This European Standard describes test methods for determining the bulk density of a compacted bituminous specimen. The test methods are intended for use with laboratory compacted specimens or specimens from the pavement after placement and compacting, either by coring or sawing.This European Standard describes the following four procedures, the choice of which is used being dependent on the estimated content and accessibility of voids in the specimen: a) bulk density-dry (for specimens with a very closed surface); b) bulk density-saturated surface dry (SSD) (for specimens with a closed surface); c) bulk density-sealed specimen (for specimens with an open or coarse surface); d) bulk density by dimensions (for specimens with a regular surface and with geometric shapes, i.e. squares, rectangles, cylinders, etc.). NOTE Annex A (informative) gives general guidance on selecting the appropriate procedure.
EN 12697-6:2012 Referenced Document
EN 12697-29:2002 Bituminous mixtures - Test methods for hot mix asphalt - Part 29: Determination of the dimensions of bituminous specimen
EN 13108-20:2006 Bituminous mixtures - Material specifications - Part 20: Type Testing (Incorporating corrigendum October 2008)
EN 12697-6:2012 history
2012EN 12697-6:2012 Bituminous mixtures - Test methods for hot mix asphalt - Part 6: Determination of bulk density of bituminous specimens
2007EN 12697-6:2007 Bituminous mixtures - Test methods for hot mix asphalt - Part 6: Determination of bulk density of bituminous specimens (Incorporates Amendment A1: 2007)
2003EN 12697-6:2003 Bituminous mixtures - Test methods for hot mix asphalt - Part 6: Determination of bulk density of bituminous specimens