AUSTROADS Seal Design Test SDT 10.

3:2001

Calibration of Bitumen Sprayers

Part 3: Transverse Distribution by RTA Field Method

PREFACE
This Seal Design Test Method was prepared by an APRG Working Group on behalf of
AUSTROADS. Representatives of AUSTROADS, ARRB Transport Research and Industry through
the Australian Asphalt Pavement Association (AAPA), and the National Association of Testing
Authorities (NATA) have been involved in the development and review of this test method.
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METHOD

1 SCOPE
The procedure described in this test method follows the path detailed in RTA Method 1260. The
method has been developed to provide sprayer operators with a procedure for determining the
transverse distribution characteristics of sprayers in the field.

2 REFERENCED DOCUMENTS
The following documents are referred to in this test method:

RTA NSW 1260 Performance Requirements for Mechanical Sprayers of Bituminous Materials

3 PROCEDURES
The test method is provided in RTA-NSW 1260, Performance Requirements for Mechanical Sprayers
of Bituminous Materials.
For the purpose of this method, the minimum bar widths to be tested shall include the maximum width
for which certification is required and the bar width corresponding to a single traffic lane (generally
3.7m).

4 REPORT
The following shall be reported:
(a) minimum and maximum pump output in litres/minute;
(b) pump revolutions required for specified width of spraying including maximum possible width
(c) Average output per pump revolution in liters/minute

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 AUSTROADS SDT 10.3:2001

Where the measure of transverse distribution does not provide quantitative data, the report shall
indicate pass or fail. Suggested tolerance levels are:
• The mass of binder on any one strip shall not exceed 20% of the average of all strips.
• The mass of binder on any two in any consecutive ten strips shall not exceed 15% of the
average
• The mass of binder on any four in any consecutive seven strips shall not exceed 10% of
the average.

5 PRECISION
No estimate of precision is currently available.

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