASTM: 60.00 ± 0.01°C (140.00 ± 0.02°F) and/or 135.00 ± 0.03°C (275.00 ± 0.05°F)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____(d) Viscometer immersion deep enough (20 mm above sample reservoir or top of capillary

at test temperature)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____(e) Thermometer correctly immersed (at test temperature)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____(f) Bath liquid: Distilled water (140°F) ____ White oil (275°F)____

4. Thermometers(a) ASTM 47C/47F or IP 35C/35F for tests at 140°F . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____

or (b) ASTM 110C/110F for tests at 275°F? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____or (c) Thermometric device with an accuracy of at least 0.04°F (0.02°C)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____

(d) Thermometer or other device calibrated? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____(e) Total immersion thermometer? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____

5. Miscellaneous(a) Air-tight containers of about 30 mL capacity for cutbacks? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____(b) Suitable containers for preheating asphalt cements? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____(c) 0.1 s timer: (accuracy covered in General Bituminous)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____(d) Provision for filtering, drying air when cleaning tubes? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____(e) Solvent for cleaning tubes:

1) Completely miscible solvent? (Identify: _________________________) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____2) Completely volatile solvent? (Identify: _________________________) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____

REMARKS:



APPARATUS FOR VISCOSITY OF ASPHALT BY (AASHTO T202) _____

VACUUM CAPILLARY VISCOMETER (ASTM D2171) _____

1. Viscometers

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

No. of Viscometers

No. Condition OK

Viscometer used: Cannon Manning _____ Asphalt Institute _____ M o d i f i e d K o p p e r s _ _ _ _ _

Are the following available for periodic cleaning of viscometers:Strong acid cleaning solution? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____Distilled water? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____Residue-free acetone? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____Clean dry air? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____

2. Viscometer Bath(a) Maker: ___________________________________________(b) Serial No. (or I.D. No.)? _____________________________(c) Liquid used: Water _____ White oil _____ Other (specify) _____(d) Adjustable to 60.00 ± 0.03°C (140.00 ± 0.05°F)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____(e) Thermometer correctly immersed (at test temperature)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____(f) Top timing mark at least 20 mm below surface of liquid? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____

3. Vacuum System(a) Capable of maintaining vacuum of 300.0 ± 0.5 mm? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____

Holds vacuum when system is evacuated and closed? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____(b) Open-end manometer? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____

Has 1-mm graduations? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____

4. Thermometer: (a) ASTM 47F or 47C? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____or Thermometric device with accuracy of at least 0.04°F (0.02°C)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____(b) Has thermometer been calibrated? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____(c) Total immersion thermometer? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____

5. Miscellaneous(a) Means for melting asphalt cement available? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____(b) Containers 20 mL or larger available? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____(c) Oven or bath at 275 ± 10°F available? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____(d) Means for drying and filtering air stream available? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____(f) No. 50 (300-:m) sieve? (optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____(g) 0.1 s timer (covered in General Bit, pg. 2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____(h) Solvent for cleaning tubes:

1) Completely miscible solvent? (Identify: _________________________) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____2) Completely volatile solvent? (Identify: _________________________) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____

(I) Supports for viscometer? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____

REMARKS:



KINEMATIC VISCOSITY OF ASPHALT (AASHTO T201) _____(ASTM D2170) _____

1. Sample heated and stirred until sufficiently fluid to pour? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____C-B's: Sample stirred at room temp. for 30 sec. [if necessary, sealed container placed in

bath or oven at 145 ± 5°F (63 ± 3°C) until fluid enough to stir] and viscometercharged immediately? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____

2. Minimum of 20 mL transferred to a suitable container? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____C-B's: If not tested immediately, 20 mL sample sealed? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____

3. For pouring, 20 mL sample heated to 275 ± 10°F (135.0 ± 5.5°C)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____C-B's: For pouring, if necessary (materials with viscosities above 800 cSt at 140°F) 20 mL

sealed container heated in bath or oven at 145 ± 5°F (63 ± 3°C) for not more than30 min. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____

4. Viscometer bath maintained within 0.1°F(0.06°C) of test temperature? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____ASTM: ±0.02°F (0.01°C) for tests run at 140°F (60 °C) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____

±0.05°F (0.03°C) for tests run at 275°F (135°C) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____ 5. Viscometer selected is clean and dry? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____ 6. Viscometer used preheated to test temperature? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____ 7. Charged correctly according to design of instrument? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____ 8. Viscometer allowed to remain in bath for minimum 10 min. and maximum 30 min.? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____ 9. Flow started as prescribed by design of instrument? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____10. Efflux time measured to within 0.1 seconds? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____11. If efflux time is less than 60 seconds, is tube with smaller capillary chosen and operation repeated? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____12. Upon completion of the test, is the tube cleaned according to Sec. 8.8? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____13. Kinematic viscosity calculated to three significant figures? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____REMARKS:

ABSOLUTE VISCOSITY OF ASPHALT (AASHTO T202) _____

BY VACUUM CAPILLARY VISCOMETER (ASTM D2171) _____

1. Sample heated and stirred until sufficiently fluid to pour? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____The maximum temperature shall not exceed 100°C (180°F) above expected softening point? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____

2. At least 20 mL poured into suitable container? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____ 3. If suspected that sample contains solid material, sample strained through No. 50 (300-mm) sieve? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____ 4. And heated to 275 ± 10°F (135 ± 5.5°C), stirring occasionally? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____ 5. Clean, dry viscometer selected for flow time exceeding 60 seconds? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____ 6. Viscometer preheated at 275 ± 10°F (135 ± 5.5°C)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____ 7. Charged to within 2 mm of fill line? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____ 8. Maintained in preheat oven or bath at 275 ± 10°F (135 ± 5.5°C) for 10 ± 2 minutes? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____ 9. Within 5 minutes, tube and sample placed in bath? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____10. 300.0 ± 0.5 mm of mercury vacuum established? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____11. Manometer properly zeroed? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____12. Allowed to sit in bath for 30 ± 5 minutes? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____13. Flow started? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____14. Flow between successive timing marks determined to 0.1 seconds? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____15. First flow time exceeding 60 seconds recorded and marks identified? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____16. Viscometer drained in oven (optional)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____17. Lab says that the cleaning procedure given in Sec. 8.1.9 followed? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____18. Viscosity calculated to three significant figures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____

ASTM and AASHTO Methods are equivalent.

REMARKS:



APPARATUS FOR SPECIFIC GRAVITY OF (AASHTO T228) _____

SEMI-SOLID BITUMINOUS MATERIALS (ASTM D70) _____

1. Pycnometers 1 2 3 4 5

Glass?

Capacity: 24 - 30 mL?

Weight: not more than 40 g?

Ground glass stopper: dia. 22 - 26 mm?

Stopper top: smooth, plane?

Stopper hole: dia. 1.0 - 2.0 mm?

Bottom of stopper concave?

Concavity 4.0 - 18.0 mm high at center?

Pycnometer calibrated?

Physical condition OK?

Bottom edge of stopper not chipped?

Edges of hole in stopper not chipped?

2. Thermometer(a) ASTM 17 or ASTM 63 thermometer? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____or Any other thermometric device with at least 0.1°C or 0.2°F subdivisions? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____(b) Thermometer calibrated? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____(c) Total immersion thermometer? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____

3. Miscellaneous(a) Heater? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____(b) Beaker (600 mL or larger)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____

4. Water BathCapable of ± 0.1°C (0.2°F) at test temperature? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____

5. Balance , Class B (0.001 g)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____

REMARKS:



SPECIFIC GRAVITY OF (AASHTO T228) _____

SEMI-SOLID BITUMINOUS MATERIALS (ASTM D70) _____

1. Sample heated and stirred not more than 111°C (200°F) above expected softening point for asphalts,and not more than 30 min. over flame or hot plate, or 2 hours in an oven? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____ASTM: Sample not heated for more than 30 minutes? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____

2. Beaker has enough freshly boiled and cooled distilled water to allow the top of the pycnometerto be immersed to a depth of at least 40 mm (distilled, demineralized, or deionized watermay be used)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____

3. Bottom of beaker immersed in the water bath to a depth of at least 100 mm and any convenient methodused to insure the beaker does not tip over (ASTM: beaker clamped in place)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ._____in place? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____

4. Pycnometer calibrated? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____ 5. Lab says that calibration was performed by Sec. 6 (ASTM: Section 10)? (Steps 14-18 below) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____ 6. Pycnometer clean and dry? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____ 7. Pycnometer warmed? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____ 8. Pycnometer filled about ¾ full? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____ 9. Sample does not touch sides above final level? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____10. Air bubbles avoided? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____11. If air bubbles are present, are they removed with a bunsen flame? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____12. Pycnometer cooled to ambient temperature for at least 40 min.? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____13. Mass of pycnometer and sample determined? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____14. Pycnometer filled with freshly boiled distilled or deionized water at test temperature and stoppered? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____15. Pycnometer placed in beaker and transferred to the bath (ASTM: clamped in place)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____15. Immersed in the water bath for at least 30 minutes? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____16. Mass of pycnometer, sample, and water determined? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____17. Outside of pycnometer dried? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____17. Top of pycnometer stopper dried with one stroke of towel, no redrying? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____18. All masses determined to the nearest 0.001 g? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____19. Lab says that book formula used in calculating specific gravity? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____

S.G. = (C-A)/[(B-A)-(D-C)]

A = weight of pycnometer C = weight of pycnometer + asphalt B = weight of pycnometer + water D = weight of pycnometer + asphalt + water

20. Specific gravity reported to 0.001? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____

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ROLLING THIN-FILM OVEN TEST (ASTM D2872) _____

1. OVENFeatures (a) Maker: _______________________________________

(b) Serial No: _____________________________________

Temp. control (c) Proportional? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____(d) 163.0 ± 0.5°C (at thermometer)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____(e) Recovery time within 10 minutes? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____

Chamber (f) Height: 15 inches (± ½ in. AMRL)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____(g) Width: 19 inches (± ½ in. AMRL)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____(h) Depth: 17 ½ ± ½ in.? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____(i) Floor and ceiling vented? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____

Plenum (j) (ceiling and walls only) 1 ½ in.? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____

Window (k) 2 sheets of heat-resistance glass providing view to interior surface? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____(l) Height: 8 to 9 inches? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____(m) Width: 12 to 13 inches? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____

Heater (n) Top of heating element 1 ± c in. below oven floor (ASTM)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____

Fan (o) Outside diameter: 5 ¼ in.? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____(p) Height: 2 f in.? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____(q) Centered in width of oven? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____(r) Blows air into chamber? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____(s) Carriage face to axis: 6 in. (8 e to front) [± d AMRL]? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____(t) Fan set so that it turns in an opposite direction to its vanes? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____

Sensor (u) From left side plenum: 1 in.? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____(v) From ceiling plenum: approx. 1 ½ in.? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____(w) From rear wall: approx. 8 in.? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____Note: This will not result as a deficiency.

Thermometer (x) ASTM 13C? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____(y) Distance to right side: 2 in.? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____(z) Mid-depth of oven? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____(aa) Bulb level with carriage axis within 1 in.? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____

Carriage (bb) (close to top of oven) Diameter 12 in.? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____(cc) Holds 8 containers? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____(dd) Rotation rate 15.0 ± 0.2 rpm (15 rev/60 ± 0.8 sec)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____(ee) Face to back oven wall: 4 d in. (± c in. AMRL)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____

Air jet (ff) Copper tube? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____(gg) Orifice dia: 0.04 in. and circular without obstruction? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____(hh) Distance to std. container: ¼ in. (3/16 - 5/16 in. AMRL)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____(ii) Directed along container axis? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____

REMARKS:




ROLLING THIN-FILM OVEN TEST (ASTM D2872) _____

2. AIR SUPPLY(a) Regulated? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____(b) Drying device? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____(c) Dust free? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____(d) Flow meter rate: 4000 mL/min? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____

3. OVEN to melt sample? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____

4. COOLING RACK(a) Wire or sheet metal? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____(b) Aluminum or stainless steel? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____(c) Allows containers to cool horizontally? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____

ASTM: Allows containers to cool in the same horizontal plane? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____(d) At least 25 mm (1 in.) clearance between containers? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____(e) At least 25 mm (1 in.) clearance between container and any solid surface? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____

5. SAMPLE CONTAINERS (at least 8)

Length: 5.44 - 5.56 in.?

O.D.: 2.473 - 2.567 in.?

Opening: 1.19 - 1.31 in.?

Dip in top: 0.03 - 0.09 in.?

Note: Wall thickness should be 2.4 ± 0.3 mm and can be checked if a bottle is broken.

6. BALANCES :(a) Class B (0.001 g) for change in mass? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____(b) Class G2 (0.1 g) for weighing residue and sample? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____

REMARKS:



ROLLING THIN-FILM OVEN TEST (AASHTO T240) _____(ASTM D2872) _____

1. OVEN PREPARATION(a) Oven preheated at least 2 hours? (ASTM: 16 hours) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____(b) Temperature adjusted such that 163.0 ± 0.5°C (325 ± 1°F) is maintained during testing [see apparatus]? . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____

2. PREPARATION OF SAMPLE

(a) As received, sample free of water? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____(b) Melted in oven set not over 325°F (163°C)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____

ASTM: Sample heated in oven not exceeding 302°F (150°C)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____Heated only long enough to be completely fluid? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____Heated as received in container with cover loose? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____Manually stirred without incorporating air bubbles? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____

(c) 35.0 ± 0.5 g poured into each of required containers? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____Immediately after pouring, sample container turned to a horizontal position? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____Containers not rotated or twisted? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____Placed in a clean cooling rack for 60 to 180 minutes? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____Cooling rack in draft-free location at room temperature, away from ovens or other sources of heat? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____Two separate bottles used for change in mass determination? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____Bottles weighed in a vertical position to the nearest 0.001 g? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____

3. ROLLING THIN-FILM TEST(a) Oven at temperature? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____(b) Sample bottles placed in carriage so it is balanced? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____(c) Unused spaces filled with empty containers (all full for referee test)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____(d) Door closed and carriage started? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____(e) Air flow started? (Time: ______ ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____

Rate of flow 4000 ± 300 mL/min? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____ASTM: Rate of flow 4000 ± 200 mL/min? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____

(f) Temperature recovery within 10 minutes (at thermometer)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____(g) Samples removed 85 minutes after (d) & (e)? (Time: ______ ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____

(h) CHANGE IN MASS SAMPLESRemoved immediately? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____Placed horizontally in a cooling rack? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____Allowed to cool for 60 to 180 minutes? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____Bottles weighed in a vertical position to the nearest 0.001 g? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____Percent change calculated? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____Residue NOT tested (discarded)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____

REMARKS:



ROLLING THIN-FILM OVEN TEST (AASHTO T240) _____(ASTM D2872) _____

RESIDUE SAMPLES Bottles removed one at a time? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____Free flowing residue poured into a container? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____Remainder of residue in bottle scraped? (circumferential scraping recommended) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____While residue is being transferred:(a) Oven door closed? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____(b) Power and air on? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____(c) Carriage rotated? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____Final container removed within 5 minutes of the initial container? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____All residue poured into one container? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____Container at least 30 % greater than total expected volume of residue? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____Residue in container stirred gently without incorporating air bubbles? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____Residue tested within 72 hours? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____

REMARKS:



APPARATUS FOR SPECIFIC GRAVITY OR API GRAVITY OF (AASHTO T295) _____

LIQUID ASPHALT BY HYDROMETER METHOD (ASTM D3142) _____

1. HYDROMETERS ? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____

TABLE 1 Recommended Hydrometers (Partial Listing)

ASTMDesignation

Type UnitsRange Scale

Total Each unit Interval Error

1H to 4H long plain form API -1 to 41 12 0.1 ± 0.1

71H to 74H thermohydrometer API -1 to 41 12 0.1 ± 0.1

21H to 28H short plain form API 0 to 41 6 0.1 ± 0.2

85H to 89H long plain form Sp. Gr. 60/60F 0.800 to 1.050 0.050 0.0005 ± 0.0005

105H to 108H intermediate plain form Sp. Gr. 60/60F 0.800 to 1.000 0.050 0.001 ± 0.001

2. THERMOMETERS :(a) Thermometer with maximum scale error of 0.1°C (0.25°F) [such as ASTM 12C/12F or IP 64C/64F]

or any other thermometric device of equal accuracy? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____(b) Thermometer calibrated? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____(c) If thermohydrometer, scale ranges from 30 to 220°F? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____

3. HYDROMETER CYLINDER:(a) Glass ________ Plastic ________ Metal ________(b) If plastic: resistant to discoloration? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____(c) I.D. at least 20 mm greater than O.D. of hydrometer used? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____(d) Hydrometer floats with at least 25 mm clearance between bottom of hydrometer and

bottom of cylinder? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____

4. WATER BATH:(a) At test temperature within 1.0°F (0.6°C)?. . (ASTM: ± 0.5°C)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____(b) Depth approximately same as sample in hydrometer cylinder? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____

5. OVEN:(a) At test temperature within 5°F (2.8°C)?. . . .(ASTM: ± 3°C)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____

REMARKS:



SPECIFIC GRAVITY OR API GRAVITY OF (AASHTO T295) _____

LIQUID ASPHALT BY HYDROMETER METHOD (ASTM D3142) _____

1. (a) Select test temperature in accordance with Section 7 (see table below)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____(b) Sample heated in oven to within but not exceeding 5°F (2.8°C) (ASTM: ± 3°C) of test temperature? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____(c) Sample container loosely covered? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____(d) Hydrometer cylinder and thermometer brought to test temperature? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____

2. (a) Sample transferred to clean hydrometer cylinder carefully? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____(b) Air bubbles removed from sample surface by touching with a piece of clean filter paper? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____(c) If metel cylinder: Level within 5 mm of top of cylinder? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____

3. If test is performed at other than room temperature:(a) Constant temperature bath within 1°F (0.6°C) (ASTM: ± 0.5°C) of test temperature? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____(b) Sample in cylinder placed in constant temperature bath? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____(c) Sample temperature equilibrated with bath temperature? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____(d) Thermometer mercury column fully immersed in sample? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____(e) Sample temperature steady and recorded to nearest 0.5°F (0.3°C)? (ASTM: 0.2°C)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____

4. (a) Hydrometer gently lowered into sample, avoiding wetting stem above the immersion level? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____(b) Hydrometer becomes completely stationary? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____(c) Air bubbles allowed to rise to sample surface? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____

5. (a) Hydrometer floats freely, not touching cylinder wall? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____(b) Hydrometer read to nearest scale division? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____(c) Observation corrected for meniscus height? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____

6. (a) Sample immediately stirred, keeping mercury thread immersed, and temperature observed? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____(b) Temperature recorded to nearest 0.5°F (0.3°C)? (ASTM: 0.2°C)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____(c) If temperature differs from previous reading by more than 1°F (0.6°C) (ASTM: 0.5°C) is hydrometer

reading repeated? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____(d) Final corrected hydrometer scale reading recorded to the nearest 0.001 specific gravity

or 0.1 degree API? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____(e) Mean temperatures observed (before and after) recorded to the nearest 1°F (0.6°C)? (ASTM: 0.5°C)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____(f) Corrected values converted to standard temperature using Table D1250, Vol. 5.01? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____See Section 9 for further conversions.

Recommended Testing Temperatures

Grade Testing TemperatureAASHTO

TestingTemperature

ASTM

°F (°C) °C

MC-30 Room RoomSC-70, MC-70, RC-70 100 (37.7) 40

SC-250, MC-250, RC-250 140 (60.0) 60

SC-800, MC-800, RC-800 180 (82.2) 80

SC-3000, MC-3000, RC-3000 210 (98.8) 100

REMARKS:



APPARATUS FOR RESIDUE OF SPECIFIED PENETRATION (ASTM D243)

1. Heating (Air) Bath 1 2 3

Cast iron (or equivalent)?

I.D. of top opening: 71.4 mm (2 3/16 in.)?

O.D. of top opening: 90.5 mm (3 9/16 in.)?

I.D. of bottom opening: 84.1 mm (3 5/16 in.)?

Total height: 38.1 mm (1 ½ in.)?

Height - top bolt shank to bottom of bath at least: 6.4 mm (¼ in.)?

Flange thickness: 3.2 mm (cc) in.?

Opening 1.6 mm (1/16 ) in. larger than container?

2. Hot Plate(a) Bunsen burner under plate on ring stand? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____

Conventional type hot plate? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____Or (b) Heated by Electricity? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____

(c) If heated by electricity, has rheostat; if by gas, has pressure regulator? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____

3. Thermometer and Support:(a) ASTM 11F or 11C thermometer used? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____(b) Suitable thermometer support? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____(c) Can thermometer be put:

1) Equidistant from container sides? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____2) Bottom of bulb not more than 6.4 mm (¼ in.) above nor touching can bottom? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____

4. Container:70 mm diameter, 45 mm deep (6 oz. ointment box)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____

REMARKS:

APPARATUS FOR SPECIFIC GRAVITY OF SEMI-SOLID AND SOLIDBITUMINOUS MATERIALS BY NICKEL CRUCIBLE (ASTM D3289)

1. Crucible: nickel, high-form, 30 mL capacity, approx. 43 mm height x 41 mm diameter? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____ 2. Constant temperature bath: ± 0.1°C (± 0.2°F)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____ 3. Freshly boiled, distilled water? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____ 4. Thermometer with graduations of at least0.1°C (0.2°F) [such as ASTM 63C or 63F] or any

thermometric device of equal accuracy? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____Thermometer calibrated? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____

5. Beaker: 400 mL low-form Griffin (or larger if satisfactory)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____ 6. Balance, Class B (0.001 g)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____ 7. Basket for suspending crucible from balance? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____ 8. Pan straddle? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____



REMARKS:



RESIDUE OF SPECIFIED PENETRATION (ASTM D243)

1. Sample as received thoroughly stirred and agitated before removing test sample? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____ 2. Container (6 oz. ointment box) tared? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____ 3. Test sample of 100.00 ± 0.10 g weighed into container? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____ 4. Container placed in air bath? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____ 5. Thermometer supported centered less than ¼ inch from bottom? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____ 6. Test sample heated rapidly without foaming to 249°C (480°F)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____ 7. During evaporation, temperature maintained between 249 and 260°C (480 and 500°F)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____ 8. Sample stirred occasionally with thermometer to avoid local overheating? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____ 9. All hardened bitumen fluxed during heating and stirring? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____10. When thought that residue has reached required penetration, bitumen on thermometer

that can be readily scraped off returned to container? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____11. Container cooled and weighed? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____12. Penetration of residue determined by D5 (AASHTO T49) using evaporation container? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____13. If penetration of residue greater than required, all water removed from container and

surface of test sample? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____14. Steps 4 through 13 repeated until penetration of residue within 15 of 100? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____15. Percentage of residue by weight calculated? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____16. Reported as: percentage of residue of penetration (determined), stating first the specified

penetration, and second the penetration actually determined or calculated by interpolationfor the sample tested? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____

REMARKS:



SPECIFIC GRAVITY OF SEMI-SOLID AND SOLIDBITUMINOUS MATERIALS BY NICKEL CRUCIBLE (ASTM D3289)

1. SPECIMEN PREPARATION(a) Materials melted? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____

1) Temperature no more than 55°C or 100°F above the softening point for tar? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____2) Temperature no more than 110°C or 200°F above the softening point for asphalt? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____3) Heated no more than 30 minutes? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____

(b) Crucible heated? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____1) In oven for 10 minutes? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____2) Oven at 120°C (250°F)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____

(c) Crucible nearly filled with melted material? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____(d) Sample cooled to ambient temperature for at least 40 minutes? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____

2. WEIGHING(a) Crucible placed in wire basket? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____(b) Basket suspended from arm of balance? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____(c) Weight of empty crucible + basket in air (W1) determined to 0.001 g? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____(d) Beaker filled with distilled water and placed on pan straddle? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____

1) Freshly boiled, distilled water? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____2) Water temperature 25 ± 1°C, 15.0 ± 1°C, or 15.6 ± 1°C? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____3) 400 mL Griffin low-form beaker? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____

(e) Basket containing crucible suspended from balance arm so that crucible immersed in water? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____(f) Weight of empty crucible + basket immersed in water determined (W2)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____(g) Crucible removed from basket and dried? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____(h) Steps 1(b) - 1(d) performed? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____(i) Weight of sample + crucible + basket in air determined (W)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____(j) Weight of sample + crucible + basket immersed in water determined (W3)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____

1) Sample in crucible tempered for at least 30 minutes in water bath at 25 ± 1°C, 15.0 ± 1°C, or 15.6 ± 1°C? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____

2) Weighed in bath in 400 mL Griffin low-form beaker? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____3) Freshly boiled, distilled water? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____4) Water temperature 25 ± 0.1°C, 15.0 ± 0.1°C, or 15.6 ± 0.1°C? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____

3. CALCULATIONSp. Gr. = (W-W1)/[(W-W1)-(W3-W2)]? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____

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APPARATUS FOR VISCOSITY DETERMINATIONS OFASPHALT BINDER USING ROTATIONAL VISCOMETER AASHTO TP48

Manufacturer: ____________________________ Model: _______________________

1. TESTER(a) Rotational viscometer? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____(b) Level? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____(c) Cylindrical spindles of various sizes? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____(d) Capable of measuring torque? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____

2. TEMPERATURE CONTROLLER(a) Capable of maintaining test temperatures within ± 0.1°C? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____(b) Temp. range from 60 to 165°C or greater? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____

3. CALIBRATION & STANDARDIZATION(a) Has accuracy of rotary transducer been checked using a reference fluid (Newtonian fluid) of known

viscosity at various temperatures? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____(b) Has accuracy of temperature been checked with a NIST traceable measuring device? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____

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VISCOSITY DETERMINATIONS OF ASPHALT BINDERUSING ROTATIONAL VISCOMETER AASHTO TP48

1. Rotational viscometer and temperature controller turned on? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____ 2. Sample holder, sample chamber and spindle preheated according to manufacturer’s recommendation? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____ 3. Temperature controller set to desired test temperature? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____ 4. Asphalt heated until sufficiently fluid to pour? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____ 5. When temp. controller reaches desired temp., asphalt added to sample chamber? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____ 6. Sample chamber inserted into temp. controller unit? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____ 7. Preheated spindle inserted and attached using coupling? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____ 8. Spindle gently lowered into sample? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____ 9. Asphalt covers the upper conical portion of the spindle? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____10. Asphalt brought to desired temp. within 30 minutes? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____11. Asphalt allowed to equilibrate at test temp. for 10 minutes? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____12. Viscometer speed set to 20 rpm (rotation not started before this)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____13. Temperature of sample equilibrated? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____14. If observed torque is out of range (torque should probably be between 2 and 98% of max. torque)

for selected spindle and speed, spindle or speed changed and test restarted with a new sample? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____15. Viscosity measured at one minute intervals for three minutes? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____16. Viscosity is reported as average of three readings? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____17. Report includes test temperature to nearest 0.1°C? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____

(Note to assessor: please record rpm and torque.)

RPM

Torque

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APPARATUS FOR VISCOSITY DETERMINATIONS OFASPHALTS USING THE BROOKFIELD THERMOSEL ASTM D4402

Manufacturer: ____________________________ Model: _______________________

1. TESTER(a) Brookfield (or similar) Thermosel? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____(b) Model LV, RV, HA or HB series? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____(c) Spindles? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____

2. THERMOSEL SYSTEM(a) Thermo-container and sample chamber? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____(b) SCR controller and probe? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____(c) Graph plotting equipment? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____

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VISCOSITY DETERMINATIONS OF ASPHALTSUSING THE BROOKFIELD THERMOSEL APPARATUS ASTM D4402

1. Thermosel power turned on? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____ 2. Proportional temperature controller set to desired temperature? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____ 3. Spindle selected and placed in chamber? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____ 4. Allowed to sit for 1.5 hours or until equilibrium temperature is obtained? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____ 5. Sample overheating avoided? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____

Asphalt thoroughly stirred? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____ 6. Sample holder removed and specified volume of sample added? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____

(Approx. 8 to 10 mL. Calculate the mass required from specific gravity or density datafor the sample.)

7. Sample container not overfilled? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____ 8. Liquid level intersects spindle shaft approx. cc in. (3.2 mm) above the conical body-spindle shaft

interface? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____ 9. Loaded chamber placed back into thermo-container using the extracting tool? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____10. Viscometer lowered and thermo-container aligned? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____11. Spindle inserted into the liquid and coupled to the viscometer? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____12. Asphalt allowed to reach equilibrium temperature (about 15 min.)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____13. Rotation started? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____

Models RV, HA, and HB started at 20 rpm? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____ Model LV started at 12 rpm? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____

14. Meter reading observed? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____Test continued if reading is between 2 and 98 percent torque? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____ If reading is above 98 percent torque, next smaller spindle used and procedurerepeated using the specified sample volume? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____

15. Three readings recorded 60 s apart? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____Speed (rpm setting) not changed during viscosity measurement? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____

16. Three readings averaged and multiplied by viscosity factor to obtain viscosity in centipoise? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____

(Note to assessor: please record rpm and torque.)

RPM

Torque

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APPARATUS FOR STANDARD PRACTICEFOR ACCELERATED AGING OF ASPHALT BINDER AASHTO PP1

USING A PRESSURIZED AGING VESSEL (PAV)

1. Pressurized Aging Vessel (PAV)(a) Manufacturer: _____________________________________________(b) Made of stainless steel? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____(c) Interior dimensions adequate to hold 10 TFOT pans and pan holder? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____(d) Pan holder holds 10 pans? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____(e) Pan holder capable of holding pans in a horizontal, level position? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____

(f) Vessel is either (1) an independent temperature-controlled system G or

(2) a separate unit to be placed in a forced-air oven G? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____

(g) If an oven is used, contains a stand or shelf which supports the vessel in a level positionabove the lower surface of the oven? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____

(h) If an oven is used, oven has sufficiently large interior dimensions to allow forced air tofreely circulate within the oven and around the vessel? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____

2. Pressure Controlling Device(a) Pressure gauge capable of controlling the pressure to within ± 1 percent (0.02 MPa or 3 psi)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____(b) Capable of maintaining the pressure within the loaded vessel at 2.1 ± 0.1 MPa during

the test? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____(c) Pressure release valve that allows the pressure to be released at end of conditioning at an

approximately linear rate from 2.1 MPa to local atmospheric pressure within 9 ± 1 minutes? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____

3. Temperature Controlling Device(a) Capable of bringing the unpressurized vessel to ± 0.5°C of the testing temperature within

2 hours after loading samples into vessel? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____(b) Maintains the temperature within the vessel to ± 0.5°C during the test? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____

4. Temperature Measuring Device(a) Platinum RTD or equivalent, accurate and readable to the nearest 0.1°C? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____(b) Mounted inside the PAV? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____

5. Temperature Recording Device (a) Strip chart recorder or other data acquisition device capable of recording temperature

throughout test to 0.1°C? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____or (b) Electronic device capable of reporting maximum and minimum temperatures (to 0.1°C)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____

6. Pressure GaugeCapable of measuring the pressure to within 1 percent (0.02 MPa or 3 psi) during the test? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____

7. Stainless Steel PansTen standard stainless steel pans meeting requirements of T179 (Thin-Film Oven Test)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____

8. Balance - Class G2 (readable to 0.1 g)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____

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APPARATUS FOR STANDARD PRACTICEFOR ACCELERATED AGING OF ASPHALT BINDER AASHTO PP1

USING A PRESSURIZED AGING VESSEL (PAV) - CONT’D

8. Vacuum Oven:(a) Capable of maintaining temperatures within ± 5.0°C, for temperatures up to 180°C? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____(b) Capable of a vacuum of 1.0 kPa (7.5 mm Hg) absolute? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____

9. Vacuum System:(a) Vacuum pump, air aspirator, or house vacuum system? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____(b) Capable of generating and maintaining pressures below 15 kPa (112.5 mm Hg) absolute? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____

10. Commercial bottled air, or equivalent? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____

11. Equipment Calibration:(a) Temperature - has the calibration of the RTD been verified to 0.1°C at least every 6 months

using a calibrated thermometer? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____(b) Pressure Gauge - has the calibration of the pressure gauge been verified to an accuracy of

1 percent at least every 6 months? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____

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PRACTICE FOR ACCELERATED AGING OF ASPHALT AASHTO PP1

BINDER USING A PRESSURIZED AGING VESSEL (PAV)

Preparation of Sample (1) Asphalt binder conditioned in accordance with RTFOT, T240/D2872? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____(2) Hot residue from RTFOT combined into single container and stirred? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____(3) If conditioned binder has cooled to room temperature, is it heated until sufficiently fluid to pour

and stirred before it is poured into pans? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____(4) Pan holder (without pans) placed inside the pressure vessel (if oven is used, vessel placed inside oven)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____(5) Aging temperature selected and vessel preheated

(preheating the vessel 10 to 15°C above the aging temperature is acceptable)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____

Procedure(1) 50 ± 0.5 g added to each TFOT pan (not all pans need to be filled)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____(2) Temp. of vessel reset to test temp. if it was preheated to a higher temp.? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____(3) Pan holder removed from PAV and pans placed in holder? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____(4) Pan holder with filled pans placed in PAV and PAV closed? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____(5) Temperature transducer and air supply connected (for ovens only)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____(6) Steps (3) to (5) performed as quickly as possible to avoid cooling of the vessel and pan holder? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____(7) PAV heated until temperature inside the PAV is within 20 to 2°C of aging temperature? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____(8) If temperature inside vessel does not reach the desired temp. for applying pressure

(see previous line) within 2 hours of loading pans into vessel, is procedurediscontinued and samples discarded? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____

(9) Air pressure of 2.1 ± 0.1 MPa applied? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____(10) Timing of test started when pressure is 2.1 ± 0.1 MPa? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____(11) Temperature and pressure maintained for 20 hours ± 10 minutes? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____(12) At the end of 20 hour test period, air pressure reduced over a 9 ± 1 minute interval

(at an approximately linear rate of pressure decrease)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____(13) Excessive bubbling and foaming of asphalt avoided? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____(14) If temperature indicated by recording device falls 0.5°C above or below the target aging temperature

for a total of more than 60 minutes during the 20 hours aging period, test declared invalid? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____Note: If minimum or maximum temperature recorded by min.-max. recorder (if used) is more than0.5°C from test temperature, test declared invalid? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____

(15) Pan holder and pans removed from PAV and pans placed in an oven at 163°C for 15 ± 1 minutes? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____(16) Material stirred gently during heating to assist in the removal of air bubbles? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____(17) Vacuum oven preheated until it stabilizes at 170 ± 5°C? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____(18) Pans removed from oven and residue poured into a single container? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____(19) Container allows residue depth to be between 15 and 40 mm? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____(20) Container transferred to the vacuum oven within one minute after last pan is scraped? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____(21) Vacuum oven maintained at 170 ± 5°C for 10 ± 1 minutes, without vacuum? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____(22) Vacuum valve rapidly opened and pressure reduced to 15 ± 2.5 kPa

(93.5 to 131.5 mm Hg or 3.7 to 5.2 in. Hg) absolute? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____(23) Vacuum maintained for 30 ± 1 minutes? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____(24) Vacuum released and container removed? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____(25) If bubbles are visible on the surface, removed by flashing surface with a torch or hot knife? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____

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APPARATUS FOR DETERMINING THE FLEXURAL CREEP AASHTO TP1 STIFFNESS OF ASPHALT BINDER USING THE

BENDING BEAM RHEOMETER (BBR)

Manufacturer: _______________________________________ S o f t w a r e :_______________________________________

1. Sample Supports(a) Two stainless steel (or corrosion resistant metal) supports? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____(b) Top radius of each supporting strip is 3.0 ± 0.25 mm and is inclined at a 45° angle with the horizontal? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____(c) Width of each supporting area is 9.5 ± 0.25 mm? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____(d) Distance between supports is 102.0 ± 0.5 mm? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____(e) Alignment pins 6.75 ± 0.25 mm from the center of the supports? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____

2. Loading Shaft(a) Blunt-nosed? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____(b) Capable of applying a contact load of 35 ± 10 mN? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____(c) Capable of maintaining a test load of 980 ± 50 mN within 10mN? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____

3. Load Cell(a) Spherical contact point 6.25 ± 0.25 mm in radius? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____(b) Minimum capacity of 2000 mN and resolution of 2.5 mN? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____(c) Mounted in-line with loading shaft? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____

4. Linear Variable Differential Transducer (LVDT)(a) Capable of resolving a linear movement less than or equal to 2.5 :m (0.0025 mm)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____(b) Range of at least 6 mm? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____

5. Controlled-Temperature Fluid Bath(a) Capable of maintaining a temperature between -36 and 22°C within 0.1°C? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____(b) Temperature fluctuation of ± 0.2°C from test temp. allowed after introduction of cold specimen? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____(c) Bath agitator for maintaining required temp. homogeneity? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____

Optional: Lab may use a circulating bath.

6. Data Acquisition System(a) Resolves loads to the nearest 2.5 mN? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____(b) Resolves beam deflection to the nearest 2.5 µm? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____(c) Resolves temperature to the nearest 0.1°C ? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____

7. Temperature Measuring Equipment(a) Has transducer been calibrated? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____(b) Temperature range from -36 to 22°C ± 0.1°C? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____(c) Mounted within 50 mm of the midpoint of the test specimen supports? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____

Note: A calibrated platinum resistance thermometer (RTD) or a thermistor can be used.

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BENDING BEAM RHEOMETER (BBR) - CONT’D

8. Test Beam Molds(a) Made from aluminum flat stock? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____(b) Clear plastic sheeting, 0.08 to 0.15 mm thick? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____(c) Demolded specimen dimensions of 6.35 ± 0.05 mm thick, 12.70 ± 0.05 mm wide

and 127 ± 2.0 mm long? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____

9. Stainless Steel Beams(a) Compliance beam dimensions of 6.35 ± 0.10 mm thick, 12.7 ± 0.2 mm wide and

127 ± 2.0 mm long? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____(b) Performance beam dimensions of 1.0 to 1.6 mm thick, 12.7 ± 0.1 mm wide measured

to ± 0.01 and 127 mm long measured to ± 1.0 mm? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____(c) Performance beam elastic modulus known? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____(d) Thickness and width of the performance beam measured and reported for

calculation to ± 0.01 mm? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____Note: This should be performed by the manufacturer and included in the software.

10. Standard MassesFour standard masses 50.0 to 100.0 g and certified to ± 0.2 g? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____

11. Thermometer(a) Subdivisions of 0.1°C? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____(b) Calibrated? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____

12. Stepped thickness gauge of known dimensions? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____

13. Miscellaneous Items(a) Petroleum-based grease (to hold plastic strips to inside of aluminum molds)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____(b) Glycerol-talc mixture (to coat end pieces of aluminum molds)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____(c) Bath fluid including ethanol, methanol or glycol-methanol mixture

(e.g. 60% glycol, 15% methanol, 25% water)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____Identify fluid: ________________________________

(d) Freezer or ice bath for chilling specimens? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____(e) Knife or spatula for trimming specimens? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____

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STANDARDIZATION FOR DETERMINING THE FLEXURAL AASHTO TP1 CREEP STIFFNESS OF ASPHALT BINDER USING

THE BENDING BEAM RHEOMETER (BBR)

1. Supports, loading head and bath fluid cleaned of any particulates and coatings, if any? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____

2. Bath brought to selected test temperature (within 0.1°C)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____

3. Displacement transducer (LVDT), load cell, temperature detector, and performance of overall systemverified daily before conducting tests (steps 4, 5, 6 and 7)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____

4. Verify calibration of the displacement transducer (LVDT)(a) Stepped thickness gauge of known dimensions used? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____(b) Agreement of ± 5 µm (0.005 mm) at each step between measured values and known dimensions? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____(c) If values differ by more than ± 5 µm, is further calibration conducted? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____(d) Calibration constant (µm/bit) reported to three significant figures? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____

Known values(from certificate)

Cumulativedifferences

Measured valuesCumulativedifferences

Within 0.005 mm?

5. Verify calibration of the load cell(a) Load shaft rested against 6.35 mm thick standard beam? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____(b) 4 standard masses loaded sequentially in four steps? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____(c) Dead weights evenly distributed over range of testing load? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____(d) Load recorded after each step? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____(e) Agreement of ± 2 mN (0.2 g) at each step between data acquisition unit and known forces

imposed by the standard masses? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____(f) If values differ by more than ± 2 mN, are further calibrations conducted? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____(g) Calibration constant (mN/bit) reported to three significant figures? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____

Known values(from certificate)

Cumulativedifferences

Measured valuesCumulativedifferences

Within 2 mN?

Note: 50.0 g = 490.3 mN; 100.0 g = 980.7 mN.



STANDARDIZATION FOR DETERMINING THE FLEXURALAASHTO TP1 CREEP STIFFNESS OF ASPHALT BINDER USING


6. Verify calibration of the temperature detector(a) Is thermometer immersed in bath close to the thermal detector? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____(b) Does the calibrated thermometer reading agree with the thermal detector within ± 0.1°C? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____(c) If agreement is not met, is a temperature correction applied to the measurement indicated

or further calibration or maintenance conducted? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____

7. Performance of Overall System(a) Performance beam (thin beam) loaded with 1961 mN (200 g), and deflection recorded? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____(b) Elastic modulus calculated using applied load and deflection values? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____(c) Difference between calculated and known elastic modulus less than 10%? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____(d) If not, is further calibration or maintenance conducted? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____(e) If not, the entire standardization repeated? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____

8. Compliance of the Loading System(a) 6.35 mm thick steel beam placed on supports? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____(b) Loading tip rested on beam and force of 980 ± 50 mN applied? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____(c) Data acquisition system divides the deflection measured under this load by the applied load? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____(d) Is quotient automatically subtracted from the deflection measured during a test? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____(e) If the compliance is more than 5 µm/N, is further calibration or maintenance conducted? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____

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DETERMINING THE FLEXURAL CREEP STIFFNESS AASHTO TP1 OF ASPHALT BINDER USING THE

BENDING BEAM RHEOMETER (BBR)

1. Preparation of Molds(a) Petroleum-based grease used to hold plastic strips to the aluminum? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____(b) Molds assembled correctly using O-rings? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____(c) Air bubbles eliminated between plastic film and aluminum? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____(d) Inside faces of the two end pieces covered with glycerol-talc mixture? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____(e) Mold assembly kept at room temperature until asphalt is poured? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____

2. Material heated until sufficiently fluid to pour (PAV residues may be heated up to 163°C)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____

3. Filling Molds(a) Sample container held 20 to 100 mm (1 to 4 in.) from the top of mold? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____(b) Mold filled by pouring stream of asphalt from one end and moving toward the other end? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____(c) Poured continuously toward the other end in a single pass? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____(d) Mold filled until more than level full? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____(e) Cooling time 45 to 60 min (at room temp.)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____(f) Excess material cut off with a hot putty knife or a heated spatula? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____

4. Testing should occur within 4 hours after specimens are poured? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____5. Prior to testing, specimen cooled in a freezer or ice bath at 0 to -10°C

(some soft grades of asphalt may require lower temps.)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____6. Cooling time 5 to 10 minutes? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____7. Molds and specimens not cooled in test bath for demolding? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____8. Specimens removed from molds without distortion? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____9. Test specimens placed in testing bath and conditioned at test temperature for 60 ± 5 min after demolding? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____10. After conditioning, test beam placed on test supports? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____10. Bath fluid maintained at test temperature ± 0.1°C during testing? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____11. Contact load of 35 ± 10 mN manually applied to the beam to ensure contact between beam

and loading head for no more than 10 seconds? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____12. Automatic test system activated? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____

(a) 980 ± 50 mN initial seating load applied for 1.0 ± 0.1 s? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____(this load includes the 35 ± 10 mN contact load.)

(b) Load reduced to 35 ± 10 mN and beam allowed to recover for 20.0 ± 0.1 s? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____(c) Test load of 980 ± 50 mN applied and maintained constant to ± 50 mN for the first 5 s? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____(d) Test load maintained constant to ± 10 mN for the remainder of the test? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____(e) Test load removed and test terminated? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____

13. Time required for rise from 35 ± 10 mN preload to 980 ± 50 mN test load less than 0.5 seconds? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____Note to assessor: This can be verified from the bottom of the report printed at the completion of the test.

14. Computer screen monitored to verify that the load on the beam returns to 35 ± 10 mN afterthe initial seating load (a) and at the end of the test (e)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____

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STANDARDIZATION FOR DETERMINING THE FLEXURAL AASHTO TP1 CREEP STIFFNESS OF ASPHALT BINDER USING


ReportDoes the report include the following information:1. The maximum and minimum temperature measured at 1.0 second intervals

for the 240 seconds (nearest 0.1°C)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____2. Correlation coefficient, R2 for log stiffness versus log time, expressed to nearest 0.000001? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____3. Report constants A, B, and C to three significant figures? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____4. Report load and deflection as for times 0.0 and 0.5 seconds? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____5. Report data for time intervals of 8.0, 15.0, 30.0, 60.0, 120.0, and 240.0 seconds including? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____

(a) Loading time (nearest 0.1sec.)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____(b) Load (nearest 1.0 mN)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____(c) Beam deflection (nearest 1 µm)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____(d) Measured stiffness modulus (three significant figures)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____(e) Estimated stiffness modulus (three significant figures)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____(f) Difference between measured and estimated stiffness modulus (in percent)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____(g) Estimated m value (nearest 0.001)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____

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APPARATUS FOR DETERMINING THE RHEOLOGICAL AASHTO TP5

PROPERTIES OF ASPHALT BINDER USING A DYNAMIC SHEAR RHEOMETER (DSR)

Manufacturer: _______________________________________ Software:____________________________________

Model: _____________________________________________

1. Metal test plates, with smooth, polished surfaces? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____(a) One 8.00 ± 0.05 mm in diameter? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____(b) One 25.00 ± 0.05 mm in diameter? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____(c) One base plate 8.00 ± 0.05 mm in diameter with raised portion 2 to 5 mm high? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____(d) One base plate 25.00 ± 0.05 mm in diameter with raised portion 2 to 5 mm high? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____

2. An environmental chamber for controlling specimen temperature? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____(a) If air is used as media, is a suitable drier included to prevent condensation of moisture and/or

formation of ice on the plates? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____(b) Chamber completely encloses top and bottom plates? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____

3. Temperature controller capable of maintaining specimen temperatures within 0.1°C for test temperatures ranging from 5 to 85°C? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____

4. A resistance thermal detector (RTD) mounted inside the environmental chamber,in close contact with fixed plate? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____(a) Range of 5 to 85°C? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____(b) Readable and accurate to 0.1°C? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____

5. A calibrated thermal detector (thermistor, RTD, or thermocouple), with thickness or diameter 2.0 mm or less, for temperature calibration procedure specified in Section 9 ? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____

6. Loading device (a) Frequency of 10.0 ± 0.1 rad/s ? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____

If other frequency, accurate to 1 percent? (specify frequency: _________ ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____(b) Controlled stress? ____ or controlled strain ? _____

7. Control and Data Acquisition System(a) Provides a record of temperature to 0.1°C? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____(b) Provides a record of frequency to 1 percent? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____(c) Provides a record of torque to 10 mN@m? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____(d) Records phase angle to 0.1°? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____(e) Records G* to 0.5 percent ? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____(f) Calculates shear stress, shear strain, complex shear modulus (G*), and phase angle (*) ? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____

8. Silicone rubber molds for forming test specimens (optional)(a) Diameter approximately equal to diameter of upper test plate? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____(b) Height approximately equal to 1.5 times test gap? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____

9. Specimen trimmer, with a straightedge at least 4 mm wide? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____

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APPARATUS FOR DETERMINING THE RHEOLOGICAL AASHTO TP5

PROPERTIES OF ASPHALT BINDER USING A DYNAMIC SHEAR RHEOMETER (DSR)

Preparation of Apparatus(1) Test plates mounted and tightened firmly? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____(2) DSR and plates brought to within 0.1°C of test temperature? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____(3) Zero gap level established? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____(4) Testing gap established, if necessary (1 or 2 mm)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____

Calibration and StandardizationHave the following items been calibrated at least every 6 months:(1) Temperature (check records)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____(2) DSR, using a suitable reference fluid (check records) ? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____

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DETERMINING THE RHEOLOGICAL PROPERTIES OF AASHTO TP5

ASPHALT BINDER USING ADYNAMIC SHEAR RHEOMETER (DSR)

25 mm 8 mmPreparation of Sample(1) Sample heated at a temperature not over 163°C? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____ ____

(Heating unaged binders above 135°C should be avoided.)(a) Sample covered? Sample stirred occasionally? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____ ____(b) Heating time minimized? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____ ____

(2) Test plates cleaned and dried? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____ ____(3) Chamber brought to test temp. when testing 25-mm diameter specimens? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____ ____(4) Chamber brought to approx. 45°C when testing 8-mm diameter specimens? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____ ____

(5) Test specimen prepared using one of the following methods:

(a) Sample poured directly onto center of the removable test plate? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____ ____(Note: an eyedropper or syringe may be used.)(1) Poured from a height of approximately 15 mm? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____ ____(2) Specimen covers entire plate except for a 2 mm wide strip around perimeter? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____ ____(3) Specimen cooled until stiff and then test plate mounted? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____ ____

(b) Sample poured into a silicone rubber mold? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____ ____(1) Specimen cooled to room temperature (may be chilled for a few minutes)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____ ____(2) Specimen removed from mold and mounted on test plate? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____ ____

Procedure(1) Test plates moved together until the gap equals the testing gap plus 0.050 mm (50 microns)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____ ____(2) Excess asphalt carefully trimmed by moving a heated trimming tool around perimeter of plates? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____ ____(3) Gap decreased by 0.050 mm (50 microns)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____ ____(4) Temperature controller adjusted to test temperature, if necessary (including any offset from

temperature calibration)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____ ____(5) Test temperature maintained within 0.1°C for at least 10 minutes? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____ ____(6) Specimen conditioned by applying required strain for 10 cycles? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____ ____(7) G* (complex modulus) and (phase angle) calculated by software from data recorded during the

second 10 cycles? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____ ____

Target Stress/Strain Values(1) If operating in a strain-controlled mode, is the strain value within the range of values listed in Table 2

for the appropriate material? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____(2) If operating in a stress-controlled mode, is the stress level within the range of values listed in Table 3

for the appropriate material? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____

Table 2 - Target Strain Values Table 3 - Target Stress Levels

Material Target, % Range, % Material Target Range

Oringial 12 9 to 15 Original 0.12 0.09 to 0.15

RTFO Res. 10 8 to 12 RTFO Res. 0.22 0.18 to 0.26

PAV Res. 1 0.8 to 1.2 PAV Res. 50. 40. to 60.

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DETERMINING THE RHEOLOGICAL PROPERTIES OF AASHTO TP5 ASPHALT BINDER USING A

DYNAMIC SHEAR RHEOMETER (DSR)

ReportDoes the report include the following information:(1) The test plate diameter (nearest 0.1 mm) and the test gap (nearest 1 :m)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____(2) The test temperature (nearest 0.1°C)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____(3) The test frequency (nearest 0.1 rad/s)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____(4) The strain amplitude (nearest 0.01 percent) or the torque (nearest mNCm)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____(5) The complex modulus (G*) for the ten measurements, kPa (3 significant figures)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____(6) The phase angle (*) for the second ten cycles (nearest 0.1 degrees)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____

Test for Judging Linearity of Unaged Asphalt Binders(1) Unaged asphalt binder sample prepared according to Section 10? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____(2) Test performed at respective performance grade high temperature (highest temperature grade that it passes)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____(3) Strain or stress sweep performed, with strain varying from 2 to 30 percent at 2 percent increments? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____(4) Frequency set at 10 rad/s? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____(5) Complex shear modulus (G*) reported to 3 significant figures? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____

Strain reported to the nearest 0.1 percent? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____Frequency reported to the nearest 0.1 rad/s? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____

(6) G* at 12 percent strain $ 0.9G* at 2 percent strain? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____

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