INTERNAL CALIBRATION PROCEDURE

Approved by: H. Woodyat Date:2004

BMTS-CP-031, Issue 1, January 2004

INTERNAL CALIBRATION PROCEDURE AND RESULTS

Asphalt Cylinder Moulds to BS 598 Part 107 :1990
ITEM DETAILS
Bodycote Reference Serial Number Description Range
Asphalt Cylinder Moulds N/A

Procedure

1. Equipment required
REFERENCE EQUIPMENT REQUIRED/USED
Description Bodycote Reference Date of Last Calibration Stated
Uncertainty
Vernier Calipers to 0.01 mm
Steel Rule to 1/16th of an inch
Balance to 1 g
Thermometer to 1oC, min.

2 Method ( Refer figure 2 of BS 598 part 107:1990 for details)

Extension/Extraction Collar
2.1 Measure the outer diameter at two diametrically opposite positions to the nearest 0.01mm. (a)
2.2 Measure inner diameter at two diametrically opposite positions to the nearest 0.01mm.(b)
2.3 Measure height at approximately four equidistant positions to the nearest 0.01 mm.(c)
2.4 Measure the height of the groove at approximately four different positions to the nearest 0.01mm.(d)
Mould Cylinder
2.5 Measure the outer diameter of the mould top rim at two diametrically opposite positions to the nearest 0.01mm.
(e)
2.6 Measure the inner diameter at two diametrically opposite positions to the nearest 0.01mm. (f)
2.7 Measure the height of the groove at approximately four equidistant positions to the nearest 0.01mm. (g)
2.8 Measure the height of the mould at approximately four equidistant positions to the nearest 0.01mm.(h)
2.9 Measure the outer diameter of the mould at two diametrically opposite positions to the nearest 0.01mm.(i)
Mould Base
2.10 Measure the diameter of the inner protruded portion at two diametrically opposite positions to the nearest 0.01
mm.(j)
2.11 Measure the height of the inner protruded portion at four approximately equidistant positions to the nearest
0.01mm. (k)
2.12 Measure the thickness of the base plate at four approximately equidistant positions to the nearest 0.01mm.(l)
2.13 Measure the outer diameter of the base plate at two diametrically opposite positions to the nearest 0.01mm.(m)

Results of Calibration

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Mass or Dimension Measured
Extension/Extraction Collar
Outer diameter, mm (0.01)
Inner diameter , mm (0.01)
Height, mm (0.01)
Height of groove, mm (0.01)
Mould Cylinder
Outer diameter of top rim, mm (0.01)
Inner mould diameter, mm (0.01)
Height of groove, mm (0.01 )
Height of mould, mm (0.01)
Outer diameter of mould, mm (0.01)
Mould Base
Inner protruded portion diameter, mm ( 0.01 )
Inner protruded portion Height, mm (0.01)
Thickness of base plate, mm (0.01)
Outer diameter of base plate, mm (0.01)
INTERNAL CALIBRATION PROCEDURE
Approved by: H. Woodyat Date:2004
Reading Number Specification
1 2 3 4 Mean
a 113.5 114.5
b 104.7 104.9
c 69.9 70.1
d 7.00 7.10
e 108.6 108.8
f 101.5 101.7
g 6.40 6.50
h 87.3 87.5
i 113.5 114.5
j 100.7 101.3
k 11.00 11.10
l 2.95 3.05
m 120.5 121.5

Note: Essential Dimensions: f & j.

This design has been found satisfactory. Alternative designs are acceptable providing the essential dimensions are complied
with and the mould does not distort during compaction (Page 5 of BS 598: Part 207:1990).

Date of Calibration Ambient Temperature (C)

Suitability for Use/Restrictions on Use

Name of Operator Signature of Operator Checked by, Name Checked by, Signature

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