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This document describes a test procedure to determine the asphalt content of asphalt aggregate mixtures. The test involves extracting samples using a centrifuge extractor with solvent, drying the extracted aggregate, and calculating the asphalt content based on the weights of the original sample and dried aggregate. The asphalt content result is used for quality control, acceptance, and research purposes. The procedure involves sample preparation, multiple solvent washes in the centrifuge extractor, drying the aggregate, and correcting the calculated asphalt content for moisture and extractor errors.

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This document describes a test procedure to determine the asphalt content of asphalt aggregate mixtures. The test involves extracting samples using a centrifuge extractor with solvent, drying the extracted aggregate, and calculating the asphalt content based on the weights of the original sample and dried aggregate. The asphalt content result is used for quality control, acceptance, and research purposes. The procedure involves sample preparation, multiple solvent washes in the centrifuge extractor, drying the aggregate, and correcting the calculated asphalt content for moisture and extractor errors.

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EN KAY ENTERPRISES
605, Padma Tower - II
22, Rajendra Place, New Delhi 110 008
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1.1. Description of Test
The method described is a procedure used to determine the asphalt
content of asphalt aggregate mixtures.

1.2. Application of Test


The asphalt content of asphalt-aggregate mixtures as determined by
the described test method is used for product acceptance, quality
assurance, process quality control and research activities.

1.3. Units of Measure


The asphalt content is expressed as a percent by dry weight of
extracted aggregate corrected for asphalt mix moisture content and
extractor error.

2. APPARATUS AND MATERIALS

2.1. Equipment
Centrifuge extractor with a bowl capable of accepting between 500 g
and 3000 gms. of asphalt mix. The Extractor is capable of rotating
the bowl at controlled variable speeds up to 3500 rpm.
Paper or felt filter rings to be placed on the rim of the bowl and
beneath the bowl lid.

Scale capable of weighing to 2500 g at a 0.1 g accuracy.

2.2. Materials
Solvents - suggested materials are chlorothene or trichloroethylene.

2.3. Sample To Be Tested


Obtain representative samples of the asphalt-aggregate mixture.
Asphalt mix samples will be collected in accordance with STP 103 -
SAMPLING ASPHALT MIXES. Asphalt concrete samples will be
collected in accordance with STP 204-5 ASPHALT CONCRETE
SAMPLES OBTAINED BY CORING.

2.4. Data Required


Sample information including date, time, sample number, sampling
location, sampled by, tested by, contract number, control section,
contractor, asphalt type, aggregate type, extractor make, model and
serial number.

3. PROCEDURE
3.1. Equipment Preparation
Ensure extractor bowl, hand tools and sample containers are cleaned
of all residual asphalt and aggregate materials and dry before
commencing the test.

Sample Preparation
Collect representative samples as described in section 2.3 above.
Sample size will depend on the extractor bowl size. Larger samples
will give more accurate results. Weigh the asphalt mix and record as
"weight of asphalt mix".

A sample of asphalt mix is required to determine the moisture


content of the asphalt mix.

Sample size and preparation are described in STP 204-1, MOISTURE


CONTENT BY OVEN DRYING.

3.3. Test Procedure


 Spread the asphalt mix sample evenly in the bowl. Cover the
sample with the specified solvent. Rotate the bowl back and
forth gently by hand to distribute solvent and asphalt mix
evenly in the bowl.

 Place two filter rings on the bowl rim and secure the bowl cover
plate on top of the filter papers. Tighten the cover using a
torque wrench up to a maximum torque of 17 N*m. Ensure
that for all subsequent extractions the bowl cover plate is
tightened with the same torque.

 Allow the material to soak for 5 minutes before the first


centrifuge is begun.

 Begin centrifuging slowly, increasing bowl speed slowly to a


maximum of 3500 rpm.

 When the asphalt-solvent effluent stops flowing from the


extractor, turn off the motor, to stop the bowl rotation.

 Add approximately 250 ml of solvent to the bowl and repeat


the above described procedure. The procedure should be
repeated until the extracted effluent has a light yellow straw
colour. This is usually accomplished in 4 to 6 washings.
 After the final wash, remove the filler screw and cover plate.
Remove the filters carefully, clean the extracted aggregate from
the filter papers and bowl and place in a clean pan.

 The recommended drying procedure is to place the extracted


aggregate in an oven at a controlled temperature of 120 o C and
dry to a constant weight.

 Establish the required drying time by weighing after repeated


heating and cooling until the weight is constant.

 To prevent burning of the mineral particles, do not heat the


aggregate above 120o C.

 After cooling, weigh the dried aggregate to the nearest 0.1 g.


Dry aggregate may absorb moisture from the air. Determine
the mass of the extracted aggregate immediately upon
cooling to ambient temperature. Record the weight of the dry
extracted aggregate to the nearest 0.1 g.

4. RESULTS AND CALCULATIONS


4.1. Collection of Test Results
The following data is required:
- Weight of asphalt mix before extraction to the nearest 0.1 g
- Weight of dried aggregate after extraction to the nearest 0.1 g
- Moisture content of the asphalt mix as determined by STP 204-1,
MOISTURE CONTENT BY OVEN DRYING
- Extractor correction as determined by STP 204-23, EXTRACTION
AND MOISTURE CORRECTIONS

4.2. Calculations
Uncorrected Asphalt Content = (wt. of asphalt mix - wt. of dry agg.)
x 100 (Calculated to the nearest .01%) wt. of dry aggregate
Corrected Asphalt Content = Uncorrected Asphalt Content (%) –
Moisture Content (%) + Extractor Error (%)

NOTE:
1) The corrected asphalt content should be rounded to the nearest
0.1%.
2) Refer to STP 204-23 "Extraction and Moisture Corrections" to
determine the proper type of extractor correction to be used.

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