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    Procedure of Penetration Test On Bitumen

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    The penetration test measures the consistency or hardness of asphalt or bitumen by determining how far a standard needle penetrates the surface under specific conditions. The test involves applying a 100g needle to the surface of a sample for 5 seconds at 25°C and measuring penetration in 0.1mm units, with softer asphalt penetrating farther. It is commonly used to classify bitumen into grades based on penetration range at standard test conditions. The test provides an empirical measure of consistency for use in material specifications and quality control.

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    Procedure of Penetration Test On Bitumen

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    The penetration test measures the consistency or hardness of asphalt or bitumen by determining how far a standard needle penetrates the surface under specific conditions. The test involves applying a 100g needle to the surface of a sample for 5 seconds at 25°C and measuring penetration in 0.1mm units, with softer asphalt penetrating farther. It is commonly used to classify bitumen into grades based on penetration range at standard test conditions. The test provides an empirical measure of consistency for use in material specifications and quality control.

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    The penetration test measures the consistency or hardness of asphalt or bitumen by determining how far a standard needle penetrates the surface under specific conditions. The test involves applying a 100g needle to the surface of a sample for 5 seconds at 25°C and measuring penetration in 0.1mm units, with softer asphalt penetrating farther. It is commonly used to classify bitumen into grades based on penetration range at standard test conditions. The test provides an empirical measure of consistency for use in material specifications and quality control.

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    Procedure of Penetration Test On Bitumen

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    The penetration test measures the consistency or hardness of asphalt or bitumen by determining how far a standard needle penetrates the surface under specific conditions. The test involves applying a 100g needle to the surface of a sample for 5 seconds at 25°C and measuring penetration in 0.1mm units, with softer asphalt penetrating farther. It is commonly used to classify bitumen into grades based on penetration range at standard test conditions. The test provides an empirical measure of consistency for use in material specifications and quality control.

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    Test 1.

    Penetration Test on Bitumen


    The penetration test is one of the oldest and most commonly used tests on asphalt cements
    or residues from distillation of asphalt cutbacks or emulsions. The standardized procedure
    for this test can be found in ASTM D5 [ASTM, 2001]. It is an empirical test that measures the
    consistency (hardness) of an asphalt at a specified test condition.

    Procedure of Penetration Test on Bitumen:


    In the standard test condition, a standard needle of a total load of 100 g is applied to the
    surface of an asphalt or Liquid bitumen sample at a temperature of 25 C for 5 seconds. The
    amount of penetration of the needle at the end of 5 seconds is measured in units of 0.1 mm
    (or penetration unit). A softer asphalt will have a higher penetration, while a harder
    asphalt will have a lower penetration. Other test conditions that have been used include
    1. 0 C, 200 g, 60 sec., and
    2. 46 C, 50 g, 5 sec.

    The penetration test can be used to designate grades of asphalt cement, and to measure
    changes in hardness due to age hardening or changes in tempera

    (AASHTO DESIGNATION: T-49)


    In this test we examine the consistency of a sample of bitumen by determining the
    distance in tenths of a millimetre that a standard needle vertically penetrates the
    bitumen specimen under known conditions of loading, time and temperature.
    This is the most widely used method of measuring the consistency of a bituminous
    material at a given temperature. It is a means of classification rather than a
    measure of quality.

    APPARATUS:

    Penetration Apparatus
    Needle
    Container
    Water Bath
    Thermometer for Water Bath

    Stop watch

    Principle:

    It measures the hardness or softness of bitumen by measuring the depth in tenths


    of a millimeter to which a standard loaded needle will penetrate vertically in 5
    seconds.

    PROCEDURE:

    Heat the sample


    until it becomes
    fluid.
    Pour it in a
    container to a
    depth such that
    when cooled, the depth of sample is at least 10mm greater than the
    expected penetration.
    Allow it to cool in an atmospheric temperature.
    Clean the needle and place a weight above the needle.
    Use the water bath to maintain the temperature of specimen.
    Mount the needle on bitumen, such that it should just touch the surface of
    bitumen.
    Then start the stop watch and allow the penetration needle to penetrate
    freely at same time for 5 seconds. After 5 seconds stop the penetration.
    Result will be the grade of bitumen.
    Take at least three reading.

    USES AND SIGNIFICANCE:


    Penetration test is used to measure the consistency of bitumen, so that they can be
    classified into standard grades. Greater value of penetration indicates softer
    consistency. Generally higher penetration bitumen is preferred for use in cold
    climate and smaller penetration bitumen is used in hot climate areas.

    It measures the hardness or softness of bitumen by measuring the depth in


    tenths of a millimeter to which a standard loaded needle will penetrate
    vertically in 5 seconds
    The penetrometer consists of a needle assembly with a total weight of 100g
    and a device for releasing and locking in any position
    The bitumen is softened to a pouring consistency, stirred thoroughly and
    poured into containers at a depth at least 15 mm in excess of the expected
    penetration.
    The test should be conducted at a specified temperature of 25 C
    It may be noted that penetration value is largely influenced by any
    inaccuracy with regards to size of the needle, weight placed on the needle
    and the test temperature
    A grade of 40/50 bitumen means the penetration value is in the range 40 to

    50 at standard test conditions

    In hot climates, a lower penetration grade is preferred.

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