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ASTM E108-11

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Standard Test Methods for Fire Tests of Roof Coverings

Standard Test Methods for Fire Tests of Roof Coverings

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
The test methods described herein are intended to provide a basis for relative comparison of roof coverings. The test methods include simulated fire exposure to the outside of the roof coverings, and, where applicable, a determination as to whether the fire performance characteristics of the roof coverings will be adversely affected by prolonged exposure to rain.
These test methods measure the surface spread of flame and the ability of the roof covering material or system to resist fire penetration from the exterior to the underside of a roof deck under the conditions of exposure.
These test methods also provide criteria to determine if the roof covering material will develop flying burning material, identified as flying brands, when subjected to a 12-mph (5.3-m/s) wind during the simulated fire exposure tests.
These test methods do not necessarily illustrate the expected performance of roof coverings under all actual fire conditions, but they do provide a basis for comparing roof covering materials when subjected to fire sources that are described herein.
These test methods do not provide any basis for determining the fire resistance characteristics when exposed to a fire originating in the building to which the roofing material is applied.
The test methods described herein involve calibrating the test equipment using a calibration deck inclined at a slope of 5 in. per horizontal ft (0.416:1). The tests described herein are performed on test decks inclined at slopes up to and including 5 in. per horizontal ft. The severity of the test exposure decreases as the slope of the test deck decreases below 5 in. per horizontal ft.
SCOPE
1.1 This fire-test-response standard covers the measurement of the relative fire characteristics of roof coverings under simulated fire originating outside the building. It is applicable to roof coverings intended for installation on either combustible or noncombustible decks when applied as intended for use. The following test methods are included:
1.1.1 Intermittent flame exposure test.
1.1.2 Spread of flame test.
1.1.3 Burning brand test.
1.1.4 Flying brand test.
1.1.5 Rain test.
1.2 Three classes of fire test exposure are described:
1.2.1 Class A Tests  are applicable to roof coverings that are effective against severe test exposure, afford a high degree of fire protection to the roof deck, do not slip from position, and do not present a flying brand hazard.
1.2.2 Class B Tests  are applicable to roof coverings that are effective against moderate test exposure, afford a moderate degree of fire protection to the roof deck, do not slip from position, and do not present a flying brand hazard.
1.2.3 Class C Tests  are applicable to roof coverings that are effective against light test exposure, afford a light degree of fire protection to the roof deck, do not slip from position, and do not present a flying brand hazard.
1.3 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard.
1.4 This standard is used to measure and describe the response of materials, products, or assemblies to heat and flame under controlled laboratory conditions, but does not by itself incorporate all factors required for fire hazard or fire risk assessment of the materials, products or assemblies under actual fire conditions.
1.5 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.
1.6 The text of this standard references notes and footnotes that provide explanatory information. These notes and footnotes, excluding those in tables and figures, shall not be considered as requirem...

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Status
Historical
Publication Date
14-Jan-2010
ICS
13.220.50 - Fire-resistance of building materials and elements
91.060.20 - Roofs
Technical Committee
E05 - Fire Standards
Drafting Committee
E05.14 - External Fire Exposures
Current Stage
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Replaces
ASTM E108-10a - Standard Test Methods for Fire Tests of Roof Coverings
Effective Date
15-Jan-2010
Replaced By
ASTM E108-16 - Standard Test Methods for Fire Tests of Roof Coverings
Effective Date
01-Oct-2016
Referred By
ASTM D3462/D3462M-23 - Standard Specification for Asphalt Shingles Made from Glass Felt and Surfaced with Mineral Granules
Effective Date
15-Jan-2010
Referred By
ASTM D2898-10(2017) - Standard Practice for Accelerated Weathering of Fire-Retardant-Treated Wood for Fire Testing
Effective Date
15-Jan-2010
Referred By
ASTM D4851-07(2019)e1 - Standard Test Methods for Coated and Laminated Fabrics for Architectural Use
Effective Date
15-Jan-2010
Referred By
ASTM D6662-22 - Standard Specification for Polyolefin-Based Plastic Lumber Decking Boards
Effective Date
15-Jan-2010
Referred By
ASTM E2307-23a - Standard Test Method for Determining Fire Resistance of Perimeter Fire Barriers Using Intermediate-Scale, Multi-story Test Apparatus
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15-Jan-2010
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ASTM E2777-20 - Standard Guide for Vegetative (Green) Roof Systems
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15-Jan-2010
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ASTM D7031-11(2019) - Standard Guide for Evaluating Mechanical and Physical Properties of Wood-Plastic Composite Products
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NOTICE: This standard has either been superseded and replaced by a new version or withdrawn.
Contact ASTM International (www.astm.org) for the latest information
Designation: E108 − 11 AnAmerican National Standard
Standard Test Methods for
1
Fire Tests of Roof Coverings
This standard is issued under the fixed designation E108; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision.Anumber in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval.A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
This standard has been approved for use by agencies of the U.S. Department of Defense.
1. Scope 1.5 This standard does not purport to address all of the
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
1.1 Thisfire-test-responsestandardcoversthemeasurement
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
of the relative fire characteristics of roof coverings under
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
simulated fire originating outside the building. It is applicable
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
to roof coverings intended for installation on either combus-
1.6 The text of this standard references notes and footnotes
tible or noncombustible decks when applied as intended for
that provide explanatory information. These notes and
use. The following test methods are included:
footnotes, excluding those in tables and figures, shall not be
1.1.1 Intermittent flame exposure test.
considered as requirements of this standard.
1.1.2 Spread of flame test.
1.1.3 Burning brand test.
2. Referenced Documents
1.1.4 Flying brand test.
2
2.1 ASTM Standards:
1.1.5 Rain test.
D225Specification forAsphalt Shingles (Organic Felt) Sur-
1.2 Three classes of fire test exposure are described:
3
faced With Mineral Granules (Withdrawn 2012)
1.2.1 Class A Tests are applicable to roof coverings that are
D226Specification forAsphalt-Saturated Organic Felt Used
effective against severe test exposure, afford a high degree of
in Roofing and Waterproofing
fire protection to the roof deck, do not slip from position, and
D227Specification for Coal-Tar-Saturated Organic Felt
do not present a flying brand hazard.
Used in Roofing and Waterproofing
1.2.2 Class B Tests are applicable to roof coverings that are
D312Specification for Asphalt Used in Roofing
effective against moderate test exposure, afford a moderate
D450Specification for Coal-Tar Pitch Used in Roofing,
degree of fire protection to the roof deck, do not slip from
Dampproofing, and Waterproofing
position, and do not present a flying brand hazard.
D1227Specification for Emulsified Asphalt Used as a Pro-
1.2.3 Class C Tests are applicable to roof coverings that are
tective Coating for Roofing
effectiveagainstlighttestexposure,affordalightdegreeoffire
D2178Specification forAsphalt Glass Felt Used in Roofing
protection to the roof deck, do not slip from position, and do
and Waterproofing
not present a flying brand hazard.
D2626Specification for Asphalt-Saturated and Coated Or-
1.3 Thevaluesstatedininch-poundunitsaretoberegarded
ganic Felt Base Sheet Used in Roofing
as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical
D2898 Practice for Accelerated Weathering of Fire-
conversions to SI units that are provided for information only
Retardant-Treated Wood for Fire Testing
and are not considered standard.
D3018Specification for Class AAsphalt Shingles Surfaced
with Mineral Granules
1.4 This standard is used to measure and describe the
D3158Specification for Asphalt Saturated and Coated Or-
response of materials, products, or assemblies to heat and
3
ganic Felt Used in Roofing (Withdrawn 1983)
flame under controlled laboratory conditions, but does not by
D3378Specification for Asphalt-Saturated and Coated As-
itself incorporate all factors required for fire hazard or fire risk
bestos Felt Base Sheet Used in Roofing (Withdrawn
assessment of the materials, products or assemblies under
3
1985)
actual fire conditions.
1 2
ThesetestmethodsareunderthejurisdictionofASTMCommitteeE05onFire For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
StandardsandarethedirectresponsibilityofSubcommitteeE05.14onExternalFire contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
Exposures. Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
Current edition approved Sept. 15, 2011. Published October 2011. Originally the ASTM website.
3
approved in 1955. Last previous edition approved in 2010 as E108-10a. DOI: The last approved version of this historical standard is referenced on
10.1520/E0108-11. www.astm.org.
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. United States
1

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E108 − 11
D3462Specification for Asphalt Shingles Made from Glass 4.5 These test methods do not provide any basis for deter
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This document is not anASTM standard and is intended only to provide the user of anASTM standard an indication of what changes have been made to the previous version. Because
it may not be technically possible to adequately depict all changes accurately, ASTM recommends that users consult prior editions as appropriate. In all cases only the current version
of the standard as published by ASTM is to be considered the official document.
An American National Standard
Designation:E108–10a Designation:E108–11
Standard Test Methods for
1
Fire Tests of Roof Coverings
This standard is issued under the fixed designation E108; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision.Anumber in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval.A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
This standard has been approved for use by agencies of the Department of Defense.
1. Scope
1.1 Thisfire-test-responsestandardcoversthemeasurementoftherelativefirecharacteristicsofroofcoveringsundersimulated
fire originating outside the building. It is applicable to roof coverings intended for installation on either combustible or
noncombustible decks when applied as intended for use. The following test methods are included:
1.1.1 Intermittent flame exposure test.
1.1.2 Spread of flame test.
1.1.3 Burning brand test.
1.1.4 Flying brand test.
1.1.5 Rain test.
1.2 Three classes of fire test exposure are described:
1.2.1 Class A Tests are applicable to roof coverings that are effective against severe test exposure, afford a high degree of fire
protection to the roof deck, do not slip from position, and do not present a flying brand hazard.
1.2.2 Class B Tests areapplicabletoroofcoveringsthatareeffectiveagainstmoderatetestexposure,affordamoderatedegree
of fire protection to the roof deck, do not slip from position, and do not present a flying brand hazard.
1.2.3 Class C Tests are applicable to roof coverings that are effective against light test exposure, afford a light degree of fire
protection to the roof deck, do not slip from position, and do not present a flying brand hazard.
1.3 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical
conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard.
1.4 This standard is used to measure and describe the response of materials, products, or assemblies to heat and flame under
controlled laboratory conditions, but does not by itself incorporate all factors required for fire hazard or fire risk assessment of
the materials, products or assemblies under actual fire conditions.
1.5 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.
1.6 The text of this standard references notes and footnotes that provide explanatory information. These notes and footnotes,
excluding those in tables and figures, shall not be considered as requirements of this standard.
2. Referenced Documents
2
2.1 ASTM Standards:
D225 Specification for Asphalt Shingles (Organic Felt) Surfaced With Mineral Granules
D226 Specification for Asphalt-Saturated Organic Felt Used in Roofing and Waterproofing
D227 Specification for Coal-Tar-Saturated Organic Felt Used in Roofing and Waterproofing
D312 Specification for Asphalt Used in Roofing
D450 Specification for Coal-Tar Pitch Used in Roofing, Dampproofing, and Waterproofing
D1227 Specification for Emulsified Asphalt Used as a Protective Coating for Roofing
D2178 Specification for Asphalt Glass Felt Used in Roofing and Waterproofing
D2626 Specification for Asphalt-Saturated and Coated Organic Felt Base Sheet Used in Roofing
D2898 Practice for Accelerated Weathering of Fire-Retardant-Treated Wood for Fire Testing
1
These test methods are under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee E05 on Fire Standards and are the direct responsibility of Subcommittee E05.14 on External Fire
Exposures.
Current edition approved Jan.Sept. 15, 2010.2011. Published February 2010.October 2011. Originally approved in 1955. Last previous edition approved in 2010 as
E108-10a. DOI: 10.1520/E0108-10A.10.1520/E0108-11.
2
ForreferencedASTMstandards,visittheASTMwebsite,www.astm.org,orcontactASTMCustomerServiceatservice@astm.org.For Annual Book of ASTM Standards
volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959, United States.
1

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E108–11
D3018 Specification for Class AAsphalt Shingles Surfaced with Mineral Granules
D3158 Specification for Asphalt Saturated and Coated Organic Felt Used in Roofing
D3378 Specification
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ASTM B637-23(Specification)
Standard Specification for Precipitation-Hardening and Cold Worked Nickel Alloy Bars, Forgings, and Forging Stock for Moderate or High Temperature Service

ABSTRACT
This specification covers hot- and cold-worked precipitation-hardenable nickel alloy rod, bar, forgings, and forging stock for high-temperature service. Chemical analysis shall be performed on the alloy and shall conform to the chemical composition requirement in carbon, manganese, silicon, phosphorus, sulfur, chromium, cobalt, molybdenum, columbium, tantalum, titanium, aluminum, zirconium, boron, iron, copper, and nickel. The material shall follow recommended annealing treatment, solution treatment, stabilizing treatment, and precipitation hardening treatment. Tension testing, hardness testing and stress-rupture testing shall be performed on the material and shall comply to the required tensile strength, yield strength, elongation, reduction in area, and Brinell hardness.
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1.1 This specification2 covers hot- and cold-worked precipitation-hardenable nickel alloy rod, bar, forgings, and forging stock for moderate or high temperature service (Table 1).  
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered 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 become familiar with all hazards including those identified in the appropriate Safety Data Sheet (SDS) for this product/material as provided by the manufacturer, 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.

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ASTM C596-23(Test Method)
Standard Test Method for Drying Shrinkage of Mortar Containing Hydraulic Cement

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
4.1 This test method establishes a selected set of conditions of temperature, relative humidity and rate of evaporation of the environment to which a mortar specimen of stated composition shall be subjected for a specified period of time during which its change in length is determined and designated “drying shrinkage.”  
4.2 The drying shrinkage of mortar as determined by this test method has a linear relation to the drying shrinkage of concrete made with the same cement and exposed to the same drying conditions.4 Hence this test method may be used when it is desired to develop data on the effect of a hydraulic cement on the drying shrinkage of concrete made with that cement.
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1.1 This test method determines the change in length on drying of mortar bars containing hydraulic cement and graded standard sand.  
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. When combined standards are referenced, the selection of measurement system is at the user’s discretion subject to the requirements of the referenced 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. Warning—Fresh hydraulic cementitious mixtures are caustic and may cause chemical burns to skin and tissue upon prolonged exposure).2  
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.

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ASTM F3337-23(Guide)
Standard Guide for Taking Property and Behavior Measurements on Weathered Fractions of Oil

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
5.1 A standard procedure is necessary to establish property changes for spilled oils or petroleum products at different oil weathering stages.  
5.2 This procedure employs standardized equipment, and test procedures.  
5.3 This procedure should be performed at the stages of weathering corresponding to the spill conditions of interest.
SCOPE
1.1 This guide summarizes methods to fractionate oil by evaporative weathering and then measure the properties and behavior of the weathered oil. The results of this guide can provide oil behavior data for input into oil spill models and response method selection.  
1.2 This guide covers general procedures for oil weathering and behavior and does not cover all possible procedures which may be applicable to this topic.  
1.3 The results obtained using this guide are intended to provide baseline data for the behavior of oil and petroleum products when spilled and input to oil spill models.  
1.4 The results obtained using this guide can be used directly to predict certain facets of oil spill behavior or as input to oil spill models.  
1.5 The accuracy of the guide depends very much on the representative nature of the oil sample used. Certain oils can have different properties depending on their chemical contents at the moment a sample is taken.  
1.6 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.  
1.7 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.  
1.8 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.

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ASTM F1210-23(Guide)
Standard Guide for Ecological Considerations for the Use of Oil Spill Dispersants in Freshwater and Other Inland Environments, Lakes and Large Water Bodies

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
3.1 This guide is meant to aid response teams who may use it during spill response planning and spill events.  
3.2 This guide should be adapted to site specific circumstance.
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1.1 This guide covers the use of oil spill dispersants to assist in the control of oil spills. The guide is written with the goal of minimizing the environmental impacts of oil spills; this goal is the basis on which the recommendations are made. Aesthetic and socioeconomic factors are not considered, although these and other factors are often important in spill response.  
1.2 Spill responders have available several means to control or clean up spilled oil. Chemical dispersants should be given equal consideration with other spill countermeasures.  
1.3 This is a general guide only. Oil, as used in this guide, includes crude oils and refined petroleum products. Differences between individual dispersants or between different oil products are not considered. The dispersibility of the oil with the chosen dispersant should be evaluated.  
1.4 The guide is organized by habitat type, for example, small ponds and lakes, rivers and streams, and land. It considers the use of dispersants primarily to protect habitats from impact (or to minimize impacts).  
1.5 This guide applies only to freshwater and other inland environments. It does not consider the direct application of dispersants to subsurface waters.  
1.6 In making dispersant use decisions, appropriate government authorities should be consulted as required by law.  
1.7 This guide does not address getting regulatory approval.  
1.8 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.  
1.9 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.  
1.10 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.

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ASTM D8139-23(Specification)
Standard Specification for Semi-Rigid, Closed-Cell Polypropylene Foam, Preformed Expansion Joint Fillers for Concrete Paving and Structural Construction

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1.1 This specification covers preformed expansion joint fillers made from closed-cell polypropylene foam materials having suitable compressibility, recovery from compression, nonextruding, and weather-resistant characteristics.  
1.1.1 Type I, closed-cell polypropylene foam.  
1.2 These joint fillers are intended for use in concrete pavements in full-depth joints. There are several variations in size with typical thicknesses of 1/2 in. (12.7 mm), 3/4 in. (19.05 mm), and 1 in. (25.4 mm); typical widths of 31/2 in. (88.9 mm), 4 in. (101.6 mm), 5 in. (127 mm), 6 in. (152.5 mm), 7 in. (177.8 mm), 8 in. (203.2 mm), or 48 in. (1.2 m) sheet; and typical lengths of 5 ft (1.52 m) and 10 ft (3.05 m).  
1.3 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard.  
1.4 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.  
1.5 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.

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ASTM D6390-23(Test Method)
Standard Test Method for Determination of Draindown Characteristics in Uncompacted Asphalt Mixtures

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
5.1 This test method can be used to determine whether the amount of draindown measured for a given asphalt mixture is within specified acceptable levels. The test provides an evaluation of the draindown potential of an asphalt mixture during mixture design and/or during field production. This test is primarily used for mixtures with high coarse aggregate content such as porous asphalt (open-graded friction course) and stone matrix asphalt (SMA).
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.
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1.1 This test method covers the determination of the amount of draindown in an uncompacted asphalt mixture sample when the sample is held at elevated temperatures comparable to those encountered during the production, storage, transport, and placement of the mixture. The test is particularly applicable to mixtures such as porous asphalt (open-graded friction course) and stone matrix asphalt (SMA).  
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 The text of this standard references notes and footnotes which provide explanatory material. These notes and footnotes (excluding those in tables and figures) shall not be considered as requirements of the standard.  
1.4 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.  
1.5 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.

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