ASTM D2041-03a

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

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
The theoretical maximum specific gravities and densities of bituminous paving mixtures are fundamental properties whose values are influenced by the composition of the mixture in terms of types and amounts of aggregates and bituminous materials.
5.1.1 Maximum specific gravity is used (1) in the calculation of air voids in the compacted bituminous paving mixture, (2) in calculating the amount of bitumen absorbed by the aggregate, and (3) to provide target values for the compaction of paving mixtures.
SCOPE
1.1 This test method covers the determination of the theoretical maximum specific gravity and density of uncompacted bituminous paving mixtures at 25°C (77°F).
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.
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 health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

General Information

• Status: Historical
• Publication Date: 30-Nov-2003
• ICS: 91.100.50 - Binders. Sealing materials
• ICS: 93.080.20 - Road construction materials
• Technical Committee: D04 - Road and Paving Materials
• Drafting Committee: D04.21 - Specific Gravity and Density of Asphalt Mixtures

Relations

• Replaces: ASTM D2041-03 - Standard Test Method for Theoretical Maximum Specific Gravity and Density of Bituminous Paving Mixtures
• Effective Date: 01-Dec-2003
• Referred By: ASTM D4469-17 - Standard Practice for Calculating Percent Asphalt Absorption by the Aggregate in Asphalt Mixtures
• Effective Date: 01-Dec-2003
• Referred By: ASTM D1074-17 - Standard Test Method for Compressive Strength of Asphalt Mixtures
• Effective Date: 01-Dec-2003
• Referred By: ASTM D6925-15 - Standard Test Method for Preparation and Determination of the Relative Density of Asphalt Mix Specimens by Means of the Superpave Gyratory Compactor
• Effective Date: 01-Dec-2003
• Referred By: ASTM D8079-16 - Standard Practice for Preparation of Compacted Slab Asphalt Mix Samples Using a Segmented Rolling Compactor
• Effective Date: 01-Dec-2003

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation: D2041 – 03a
Standard Test Method for
Theoretical Maximum Specific Gravity and Density of
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Bituminous Paving Mixtures
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D2041; 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.
This standard has been approved for use by agencies of the Department of Defense.
1. Scope 3.2.1 density, as determined by this test method—the mass
of a cubic metre of the material at 25°C (77°F) in SI units.
1.1 This test method covers the determination of the theo-
3.2.2 residual pressure, as employed by this test method—
retical maximum specific gravity and density of uncompacted
the pressure in a vacuum vessel when vacuum is applied.
bituminous paving mixtures at 25°C (77°F).
3.2.3 specific gravity, as determined by this test method—
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the
the ratio of a given mass of material at 25°C (77°F) to the mass
standard. The values given in parentheses are for information
of an equal volume of water at the same temperature.
only.
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the
4. Summary of Test Method
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
4.1 A weighed sample of oven-dry paving mixture in the
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
loose condition is placed in a tared vacuum vessel. Sufficient
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
water at a temperature of 25°C (77°F) is added to completely
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
submerge the sample. Vacuum is gradually applied to reduce
2. Referenced Documents the residual pressure in the vacuum vessel to 4 kPa (30 mm of
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Hg) or less and then held for 15 6 2 min. At the end of the
2.1 ASTM Standards:
vacuum period, the vacuum is gradually released. The volume
C670 Practice for Preparing Precision and Bias Statements
of the sample of paving mixture is obtained by immersing the
for Test Methods for Construction Materials
vacuum container with the sample in a water bath and
D979 Practice for Sampling Bituminous Paving Mixtures
weighing or by filling the vacuum container level full of water
D4753 Guide for Evaluating, Selecting, and Specifying
and weighing in air. Both the temperature and mass are
Balances and Standard Masses for Use in Soil, Rock, and
measured at this time. From these mass and volume measure-
Construction Materials Testing
ments, the specific gravity or density at 25°C is calculated.
E1 Specification for ASTM Liquid-in-Glass Thermometers
E12 Terminology Relating to Density and Specific Gravity
5. Significance and Use
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of Solids, Liquids, and Gases
5.1 The theoretical maximum specific gravities and densi-
3. Terminology ties of bituminous paving mixtures are fundamental properties
whose values are influenced by the composition of the mixture
3.1 The terms “specific gravity” and “density” used in this
in terms of types and amounts of aggregates and bituminous
test method are in accordance with Terminology E12.
materials.
3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
5.1.1 Maximum specific gravity is used (1) in the calcula-
tion of air voids in the compacted bituminous paving mixture,
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(2) in calculating the amount of bitumen absorbed by the
This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D04 on Road
and Paving Materials and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D04.21 on
aggregate, and (3) to provide target values for the compaction
Specific Gravity and Density of Bituminous Mixtures.
of paving mixtures.
Current edition approved Dec. 1, 2003. Published December 2003. Originally
approved in 1964. Last previous edition approved in 2003 as D2041 – 03. DOI:
6. Apparatus
10.1520/D2041-03A.
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6.1 Containers:
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6.1.1 Vacuum Bowls—Either a metal or plastic bowl with a
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
diameter of approximately 180 to 260 mm (7 to 10.25 in.) and
the ASTM website.
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with a transparent cover fitted with a rubber gasket and a 6.8 Bleeder Valve, attached to the vacuum train to facilitate
connection for the vacuum line. Both the bowl and cover boththeadjustmentofthevacuumbeingappliedtothevacuum
should be suf
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