ASTM D546-17
Standard Test Method for Sieve Analysis of Mineral Filler for Asphalt Paving Mixtures

Standard No.

ASTM D546-17

Release Date

2017

Published By

American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)

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ASTM D546-17

Scope

4.1 The method is used to determine compliance of mineral fillers with the grading requirements of Specification D242.

1.1 This test method covers the sieve analysis of mineral fillers used in asphalt paving mixtures.

1.2 The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units are to be regarded separately as standard. The values stated in each system may not be exact equivalents; therefore, each system shall be used independently of the other. Combining values from the two systems may result in nonconformance with the standard.

Note 1: Regarding sieves, per Specification E11, “the values stated in SI units shall be considered standard for the dimensions of the wire cloth openings and the diameter of the wires used in the wire cloth.” When sieve mesh sizes are referenced, the alternate inch-pound designations are provided for information purposes and enclosed in parentheses.

1.3 The text of this standard references notes and footnotes which provide explanatory material. These notes and footnotes (excluding those in tables and figures) shall not be considered as requirements of the standard.

1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

1.5 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.

ASTM D546-17 Referenced Document

• ASTM C110 Standard Test Methods for Physical Testing of Quicklime, Hydrated Lime, and Limestone
• ASTM C670 Standard Practice for Preparing Precision and Bias Statements for Test Methods for Construction Materials
• ASTM C702 Standard Practice for Reducing Samples of Aggregate to Testing Size
• ASTM C786 Standard Test Method for Fineness of Hydraulic Cement and Raw Materials by the 300-956;m (No. 50), 150-956;m (No. 100), and 75-956;m (No. 200) Sieves by Wet Methods
• ASTM D242 Standard Specification for Mineral Filler For Bituminous Paving Mixtures
• ASTM D422 Standard Test Method for Particle-Size Analysis of Soils
• ASTM D4753 Standard Specification for Evaluating, Selecting, and Specifying Balances and Scales for Use in Soil, Rock, and Construction Materials Testing
• ASTM D8 Standard Terminology Relating to Materials for Roads and Pavements
• ASTM E11 Standard Specification for Wire Cloth and Sieves for Testing Purposes

ASTM D546-17 history

• 2017 ASTM D546-17 Standard Test Method for Sieve Analysis of Mineral Filler for Asphalt Paving Mixtures
• 2010 ASTM D546-10 Standard Test Method for Sieve Analysis of Mineral Filler for Bituminous Paving Mixtures
• 2005 ASTM D546-05 Standard Test Method for Sieve Analysis of Mineral Filler for Bituminous Paving Mixtures
• 1999 ASTM D546-99(2005) Standard Test Method for Sieve Analysis of Mineral Filler for Bituminous Paving Mixtures
• 1999 ASTM D546-99e1 Standard Test Method for Sieve Analysis of Mineral Filler for Bituminous Paving Mixtures