This Standard sets out the method for determining, by pressure filtering, the binder content of mixes containing a bituminous binder, and subsequently the particle size distribution of aggregate by sieve analysis.
Table of contents
Header
About this publication
Preface
1 Scope
2 Referenced documents
3 Definitions
4 Material
5 Safety precautions
6 Apparatus
6.1 Air compressor or hand pump
6.2 Balance
6.3 Containers
6.4 Dishes
6.5 Drying oven
6.6 Filter aid
6.7 Filter pads
6.8 Filter unit
6.9 Flasks
6.10 Fume cupboard
6.11 Funnel
6.12 Heating device
6.13 Sieves
6.14 Wash bottle
7 Sample preparation
8 Method for determining binder content
8.1 Procedure for washing
8.2 Procedure for pressure filtering
8.3 Calculations
8.3.1 Mass of test portion
8.3.2 Mass of binder in test portion
8.3.3 Binder content of test portion
9 Method for determining particle size distribution of aggregate
