This European Standard describes three test methods for characterizing the comparability of a bituminous mix, by the relation between its density or void content and the compaction energy applied to it, using an impact (Marshall) compactor, gyratory compactor, or a vibratory compactor.
This European Standard applies to hot bituminous mixtures (both those prepared in laboratory and those resulting sampled from plant produced mixtures), with D not larger than 31,5 mm in accordance with prEN 13043 for the impact and gyratory compactors, and 40 mm for the vibratory compactor. The results of the test method serve to supplement the results of mixture design.
BS EN 12697-10:2001 Referenced Document
ISO 5725 Precision of test methods; Determination of repeatability and reproducibility for a standard test method by inter-laboratory tests
prEN 12697-6 Bituminous mixtures - Test methods - Part 6: Determination of bulk density of bituminous specimens*, 2018-12-01 Update
prEN 13043 Aggregates for bituminous mixtures and surface treatments for roads@ airfields and other trafficked areas*, 2015-06-01 Update