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International Bitumen Standards – ASTM, AASHTO, CEN, IS and AS

International Bitumen Standards – ASTM, AASHTO, CEN, IS and AS

Mona Zahedi • January 1, 2023
5 minutes

The most well-known standard systems that also provide standards for measuring bitumen properties are listed. Click to See Bitumen Standards.

• January 1, 2023
Bitumen Emulsion

Bitumen Emulsion Tests

Bitumen Emulsion Tests

Mozhdeh Darbandizadeh • September 12, 2022
7 minutes

Bitumen emulsion tests have 4 categories which includes 20 types of bitumen tests generally.  Each of these categories are as […]

• September 12, 2022
Bitumen Emulsion

The Spot Test of Bitumen – Procedure and Significance

The Spot Test of Bitumen – Procedure and Significance

Mona Zahedi • January 15, 2022
3 minutes

The Spot test of bitumen is performed to obtain the quality of bitumen. To perform this test, a 2g of […]

• January 15, 2022

Bitumen Solubility Test With Video

Bitumen Solubility Test With Video

Mona Zahedi • November 8, 2021
4 minutes

The solubility test of bitumen is used to measure the percentage of soluble bitumen content in an organic solvent. Also, […]

• November 8, 2021

3 Types of Bitumen Viscosity Test; Equipment and Procedures [+Video]

3 Types of Bitumen Viscosity Test; Equipment and Procedures [+Video]

Mona Zahedi • November 8, 2021
11 minutes

The viscosity test of bitumen measures the bitumen viscosity. This property shows how easily bitumen flows.  The higher the viscosity […]

• November 8, 2021

Loss on Heating Test of Bitumen

Loss on Heating Test of Bitumen

Mona Zahedi • November 4, 2021
2 minutes

The loss on heating test determines the volatile component of bitumen.  To perform this test, 50 g of bitumen sample […]

• November 4, 2021

Definition of Bitumen Flash and Fire Point Test and its Procedure

Definition of Bitumen Flash and Fire Point Test and its Procedure

Mona Zahedi • November 1, 2021
5 minutes

During the heating of flammable or combustible material, vapor is generated near its surface. The flash point test measures the […]

• November 1, 2021

Float Test of Bitumen Purpose and Procedure

Float Test of Bitumen Purpose and Procedure

Mona Zahedi • November 1, 2021
3 minutes

The float test of bitumen is used for measuring the consistency or ability of bitumen to flow. The consistency of […]

• November 1, 2021

Bitumen Specific Gravity Test; Definition and Procedure

Bitumen Specific Gravity Test; Definition and Procedure

Mona Zahedi • October 24, 2021
5 minutes

A specific gravity test measures how much lighter or heavier bitumen is compared with the same volume of water. There […]

• October 24, 2021

An Overview of the Ductility Test of Bitumen, Its Purpose, and Procedure

An Overview of the Ductility Test of Bitumen, Its Purpose, and Procedure

Mona Zahedi • October 19, 2021
4 minutes

What is Ductility Test of Bitumen ? Ductility is one of the important properties of bitumen that shows the capability […]

• October 19, 2021

The Softening Point Test of Bitumen – Ring and Ball Method Procedure

The Softening Point Test of Bitumen – Ring and Ball Method Procedure

Mona Zahedi • September 7, 2021
6 minutes

Bitumen is a complex material that does not have a distinct melting point. As the temperature rises, the bitumen gradually […]

• September 7, 2021

Bitumen Drop in Penetration after Heating Test

Bitumen Drop in Penetration after Heating Test

Mona Zahedi • August 11, 2021
3 minutes

To perform the test, first, a needle with a 100-gram load is vertically penetrated into the bitumen for five seconds […]

• August 11, 2021

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