ASTM D6723-12 PDF Download

The ASTM D6723-12 standard is a test method used to determine the fracture properties of asphalt binder in direct tension. The test measures the failure strain and failure stress of the asphalt binder through a direct tension test. The test can be performed on unaged materials or materials aged using different methods such as Test Method D2872 (RTFOT), Practice D6521 (PAV), or AASHTO T240 (RTFOT) and AASHTO PP1 (PAV). The test apparatus is designed to operate within a temperature range of +6 to -36°C. This test method is applicable to asphalt binders that contain particulate material with dimensions less than 250 µm.