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Characterisation of Flexural Stiffness and Fatigue Performance of Bituminous Mixes
- Publication no: AGPT-T274-16
- Published: 21 January 2016
- Superseded
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The test method specifies procedures for the characterisation of the stiffness and fatigue behaviour of bituminous mixtures using a four-point bending test configuration.
This test method should be read in conjunction with the European Standards EN 12697-24:2012, Bituminous mixtures – Test methods for hot mix asphalt – Part 24: resistance to fatigue and EN 12697-26:2012, Bituminous mixtures – Test methods for hot mix asphalt – Part 26: stiffness, published by the European Committee for Standardization. This Austroads method provides instructions on conducting tests in accordance with these European Standards, while complying with Austroads specimen preparation methodology and test conditions.
- 1. Preface
- 2. Foreword
- 3. Scope
- 4. Safety Disclaimer
- 5. Further Development
- 6. References
- 7. Equipment
- 7.1. Basic Features
- 7.2. Thermostatic Chamber
- 7.3. Checking of the Testing Equipment
- 8. Specimen Preparation
- 8.1. Specimen Storage Prior to Test
- 8.2. Measurement of Specimen Dimensions
- 8.3. Measurement of Density and Air Voids
- 9. Test Procedures
- 10. Stiffness Test
- 10.1. Definitions, Terms and Symbols
- 10.2. Testing Principle
- 10.3. Equipment
- 10.4. Specimen Preparation
- 10.5. Test Conditions
- 10.5.1. Test Temperatures
- 10.5.2. Loading Frequencies
- 10.6. Testing Procedure
- 10.7. Expression of Results
- 10.8. Test Report
- 11. Fatigue Resistance Test
- 11.1. Definitions, Terms and Symbols
- 11.2. Testing Principle
- 11.3. Equipment
- 11.4. Specimen Preparation
- 11.5. Test Conditions
- 11.6. Testing Procedure
- 11.7. Expression of Results
- 11.8. Test Report
- 12. Derivation of the Master Curve
- 12.1. Principle
- 12.2. Experimental Data
- 12.3. Test Report
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