ASTM D3496-99(2005)
(Test Method)Standard Practice for Preparation of Bituminous Mixture Specimens for Dynamic Modulus Testing (Withdrawn 2010)
Standard Practice for Preparation of Bituminous Mixture Specimens for Dynamic Modulus Testing (Withdrawn 2010)
ABSTRACT
This practice covers the standard for the preparation of cylindrical specimens of bituminous paving mixture suitable for dynamic modulus tests. This is intended for dense-graded bituminous concrete mixtures containing aggregates. The test specimens shall be prepared with accordance to other ASTM documents prescribed herein. The procedure for preparing the cylindrical specimens using a California kneading compactor include placing the compaction mold in position in the mold holder and inserting a paper disk to cover the base plate of the mold holder. Using a variable transformer, the compactor foot is maintained sufficiently hot. Using a paddle of suitable dimensions, push the mixture into the mold. After compaction, a static load is applied to the specimen using a compression testing machine. After reaching the applied pressure as prescribed herein, the load is released immediately. After cooling, the specimen is removed from the mold and placed on a smooth flat surface.
SCOPE
1.1 This practice covers the preparation of cylindrical specimens of bituminous paving mixture suitable for dynamic modulus tests. The practice is intended for dense-graded bituminous concrete mixtures containing aggregate up to 25.0-mm maximum size.
1.2 The values stated in SI units are the 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.
WITHDRAWN RATIONALE
Formerly under the jurisdiction of Committee D04 on Road and Paving Materials, this Practice was withdrawn in 2010 with no replacement because the test method (D3497) for testing the specimens produced according to this standard has been withdrawn. A new standard is under development in AASHTO.
General Information
Relations
Standards Content (Sample)
NOTICE: This standard has either been superseded and replaced by a new version or withdrawn.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:D3496–99 (Reapproved 2005)
Standard Practice for
Preparation of Bituminous Mixture Specimens for Dynamic
Modulus Testing
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D3496; 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 3.2 Corps of Engineers Gyratory Testing Machine—When
the Corps of Engineers gyratory testing machine is used to
1.1 This practice covers the preparation of cylindrical speci-
prepare specimens, the apparatus shall be as specified by Test
mens of bituminous paving mixture suitable for dynamic
Method D3387, except that only those models capable of
modulus tests. The practice is intended for dense-graded
producing 100-mm diameter by 200-mm high specimens are
bituminous concrete mixtures containing aggregate up to
applicable. The dimensions of the molding cylinders for this
25.0-mm maximum size.
machine shall be 100 mm in diameter by 300-mm long.
1.2 The values stated in SI units are the standard.
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the
4. Test Specimens
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
4.1 Preparation of Mixture—Prepare approximately 4000 g
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
of the bituminous mixture in accordance with Test Methods
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
D1560 or Test Method D3387 to produce specimens 100 mm
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
in diameter by 200 mm in height.
2. Referenced Documents 4.2 Size of Specimens—The cylindrical specimens shall be
100 mm in diameter by 200 mm in height.
2.1 ASTM Standards:
D1560 Test Methods for Resistance to Deformation and
5. Procedure
Cohesion of Bituminous Mixtures by Means of Hveem
5.1 Compaction Temperature—The compaction tempera-
Apparatus
ture for bituminous mixtures shall be in accordance with
D1561 Practice for Preparation of Bituminous Mixture Test
PracticeD1561orTestMethodD3387,dependingonwhichset
Specimens by Means of California Kneading Compactor
of equipment is used.
D3387 TestMethodforCompactionandShearPropertiesof
5.2 Molding Specimens—Heat the compaction molds to the
Bituminous Mixtures by Means of the U.S. Corps of
temperatures specified in 5.1.
Engineers Gyratory Testing Machine (GTM)
5.2.1 Specimens prepared using the California kneading
3. Apparatus compactor shall be prepared using the following procedure for
molding specimens. Place the compaction mold in position in
3.1 California Kneading Compactor—When the California
the mold holder and insert a paper disk 100 mm in diameter to
kneading compactor is used to prepare specimens, the appara-
cover the base plate of the mold holder. Weigh out one half of
tus shall be in accordance with Practice D1561, except steel
therequiredamountofbituminousmixtureforonespecimenat
moldingcylinderswith[6-mm]wallthicknesshavinganinside
the specified temperature and place uniformly in the insulated
diameter of 100 mm and height of 250 mm shall be used.
feeder trough, which has been preheated to the compaction
temperature for the mixture. By means of the variable trans-
This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D04 on Road former controlling the heater, maintain the compactor foot
and Paving Materials and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D04.26 on
sufficiently hot to prevent the mixture from adhering to it. By
Fundamental/Mechanistic Tests.
meansofapaddleofsuitabledimensionstofitthecrosssection
Current edition approved Feb. 1, 2005. Published February 2005. Originally
of the trough, push 30 approximately equal portions of the
approved in 1976. Last previous edition approved in 1999 as D3496 – 99. DOI:
10.1520/D3496-99R05.
mixture continu
...
Questions, Comments and Discussion
Ask us and Technical Secretary will try to provide an answer. You can facilitate discussion about the standard in here.