Journal Published Online: 01 January 1986
Volume 14, Issue 1

A Rapid Test for Asphalt Content of Bituminous Mixtures

CODEN: JTEVAB

Abstract

A simple test procedure has been developed that greatly speeds the determination of the asphalt content of hot-mix bituminous mixtures. It involves a brief but thorough mixing of standard quantities of a bituminous mixture and trichloroethylene. The transmittance of light by the asphalt-trichloroethylene solution is then measured and correlated with the asphalt content of the mixture. The method takes about 5 min and uses reasonably inexpensive equipment that is highly portable. Preliminary tests indicate that the new method is as accurate as existing methods.

Author Information

Martinez Chavez, JJ
SUR IIIA #751, Col. Sector Popular, Mexico, D.f., Mexico
Winslow, DN
School of Civil Engineering, Purdue University, Grissom Hall, West Lafayette, IN
Pages: 5
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Stock #: JTE10317J
ISSN: 0090-3973
DOI: 10.1520/JTE10317J