What is BS EN 12697-10 - Compactability of a bituminous mixture about?
BS EN 12697-10 discusses characterization of the compactability of a bituminous mixture. BS EN 12697-10 describes three test methods for characterizing the compactability of a bituminous mixture, 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.
Note: BS EN 12697-10 applies to bituminous mixtures, both those prepared in the laboratory and those resulting sampled from plant-produced mixtures. The results of the test method serve to supplement the results of mixture design.
Who is BS EN 12697-10 - Compactability of a bituminous mixture for?
BS EN 12697-10 on characterizing the compactability of a bituminous mixture is useful for:
- Manufacturers and suppliers of bituminous mixtures and asphalt
- Suppliers of construction materials
- Construction and civil engineers
- Contractors
- Road maintenance authorities
Why should you use BS EN 12697-10 - Compactability of a bituminous mixture?
Bituminous materials are employed in a variety of applications, including road construction, roofing, waterproofing, and more.
In order to deliver an efficient and reliable structure, these layers of asphalt need to have good compactability. BS EN 12697-10 lets you conduct several tests to make sure the compactability is strong enough. In road or airfield pavements, BS EN 12697-10 stipulates a test method for determining the compactability between an asphalt layer and other newly constructed construction layers or existing substrates.
Through BS EN 12697-10, you will be able to deliver more durable and long-lasting products and services that could ultimately reduce maintenance requirements.
What is changed since the last update?
BS EN 12697-10:2017 supersedes BS EN 12697‑10:2001, which is withdrawn. BS EN 12697-10:2017 includes some technical changes with respect to BS EN 12697‑10:2001. These include:
- The series title no longer makes the method exclusively for hot mix asphalt
- Definition of compactability and compaction resistance has been added
- More detailed explanation of regression analysis for impact compaction method
- Change of regression procedure for impact compaction procedure by considering only thickness measurements between impact 30 and 200 in reduce effect of manual mould filling
