SR EN 12697-7:2003

Bituminous mixtures. Test methods for hot mix asphalt. Part 7: Determination of bulk density of bituminous specimens by gamma rays

This standard defines a method for measuring the bulk density of pavement materials using a transmission-type gamma radiation test bench. This standard applies to specimens or core samples, the thickness of which is known as well as the mass absorption coefficient which is a function of the chemical composition. The thickness of the specimen body traversed by the radiation shall be between 3 and 30 cm. The method cannot be applied to materials containing slags, with variable metal conten, affecting the absorption of gamma rays.

Status : Withdrawn
Approval date : 10/15/2003
Publish date : 10/16/2003
Withdrawal date : 10/31/2014
Number of pages : 16
ICS : 93.080.20 Road construction materials
Technical Committee : 187 - Roads

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