Bituminous Mixtures - Test Methods for Hot Mix Asphalt - Part 43: Resistance to Fuel
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The DIN EN 12697-43 standard provides guidelines for testing the resistance of bituminous mixtures to fuels. The purpose of this standard is to assess the durability and performance of bituminous materials when exposed to fuels.
The standard outlines a specific test method for evaluating the resistance to fuel. This method involves immersing a laboratory-prepared test specimen or a core sample from a pavement in a fuel for a certain duration. After the soaking period, a brushing test device is used to brush the specimen to simulate the mechanical action during fuel exposure. The material loss of the specimen after the brushing period is used as a measure of the resistance of the bituminous mixture to that specific fuel.
By conducting this test, the standard aims to provide valuable information about the resistance of bituminous mixtures to fuels, which is crucial for applications where the materials may come into contact with fuel, such as road pavements near fuel stations or airport runways.
| Descriptors | Asphalts, Brushes, Carriageways, Construction, Construction materials, Definitions, Fuel resistance, Fuels, Hot mix asphalts, Laboratory testing, Laboratory tests, Mass losser, Measurement, Measuring techniques, Mechanical properties, Physical properties, Resistance, Road construction, Surfacing (exterior spaces), Test equipment, Test specimens, Testing, Weight losser |
| ICS Codes | 93.080.20 - Road construction materials |
| Language(s) | English |
| File Size | 1.5 MB |
