Methods of testing bitumen and related roadmaking products
AS 2341.12-2020 pdf download.Methods of testing bitumen and related roadmaking products
Method 12: Determination of penetration.
The objective of this AS 2341.12 is to specify the procedures for the determination of the penetration of bitumen and related roadmaking products. It is applicable to bituminous materials with penetrations less than or equal to 200 (0.1 mm).
2 Application
ASTM D5/DSM-19 is the 2019 edition. Only the 2019 edition shall be used in accordance with this Test Method.
3 Normative references
The following normative documents are referred to in this Standard in addition to those referenced in ASTM D5/D5M-19. The following documents are referred to In the text in such a way that some or all of the content constitutes requirements of this Standard.
AS/NZS 2341.21, Method of testing bitumen and related roadmaking products, Method 21:
Sample preparation
AGPT-T102, Protocol for Handling Modified Binders in Preparation for Laboratory Testing
4 Terms and definitions
For the purpose of this document the terms and definitions in this Test Method and ASTM D5/DSM-19 apply.
4.1
may
indicates the existence of an option
4.2
shall
indicates that a statement is mandatory
4.3
should
indicates a recommendation
5 Operation
The requirements of ASTM D5/D5M-19 shall apply subject to the modifications set out in Appendix A for Australian conditions.AS 2341.12-2020 pdf download.
Methods of testing bitumen and related roadmaking products
