VISCOSITY TEST OF BITUMEN (IS 1206-PART-2)

Pic-5 Viscosity test of bitumen

ABSOLUTE VISCOSITY TEST OF BITUMEN Reference IS: 1206 (Part 2) – Method for Testing Tar and Bitumen Materials: Determination of Absolute Viscosity Test Equipment The following testing equipment is needed to measure absolute viscosity of viscosity graded paving bitumen (IS:73-2006) at 60 C in accordance with IS:1206 (Part 2) (similar to ASTM D 2171), which … Read more

9 TEST TO CHECK QUALITY OF BITUMEN FOR USE IN ROAD WORK

Fig-3 Softening Point Test Setup

Lab Tests on Bitumen to Check Quality Various tests are conducted on bitumen to assess its consistency, gradation, viscosity, temperature susceptibility, and safety. There are a number of tests to assess the properties of bituminous materials. The following tests are usually conducted to evaluate different properties of bituminous materials. Penetration test Ductility test Softening point … Read more

RESIDUE OF BITUMEN EMULSION ON 600 MICRON SIEVE (IS-8887-2004)

BITUMEN EMULSION TEST - RESIDUE ON 600 MICRON SIEVE

Determination of Residue of Bitumen Emulsion Purpose This test is done for the determination of residue of bituminous emulsion by sieving through 600-micron is sieve. Apparatus 600 Micron IS Sieve — A circular sieve approximately 100 mm in diameter and 40 mm height. Metal or Glass Dish — A small metal or glass dish about … Read more

DETERMINATION OF BITUMEN CONTENT IN THE BITUMINOUS MIX

Centrifuge apparatus used for binder content test of bituminous mix

Bitumen Content Test of a Bituminous Mix Purpose The test determines the bitumen content in the bituminous mix by cold solvent extraction. Apparatus & Solvent Centrifuge apparatus Trichloroethylene Procedure Take a representative sample of about 500 g, weigh it exactly and place it in the bowl of the extraction apparatus (W1). Cover the sample with … Read more

VISCOSITY TEST OF BITUMEN EMULSION BY SAYBOLT FUROL VISCOMETR (IS-3117-2004)

Saybolt Furol Viscometer - used for viscosity test of bitumen emulsion

Test for Bitumen Emulsion: Viscosity by Saybolt Furol Viscometer Purpose Viscosity indicates the resistance to flow due to its internal friction. Higher the viscosity, lower the rate of flow. The test is conducted to see if it is in the specified range. The Test result is expressed in seconds for the flow of 60 cc … Read more

SOFTENING POINT OF BITUMEN (IS:1205:1978)

Objective For determination of softening point of a given bitumen.  Reference Standards IS : 1205-1978-Indian standard methods for testing tar and bituminious materials (Determination of softening point) Equipment & Apparatus   Ring and Ball apparatus,  Steel balls  Brass rings  Ball guide    Support  Thermometer  Bath with stirrer  Procedure Sample material is heated to a temperature between … Read more

DUCTILITY VALUE OF BITUMEN (IS:1208-1978)

Objective For determination of ductility of distillation residue a  given bitumen.  Reference Standard IS : 1208-1978- Indian standard methods for testing tar and bituminous materials (Determination of ductility) Equipment & Apparatus Briquette mould, Ductility machine with water bath and a pulling device A putty knife Thermometer  Procedure The bitumen sample is maintained to a pouring … Read more

PENETRATION VALUE OF BITUMEN (IS:1203-1978)

Objective To determinate the penetration of bitumen. Reference Standard IS : 1203-1978-Indian standard methods for testing tar and bituminious materials (Determination of penetration)  Equipment & Apparatus Container Needle Stop watch Water bath Penetration apparatus Thermometer                               Procedure  The bitumen is softened to a paving consistency between 750 C and 1000C above the approximate temp … Read more