ASTM D5581-07
(Test Method)Standard Test Method for Resistance to Plastic Flow of Bituminous Mixtures Using Marshall Apparatus (6 inch-Diameter Specimen)
Standard Test Method for Resistance to Plastic Flow of Bituminous Mixtures Using Marshall Apparatus (6 inch-Diameter Specimen)
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1.1 This test method covers the measurement of the resistance to plastic flow of cylindrical specimens of bituminous paving mixture loaded on the lateral surface by means of the Marshall apparatus. This test method is for use with mixtures containing asphalt cement and aggregate up to 11/2 in. (37.5 mm) nominal maximum size.
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard except for reference to sieve sizes and size of aggregate as measured by testing sieves in which SI units are standard according to Specification E 11. The values given in parentheses are mathematical conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard.
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.
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Designation:D5581–07
Standard Test Method for
Resistance to Plastic Flow of Bituminous Mixtures Using
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Marshall Apparatus (6 inch-Diameter Specimen)
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D 5581; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (e) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope T 316 Viscosity Determination of Asphalt Binder Using
Rotational Viscometer
1.1 This test method covers the measurement of the resis-
tance to plastic flow of cylindrical specimens of bituminous
3. Significance and Use
paving mixture loaded on the lateral surface by means of the
3.1 This test method is used in the laboratory mix design of
Marshall apparatus. This test method is for use with mixtures
bituminous mixtures. Specimens are prepared in accordance
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containing asphalt cement and aggregate up to 1 ⁄2 in. (37.5
with the method and tested for maximum load and flow.
mm) nominal maximum size.
Density and voids properties may also be determined on
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
specimenspreparedinaccordancewiththemethod.Thetesting
as standard except for reference to sieve sizes and size of
section of this method can also be used to obtain maximum
aggregate as measured by testing sieves in which SI units are
load and flow for bituminous paving specimens cored from
standard according to SpecificationE11. The values given in
pavements or prepared by other methods. These results may
parentheses are mathematical conversions to SI units that are
differ from values obtained on specimens prepared by this test
provided for information only and are not considered standard.
method.
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
4. Apparatus
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
4.1 SpecimenMoldAssembly—Moldcylindersnominal6.5-
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
in. (165.1-mm) outside diameter steel tubing with
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
6.000 6 0.008 in. (152.4 6 0.2 mm) inside diameter by 4.5 in.
(114.3 mm) in height, base plates, and extension collars shall
2. Referenced Documents
2 conform to the details shown in Fig. 1. Nine mold cylinders are
2.1 ASTM Standards:
recommended.
C 670 Practice for Preparing Precision and Bias Statements
4.2 Specimen Extractor—steel, in the form of a disk with a
for Test Methods for Construction Materials
diameter from 5.950 to 5.990 in. (151.1 to 152.1 mm) and 0.5
D 2493 Standard Viscosity-Temperature Chart for Asphalts
in. (13 mm) thick for extracting the compacted specimen from
D 6926 Practice for Preparation of Bituminous Specimens
the specimen mold with the use of the mold collar. A suitable
Using Marshall Apparatus
bar is required to transfer the load from the ring dynamometer
D 6927 Test Method for Marshall Stability and Flow of
adapter to the extension collar while extracting the specimen.
Bituminous Mixtures
4.3 Mechanical Compactor and Compaction Hammer—
E11 Specification for Wire Cloth and Sieves for Testing
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Compactor with ⁄3 hp (250W) minimum motor, chain lift,
Purposes
3 frame, and automatic sliding weight release. The compaction
2.2 AASTHO Standards:
hammer (Fig. 2) shall have a flat, circular tamping face 5.88 in.
(149.4 mm) in diameter and a 22.50 6 0.02 lb (10.21 6 0.01
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This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D04 on Road kg) sliding weight with a free fall of 18.0 6 0.1 in.
and Paving Materials and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D04.20 on
(457.2 6 2.5 mm). Two compaction hammers are recom-
Mechanical Tests of Bituminous Mixtures.
mended.
Current edition approved Aug. 1, 2007. Published August 2007. Originally
4.4 Compaction Pedestal—The compaction pedestal shall
approved in 1994. Last previous edition approved in 2006 as D 5581 – 06.
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
consist of an 8 by 8 by 18-in. (203.2 by 203.2 by 457.2-mm)
contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
wooden post capped with a 12 by 12 by 1-in. (304.8 by 304.8
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
by25.4-mm)steelplate.Thewoodenpostshallbeoak,pine,or
the ASTM website.
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other wood having an average dry weight of 42 to 48
Available from American Association of State Highway and Transportation
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Officials (AASHTO), 444 N. Capitol St., NW, Suite 249, Washington, DC 20001,
lb/ft (0.67 to 0.77 g/cm ).The wooden post shall be secured by
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