Astm d3625
Astm d3625
1. Scope 5.3 Source of Distilled Water (at least 500 mL (1⁄2 qt) for
1.1 This practice covers a rapid procedure for visually each test) (Note 1).
observing the loss of adhesion in uncompacted bituminous- NOTE 1—Water that is not distilled has been shown to significantly
coated aggregate mixtures due to the action of boiling water. affect results of the procedure and should not be used.
1.2 This standard does not purport to address all of the 5.4 Device for Heating Water—gas burner with wire gauze
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the supported on tripod or ring, hot plate, camp stove or other
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro- suitable device which will distribute heat evenly.
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica- 5.5 Thermometers— ASTM low-distillation thermometers
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use. graduated either in Celsius or Fahrenheit as specified, having a
2. Referenced Documents range from − 2 to + 300°C or 30 to 580°F respectively, and
conforming to the requirements for thermometer 7C or 7F as
2.1 ASTM Standards: prescribed in Specification E 1.
E 1 Specification for ASTM Thermometers2
D 979 Practice for Sampling Bituminous Paving Mixtures3 6. Sample Preparation
3. Summary of Practice 6.1 Prepare an uncompacted bituminous-coated aggregate
mixture following established laboratory procedures or obtain
3.1 A bituminous-coated aggregate mixture sample is a sample of plant-produced mixture in accordance with Prac-
placed in a container of boiling distilled water and boiled for 10 tice D 979. The temperature of hot mixtures shall be below the
min. After cooling the boiled mixture, visual observation is boiling temperature of water, but not less than 85°C (180°F),
made of retained bitumen coating on the aggregate. before placing in boiling water. The temperature of mixtures
4. Significance and Use that are cold mixed shall be at or above room temperature
before placing in boiling water.
4.1 This practice is useful as an indicator of the relative
susceptibility of bituminous-coated aggregate to water, but 7. Procedure
should not be used as a measure of field performance because 7.1 For each sample tested pour distilled water into a clean
such correlation has not been established. If loss of adhesion container (as described in 5.2) such that the container is
due to water is indicated, testing by other procedures should be approximately half full and heat to boiling.
conducted to further evaluate the mixture. 7.2 With an appropriate implement (as described in 5.1)
4.2 This practice should not be used for acceptance/ place approximately 250 g (1⁄2 lb) of the bituminous-coated
rejection by owner agencies. aggregate mixture in the boiling water while the container is
5. Apparatus exposed to the heat source. Bring the water back to boiling and
maintain boiling for 10 min 6 15 s. Avoid excessive manipu-
5.1 Scoop, shovel or other implement capable of removing lation of the bituminous-coated aggregate mixture.
a representative sample from a larger mass of bituminous- 7.3 At the end of 10 min, remove the container from the heat
coated aggregate mixture. source. Skim off any free bitumen from the surface of the water
5.2 Glass Beakers, heat-resistant, 1000–2000 mL capacity to prevent recoating. Cool to room temperature, decant the
or suitable metal containers of similar dimensions and capacity. water, and empty the wet mix onto a white paper towel.
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NOTE 2—For comparison, a similar amount of fresh bituminous-coated
This practice is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D04 on Road and
aggregate mixture should be placed into a second container, covered with
Paving Materials and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D04.22on Effect
of Water and Other Elements on Bituminous-Coated Aggregates. unheated distilled water for 10 min, the water decanted and the mixture
Current edition approved Sept. 10, 1996. Published November 1996. Originally emptied onto a white paper towel.
published as D 3625 – 77. Last previous edition D 3625 – 91. 7.4 Visually observe the aggregate (coarse and fine) for
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Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 14.03.
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Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 04.03. retained bitumen coating. Any thin, brownish, translucent areas
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are to be considered fully coated. Visual observations shall be effects of moisture on the coating appearance of the sample have been
made immediately after the sample is placed on the white paper eliminated.
towel (Note 3). Examination of the sample under a light and
with low magnification may aid in the visual observation of 8. Keywords
retained coating. 8.1 bituminous paving mixtures; coating/stripping; loss of
NOTE 3—Additional information can be obtained by repeating the adhesion; water
visual observation 24 h after boiling when the sample has dried and the
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