BS EN 12697-32:2019 PDF Download
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Bituminous mixtures Test methods: Specimen preparation by vibratory compactor
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The BS EN 12697-32:2019 standard outlines a procedure for preparing test specimens of bituminous mixtures using a vibratory compaction technique. This method is specifically designed to be used with loose mixtures and cores.
The standard serves two main purposes. Firstly, it allows for the determination of a refusal density for a bituminous mixture. This refers to the maximum density that can be achieved through compaction. Knowing the refusal density is important for quality control and ensuring the desired performance of the bituminous mixture.
Secondly, the standard can be used to assess the ease of compaction of a bituminous mixture, as outlined in the EN 12697-10 standard. This involves evaluating how readily the mixture can be compacted to the desired density.
By providing a standardized approach to specimen preparation using a vibratory compactor, this standard ensures consistency and accuracy in testing bituminous mixtures. It is an important tool for the construction and maintenance of roads, ensuring the quality and durability of bituminous pavements.
| Descriptors | Laboratory testing, Vibrators (compacting), Density, Mechanical testing, Bituminous products, Bitumens, Construction materials, Asphalts, Compaction tests |
| ICS Codes | 93.080.20 - Road construction materials |
| Language(s) | English |
| ISBN | 978 0 580 51511 8 |
| File Size | 542.7 KB |
