The percent of air voids in a bituminous mixture is used as one of the criteria in the design methods and for evaluation of the compaction imparted in bituminous paving projects.

1. Scope

1.1 This test method covers determination of the percent air voids in compacted dense and open bituminous paving mixtures.

1.2 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

2. Referenced Documents (purchase separately) The documents listed below are referenced within the subject standard but are not provided as part of the standard.

ASTM Standards

D1188 Test Method for Bulk Specific Gravity and Density of Compacted Bituminous Mixtures Using Coated Samples

D2041 Test Method for Theoretical Maximum Specific Gravity and Density of Bituminous Paving Mixtures

D2726 Test Method for Bulk Specific Gravity and Density of Non-Absorptive Compacted Bituminous Mixtures

D3549 Test Method for Thickness or Height of Compacted Bituminous Paving Mixture Specimens

D3666 Specification for Minimum Requirements for Agencies Testing and Inspecting Road and Paving Materials

D4460 Practice for Calculating Precision Limits Where Values are Calculated from Other Test Methods

D6752 Test Method for Bulk Specific Gravity and Density of Compacted Bituminous Mixtures Using Automatic Vacuum Sealing Method

D6857 Test Method for Maximum Specific Gravity and Density of Bituminous Paving Mixtures Using Automatic Vacuum Sealing Method

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ICS Code

ICS Number Code 93.080.20 (Road construction materials)

Citing ASTM Standards

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