ASTM D6140-22

Standard Test Method to Determine Asphalt Retention of Paving Fabrics Used in Asphalt Paving for Full-Width Applications

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
5.1 The asphalt retention is a test procedure for full-width paving fabrics. The use of this test method is to establish an index value by providing standard criteria and a basis for uniform reporting.  
5.2 This procedure is applicable for testing conditioned specimens (see 8.1). The results obtained may vary, depending on which type of asphalt cement is used for the test. Unless stated otherwise, use Grade PG 64-22 as defined in Specification D3381/D3381M or equivalent asphalt cement.  
5.3 This procedure is applicable whenever it is desired to determine an index asphalt retention of paving fabric.  
5.4 If it becomes necessary for the purchaser and the seller to use this test method for acceptance testing, the statistical bias, if any, between the purchaser's and seller's laboratories should be determined. Such comparison is to be based on specimens randomly drawn from the sample of geotextile being evaluated.
SCOPE
1.1 This test method is an index test that covers a procedure for determining the asphalt retention for paving fabrics. Paving fabrics are used in a fabric membrane interlayer system in pavements before the placement of an asphaltic overlay.  
1.2 This test method shows the values in both SI units and inch-pound units. SI units is the name for the system of metric units known as the International System of Units. Inch-pound units is the correct name for the customary units used in the United States. The values in inch-pound units are provided 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, 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-Nov-2022
• ICS: 59.080.30 - Textile fabrics
• ICS: 75.140 - Waxes, bituminous materials and other petroleum products
• Technical Committee: D35 - Geosynthetics
• Drafting Committee: D35.03 - Permeability and Filtration

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: D6140 − 22
Standard Test Method to
Determine Asphalt Retention of Paving Fabrics Used in
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Asphalt Paving for Full-Width Applications
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D6140; 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. Terminology
3.1 Definitions:
1.1 This test method is an index test that covers a procedure
for determining the asphalt retention for paving fabrics. Paving 3.1.1 asphalt retention, n—the volume of asphalt cement
retained by paving fabrics per unit area of specimen after
fabrics are used in a fabric membrane interlayer system in
pavements before the placement of an asphaltic overlay. submersion in asphalt cement.
3.1.2 atmosphere for testing geotextiles, n—air maintained
1.2 This test method shows the values in both SI units and
at a relative humidity of 50 to 70 % and a temperature of 21 6
inch-pound units. SI units is the name for the system of metric
2 °C (70 6 4 °F).
units known as the International System of Units. Inch-pound
units is the correct name for the customary units used in the
3.1.3 paving fabrics, n—geotextile used for paving applica-
United States. The values in inch-pound units are provided for
tions.
information only.
3.2 For definitions of other terms relating to geotextiles,
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the
refer to Terminology D4439. For definitions of other terms
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
relating to textiles, refer to Terminology D123.
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
4. Summary of Test Method
priate safety, health, and environmental practices and deter-
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
4.1 Test specimens are individually weighed prior to being
1.4 This international standard was developed in accor-
submerged in an asphalt cement that will be used for the
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
overlay. The asphalt cement is maintained at a specified
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
temperature. After submerging the specimens in the asphalt
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
cement test, the specimens are hung to drain in the oven for a
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
specified period of time at the same oven temperature.
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
4.2 Upon completion of specimen submersion in asphalt,
anddraining,theindividualspecimensareweighedandasphalt
2. Referenced Documents
retention is determined.
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
D123 Terminology Relating to Textiles
5. Significance and Use
D3381/D3381M Specification for Viscosity-Graded Asphalt
5.1 The asphalt retention is a test procedure for full-width
Binder for Use in Pavement Construction
paving fabrics. The use of this test method is to establish an
D4439 Terminology for Geosynthetics
index value by providing standard criteria and a basis for
D4632/D4632M Test Method for Grab Breaking Load and
uniform reporting.
Elongation of Geotextiles
5.2 This procedure is applicable for testing conditioned
specimens (see 8.1). The results obtained may vary, depending
on which type of asphalt cement is used for the test. Unless
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This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D35 on
stated otherwise, use Grade PG 64-22 as defined in Specifica-
Geosynthetics and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D35.03 on Perme-
tion D3381/D3381M or equivalent asphalt cement.
ability and Filtration.
Current edition approved Dec. 1, 2022. Published December 2022. Originally
5.3 This procedure is applicable whenever it is desired to
approved in 1997. Last previous edition approved in 2014 as D6140 – 00 (2014).
determine an index asphalt retention of paving fabric.
DOI: 10.1520/D6140-22.
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
5.4 If it becomes necessary for the purchaser and the seller
contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM
to use this test method for acceptance testing, the statistical
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
the ASTM website. bias, if any, between the purchaser’s and seller’s laboratories
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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.
Designation: D6140 − 00 (Reapproved 2014) D6140 − 22
Standard Test Method to
Determine Asphalt Retention of Paving Fabrics Used in
1
Asphalt Paving for Full-Width Applications
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D6140; 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 is an index test that covers a procedure for determining the asphalt retention for paving fabrics. Paving fabrics
are used in a fabric membrane interlayer system in pavements before the placement of an asphaltic overlay.
1.2 This test method shows the values in both SI units and inch-pound units. SI Unitsunits is the name for the system of metric
units known as the International System of Units. Inch-pound units is the correct name for the customary units used in the United
States. The values in inch-pound units are provided 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 safety, health, and healthenvironmental 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:
D123 Terminology Relating to Textiles
D3381/D3381M Specification for Viscosity-Graded Asphalt Binder for Use in Pavement Construction
D4439 Terminology for Geosynthetics
D4632/D4632M Test Method for Grab Breaking Load and Elongation of Geotextiles
3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions:
3.1.1 asphalt retention, n—the volume of asphalt cement retained by paving fabrics per unit area of specimen after submersion
in asphalt cement.
3.1.2 atmosphere for testing geotextiles, n—air maintained at a relative humidity of 50 to 70 % and a temperature of 21 6 2°C2 °C
(70 6 4°F).4 °F).
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This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D35 on Geosynthetics and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D35.03 on Permeability and
Filtration.
Current edition approved Jan. 1, 2014Dec. 1, 2022. Published January 2014December 2022. Originally approved in 1997. Last previous edition approved in 20092014
as D6140–00(2009).D6140 – 00 (2014). DOI: 10.1520/D6140-00R14.10.1520/D6140-22.
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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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3.1.3 paving fabrics, n—geotextile used for paving applications.
3.2 For definitions of other terms relating to geotextiles, refer to Terminology D4439. For definitions of other terms relating to
textiles, refer to Terminology D123.
4. Summary of Test Method
4.1 Test specimens are individually weighed prior to being submerged in an asphalt cement that will be used for the overlay. The
asphalt cement is maintained at a specified temperature. After submerging the specimens in the asphalt cement test, the specimens
are hung to drain in the oven for a specified period of time at the same oven temperature.
4.2 Upon completion of specimen submersion in asphalt, and draining, the individual specimens are weighed and asphalt retention
is determined.
5. Significance and Use
5.1 The asphalt retention is a test procedure for full-width paving fabrics. The use of this test method is to establish an index value
by providing standard criteria and a basis for uniform reporting.
5.2 This procedure is applicable for testing conditioned specimens (see 8.1). The results obtained may vary, depending on which
type of asphalt cement is used for the test. Unless stated otherwise, use A.C. 20 Grade PG 64-22 as defined in Specification
D3381/D3381M or equivalent asphalt cement.
5.3 This procedure is applicable whenever it is desired to determine an
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