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The Durability of Australian Bitumens 1956-2004
AP-T86-07
1 Oct 2007
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Background information is given on the durability test procedure and the road trial program which validated the test. The durability test result gives an indication of the long term rate of hardening of a bitumen in field service. Durability results…
The Physical Properties of Australian Bitumens 1956-2004
AP-T74-07
24 Jan 2007
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The report describes the testing associated with the production of a database of the physical properties of selected Australian bitumens manufactured between 1956 and 2004. The properties are tabulated in an Appendix. In a series of graphs different…
Asphalt Permeability
AP-T53-06
30 Aug 2006
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This report gives information on the development of a procedure to fractionate bitumen using an Iatroscan liquid chromatography system, and also presents test results on a range of Australian bitumens. An introduction discusses the topic of bitumen…
Review of AS2008 from an Emulsion and PMB Manufacturing Perspective
AP-T51-06
30 Aug 2006
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Australia s specification for paving grade bitumen AS 2008 evolved in the early 1970s from a penetration grading system to one with viscosity control at 60 Degrees Celsius. In support of this primary performance control property, penetration at 25…
The Asphaltene content of Australian Bitumens Part 1: Testing of Pre-1992 Samples
AP-T50-06
30 Aug 2006
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The report presents data on the asphaltene content of samples manufactured between 1956 and 1991. Asphaltene content is one of the main chemical properties used to characterise bitumen. Bitumens are generally regarded as colloids whereby clusters of…
Development of a Procedure to Chemically Characterise Bitumens using the Iatroscan
AP-T52-06
30 Aug 2006
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This report gives information on the development of a procedure to fractionate bitumen using an Iatroscan liquid chromatography system, and also presents test results on a range of Australian bitumens. An introduction discusses the topic of bitumen…
Austroads Test Method: Summary for 2005/06
AP-T48-06
18 Aug 2006
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Austroads has produced a series of test methods developed from various technical projects, principally in the bituminous materials area (asphalt, binders, slurry and sprayed seals). The Austroads system of managing the test methods has enabled…
Specification Framework for Polymer Modified Binders and Multigrade Bitumens
AP-T41-06
30 Jan 2006
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This Specification Framework for Polymer Modified Binders (PMBs) and Multigrade Bitumens has been produced by an Austroads Project Group. The specification is based on a set of test procedures that have been in use throughout Australia for several…
Environmental Assessment of Emulsions
AP-R153-00
1 Jan 2000
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Split into two sections, a summary and detailed scientific report, this report details a study into the environmental impact of the use of alternative bituminous binders in sprayed sealing work. An important goal of the work was to gain an…
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