BS EN 12697-35:2025

Bituminous mixtures. Test methods. Laboratory mixing | Status: Current

1 Scope This document describes the laboratory mixing of bituminous materials for the manufacture of specimens. This document specifies the reference compaction temperatures for mixtures and the reference installation temperature for mastic asphalt mixtures based on the grade of the binder for paving grade and hard paving grade bitumen. Annex A describes the method for laboratory mixing using foamed bitumen. Annex B describes the method for laboratory mixing using bitumen emulsion. Annex C describes the preparation of mastic asphalt specimens after laboratory mixing.