Abstract

This specification covers the standard for asphalt cement proposed for use in the construction of pavements. This specification shall include the following penetration grades: 40-50, 60-70, 85-100, 120-150, and 200-300. The cements shall be manufactured by refining crude petroleum through suitable methods. The asphalt cement shall be homogeneous and shall not foam when heated to application temperature. Requirements such as ductility, flash point, solubility in trichloroethylene, and penetration shall be determined in accordance with ASTM test methods.

This abstract is a brief summary of the referenced standard. It is informational only and not an official part of the standard; the full text of the standard itself must be referred to for its use and application. ASTM does not give any warranty express or implied or make any representation that the contents of this abstract are accurate, complete or up to date.

1. Scope

1.1 This specification covers asphalt cement for use in the construction of pavements.

1.2 This specification covers the following penetration grades:

1.3 The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units are to be regarded separately as standard. The values stated in each system may not be exact equivalents; therefore, each system shall be used independently of the other. Combining values from the two systems may result in non-conformance with the standard.

2. Referenced Documents (purchase separately) The documents listed below are referenced within the subject standard but are not provided as part of the standard.

ASTM Standards

D5 Test Method for Penetration of Bituminous Materials

D36 Test Method for Softening Point of Bitumen (Ring-and-Ball Apparatus)

D92 Test Method for Flash and Fire Points by Cleveland Open Cup Tester

D113 Test Method for Ductility of Bituminous Materials

D140 Practice for Sampling Bituminous Materials

D1754 Test Method for Effects of Heat and Air on Asphaltic Materials (Thin-Film Oven Test)

D2042 Test Method for Solubility of Asphalt Materials in Trichloroethylene

Keywords

asphalt cement; pavement; penetration; Pavement surfaces--specifications; Penetration--cement/concrete; Asphalt cements--specifications;

ICS Code

ICS Number Code 93.080.20 (Road construction materials)

DOI: 10.1520/D0946_D0946M-09A

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ASTM D946 / D946M