ASTM D5444-23

Standard Test Method for Mechanical Size Analysis of Extracted Aggregate

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
3.1 This test method is used to determine the grading of aggregates extracted from asphalt mixtures. The results are used to determine compliance of the particle size distribution with applicable specifications requirements, and to provide necessary data for control of the production of various aggregates to be used in asphalt mixtures.
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.
SCOPE
1.1 This test method covers a procedure for determination of the particle size distribution of fine and coarse aggregates extracted from asphalt mixtures using sieves with square openings.  
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.  
1.3 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, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.  
1.4 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 30-Apr-2023
• ICS: 19.120 - Particle size analysis. Sieving
• Technical Committee: D04 - Road and Paving Materials
• Drafting Committee: D04.51 - Aggregate Tests

Standards Content (Sample)

This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
Designation: D5444 − 23
Standard Test Method for
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Mechanical Size Analysis of Extracted Aggregate
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D5444; 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 (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
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1. Scope 2.2 AASHTO Standard:
AASHTO Test Method T 30 Mechanical Analysis of Ex-
1.1 This test method covers a procedure for determination
tracted Aggregate
of the particle size distribution of fine and coarse aggregates
extracted from asphalt mixtures using sieves with square
3. Significance and Use
openings.
3.1 This test method is used to determine the grading of
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as
aggregates extracted from asphalt mixtures. The results are
standard. No other units of measurement are included in this
used to determine compliance of the particle size distribution
standard.
with applicable specifications requirements, and to provide
necessary data for control of the production of various aggre-
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the
gates to be used in asphalt mixtures.
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
NOTE 1—The quality of the results produced by this standard are
priate safety, health, and environmental practices and deter-
dependent on the competence of the personnel performing the procedure
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. and the capability, calibration, and maintenance of the equipment used.
Agencies that meet the criteria of Specification D3666 are generally
1.4 This international standard was developed in accor-
considered capable of competent and objective testing, sampling,
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
inspection, etc. Users of this standard are cautioned that compliance with
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
Specification D3666 alone does not completely ensure reliable results.
Reliable results depend on many factors; following the suggestions of
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
Specification D3666 or some similar acceptable guideline provides a
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
means of evaluating and controlling some of those factors.
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
4. Apparatus
2. Referenced Documents
4.1 Balances, or scales, readable to 0.1 g and accurate to
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
0.1 g or 0.1 % of the test load, whichever is greater, at any
C670 Practice for Preparing Precision and Bias Statements
point within the range of use.
for Test Methods for Construction Materials
4.2 Sieves, with square openings, mounted on substantial
D2172/D2172M Test Methods for Quantitative Extraction of
frames constructed in a manner that will prevent the loss of
Asphalt Binder from Asphalt Mixtures
materials during sieving. Suitable sieve sizes shall be selected
D3666 Specification for Minimum Requirements for Agen-
to furnish the information required by the specifications
cies Testing and Inspecting Road and Paving Materials
covering the material to be tested. The woven wire cloth sieves
D6307 Test Method for Asphalt Content of Asphalt Mixture
shall conform to the requirements of Specification E11.
by Ignition Method
4.3 Mechanical Sieve Shaker—If used, it shall impart a
E11 Specification for Woven Wire Test Sieve Cloth and Test
vertical, or lateral and vertical, motion to the sieve, causing the
Sieves
particles thereon to bounce and turn so as to present different
orientations to the sieving surface. The sieving action shall be
such that the criterion for adequacy of sieving described in 6.8
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This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D04 on Road
is met in a reasonable time period.
and Paving Materials and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D04.51 on
Aggregate Tests.
4.4 Oven, of appropriate size, capable of maintaining a
Current edition approved May 1, 2023. Published May 2023. Originally
uniform temperature of 110 6 5 °C.
approved in 1993. Last previous edition approved in 2015 as D5444 – 15. DOI:
10.1520/D5444-23.
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
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contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM Available from American Association of State Highway and Transportation
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on Officials (AASHTO), 444 N. Ca
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Designation: D5444 − 15 D5444 − 23
Standard Test Method for
1
Mechanical Size Analysis of Extracted Aggregate
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D5444; 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 (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope
1.1 This test method covers a procedure for determination of the particle size distribution of fine and coarse aggregates extracted
from bituminousasphalt mixtures using sieves with square openings.
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.
1.3 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 healthsafety, health, and environmental practices and determine
the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.4 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization
established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued
by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
C670 Practice for Preparing Precision and Bias Statements for Test Methods for Construction Materials
D2172D2172/D2172M Test Methods for Quantitative Extraction of Asphalt Binder from Asphalt Mixtures
D3666 Specification for Minimum Requirements for Agencies Testing and Inspecting Road and Paving Materials
D6307 Test Method for Asphalt Content of Asphalt Mixture by Ignition Method
E11 Specification for Woven Wire Test Sieve Cloth and Test Sieves
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2.2 AASHTO Standard:
AASHTO Test Method T 30 Mechanical Analysis of Extracted Aggregate
3. Significance and Use
3.1 This test method is used to determine the grading of aggregates extracted from bituminousasphalt mixtures. The results are
used to determine compliance of the particle size distribution with applicable specifications requirements, and to provide necessary
data for control of the production of various aggregates to be used in bituminousasphalt mixtures.
NOTE 1—The quality of the results produced by this standard are dependent on the competence of the personnel performing the procedure and the
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This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D04 on Road and Paving Materials and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D04.51 on Aggregate
Tests.
Current edition approved Feb. 1, 2015May 1, 2023. Published March 2015May 2023. Originally approved in 1993. Last previous edition approved in 20082015 as
D5444 – 08.D5444 – 15. DOI: 10.1520/D5444-15.10.1520/D5444-23.
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM Standards
volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
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Available from American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO), 444 N. Capitol St., NW, Suite 249, Washington, DC 20001,
http://www.transportation.org.
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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.
4. Apparatus
4.1 Balances, or scales, readable to 0.1 g and accurate to 0.1 g 0.1 g or 0.1 % of the test load, whichever is greater, at any point
within the range of use.
4.2 Sieves, with square openings, mounted on substantial frames constructed in a manner that will prevent the loss of materials
during sieving. Suitable sieve sizes shall be selected to furnish the information required by the specifications covering the material
to be tested. The woven wire
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