ASTM D2995-14

Standard Practice for Estimating Application Rate and Residual Application Rate of Bituminous Distributors (Withdrawn 2023)

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
3.1 Option A—The transverse and longitudinal application rate and variability in application rate of bituminous material applied to a pavement surface using a bituminous distributor can be estimated using Option A.  
3.2 Option B—The transverse and longitudinal residual application rate and variability in residual application rate from emulsified asphalt applications to a pavement surface using a bituminous distributor can be estimated by using Option B.
SCOPE
1.1 This practice covers the determination of transverse and longitudinal application rate and residual application rate of asphalt distributors in gallons per square yard (or litres per square metre).  
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 establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

General Information

• Status: Historical
• Publication Date: 14-Jul-2014
• ICS: 93.080.10 - Road construction
• Technical Committee: D04 - Road and Paving Materials
• Drafting Committee: D04.24 - Asphalt Surface Treatments

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation: D2995 − 14
Standard Practice for
Estimating Application Rate and Residual Application Rate
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of Bituminous Distributors
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D2995; 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 U.S. Department of Defense.
1. Scope emulsified asphalt applications to a pavement surface using a
bituminous distributor can be estimated by using Option B.
1.1 This practice covers the determination of transverse and
longitudinal application rate and residual application rate of
4. Apparatus
asphalt distributors in gallons per square yard (or litres per
4.1 Balance, sensitive to 0.1 g.
square metre).
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded 4.2 Weighing Box or Balance Shield, required at site for
Option A, to protect balance from wind when the balance is in
as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical
conversions to SI units that are provided for information only use at the project site (see Fig. 1).
and are not considered standard.
4.3 Balance Table and Work Table, for weighing.
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the
4.4 Oven, for drying the samples for Option B, capable of
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
maintaining a temperature of 230 6 9°F (110 6 5°C).
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
5. Materials
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
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5.1 Geotextile Pads (or other durable absorbent pads),
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2. Summary of Practice
weighing a minimum of 8 oz/yd and measuring 12 in. (304.8
mm) by 12 in. (304.8 mm).
2.1 Pre-weighed pads are placed on the surface of the
roadway in front of the distributor. The asphalt distributor is 5.2 Aluminized Duct Tape, measuring 2 in. (50.8 mm) wide
driven over the pads while spraying asphalt. For OptionA, the
and 6 in. (152.4 mm) long.
pads are immediately removed from the roadway and imme-
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5.3 Butcher Paper #50 (or other durable paper), measur-
diately reweighed. The weight of asphalt applied to the pads is
ing approximately 30 in. (762 mm) wide for temporary
determined by subtraction and the rate of application is
protection of geotextile pads during calibration.
calculated. Option B, for emulsified asphalt, includes oven
drying the pads to a constant weight to determine the residual
6. Procedure (Transverse Application Rate)
asphalt application rate.
6.1 Select enough of the geotextile fabric pads so that when
NOTE 1—Option B is not to be used for cutback asphalts.
placed transversely end-to-end on the roadway a continuous
strip is created across the width of the roadway to be sprayed
3. Significance and Use
with asphalt.
3.1 Option A—The transverse and longitudinal application
6.2 Create a loop with the duct tape with the adhesive side
rate and variability in application rate of bituminous material
facing out. Place two loops of duct tape on one edge of each of
applied to a pavement surface using a bituminous distributor
the geotextile fabric pads.
can be estimated using Option A.
6.3 Obtain the weight of the pad and tape assembly to the
3.2 Option B—The transverse and longitudinal residual
nearest 0.1 g.
application rate and variability in residual application rate from
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This practice is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D04 on Road and
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Paving Materials and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D04.24 on Non-woven, needle punched, heat fused on one side geotextiles by Phillips
Asphalt Surface Treatments. Fibers, Monsanto, and Amoco have been found to be suitable materials for this
Current edition approved July 15, 2014. Published September 2015. Originally purpose.
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approved in 1971. Last previous edition approved in 2009 as D2995 – 99 (2009). Butcher paper from Baumann Paper Co., Baumann Rd., Lexington, KY has
DOI: 10.1520/D2995-14. been found to be suitable for this purpose.
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7. Procedure (Longitudinal Application Rate)
7.1 Prepare the pads and tape assemblies as described in 6.2
through 6.4. Position enough pads edge to edge down the
pavement so the application rate in the long direction to be
sprayed is covered as shown in Fig. 3. Position the pads so the
distributor tires do not come in contact with the pads.
7.2 OptionA—Assoonasthedistributorhaspassedoverthe
pad assemblies, remove each
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Designation: D2995 − 99 (Reapproved 2009) D2995 − 14
Standard Practice for
Estimating Application Rate and Residual Application Rate
1
of Bituminous Distributors
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D2995; 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 U.S. Department of Defense.
1. Scope
1.1 This practice covers the determination of transverse and longitudinal application rate and residual application rate of asphalt
distributors in gallons per square yard (or litres per square metre).
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 establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory
limitations prior to use.
1.3 The values given in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard. The SI values given in parentheses are for
information purposes only.
2. Summary of Practice
2.1 Test Method A: Pre-weighed pads are placed on the surface of the roadway in front of the distributor. The asphalt distributor
is driven over the pads while spraying asphalt. For Option A, the pads are immediately removed from the roadway and immediately
reweighed. The weight of asphalt applied to the pads is determined by subtraction and the rate of application is calculated. Option
B, for emulsified asphalt, includes oven drying the pads to a constant weight to determine the residual asphalt application rate.
2.1.1 Pre-weighed calibration pads are placed on the surface of the roadway in front of the distributor to be calibrated. The
asphalt distributor to be calibrated is driven over the calibration pads while spraying asphalt. The calibration pads are removed
from the roadway and reweighed. The weight of asphalt applied to the pads is determined by subtraction and the rate of application
is calculated.
NOTE 1—Option B is not to be used for cutback asphalts.
2.2 Test Method B:
2.2.1 Containers are placed under each nozzle of a bituminous distributor and bituminous material is sprayed into the containers
for a known period of time. The volume of bituminous material sprayed after this period is calculated. The transverse uniformity
of bituminous material sprayed on the pavement is obtained from this calculation and the distribution of bituminous material
applied longitudinally on the pavement is calculated as a function of the distributor velocity.
3. Significance and Use
3.1 Option A—The amount transverse and longitudinal application rate and variability in application rate of bituminous material
applied to a pavement surface using a bituminous distributor can be estimated using the described procedure.Option A.
3.2 Option B—The transverse and longitudinal residual application rate and variability in residual application rate from
emulsified asphalt applications to a pavement surface using a bituminous distributor can be estimated by using Option B.
4. Apparatus
4.1 Balance, sensitive to 0.1 g.
4.2 Test Methods A and B:Weighing Box or Balance Shield,
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This practice is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D04 on Road and Paving Materials and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D04.24 on Bituminous
Asphalt Surface Treatments.
Current edition approved June 1, 2009July 15, 2014. Published July 2009September 2015. Originally approved in 1971. Last previous edition approved in 20042009 as
D2995 – 04.D2995 – 99 (2009). DOI: 10.1520/D2995-99R09.10.1520/D2995-14.
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FIG. 1 Weighing Box and Balance
4.1.1 Balance, sensitive to 0.1 g.required at site for Option A, to protect balance from wind when the balance is in use at the
project site (see Fig. 1).
4.1.2 Weighing Box or Balance Shield, to protect balance from wind when the balance is in use at the project site (see Fig. 1).
4.1.3 Balance Table and Work Table, for weighi
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