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INDIAN
ROADS CONGRESS
2010
IRC SP 53-2010
GUIDELINES ON
USE OF MODIFIED BITUMEN
IN
ROAD CONSTRUCTION
(SECOND REVISION)
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IRC:SP:53-2010
First
Published
First
Revision
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February, 2002
September, 2004
November, 2010
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Second Revision
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Rights Reserved.
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IRC:SP:53-2010
CONTENTS
Page No
(i)
to
(ii)
1.
Introduction
2.
Scope
3.
Advantages
4.
5.
Type
6.
7.
Manufacturing
8.
9.
Transportation
10.
Design of Mixes
11.
Construction Operation
12.
Quality
of
3
of Modified
Assurance
Annex-2
Annex-3
Annex-4
in
10
11
at Site
Sampling and
Annex-1
Bitumen
Bitumen Modifiers
and Mixes
13.
12
Criteria
Method
for
Method
for Elastic
Method
for
Recovery Test
Separation Test
13
18
20
22
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Basu, S
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Bordoloi,
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Rathore, S.S.
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Delhi
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New
New
Delhi
(Tech.), National
Highways Authority
Delhi
20.
Kumar, Mahesh
Engineer-in-Chief, Haryana
21.
Bongirwar, PL.
Advisor L&T,
22.
Sinha, A.K.
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PWD
Mumbai
PWD, Lucknow
of India
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Sharma. S C.
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Sharma
25.
Gupta.
Dr.
V.M.
Director
New
Momin, SS.
27
Reddy, Dr T
New
Delhi
(Retd.),
MoRT&H,
Delhi
Road Research
Ex-Scientist, Central
S.
Shukla, R.S.
Road Research
Jain, R.K.
30
Chandrasekhar,
Dr.
P.
PWD, Sonepat
(Ministry of Rural
Member
New
SS
Roads Development
Agency
Singh, B.N
Institute,
Delhi
29.
Institute,
Delhi
New
31.
MoRT&H,
New
28.
(Retd.).
Delhi
Consultant, AIMIL,
D P
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& AS
(Tech.), National
Development),
New
Highways Authority
Delhi
of India
Delhi
PW (R),
32
Nashkar,
33.
34.
Alam, Parwez
35.
Gangopadhyay,
36.
Singh, Nirmal
Director, Central
Dr. S.
New
37
New
(Retd.),
& SS
(Retd.),
MoRT&H,
Delhi
MoRT&H, New
38.
Jain, N.S.
39.
Ministry of
40.
Representative
EX-Officio
1.
President,
Institute,
Delhi
Sinha, V.K.
& SS
New Delhi
MoRT&H,
Road Research
Jit
Kolkata
Delhi
New
Delhi
Members
IRC
Delhi
PWD
Mizoram, Aizawl
2.
Director (General)
Spl.
3.
Secretary
Secretary General
RD &
New
Delhi
Delhi
Corresponding Members
1.
2.
Khattar, M.D.
Consultant,
3.
Agarwal, M.K.
4.
Borge, V.B.
(ii)
PWD
PWD, Mumbai
IRC:SP:53-2010
INTRODUCTION
t
1.1
05 September, 2009 the Convenor Shri A.V. Sinha expressed the urgency of revision
of
consisting of Dr. Sunil Bose, Dr. B.R. Tyagi and Shri S.K. Nirmal
was formed
to revise
The H-2 Committee in its fifth meeting held on 24 April, 2010 approved
the revised document presented by the Sub-group. The Personnel of Flexible Pavement
Committee (H2) as on 24 April, 2010 are as follows
the document.
Convenor
Co-Convenor
Member-Secretary
Sinha, A.V.
Bose,
Dr. Sunil
Nirmal, S.K.
Members
Basu, Chandan
Katare, P.K.
Krishna, Prabhat
Bongirwar, P.L.
Lai,
Das,
Dr.
Ammesh
Nigam,
Dushaka, Vanlal
Gajria, Maj. Gen. K.T
Jain, Dr.
Dr. S.K.
Pachauri, D.K.
Pandey, R.K.
Sarma,
M.C.
Dr.
Sivaram
Sarma, S.C.
Jain, R.K.
Jain,
Chaman
Rajesh Kumar
Tyagi, B.R.
Wasson, Ashok
Kandhal, Prof.
Prithvi
Yadav,
Singh
Dr. V.K.
(Rep. of
DGBR)
Corresponding Members
Bhattacharya, C.C.
Dongre,
Sharma, S.K.
Dr.
Raj
Ex-Officio
President,
IRC
Members
(Liansanga)
(Sinha, A.V.)
(Indoria, R.P.)
B.
IRC:SP:53-2010
The revised draft document was subsequently approved with some suggestions
by the Highways Specifications and Standards Committee in its meeting held on
01 May, 2010. The draft document was approved by the Executive Committee in its
meeting held on 10 May, 2010. The Council in its meeting held at Munnar, (Kerala)
on 22 May, 2010 approved the document with some comments. The document after
incorporating
comments
of Council
1.2
high
pavements
traffic intensity in
the Convenor of
for printing.
in India.
The
of the
variations
in
1.3
Studies have revealed that properties of bitumen and bituminous mixes can
daily
These additives are called "Modifiers" and the bitumen premixed with these modifiers is
known as "Modified Bitumen". Use of modified bitumen in the top layers of the pavement
is expected to significantly enhance the life of the surfacing and extend the time of
the next renewal. Full-scale performance studies on overlay carried out by the various
research
institutions,
Road Transport and Highways; Central Road Research Institute; Highways Research
Station, Chennai; Rubber Board, Kerala; Gujarat Engineering Research Institute; and
various state Public Works Departments revealed that the use of Modified Bitumen
in construction/maintenance of bituminous roads significantly improve the pavement
performance and is cost effective, when life-cycle cost is taken into consideration.
1.4
IS
15462:2004
classify the
into the
PMB(P)
b)
PMB(E)
NRMB
CRMB
c)
d)
These are
Crumb
SBR
rubber/ treated
latex based,
and
recommended
for
use
in
road works.
IRC:SP. 53-2010
In this
document, the above four types of modified bitumen have been referred
requirement
in
some
respect of
of the properties
growing use of
manufacture products
to
their
now
possible to
in
Table
2.
requirements given
its
is
view of the
are given
1.5
it
in
The
technology,
by
The specification
to
Asimple
in
Table
2.
torsional recovery
specification
by measuring
SCOPE
These guidelines deal with the specifications and use of Modified Bitumen binders in
road construction & maintenance works, their advantages, application, manufacturing
of modified bitumen, transportation, storage, testing, quality control and quality
assurance requirements.
3
3.1
for their
Lower
susceptibility to
Higher resistance
road works:
temperature variations
deformation
to
for
at high
pavement temperature
reflective cracking
Better adhesion
Higher fatigue
life
of
mixes
and
The choice
overall
life
of modified
bitumen
may be made on
where data
is
available.
IRC SP 53-2010
Modified Bitumen
4.1
is
When used
in
bitumen.
ii)
in)
Capable
of
being
processed
by conventional
mixing
and
laying
machinery
iv)
Produce coating
v)
vi)
Capable
A number
4.2
of providing
homogeneous blend
of proprietary products
service
with bitumen.
are available
shall
in
in
suitability in
an approved laboratory.
5.1
for
in
Table
The
modifier
Proprietary products
achieve improvement
Table
in
may
Classification of
Types of Modifiers
Plastomeric Thermoplastics
Elastomeric Thermoplastics
Synthetic
Natural
Rubber Latex
Rubber
Crumb Rubber
etc.
Styrene Butadiene Rubber (SBR) latex and any other suitable synthetic rubber
Latex or Rubber Powder
or Treated
Crumb Rubber
IRC:SP:53-2010
Since a bituminous mix prepared with modified bitumen has a higher stiffness
6.1
it
is
life,
used
and higher
Stress Absorbing
Membrane
Stress Absorbing
Interlayer
traffic.
Membrane (SAM)
(SAMI)
indirect tensile
Porous
6.2
increased
for
life
to stripping.
at
Due
to their better
in
situations,
creep resistance
of the surfacing.
The manufacturer
MANUFACTURING
shall establish,
failure
in
the
manufacturing process.
Bitumen used
7.2
The acceptance
natural rubber,
comply with
73 Indian Standard
criteria for
additives shall be
IS
documented
for
ensuring their
If
a modifier
like
to
in
high shear
powder form
mill
or
addition of modifier
is
in
The
of producing a
result in
fitted
with a
homogenizer
homogeneous
equipment
blend.
to eliminate the
curing tank
fitted
The
and
in
an optimum
IRC SP 53^2010
time period to attain the desirable properties of the modified bitumen
facility is
fledged testing
Full
surface area to minimize oxidation and equipped with mixing and circulation equipment to
ensure the homogeneity of the product during storage. While modified binders are generally
manufactured
monitored
to
7.3
All
for
immediate
delivery,
to
Where
to avoid
lines
need
be flushed,
it
should be done
The manufacturer
7.4
to the specified
batch, a batch
is
shall establish
procedures
considered
to
Where
to
testing
is
required on each
in
one
tank once the production run into that tank has been completed.
considered
to
remain the
same
as long
8.1
The requirements
8.2
For
be taken
into
of modified
Table
2.
of the area or
as indicated
in
Table
2.
For checking the elastic recovery of modified binder, Field Engineer shall
in
snow bound area, Fraass breaking point values of modified bitumen will
account. The value of Fraass breaking point shall be less than 7 days
15C as indicated
in
shall not
be less than
Annexure - 4.
recovery value
IRC. SP 53-2010
IVIcdil Mil
Litlpt'i oLUi
<20C
Above
20C to 35C
35C
>-10 <-10
>-10 <-10
>-10
Method of
SI.
No.
Test. IS
(2)
(1)
(4)
(3)
Penetration at 25 3 C, 0.1
i)
Ref to
Characteristics
(5)
(6)
mm,
fin tn
DU
10
on
Z\J
c,n tn
DU
10
pn
oU
No.
Annexure
(7)
Ann
1203
x
30
to
50
100g, 5 s
ii)
in]
rKAMoo
C, Min.
ureaKing poini,
COC,
u, iviax
Mm.
IV)
Flash Point,
v)
C,
50
55
60*
1205
-20
-16
-12
9381
220
220
220
1209
50
60
60
58
70
76
1-3
3-6
5-9
in
Complex modulus
Mm
as
kPa
1.0
at
(G*/sin 6)
10 rad/s,
at a
temperature, C
vii)
Separation, difference
point (R&B),
in
softening
C, Max.
....
Vlll)
ix)
Thm
Mill
1
film
IIIMI
1206 (Part
2)
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CI
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1
residue:
mass
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9382
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35
35
35
12U3
35
50
50
58
70
76
iviax.
c)
Reduction
in
penetration of
resiaue, ai
zd
perceni,
d) Elastic
thread
iviax.
recovery of half
C
in
ductilometer at 25 C,
percent, Min.
Or
Complex modulus as
as
at
Mm
2.2
kPa
at
(G*/ sin
10 rad/s,
temperature C
will
be applicable
for
IRC SP 53-2010
TRANSPORTATION
Modified bitumen shall be transported and applied hot. Safety and handling
9.1
9.2
insulation to minimize
These vehicles
circulation.
practical level
used
for hot
shall
and be clear
for delivery of
to the
minimum
bitumen has been put through the tanker to remove traces of other products.
Care shall be taken to ensure that tankers which have not been in use for sometime
of hot
9.3
bitumen viscosity
heated
to bring
it
at delivery
to
Where
an appropriate temperature
is
there
is
in
for
shall
in
may be
Storage tanks
9.4
and agitating/effective
inlet
at
for
circulation facilities to
should be close to bottom at one end of storage tank and outlet near the top
another end of the storage tank to ensure effective circulation. Return lines
in
system should re-enter the storage tank below the bitumen surface
prevent hot bitumen cascading through the air.
recirculation
Where
modified bitumen
or a different
is
placed
in
in
to
practicable level
shall
be emptied
to the
minimum
9.5.1
The binder
shall
application temperature.
just prior to
use
solidify in the
to limit
be stored
at
not at the
to
storage tank.
Obtain a method statement from the supplier as the correct handling and storage
temperature
for the
modified bitumen.
IRC:SP:53-2010
The
9.5.2
Binder Temperature
Modified Binder
Temperature
Medium-Time
Mixing Temperature
at point of mixing
for
(max)
Storaqe Period
4 days
130-140
and time:
Medium-Time
Storage Period
TO
Blended from
170-185
14 days
Specified modifiers
When
modified bitumen
is
oil
inlet
00C
or at
temperature or
surface temperature of the heating elements must not exceed 200C. During reheating,
the product
10
The mix design
10.1
be done
in
2).
ensure homogeneity.
DESIGN OF MIXES
the
Design (MS
for
to
The requirements
of
for
shall
in
Table
3.
SI.
Cold Climate
Hot Climate
Properties
No.
High
Method
of Test
Rainfall
1)
12kN
10kN
12kN
2.5-4.0
3.5-5.0
3.0-4.5
MS:2
Minimum
2)
mm
kg/mm
3)
Marshall Quotient,
4)
Voids
5)
in
compacted
by weight of Mix
Minimum
mix,
250-500
Stability
- Flow
3.0-5.0
BC
- 5.4%
Grading
Grading
2*- 5.6%
**
SDBC-
DBM
6)
MS:
-4.7%
Grading 2
- 5.2%
Grading
-4.3%
Grading 2
-4.7%
Grading
Requirement of retained
stability after
in
water
at
24 hours
90
95
100
95
95
100
MS:2
60C, %,
Minimum
7)
AASHTOT
182
IRC:SP:53-2010
*
**
gravity
more than
temperature
is
- 10C
In
2.7,
mean
2.7.
air
temperature
is
mean
may be increased by as much as
Further, for
daily
0.5 percent.
CONSTRUCTION OPERATION
11
The
atmospheric temperature
is
above
5C.
in
Table
shall
properties of
be
in
the
3.
IRC or
11.1
The
when
MORTH
to the
one Vibratory
paver as possible,
this will
roller
shall
ensure proper
compaction within the stipulated time. The quantity of water used should be enough
ensure wetting of the
roller
at
any
to
cost.
and
shall
Table 4 Broad
Range
supplier.
Stage of Work
11.3
are
Binder at mixing
165-185
Aggregates temperature
165-185
150-170
Mix
at laying site
130-160
115-155
The
same as those
for
10
will
indicate
in
technical
IRC SP 53-2010
11 .4
for
same as specified
in
IRC:
11
macadam
12
respectively or as indicated
in
it
it
the correct way. To ensure that the properties of the applied modified binder have not
changed
significantly
The
supplier
ensure that
it
meets the
tests
on the product
to
the product.
ii)
Samples should be taken from the tanker while discharging the product
on-site
iii)
and retained
less than
The
retention
samples
of the engineer
till
for
The
case of a dispute.
kg.
in
the custody
in
the
contract
iv)
The
stating the binder properties. This should include the indicative tests
like
separation.
The
tests for
complex modulus
shall
be provided
for the
and tested
and tested
prior to application
point, viscosity
vi)
stability
compliance
with
vii)
storage
It
is
all
prior to further
use
All
to
samples must be
for
clearly labeled
recommended
that
correlation
testing
supply
to identify
any variations
11
in
commencement
test results
of the binder
IRC:SP:53-2010
viii)
Prior to the
commencement
of a contract, the
first
spectrum
full
of tests
there
is
changes
in
the softening point and viscosity properties with time for the
modified bitumen.
12.2
The
The
contractor's production
quantities
minimum
in
advance.
including
is
to
be
spillage
notified
and waste
and meticulously
followed.
iv)
in
in
bulk,
drums
or
bags
shall
be agitated/re-
site or
vi)
may depute
if
products at
required.
its
properties.
13
IS
for their
premium
13.
needed
to provide
Sampling and
criteria for
15462:2004
12
IRC:SP:53-2010
Annex-1
( Table -
2)
and G7Sin 6
material
in
binder
is
in
thin film
oven or
is
Phase angle
(Sin 8)
A particulates material
oven.
Use
Significance and
The test temperature for this test is related to the temperature experienced by the
pavement in the geographical area for which the use of binder is intended. The shear
modulus is an indicator of stiffness or resistance of binder to deformation under load
at specified temperature. The complex (G*) modulus and phase angle (Sin 5) define
the resistance to deformation of the binder in the visco-elastic region. The complex
modulus and phase angle are used to evaluate performance aspect of modified
bitumen, where elastic 'recovery is insignificant.
Summary
of Test
Method
measure the complex modulus
phase angle
(sin 6)
when
test
the
temperature
thick
testing,
is
complex modulus (G*) varies between 100 Pa and 10 Mpa. The range
lies
in
and 8
one
mm
of
mm
8) of
(G*),
specimen
of
1mm
thick,
25
mm
diameter or 2
is
of
The
required
amplitudes depend upon the values of complex shear modulus of binders being tested.
The
test
specimen
is
maintained
at the test
(G*)
temperature within
0.1
by heating and
of testing
0 rad/s.
13
is 1
IRC:SP:53-2010
Test Equipment
The
test
Test Plates - Metal test plates with polished surface, one 8 0.5
in
rheometer
c)
is
in
diameter.
The base
plate
in
some
flat plate.
may be
the
air is
must be included
moisture on the plates and fixture.
condensation of
d)
mm
mm
Temperature
Controller -
drier
temperature
specimen temperature
of maintaining
to
85C
is
within
needed.
0.1
capable
for the
in
intimate with
test
resistance thermal
to prevent
controller
When
in
the
0.
C.
The
chamber and
The
controlled load.
If
the load
is
cause an angular
strain specified.
If
the load
is
stress
within
10mN.m
N.m torque
f)
shall
system compliance
to
100
be <2m. rad/N.m.
system
deflection angle
stress,
shear
temperature, frequency,
shall
strain,
be capable
14
to record
IRC:SP;53-2010
g)
Specimen Mould - A
mould
silicone rubber
specimen.
h)
specimen.
Calibrated Temperature Detector -
i)
thermistor, or Resistance
or diameter < 2.0
mm
is
calibrated
thermocouple,
of binder.
of a
in
circuitry.
Platinum
to
fit
in
RTDs
are
the gaps
disk of binder with diameter equal to the oscillating plate (often called a spindle) of
the
DSR
(1)
is
needed
for testing.
to
for testing
provide the appropriate thickness of material, or (2) a mould can be used to form the
disk of material to be tested.
plate of
DSR.
In
the
heated binder
of binder
sample
is
usually
in
is
poured
may be
first
Then the
In
in to
placed
in
is
heated
until
it
experience
until fluid to
The mould
to
fixed
apply
pour.
The
consisting
Then
the
removed from the mould and placed between the fixed plate and oscillating
spindle of the DSR. The excess binder beyond the edge of the spindle should be
trimmed. Regardless of the method used for preparation of the specimen, the final
step in preparing the specimen is to slightly readjust the gap between the spindle and
the lower plate so that a slight bulge is evident near the edge of the spindle. The step is
normally occurring immediately prior to the testing. The thickness of the bitumen binder
disk sandwiched between the spindle and fixed plate must be carefully controlled.
The proper specimen thickness is achieved by adjusting the gap between the spindle
and fixed plate. This gap must be set before mounting the binder sample, but while
spindle and base plate are mounted in the rheometer at the test temperature, the gap
is adjusted by means of a micrometer wheel. The micrometer wheel is graduated
units of micron. Turning the
to
On
each
other,
other.
it
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on the
test temperature.
gap
of
mm) and
low temperature a small spindle (8 mm). With the specimen mounted, the operator
shall set the
gap
50-micron
specimen bulges
dialed so that
is
gap
is
is
exactly at
slightly.
Test Procedure
Bring the
specimen
to the test
temperature
sample
is
correctly
in
place and test temperature appear stable then allow the specimen for 10 minutes
minimum
at the set
equilibration time
is
to equilibrate.
operating
in
actual temperature
When
The
dummy
capabilities.
Material
Target Strain,
Strain Range,
Original binder
1.0
(G7Sin5)
12
9-15
TFOT
2.2 (G*/Sin 5)
10
8-12
When
residue
operating
in
software as under:
Material
KPa
Original binder
1.0,(G*/Sin 5)
0.12
0.09-0.15
TFOT
2.2
(G7Sin
0.22
0.18-0.26
residue
Target Stress,
8)
requires oscillation
used with
DSR
speed
to
to control test
is
DSR
and time
resulting strain
10 rad/s, which
Stress Range,
to
lag.
apply a constant
The
test results.
specification
computer
is
not worry about setting the value of applied stress. Instead, the operator should set
the approximate value of shear strain.
Shear
at strain
percent.
to
In
the
initial
test.
The shear
strain
16
In
stage of the
test,
strain
strain
is
is
in
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first
conditioned by loading the specimen for 10 cycles and then 10 additional cycles
Interpretation of Results
linear region
independent of shear
The
linear region
is
95 percent or more
(G*)
may be
strain.
shear stress
strain
of
is
G* and Sin
will
defined as range
in
maximum
8 are required.
test
is
relatively
The shear
A complete
is
This region
(Sin 5)
The
or applied
only,
values
a)
G*
b)
c)
d)
e)
f)
mm
0.
and gap
1
to nearest
\im,
C,
The test temperature as per requirement of specification for complex modulus value of
1kPa (G7Sin 8) for original binder and 2.2 kPa (G*/Sin 8) for residue of thin film over
test shall
plot of
(GVSin
specification.
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5)
and temperature
for
compliance of
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Annex-2
(Table 2)
conditioning
upto 10
cm
for
deformation
of bitumen modification
be as shown
in
rubber additive
in
and
Fig. 1. This
in
hour
is
at specified
ductility
machine. This
is
elongated
is
The
in
assessing quality of
PMB/RMB
in
laboratory.
Apparatus
Ductility
Machine: Conforming
shown
Fig. 1.
is
of
at
in
Thermometer: An
ASTM
to specification given in
equivalent range.
Any transparent
scale of measuring
ductility
upto 25
cm
with
A 36.5 + 0.1 mm
B 30.0 0.1 mm
Fig.
17.0
0,1
10.0
0.1
10.0
0.1
Design of Mould
mm
mm
mm
for Elastic
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Recovery Test
mm
accuracy.
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Procedure
one sample and condition as prescribed in Test Method
temperature. Elongate the test specimen at the specified rate to a
at specified
deformation
for
the test specimen into two halves at the midpoint using the scissors.
in
After the
in
an undisturbed condition
move
for
bitumen
just
Report
Calculate the per cent/elastic recovery by the following procedure:
Elastic
Immediately cut
Recovery (%) =
1Q ' X
00
10
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of modified
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Annex-3
(Table 2)
of modifier
ring
and
ball
is
often
seen and
this
can
period of 48 hours.
Apparatus
mm
in
mm
long blind
aluminum tubes.
in
a vertical position
in
freezer.
Spatula and
containing
Procedure
Place the empty tube, with sealed end
until sufficiently fluid to
pour.
down
in
place immediately
position at
all
in
times.
IS sieve
in
Upon removing
minimum
in
a vertical
of 4 hours to solidify
it
on a
flat
surface. Cut the tube into three equal length portions with the knife. Discard the central
portion of sample,
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into
separate
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beakers. Place the beaker into a 163 5C oven
until
the bitumen
is
sufficiently fluid
remove the pieces of aluminum tube. After thoroughly stirring, pour the top and
bottom samples into appropriately marked rings for the ring and ball softening point
test. Prepare the rings and ball apparatus according to Test Method IS 1205. The top
to
at the
same
time.
Report
Report the difference,
in
C,
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Annex-4
{Clause 8.3)
1.
This test method sets out the procedure for the determination of torsional recovery of
to
Definition
2.
bolt
simple
means
measure
its
Torsional recovery.
3.
Apparatus
3.1
A cylindrical headed
a total
mass
of
details of this
bolt
assembly, as
g.
aluminium
45 5
and a thickness of
pointer
is
and two
nuts,
measurements
in
can be used
to centre the
mm
mm
22
assembly.
See
Fig
for
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mm
3.2
A sample
3.3
bottomed and 55
cylindrical, flat
tin,
means
of
angle.
in
degrees around
mm
in
diameter.
sample cup
3
in
at least half
mm
within 3
any
its
80
mm
initial
alternative
and recovered
more than
direction.
A water bath
3.4
of
its
scale, of
an
or
capable of operating
at
25C 0.5C,
fitted
with an appropriate
thermometer.
3.5
controlled
and capable
of maintaining a
A stop watch
3.7
A spanner
4.
Method
The
previously
embedded
180-degree
twist
30 seconds
is
is
and nuts
in
mm
assembly,
until
4.2
Testing
to
assembly height
fit
to
it
to stand at
into the
to the bath.
bolt;
spider
bolt.
room temperature
initial
for
The
reported.
to position the
it
bolt,
The recovery
4.1
aluminium
in
after
assembly
mm
it
to stabilize
above the
rim
the pointer to the 180-degree position without disturbing the sample. Using the
spanner, turn the bolt moving the pointer from the 180-degree position to the zero
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position using a steady motion for 10 seconds.
bolt
when
the pointer
recovered
'A'.
Calculation
5.
The
Release the
torsional recovery
Torsional recovery,
is
% = Ax
100
180
in
read
When
in
Figure 3
is
directly.
Notes
6.
6.1
is
degrees.
The
test
should be conducted
The
6.2
results.
The
rate at
objective
practical scale
in
an air-conditioned laboratory
25 3C.
to apply
is
180 degrees of
(0
rotation in
is critical
for reproducible
loading time
Fig.
at
in
this task.
seconds
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6.3
into
The
a)
Eye
protection,
when
handling
all
bitumens:
shall
be
There
d)
c)
shall
cuffs
is still
cold,
loosen the
lid,
if
of the
lid
sample container
in
the
lid.
Acceptability of Results
7.
The
Property
results.
Units of
Repeatability
Reproducibility
Precision
(r)
(R)
Torsional
Units of
0.09Vm (100-m)
0.30Vm (100-m)
Recovery
measurement
O
Where
'm' is the
calculated
in
mean
test result
(*)
for
is
confusion between the absolute value (percent) or percentage of the actual value.
25
to
its
j
pei
as e
;c.
fron