Bituminous Mixtures - Test Methods - Part 16: Abrasion by Studded Tyres
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The DIN EN 12697-16 standard provides two test methods (method A and method B) for assessing the susceptibility of bituminous mixtures to abrasion caused by studded tires. These test methods can be applied to bituminous mixtures with aggregate that has an upper sieve size of up to 22 mm. The tests can be conducted on laboratory-produced specimens or on cores drilled from a pavement or slab.
Method A, also known as the "Prall" method, has been improved through extensive research conducted in Nordic countries. This method demonstrates correlation with field abrasion when using paving grade bitumen. However, it does not establish a correlation between laboratory results and field abrasion when polymer modified bitumen or rubber modified bitumen is used.
Method B, derived from Finnish experience, is suitable for use even with polymer modified bitumen. However, like method A, it does not establish a correlation between laboratory results and field abrasion when rubber is used.
| Descriptors | Abrasion, Abrasion behaviour, Abrasion resistance, Abrasion tests, Asphalts, Construction, Construction materials, Definitions, Determination, Hot mix asphalts, Mathematical calculations, Mechanical properties, Methods, Pavements (roads), Performance tests, Physical properties, Road construction, Spike tyres, Test equipment, Testing, Tyres, Procedures, Qualification tests, Processes |
| ICS Codes | 93.080.20 - Road construction materials |
| Language(s) | English |
| File Size | 1.9 MB |
