Standard Test Method for Bulk Specific Gravity and Density of Non-Absorptive Compacted Asphalt Mixtures

Importancia y uso:

5.1 The results obtained from this test method can be used to determine the unit weight of compacted dense asphalt mixtures and in conjunction with Test Method D3203/D3203M, to obtain percent air voids. These values in turn may be used in determining the relative degree of compaction.

5.2 Since specific gravity has no units, it must be converted to density in order to do calculations that require units. This conversion is made by multiplying the specific gravity at a given temperature by the density of water at the same temperature.

Note 1: The quality of the results produced by this standard are dependent on the competence of the personnel performing the procedure and the capability, calibration, and maintenance of the equipment used. Agencies that meet the criteria of Specification D3666 are generally considered capable of competent and objective testing, sampling, inspection, etc. Users of this standard are cautioned that compliance with Specification D3666 alone does not completely ensure reliable results. Reliable results depend on many factors; following the suggestions of Specification D3666 or some similar acceptable guideline provides a means of evaluating and controlling some of those factors.

Subcomité:

D04.21

Referida por:

D2950_D2950M-22, D0979_D0979M-22, D6607-21, D7115-20, D4460-22A, D6925-23, D2950_D2950M-22, D1188_D1188M-22, D8044-23, D3549_D3549M-18R23, D3203-22, D6752_D6752M-23, D7870_D7870M-20, D7981-20, D8237-21, D8292-20, D4867_D4867M-22, D6995-21, D8079-23, D7227_D7227M-22, D8259_D8259M-21, D6927-22, D8303-20, D6927-22

Volúmen:

04.03

Número ICS:

91.100.50 (Binders. Sealing materials), 93.080.20 (Road construction materials)

Palabras clave:

air voids; compaction; density; specific gravity; unit weight;