ASTM D5581-07ae1
(Test Method)Standard Test Method for Resistance to Plastic Flow of Bituminous Mixtures Using Marshall Apparatus (6 inch-Diameter Specimen)
Standard Test Method for Resistance to Plastic Flow of Bituminous Mixtures Using Marshall Apparatus (6 inch-Diameter Specimen)
SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
This test method is used in the laboratory mix design of bituminous mixtures. Specimens are prepared in accordance with the method and tested for maximum load and flow. Density and voids properties may also be determined on specimens prepared in accordance with the method. The testing section of this method can also be used to obtain maximum load and flow for bituminous paving specimens cored from pavements or prepared by other methods. These results may differ from values obtained on specimens prepared by this test method.
SCOPE
1.1 This test method covers the measurement of the resistance to plastic flow of cylindrical specimens of bituminous paving mixture loaded on the lateral surface by means of the Marshall apparatus. This test method is for use with mixtures containing asphalt cement and aggregate up to 1½ in. (37.5 mm) nominal maximum size.
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard except for reference to sieve sizes and size of aggregate as measured by testing sieves in which SI units are standard according to Specification E 11. 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 establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
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Designation: D5581 − 07a
StandardTest Method for
Resistance to Plastic Flow of Bituminous Mixtures Using
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Marshall Apparatus (6 inch-Diameter Specimen)
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D5581; 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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´ NOTE—Updated research report information in Footnote 4 editorially in May 2009.
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1. Scope 2.2 AASTHO Standards:
T 316 Viscosity Determination of Asphalt Binder Using
1.1 This test method covers the measurement of the resis-
Rotational Viscometer
tance to plastic flow of cylindrical specimens of bituminous
paving mixture loaded on the lateral surface by means of the
3. Significance and Use
Marshall apparatus. This test method is for use with mixtures
3.1 This test method is used in the laboratory mix design of
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containing asphalt cement and aggregate up to 1 ⁄2 in. (37.5
bituminous mixtures. Specimens are prepared in accordance
mm) nominal maximum size.
with the method and tested for maximum load and flow.
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
Density and voids properties may also be determined on
as standard except for reference to sieve sizes and size of
specimenspreparedinaccordancewiththemethod.Thetesting
aggregate as measured by testing sieves in which SI units are
section of this method can also be used to obtain maximum
standard according to Specification E11. The values given in
load and flow for bituminous paving specimens cored from
parentheses are mathematical conversions to SI units that are
pavements or prepared by other methods. These results may
provided for information only and are not considered standard.
differ from values obtained on specimens prepared by this test
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the method.
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
4. Apparatus
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
4.1 SpecimenMoldAssembly—Mold cylinders nominal 6.5-
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
in. (165.1-mm) outside diameter steel tubing with
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
6.000 6 0.008 in. (152.4 6 0.2 mm) inside diameter by 4.5 in.
2. Referenced Documents (114.3 mm) in height, base plates, and extension collars shall
2 conform to the details shown in Fig. 1. Nine mold cylinders are
2.1 ASTM Standards:
recommended.
C670 Practice for Preparing Precision and Bias Statements
for Test Methods for Construction Materials 4.2 Specimen Extractor—steel, in the form of a disk with a
D2493 Standard Viscosity-Temperature Chart for Asphalts diameter from 5.950 to 5.990 in. (151.1 to 152.1 mm) and 0.5
D6926 Practice for Preparation of Bituminous Specimens in. (13 mm) thick for extracting the compacted specimen from
Using Marshall Apparatus the specimen mold with the use of the mold collar. A suitable
D6927 Test Method for Marshall Stability and Flow of bar is required to transfer the load from the ring dynamometer
adapter to the extension collar while extracting the specimen.
Bituminous Mixtures
E11 Specification for Woven Wire Test Sieve Cloth and Test
4.3 Mechanical Compactor and Compaction Hammer—
Sieves
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Compactor with ⁄3 hp (250W) minimum motor, chain lift,
frame, and automatic sliding weight release. The compaction
hammer (Fig. 2) shall have a flat, circular tamping face 5.88 in.
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This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D04 on Road
(149.4 mm) in diameter and a 22.50 6 0.02 lb (10.21 6 0.01
and Paving Materials and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D04.20 on
kg) sliding weight with a free fall of 18.0 6 0.1 in.
Mechanical Tests of Bituminous Mixtures.
Current edition approved Sept. 15, 2007. Published October 2007. Originally
(457.2 6 2.5 mm). Two compaction hammers are recom-
approved in 1994. Last previous edition approved in 2007 as D5581 – 07. DOI:
mended.
10.1520/D5581-07AE01.
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the ASTM website. http://www.transportation.org.
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FIG. 2 Compaction Hammer (Generic)
FIG. 1 Compaction Mold
and the gaps between the segment
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Designation:D5581–07a Designation:D5581–07a
Standard Test Method for
Resistance to Plastic Flow of Bituminous Mixtures Using
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Marshall Apparatus (6 inch-Diameter Specimen)
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D 5581; 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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´ NOTE—Updated research report information in Footnote 4 editorially in May 2009.
1. Scope
1.1 This test method covers the measurement of the resistance to plastic flow of cylindrical specimens of bituminous paving
mixture loaded on the lateral surface by means of the Marshall apparatus. This test method is for use with mixtures containing
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asphalt cement and aggregate up to 1 ⁄2 in. (37.5 mm) nominal maximum size.
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard except for reference to sieve sizes and size of aggregate
as measured by testing sieves in which SI units are standard according to Specification E 11. 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 establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory
limitations prior to use.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
C 670 Practice for Preparing Precision and Bias Statements for Test Methods for Construction Materials
D 2493 Standard Viscosity-Temperature Chart for Asphalts
D 6926 Practice for Preparation of Bituminous Specimens Using Marshall Apparatus
D 6927 Test Method for Marshall Stability and Flow of Bituminous Mixtures
E11 Specification for Wire Cloth and Sieves for Testing Purposes
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2.2 AASTHO Standards:
T 316 Viscosity Determination of Asphalt Binder Using Rotational Viscometer
3. Significance and Use
3.1 This test method is used in the laboratory mix design of bituminous mixtures. Specimens are prepared in accordance with
the method and tested for maximum load and flow. Density and voids properties may also be determined on specimens prepared
in accordance with the method. The testing section of this method can also be used to obtain maximum load and flow for
bituminous paving specimens cored from pavements or prepared by other methods. These results may differ from values obtained
on specimens prepared by this test method.
4. Apparatus
4.1 Specimen Mold Assembly—Mold cylinders nominal 6.5-in. (165.1-mm) outside diameter steel tubing with 6.000 6 0.008
in.(152.4 6 0.2mm)insidediameterby4.5in.(114.3mm)inheight,baseplates,andextensioncollarsshallconformtothedetails
shown in Fig. 1. Nine mold cylinders are recommended.
4.2 Specimen Extractor—steel, in the form of a disk with a diameter from 5.950 to 5.990 in. (151.1 to 152.1 mm) and 0.5 in.
(13 mm) thick for extracting the compacted specimen from the specimen mold with the use of the mold collar. A suitable bar is
required to transfer the load from the ring dynamometer adapter to the extension collar while extracting the specimen.
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4.3 Mechanical Compactor and Compaction Hammer—Compactor with ⁄3 hp (250W) minimum motor, chain lift, frame, and
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ThistestmethodisunderthejurisdictionofASTMCommitteeD04onRoadandPavingMaterialsandisthedirectresponsibilityofSubcommitteeD04.20onMechanical
Tests of Bituminous Mixtures.
Current edition approved Sept. 15, 2007. Published October 2007. Originally approved in 1994. Last previous edition approved in 2007 as D 5581 – 07.
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For referencedASTM standards, visit theASTM website, www.astm.org, or contactASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. ForAnnualBookofASTMStandards
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.
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959, United States.
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FIG. 1 Compaction Mold
automatic sliding weight release. The compaction hammer (Fig. 2) shall have a flat, circular tamping face 5.88 in. (149.4 mm) in
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