This document specifies a test method to determine the resistance of bituminous materials to de-icing fluids. The procedure determines the surface tensile strength of a specimen of asphalt which has been stored in de-icing fluid.
This document is primarily used as a test on asphalt to be laid on airfields, but it can be used for asphalt to be laid on roads or other paved areas.
BS EN 12697-41:2023 Referenced Document
EN 12697-6 Bituminous mixtures - Test methods for hot mix asphalt - Part 6: Determination of bulk density of bituminous specimens*, 2012-04-01 Update
BS EN 12697-41:2023 history
1970BS EN 12697-41:2023 Bituminous mixtures. Test methods. Resistance to de-icing fluids
2014BS EN 12697-41:2013 Bituminous mixtures. Test methods for hot mix asphalt. Resistance to de-icing fluids
2005BS EN 12697-41:2005 Bituminous mixtures - Test methods for hot mix asphalt - Resistance to de-icing fluids