PrEN 12271 - Surface Dressing

EUROPEAN STANDARD DRAFT
NORME EUROPÉENNE prEN 12271

EUROPÄISCHE NORM
September 2004
ICS Will supersede EN 12271-3:2002
English version
Surface dressing
Enduits superficiels
This draft European Standard is submitted to CEN members for enquiry. It has been drawn up by the Technical Committee CEN/TC 227.
If this draft becomes a European Standard, CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which
stipulate the conditions for giving this European Standard the status of a national standard without any alteration.
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Warning : This document is not a European Standard. It is distributed for review and comments. It is subject to change without notice and
shall not be referred to as a European Standard.
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Contents Page
Foreword..............................................................................................................................................................3
1 Scope ......................................................................................................................................................4
2 Normative references ............................................................................................................................4
3 Terms and definitions ...........................................................................................................................5
4 Symbols and abbreviations ..................................................................................................................8
5 Requirements .........................................................................................................................................9
6 Evaluation of conformity.....................................................................................................................14
Annex A (normative) Factory Production Control........................................................................................16
Annex B (normative) Minimum test frequencies for FPC ............................................................................21
Annex C (normative) Type Approval Installation Trial (TAIT) .....................................................................26
Annex D (informative) Tables suitable for recording TAIT data .................................................................29
Annex E (normative) .........................................................................................................................................36
Annex F (normative) Binders for Surface Dressing .....................................................................................37
Annex G (normative) Dynamic Method of Measuring Skid Resistance of Surface Dressing
(instantaneous method) ......................................................................................................................47
Annex ZA (informative) Clauses of this European Standard addressing the provisions of the EU
Construction Products Directive........................................................................................................48
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Foreword
This document (prEN 12271:2004) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 227 “Road materials”,
the secretariat of which is held by DIN.
This document is currently submitted to the CEN Enquiry.
This document will supersede EN 12271-3:2002.
This document has been prepared under a mandate given to CEN by the European Commission and the
European Free Trade Association, and supports essential requirements of EU Directive(s).
For relationship with EU Directive(s), see informative annex ZA, which is an integral part of this document.
NOTE Italicised NOTES in this Draft are comments for MS’s to consider and/or questions for the CEN Consultant.
These will probably be removed in the Draft for Formal Vote.
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1 Scope
This European Standard for Surface Dressing describes the requirements for binders; chippings; tolerances
for the rate of spread and coefficients of variation for accuracy of spread of binders and chippings; visual
assessment of defects; skid resistance; resistance to noise generation; and durability. It contains evaluation of
conformity clauses. It is applicable to surface dressings for roads, airfields and other trafficked areas.
This European Standard is not applicable to surface dressings carried out in tunnels.
NOTE A tunnel is an enclosed section of road where tunnel, fire regulations apply.
This European Standard contains different annexes, annex A (normative) Factory Production Control, annex B
(normative) Minimum test frequencies for FPC, annex C (normative) Type Approval Installation Trial (TIAT),
annex C (informative) Tables suitable for recording TAIT data, annex E (normative) Road grades, annex F
(normative) Binder for Surface Dressing, annex G (normative) Dynamic Method of Measuring Skid Resistance
of Surface Dressing (instantaneous method), annex ZA (informative) Clauses of this European Standard
addressing the provisions of the EU Construction Products Directive.
2 Normative references
The following referenced documents are indispensable for the application of this document. For dated
references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition of the referenced
document (including any amendments) applies.
EN 1097-8:2003, Tests for mechanical and physical properties of aggregates — Part 8: Determination of the
polished stone value.
EN 1428, Bitumen and bituminous binders — Determination of water content in bituminous emulsions —
Azetopic destillation method.
EN 10277-1, Bright steel products — Technical delivery conditions — Part 1: General.
EN 12272-1:2002, Surface dressing — Test methods — Part 1: Rate of spread and accuracy of spread of
binder and chippings.
EN 12272-2:2002, Surface dressing — Test methods — Part 2: Visual assessment of defects.
EN 12272-3, Surface dressing — Test methods — Part 3: Determination of binder aggregate adhesivity by the
vialit plate shade test method.
EN 12607-1, Bitumen and bituminous binders — Determination of the resistance to hardening under influence
of heat and air — Part 1: RTFOT.
EN 12846, Bitumen and bituminous binders — Determination of efflux time of bituminous emulsions by the
efflux viscosimeter.
EN 13036-1, Road and airfield surface characteristics — Test methods — Part 1: Measurement of pavement
surface macrotexture depth using a volumetric technique.
EN 13036-2:2001, Road and airfield surface characteristics — Test methods — Part 2: Procedure for
determination of skid resistance of a pavement surface.
EN 13043, Aggregates for bituminous mixtures and surface treatments for roads, airfields and other trafficked
areas.
EN 13074, Bitumen and bituminous binders — Recovery of binder from bitumen emulsions by evaporation.
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prEN 58, Bitumen and bituminous binders — Sampling bitumen binders.
prEN 12697-38, Bituminous mixtures — Test methods for hot mix asphalt — Part 38: Test equipment and
calibration.
prEN 13588, Bitumen and bituminous binders — Determination of cohesion of bituminous binders for surface
dressings.
prEN 13808, Bitumen and bituminous binders — Framework for specifying cationic bituminous emulsions.
prEN 14769, Bitumen and bituminous binders — Accelerated long-term ageing — Pressure Ageing Vessel
(PAV).
EN ISO 9001, Quality management systems — Requirements.
EN ISO 11819-1, Acoustics — Measurement of the influence of road surfaces on traffic noise — Part 1:
Statistical pass-by method.
ISO 13473-1, Characterization of pavement texture by use of surface profiles — Part 1: Determination of
mean profile depth.
3 Terms and definitions

For the purposes of this European Standard, the terms and definitions given in EN 12272-2 and the following
apply.
3.1
Surface Dressing
consists of at least one layer of binder and at least one layer of chippings
3.2
chippings
coarse, crushed aggregate practically free of fines with a narrow grading range. The requirements for
aggregates are given in EN 13043.
NOTE Chippings will have a specified strength, soundness, shape, polishing resistance, resistance to abrasion,
purity and durability. The designed bituminous binder will have demonstrated adhesivity to the proposed chippings
(aggregate).
3.3
pre-coated chippings
chippings coated with bituminous binder before application
3.4
mosaic
the arrangement of the chippings such that they are in shoulder to shoulder contact and are thus supported
laterally
NOTE The initial stability of a surface dressing is dependent upon the formation of a close mosaic and the cohesion
and adhesivity of the binder. Subsequent durability is gained by re-orientation of the chippings by traffic to form a tight
mosaic, and sufficient binder to secure the chippings to the existing road surface.
3.5
embedment
the process whereby chippings are forced into an existing road surface by the action of traffic
NOTE Factors affecting embedment are

 traffic density of heavy vehicles during summer months;
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 average road temperature and road hardness. Cement concrete, for example, does not allow embedment;
 size of chippings. Larger chippings reduce the rate of embedment;
 traffic speed. Slow moving traffic, experienced on hills and at junctions, increases embedment. Conversely, fast
traffic in the overtaking lane of a dual carriageway results in less embedment;
 shaded areas. A reduction in average road temperature reduces embedment.
Embedment results in a reduction of macrotexture with time (macrotexture is measured in accordance with
EN 13036-1).
3.6
whip-off
the normal removal by traffic of excess chippings shortly after the production of a surface dressing
3.7
life of surface dressing
the time in years that 85 % of the product is expected to last before reaching a defined end point (it is not the
guaranteed life but a best estimate by the producer of the durability of the product, see 4.8.1)
3.8
Factory Production Control
the permanent internal control of production exercised by the manufacturer when all the elements,
requirements and provisions adopted by the manufacturer are documented in a systematic manner in the form
of written policies and procedures. This production control system documentation shall ensure a common
understanding of quality assurance and enable the achievement of the required product characteristics and
the effective operation of the production control system to be checked.
NOTE Factory production control ensures that the product conforms to the relevant technical and performance
specifications.
3.9
design proposal
the design proposed (recipe and method statement) to provide the performance requirements specified
3.10
perceptible properties check
an evaluation made with the senses: sight, touch, smell, hearing, etc. It is a broader concept than the more
commonly used term ‘visual inspection’
NOTE 1 For example, a check on a binder delivery might involve visual (colour, fuming, consistency and homogeneity),
smell (odour) and touch (estimate of viscosity by stirring and tackiness when cured and at ambient temperature). This
would detect whether binder conformed to the expectations of the tester and would be the quickest way to detect a
defective load. Similar principles apply to aggregates, particularly with stockpile inspection where handling soon reveals
cleanliness, grading or flakiness problems.
NOTE 2 In all cases perceptible property checks should extend only as far as health and safety regulations permit.
3.11
Type Approval Installation Trial (TAIT)
a TAIT consists of a defined section of road where surface dressing has been installed using Factory
Production Control and which has been submitted to performance tests after one year. Detailed information is
recorded to clearly identify the product, its performance and the intended use.
3.12
road grade
is an intended use having set frequencies of testing and may have set categories of performance (see
annex E)
3.13
single dressing (see Figure 1 a))
successive laying of one layer of binder and one layer of chippings
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3.14
racked-in surface dressing (see Figure 1 b))
successive laying of one layer of binder and two layers of chippings, the second layer being of a smaller size
3.15
double dressing (see Figure 1 c))
successive laying of a first layer of binder and a first layer of chippings followed by a second layer of binder
and a second layer of chippings, the second layer of chippings being of a smaller size
NOTE When the surface dressings are not carried out at the same time (i. e. successively), they are considered as
two single dressings.
3.16
inverted double dressing (see Figure 1 d))
successive laying of a first layer of binder and a first layer of chippings followed by a second layer of binder
and a second layer of chippings, the second layer of chippings being of a larger size
NOTE When the dressings are not carried out at the same time (i. e. successively), they are considered as two single
dressings.
3.17
pre-chipping dressing (see Figure 1 e))
successive laying of one layer of chippings (prechipping layer) followed by surface dressing as part of the
process
NOTE Sandwich dressing is the term used for a prechipping layer followed by a single surface dressing.
3.18
stress absorbing membrane (SAM) dressing
single dressing with a residual bituminous binder of 2 kg/m2 to 4 kg/ m2 having a high flexibility
3.19
cured resin binder dressing
surface dressing where the bituminous binder is replaced by a cured resin binder and where the level of skid
resistance requires the use of higher performance chippings
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4 Symbols and abbreviations
S is the area of 100 m long surface dressing section, in square metres (m2 );
P1 is the visual assessment of fatting up, tracking and bleeding, expressed as the percentage (%) of
the area of the section (S);
P2 is the visual assessment of scabbing and tearing, expressed as the percentage (%) of the area of
the section (S);
P3 is the visual assessment of fretting, expressed as the percentage (%) of chipping loss;
P4 is the visual assessment of streaking, expressed as a linear measurement, in metres (m);
FPC is the Factory Production Control;
TAIT is the Type Approval Installation Trial;
PSV is the Polishing Stone Value;
AAV is the Aggregate Abrasion Value;
NPD None performance determined.
a) Single surface dressing
b) Racked-in surface dressing
c) Double dressing
d) Inverted double dressing
e) Sandwich dressing (example of pre-chipping dressing)
Figure 1 — Type of Surface Dressing (schematic diagram)
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5 Requirements
5.1 Binders
The binder requirements in the normative annex F shall be used.
NOTE: Until the performance and durability requirements in a European Standard for cationic bituminous emulsions
and the European Standard for bituminous, fluxed and cutback grades, together with “recovery” and “ageing”
methods, are published, the test methods and requirements in Annex F shall be used.
A category of cohesion shall be required for Surface Dressing measured in accordance with EN 13588 on the
binder after “recovery” (see 4.1.4).
NOTE The cohesion value selected depends upon the intended use and usually determines the amount of polymer
modification with associated cost of the binder.
5.1.1 Emulsion grade
Bituminous emulsions shall comply with annex F.
5.1.2 Bituminous, fluxed and cutback grades
Bituminous, fluxed and cutback grades shall comply with annex F.
5.1.3 Binder cohesion
The cohesion of the bituminous binder when tested in accordance with EN 13588 after “recovery” shall comply
with the following categories in Table 1.
Table 1 — Binder cohesion
Column 1 2
Line Category Minimum cohesion
J/cm2
1 4 1,4 Peak
2 3 1,2 Peak
3 2 1,0 Peak
4 1 0,5 for >15 °C range
5 0 No requirement
The producer’s actual peak value and temperature for EN 13588 after “recovery” and the graphical output
shall be reported for the accurate record of the TAIT.
The temperatures and range for the minimum cohesion for that category shall be recorded.
NOTE 1 Category 4 binder after “recovery” may have a peak value of 2,0 J/cm2 at 27 °C and a range of temperature of
20 °C to 35 °C for the minimum value 1,4 J/c m2.
NOTE 2 A “recovery” method for unmodified bituminous emulsions to prEN 13808 is detailed in EN 13074.
The “recovery” method for modified binders, fluxed and cutback binders shall be reported as detailed in
annex F.
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NOTE 3 Some proprietary binders (especially polymer modified) may have European Technical Approval Guideline
documents providing performance information for a particular intended use. Therefore properties other than cohesion may
be required to be reported to identify the proprietary binder.
NOTE 4 The producer may during the design check the performance of the binder in terms of adhesivity with the
chippings chosen. The test method used for cutback, fluxed and modified binders is EN 12272-3 and the values obtained
may be reported in the TAIT. The adhesivity values for emulsions using the Vialit Plate Shock test are always high due to
the method of test and it is therefore considered unsuitable for these binders.
5.2 Chippings
Aggregates used for Surface Dressings covered by this European Standard shall comply with EN 13043.
The chipping size and other aggregate characteristics shall be chosen to achieve the surface dressing
performance required.
5.3 Application of binder
Tolerances for the rate of spread of the binder to be applied to the design of a Surface Dressing and
categories for coefficients of variation for the accuracy of transverse distribution of the binder, shall be as 4.3.1
and 4.3.2.
5.3.1 Tolerances (limit deviations) to be applied to the rate of spread of Binder
The rate of spread, determined in accordance with EN 12272-1:2002, clause 4, shall be within the following
tolerances :
 Category 3: ± 5 %;
 Category 2: ± 10 %;
 Category 1: ± 15 %;
 Category 0: No requirement
5.3.2 Coefficients of variation of accuracy of spread of binder – the transverse distribution
The coefficients of variation, cv, for the accuracy of transverse distribution, determined in accordance with
EN 12272-1:2002, clause 6, shall be:
 Category 3: cv < 5 %;
 Category 0: No requirement.
5.4 Application of chippings
Tolerances for the rate of spread of the chippings to be applied to the design of a surface dressing and limits
for coefficients of variation for the accuracy of transverse distribution of the chippings shall be as 4.4.1 and
4.4.2.
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5.4.1 Tolerances (limit deviations) to be applied to the rate of spread of chippings
The rate of spread, determined in accordance with EN 12272-1:2002, clause 5, shall be within the following
tolerances:
 Category 3: ± 5 %;
 Category 2 : ± 10 %;
 Category 1: ± 15 %;
5.4.2 Coefficients of variation of accuracy of spread of chippings
The coefficients of variation, cv, for the accuracy of transverse distribution, determined in accordance with
EN 12272-1:2002, clause 7, shall be:
5.5 Visual assessment of defects
Classes of defects, which may occur after the construction of a surface dressing shall be as 4.5.1, 4.5.2, 4.5.3
and 4.4.4, after eleven months and before thirteen months.
NOTE 1 In general, most defects occur during the first twelve months of life of a surface dressing.
NOTE 2 The measurement of visual assessment after twelve months gives an appreciation of the durability of the
surface dressing and is used in the TAIT.
5.5.1 Visual assessment of fatting up, tracking and bleeding, P1, expressed as the percentage of the
area of the section (S)
When determined in accordance with EN 2272-2, the visual assessment of fatting up, tracking and bleeding
shall comply with the following categories:
 Category 3: P1 ≤ 0,5 %;
 Category 2: P1 ≤ 1,0 %;
 Category 1: P1 ≤ 2,5 %;
NOTE For a road lane width of 4 m the least onerous category allows up to 10 m2 in a 100 m length section (400 m2).
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5.5.2 Visual assessment of scabbing and tearing, P2, expressed as the percentage of the area of the
section (S)
When determined in accordance with EN 12272-2, the visual assessment of scabbing and tearing shall
comply with the following categories:
 Category 3: P2 ≤ 0,2 %;
 Category 2: P2 ≤ 0,4 %;
 Category 1: P2 ≤ 1,0 %;
NOTE For a road lane width of 4 m the least onerous category allows up to 4 m2 of total loss of surface dressing in a
100 m length section.
5.5.3 Visual assessment of fretting, P3, expressed as the percentage of chipping loss
When determined in accordance with EN 12272-2, the visual assessment of fretting shall comply with the
following categories :
 Category 3: P3 ≤ 3,0 %;
 Category 2: P3 ≤ 6,0 %;
 Category 1: P3 ≤ 10,0 %;
NOTE For a road lane width of 4 m the least onerous category allows up to 400 kg of 8/10 mm chippings to fret away
in the 100 m length section and the most onerous category allows 120 kg.
5.5.4 Visual assessment of fretting, P4, expressed as the length of streaking
When determined in accordance with EN 12272-2, the visual assessment of streaking shall comply with the
following categories :
 Category 3: P4 ≤ 10 m;
NOTE For a road lane width of 4m the least onerous category allows nearly the total length of the 100 m section to
have a single streak or about 10 m to have streaking across the entire carriageway width.
5.6 Skid resistance
The producer’s values for skid resistance shall be declared from the relevant TAIT see annex C.
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5.6.1 Dynamic method of measurement for skid resistance
The dynamic method shall be used to provide the “instantaneous” measurement of skid resistance as detailed
in annex G.
NOTE 1 Until the test methods and performance requirements in the European Standard for Skid Resistance are
published the test methods and requirements in Annex G should be used.
NOTE 2 The levels required relate to the method of measurement and intended use.
The producer’s values for skid resistance using the dynamic method and macrotexture shall be reported from
the appropriate TAIT see annex C.
Dynamic measurement measures the instantaneous value of skidding resistance after the surface dressing
has stabilised (see 3.1.4).
5.7 Limiting noise generation
Producer’s values shall be tested for noise generation using EN ISO 11819-2, the declared values shall be
reported for the TAIT.
NOTE 1 The standard test to EN ISO 11819-2 is very limiting in the site parameters required for the test.
Where the test method cannot be carried out due to site configuration (for example the limiting conditions
given in EN ISO 11819-2 are not met) then a maximum macrotexture shall be used as a surrogate method.
The declared values shall be reported for the TAIT.
NOTE 2 The patch test EN 13036-1 is the reference test. Other test methods that may be used (for example laser
texture meters – see ISO 13473-1.
NOTE 3 The correlation between noise generation by traffic and macrotexture is only relevant for the same product
and probably only for the same section of work, so its use is limited, but has practical application for all sites.
5.8 Durability
5.8.1 General
Current experience of the durability of Surface Dressing indicates that it is likely to have a reasonable
economic working life according to the following categories if the product complies with the requirements of
this Standard. The producer shall provide an estimate of the expected life for the product based upon the
historic performance of similar products in similar end use conditions.
The following indicative categories can not constitute a guarantee.
 Life category 3: > 10 years;
 Life category 0: NPD.
NOTE 1 The expected life may be defined relative to a level of performance such as macrotexture in relation to a traffic
level and two different expected lives may be given for different end points; for example for a product with macrotexture
category 4, an expected life of 5 years to category 3 and for 7 years to category 2 at the current traffic level.
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NOTE 2 The effect of changes in traffic levels, climate, substrate, etc. prevents exact prediction of lifetime and life
category.
5.8.2 Binder
Durability of the binder shall be demonstrated by change in properties of “recovered” binder after an
accelerated “ageing” test in accordance with annex F.
5.8.3 Aggregate
Durability of aggregate shall be demonstrated by means of appropriate tests in accordance with EN 13043.
5.8.4 Skid resistance
Durability of skid resistance shall be demonstrated by means of measurement of polished stone value PSV in
accordance with EN 13043 together with a measurement of macrotexture.
5.8.4.1 Polished Stone Value shall be reported in accordance with EN 13043
NOTE Different classes may be used for different intended uses.
The producer shall report the class used in the TAIT.
5.8.4.2 Macrotexture
Macrotexture shall be reported in accordance with EN 13036-1 and shall comply with the following categories:
 Category 5 ≥ 2,0 mm;
 Category 0 No requirement
The patch test EN 13036-1 shall be the reference test, except that the measurement of macrotexture shall be
along the wheel track where identifiable (most heavily trafficked part of the carriageway lane – the inside
wheel track) rather than diagonally across the lane. Other test methods may be used (for example laser
texture meters – see ISO 13473-1) provided that they are correlated with the patch test as the reference test.
NOTE Different categories may be used for different intended uses.
The producer shall report the category used in the TAIT.
6 Evaluation of conformity
The conformity with the requirements for a length of surface dressing shall be acceptable when at least 90 %
of that length meets the required category set out in 4 and the remainder conforms to the next lower category.
Evaluation of conformity shall be demonstrated by:
 Initial Type Testing in accordance with annex C (Type Approval Installation Trial –TAIT);
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 Factory Production Control in accordance with annex A.
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Annex A
(normative)
Factory Production Control
A.1 General
The producer shall establish, document and maintain a Factory Production Control (FPC) system to ensure
that the products placed on the market conform with the stated performance characteristics. The FPC system
shall consist of procedures, regular inspections and tests and/or assessments and the use of the results to
control incoming materials, equipment, the production process and the product.
Where the producer purchases constituent materials or has the surface dressing designed, or parts of the
production or testing carried out by subcontracting, the FPC of the supplier or sub-contractor may be taken
into account. However, where this occurs, the producer shall retain the overall control of the surface dressing
and ensure that he receives all the information that is necessary to fulfil his responsibilities according to this
European Standard. The producer who subcontracts all of his activities may in no circumstances discharge
himself of his responsibilities to a subcontractor.
All the elements, requirements and provisions adopted by the producer shall be documented in a systematic
manner in the form of written policies and procedures. This production control system documentation shall
ensure a common understanding of conformity evaluation and enable the achievement of the required
component characteristics and the effective operation of the production control system to be checked.
Factory Production Control therefore brings together operational techniques and all measures allowing
maintenance and control of the conformity of the surface dressing with its technical requirements. Its
implementation may be achieved by controls and tests on measuring equipment, constituents, processes,
machines and manufacturing equipment and finished components, including material properties of
components, and by making use of the results thus obtained.
A.2 General requirements

The FPC system shall fulfil the requirements as described in the clauses of EN ISO 9001 specified in
Table A1, where applicable:
Table A.1 — Clauses of EN ISO 9001:2000 to be addressed in the FPC
Column 1 2 3
Line EN ISO 9001 Subject Clause in this
clause European
Standard for
additional
requirements or
information
1 4.2 (except Documentation required and control of documents A.3.1

4.2.1a)
2 5.1 e) Management to ensure availability of resources A.3.2
3 5.5.1 Responsibility and authority A.3.3
4 5.5.2 Management representative to ensure quality system is
maintained
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Table A.1 (continued)
Column 1 2 3
Line EN ISO 9001, Subject Clause in this
clause European
Standard for
additional
requirements or
information
5 6 Resource management for FPC system including

provision, human resources, infrastructure and work
environment
6 7.1 except Planning of product realization
7.1a)
7 7.2.3c) Customer feedback
8 7.3 Design and development A.3.4
9 7.4 Purchasing (process, information and verification)
10 7.5 Production and service provision A.3.5
11 7.6 Control of monitoring and measuring devices A.3.6
12 8.2.3 and 8.2.4 Monitoring of processes and product A.3.7
13 8.3 Control of non-conforming product A.3.8
14 8.5.2 Corrective action
The FPC system may be part of a Quality Management system, e.g. in accordance with EN ISO 9001.
A.3 Product specific requirements
A.3.1 General
The requirements set out in this clause shall be in addition to the requirements of EN ISO 9001.
A.3.2 Records
Records shall be stored and maintained in such a way they are retrievable and be maintained for a minimum
period of 5 years from the date of production.
A.3.3 The FPC system shall:
 address this European Standard;
 ensure that the Surface Dressing placed on the market conforms with the stated performance
characteristics;
 address the clauses of ISO 9001 listed in A.2.
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A.3.4 Responsibility and authority
The responsibility and authority of personnel shall be defined for personnel who have authority to:
 modify the design locally to adjust for to road and environmental conditions;
 determine that the surface dressing is satisfactorily installed to open the road to unrestricted traffic.
NOTE An individual may exercise such supervision over a number of sites.
A.3.5 Design process
The design procedure used shall be documented.
NOTE Reference to a standard procedure, if used, is sufficient.
A.3.6 Process control
The producer shall produce a method statement for each site or group of sites for the production of the
surface dressing. The producer’s management shall have a working knowledge and access to all relevant
documentation including the contract and relevant European Standards.
Before site work commences the producer shall ensure that the following are documented and issued to the
appropriate site personnel:
 the design of surface dressing for the site;
 any special instructions to the site staff relating to the programme of work;
 the equipment required for the work and the method of working to meet the design proposal and the
requirements of the contract;
 any additional instructions including application requirements.
Actions to be controlled:
 cleanliness of substrate;
 preparatory work based on weather conditions;
 materials purchased conformity to the specification requirements;
 materials identification;
 the presence of competent personnel during the production of the surface dressing;
 a system for handling and taking account of any changes ordered by the purchaser;
 record of the road surface condition prior to production of the surface dressing and any local variations to
the design proposal;
 compliance with requirements of proper traffic control to maintain performance where the site is open to
public use (this is different from traffic control for safety reasons);
 procedure and time scale for notifying the purchaser of any problems which may affect the work;
 activities to maintain the product until the work is handed to the purchaser (1 year after production).
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Records shall be kept of the operation on site covering the period shortly before operations commence until
the opening of the site to unrestricted normal traffic. These records shall contain the following:
 variations from the original design proposal including those necessitated by site conditions;
 unforeseen problems (weather conditions, emergency vehicle damage, etc.);
 weather information;
 any other information considered relevant to the performance of the product.
Other information may be recorded as an option such as:
 traffic control measures;
 notes on perceptible properties checks;
 complaints from the public.
A.3.7 Control of monitoring and measuring devices
Procedures shall be documented for ensuring that test, monitoring and measuring equipment continues to
function properly in the harsh environments of a road site.
NOTE 1 Rapid checks on the functionality of test equipment may be used; e. g. checking a balance with a standard
mass.
NOTE 2 Useful information on calibration and accuracy of test equipment may be found in prEN 12697-38.
A.3.8 Monitoring and measurement of product
The producer shall establish procedures to ensure that the production tolerances allow for the product
performances to be in conformity with the values derived from the Type Approval Installation Trial.
The characteristics and the means of verification are given in Table A.2.
A.3.9 Corrective and remedial action
Non-conformity of the surface dressing shall involve one or more of the following:
 repair and/or remedial action to bring the product up to the required standard;
 acceptance of the product following agreement by the purchaser to accept the non-conforming product;
 rejection and removal of the product;
 downgrade the expected life of the product;
 repeat the work (it may necessary to use a different design to take account of the product already in
place).
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Table A.2 — Characteristics and the means and frequency of evaluation
Column 1 2 3
Line Characteristics Inspection procedure and Notes
frequency
1 Adhesion of binder to aggregate Table B.4 Perceptible properties check

Rate of spread of binder
Table B.6 Rate of spread of chippings
2 Resistance to flow/deformation Table B.4 perceptible properties check and
(including temperature dependence)
Inspection of delivery ticket
3 Hardening or setting ability Table B.4 and weather Perceptible properties check plus
weather
4 Cohesion Table B.4 Inspection of delivery ticket
5 Skid resistance Table B.3 Inspection of delivery ticket
6 Resistance to abrasion Table B.3 Inspection of delivery ticket
7 Bond to substrate Table B.1 Visual inspection of road cleanliness
8 Noise Table B.6 Type of dressing
9 Durability of adhesion of binder to Table B.6 Rates and tolerance of spread
aggregates
10 Durability of resistance to Table B.4 Inspection of delivery ticket
flow/deformation
11 Durability of cohesion Table B.4 Inspection of delivery ticket
12 Durability of skid resistance Table B.3 Inspection of delivery ticket
13 Durability of resistance to abrasion Table B.3 Inspection of delivery ticket
14 Durability of bond to substrate Table B.4 Inspection of delivery ticket
Table B.1 Visual inspection of road cleanliness
15 Durability of noise Table B.6 Type of dressing
16 Dangerous substances Incoming materials Annex ZA, NOTE 2
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Annex B
(normative)
Minimum test frequencies for FPC
Table B.1 — Process control inspection schedule
Column 1 2 3 4
Line Control Area Inspection/Test Purpose Minimum frequency
1 Chipping stocks Visual To check for contamination Prior to first use
2a Binder storage (static) tanks Tank temperature To check storage conditions Every production day
2b A viscosity measure (e. g. To check for binder property One week after most
penetration, STV or Engler) as changes recent delivery into tanka
described in the FPC
3a Binder spray tanks Tank temperature To check that temperature is Before starting to sprayb
within spraying range
3b Spray bar pressure or metering To check that pressure or At start of spraying

device volume control is within
operating range
4 Road cleanliness Visual inspection To ensure the existing surface is Continual

in a fit state to be surface
dressed
5 Spray bar height Length measurement To ensure overlap from adjacent Before starting to spray
spray jets is correct
6 Spray pattern of jets (non- As set out in the FPC To check jets for blockage and At start of spraying
overlapping) other malfunction or individual
jets.
7 Streaking Perceptible properties To check for malfunction of Continual

spray bar
8 Chippings on delivery to Perceptible properties To check for contamination Every delivery

spreader
9 Spread of chippings Perceptible properties To check for malfunction of Continual

spreader
a Cut back and penetration grade binders can harden thus becoming more viscous during storage. Emulsions may lose or gain viscosity
during storage. The FPC should state the ‘safe’ storage period for binder in its tank configuration and require testing if the period is exceeded
without fresh deliveries. In the absence of other information a period of one week should be adopted for unmodified binders
b It is important that binder is sprayed at the correct viscosity which is controlled by temperature. In most spray tankers there is a binder
level below which it is not possible to use the binder heaters. All these limitations should be set out in the FPC.
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Table B.2 — Plant calibration requirements
Column 1 2 3 4
Line Item of plant Inspection/test Purpose Minimum frequency
1a Temperature Visual inspection To ascertain the equipment is Every production day

measurement and functioning correctly
recording equipment
1b Test of accuracy To ensure correct temperatures 1) On installation
are measured and/or recorded 2) After significant repair
3) Annually
4) when apparatus does not
appear to be functioning correctly
2a Pressure measurement Visual inspection To ascertain the equipment is Every production day
and recording equipment functioning correctly
(if metered flow, pressure
2b need not be measured, Test of accuracy To ensure correct pressures are 1) On installation
see ‘Flow meters’ below) measured and/or recorded 2) After significant repair
3) Annually
4) When apparatus does not
3a Speed control devices Visual inspection To ascertain the equipment is Every production day
functioning correctly
3b Test of accuracy To ensure correct speeds are 1) On installation

measured and/or recorded 2) After significant repair
3) Annually
4) when apparatus does not
4 Flow meters (mechanical Comparison of To ensure accuracy within FPC 1) On installation

metering) actual amount with requirements 2) After significant repair
the metered amount 3) Annually
5 Dip stick or other device Comparison of To enable total amount sprayed on 1) On installation
for indication of volume or measurement with a site to be measured within limits 2) After significant repair to tank
mass of binder in the tank metered amount set out in the FPC 3) When apparatus does not
6a Weighing equipment Visual inspection To ascertain the equipment is Every production day
functioning correctly
6b Test of accuracy To ensure correct masses are 1) On installation

measured and/or recorded 2) After significant repair
3) Annually
7 Roller sprinklers Water spray visual To ensure wet rollers are available During warm weather conditions
inspection during warm weather conditions once production day and per site
8 Sweeper Brush, water Maintain efficiency of sweeping Once per production day
sprinklers and process
suction inspection
NOTE Not all surface dressing equipment will have all the above equipment installed and methods of calibration may
vary according to the plant types and facilities available.
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Table B.3 — Inspection and test frequencies for aggregates
Column 1 2 3
Line Inspection/test Purpose Minimum frequency
Control Tests usually carried out by the aggregate supplier under his FPC
1 Tests for intrinsic properties of To check properties against the design Source approval before initial use.
aggregate (strength, PSV etc) proposal
EN 13043
2 Sieve analysis and flakiness To assess compliance with standard or other In accordance with EN 13043
index agreed grading
In case of doubt following perceptible
properties check
Control Tests carried out by the Surface Dressing producer
3 Inspection of delivery ticket To check consignment is as ordered and Each delivery

from correct source
4 Perceptible properties check For comparison with normal appearance with Each day deliveries are made
of stockpile respect to source, grading, shape and
impurities
5 Sieve analysis and flakiness To assess compliance with standard or other In accordance with EN 13043
index agreed grading
In case of doubt following perceptible
properties check
NOTE Results of tests and inspections by the aggregate supplier, as part of his factory production control (when
included in producer’s FPC) , may be used to satisfy the requirements of this Table.
Table B.4 — Inspection and test frequencies for binders
Column 1 2 3
Line Inspection/test Purpose Minimum Frequency
Control Tests usually carried out by the binder supplier under his FPC
1 Tests for intrinsic To check properties against the design Source approval before initial use. Updated in
properties of binder see proposal accordance with FPC (or the relevant EN where
Annex F available)
Requirements of Emulsions, cutback and fluxed
bitumen in accordance with annex F
2 Grade properties see To assess compliance with relevant Requirements of bituminous emulsions, cutback and
annex F standard or other agreed producer fluxed bitumen in accordance with annex F
requirements
And annually and in case of doubt following
Control Tests carried out by the surface dressing producer
3 Inspection of delivery To check consignment is as ordered Each delivery

ticket and from correct source
4 Temperature To check the binder is within permitted Each delivery

temperature limits
5 Perceptible properties For comparison with normal Each delivery or every production day
check (by sample or appearance, smell, tackiness etc
tank inspection)
6 Sampling To enable properties to be checked in Each delivery or load

the event of defective surface dressing
NOTE 1 Results of tests and inspections by the supplier, as part of his Factory Production Control, may be used to
satisfy the requirements of this Table.
NOTE 2 Any samples shall be stored in such a manner that deterioration is kept to a minimum.
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Table B.5 — Inspection and test frequencies for other constituents and additives
Column 1 2 3
1 Tests for intrinsic properties of other To check against design proposal Source approval before initial use.
constituents or additives Updated in accordance with FPC
2 Inspection of delivery ticket To check consignment is as ordered and Each delivery

from correct source
3 Grade properties appropriate to the To assess compliance with standard or 1) First delivery from new source
material other agreed specification 2) In case of doubt following
4 Perceptible properties check of For comparison with normal appearance Each delivery
consignment etc.
NOTE Results of tests and inspections by the supplier, as part of his factory production control, may be used to
satisfy the requirements of this Table.
Table B.6 — Inspection and test frequencies during production
Column 1 2 3
Line Inspection/test Purpose Minimum frequency F
1 Rate of spread of To ensure the quantity Category F4a : every 10 000 m2 and at change of binder type or source
binder (EN 12272-1) of binder on the road
is within the design Category F3a: every 25 000 m2 and at change of binder type or source
requirements
Category F2a: every 100 000 m2 and at change of binder type or
source
Category F1: reconciliation of binder used to area of surface dressing
2 Accuracy of spread To ensure spray bar Category F4: every 25 000 m2 and at change of binder type or source
of binder conforms to
(EN 12272-1) specification Category F3: every 100 000 m2 and at change of binder type or source
Category F2: by perceptible properties after initial test at start of
season
Category F1: at the start of each season
3 Rate of spread of To ensure the quantity Category F4a: every 10 000 m2 and at change of chippings size or
chippings of chippings on the source
(EN12272-1) road is within the
design requirements Category F3a: every 25 000 m2 and at change of chippings size or
source
Category F2a: every 100 000 m2 and at change of chippings size or

source
Category F1: reconciliation of chippings used to area of surface
dressing
4 Accuracy of spread To ensure chip Category F4: every 25 000 m2 and at change of chippings size or
of chippings spreader conforms to source
(EN12272-1) specification
Category F3: every 100 000 m2 and at change of chippings size/source
Category F2: by perceptible properties after initial test at start of
season
Category F1: at the start of each season
a Categories 2, 3 and 4 shall include the requirement of category 1 in addition to the requirements by area.
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Table B.7 — Inspection and test frequencies measured between 11 months and 13 months after
production
Column 1 2 3
1 Visual assessment as 4.5 To ensure surface dressing conforms to All

(EN 12272-2) specification
2 Skidding resistance see 4.6 To ensure surface dressing conforms to As per annex G
specification
3 Macrotexture as 4.8.4 To ensure surface dressing conforms to Category 4a : every 10 000 m2

specification
Category 3a: every 25 000 m2
Category 2a: every 100 000 m2

Category 1: once per season on each
surface dressing type
a Categories 2, 3 and 4 shall include the requirement of category 1 in addition to the requirements by area.
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Annex C
(normative)
Type Approval Installation Trial (TAIT)
C.1 General
The producer shall carry out Type Approval Installation Trials (TAITs) to cover the range of product families he
wishes to place on the market. The TAIT shall be carried out and the records that shall be maintained in
accordance with this annex.
NOTE A TAIT is used by the producer to provide confidence in his product and his capability to design and install it.
A TAIT is an Initial Type Test (ITT) for a Surface Dressing. The producer shall issue a TAIT Certificate
containing the information detailed in this Annex.
NOTE A ‘family’ is defined as a group of surface dressings for which the test results for one or more characteristics
are valid for all other surface dressings within the family. Within any technical specification, there may be different families
for different characteristics. Although not always essential, using a ‘worst case’ situation is a good way to define a family.
Families are defined by individual producers.
C.2 Requirements
A TAIT shall consist of a defined section or sections of Surface Dressing.
The minimum length of a section shall be 200 m and the width shall be the full width of road on single
carriageway roads or one lane width on dual carriageways or motorways.
The TAIT shall be carried out within a representative Surface Dressing contract, or, alternatively, it may be
carried out in a special section of work that shall be representative of a surface dressing type. Data to be
recorded is detailed in C.4.
The TAIT is completed by carrying out performance tests on the Surface Dressing, on site, one year after
completion of the installation. The measurements taken (see C.4.5) include visual assessment of defects and
skidding resistance or texture depth, and any other properties the producer wishes to demonstrate.
The producer shall design and construct the TAIT within his Factory Production Control System (annex A). He
shall record all the data required by the FPC and any additional data set out in this standard.
C.3 TAIT Certificate

A TAIT certificate shall set out brief details of the product, its suitability for use and its limitations. It shall
record at least the following information:
a) Producer (name, address, phone number, etc.);
b) FPC reference and Approval Body;
c) TAIT reference number;
d) date of TAIT;
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e) location of TAIT (road number, start and end points);
f) intended use grade (annex E);
g) description of type of dressing (see 3.2);
h) design procedure or method;
i) design office (name, address, phone number, etc. (where different from ‘producer’));
j) skid resistance, texture depth and visual assessment at 1 year ;
k) other optional claims; e. g. reduced tyre-road noise generation, ability to accommodate a variable
substrate, skid resistance if greater than PSV and texture would indicate, colour, etc.;
l) name of producer’s representative responsible for TAIT.
C.4 Data to be recorded
C.4.1 General
The data collected and recorded for the TAIT shall be sufficient for the completion of the TAIT certificate plus
any additional requirements of this clause. All records shall include the TAIT reference.
NOTE 1 Suitable forms for recording the data are included in annex D.
NOTE 2 Most of the data required for a TAIT is collected for the purpose of Factory Production Control. The data for a
TAIT should be collected together as a single document that is built up starting with the decision to carry out a TAIT and
finishing with the data collected at the completion of the one year assessment. The more data that are available the easier
it will be to demonstrate to a purchaser that the particular surface dressing is suitable for purpose and that the producer
has carried out the TAIT correctly.
C.4.2 Assessment of existing surface and design of dressing
Sufficient data shall be collected in order to carry out the particular design procedure that the contractor is
using for the dressing.
NOTE A suitable form is given in annex D
C.4.3 Records of inherent properties of constituent materials
The technical data available for the constituent materials; aggregates, binders and other minor constituents,
shall be recorded for the specific materials used in the TAIT. (an example of a minor constituent would be an
added adhesion agent)
NOTE Suitable tables for recording the above data may be found in annex D.
C.4.4 Record of conditions and work carried out during installation of the TAIT
Data recorded during the installation of the Surface Dressing shall include the results of tests for rate and
accuracy of spread of both binder and chippings for the binder and chippings used for the TAIT and using the
spraybar and chipper settings actually used.
NOTE 1 It is preferable that the tests are actually carried during the production of the TAIT.
NOTE 2 Tables suitable for recording the above data and additional data are set out in annex D.
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C.4.5 Assessment at one year
One year (± 4 weeks) after the TAIT is carried out an assessment shall be made and recorded to complete the
TAIT. As a minimum the following assessments shall be made:
a) visual assessment to EN 12272-2 using the quantitative procedure;
b) skidding resistance or texture depth in the nearside wheel track as appropriate.
NOTE In addition optional tests may be done where the producer wishes to demonstrate others properties; for
example; he may have developed a surface dressing with low noise generation in which case noise categories would be
measured. Similarly colour for safety delineation or amenity value could be demonstrated using a TAIT.
C.5 Information availability

The information from a TAIT shall all be kept together in a single file (either electronic or paper) and stored
securely. If the empirical data is lost the TAIT shall no longer be valid.
The TAIT certificate should preferably be a single page and shall be made available to any potential purchaser
with a valid reason to see it.
The backup documentation shall be available for inspection to any purchaser or potential purchaser who has a
reasonable reason for checking it. The documentation shall be maintained until at least 5 years after the TAIT
has been superseded.
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Annex D
(informative)
Tables suitable for recording TAIT data
D.1 Use of tables

The tables given in this annex may be used to gather the information required for a TAIT. The format is not
mandatory and any other form of data collection, paper or electronic may be used providing that the data
required by this standard is collected and stored in a suitable format. Some data is mandatory as described in
annex C and is indicated by reference in the brackets in the tables below to the appropriate clause in annex C.
Table D.1 — Basic information
Producer (see C.3 a)) Telephone (see C.3 a))

Office (see C.3 a)) Fax
Street (see C.3 a)) e-mail
Town (see C.3 a))
Post code (see C.3 a)) Contact
FPC reference (see C.3 b)) Accredited by (see C.3 b))
Location of TAIT (see C.3 c))
Map reference, start* (see C.3 e)) Map reference, enda (see
C.3 e))
Date of TAIT (see C.3 d))
a or other suitably precise location data.
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Table D.2 — Assessment of existing surface and design proposal
TAIT reference (see C.3 c)) Date of TAIT (see C.3 d))
Name of person completing this
record
Road no (see C.3 e)) Map reference or other
precise locator (see
C.3 e))
Location (see C.3 e))
Road width Alignment
Photograph refs
Intended use grade(s) (see
C.3 f))
Assessed texture in wheel tracks
Amount of fatting up Amount of bleeding
Amount of cracking Amount of crazing
Amount of rutting Other defects
Other parameters b
aa
c d
e f
g h
Design officeb (see C.3 i)) Name of designer
Design procedure or method (see
C.3 h))
Surface dressing type proposed
(see C.3 g))
Binder type Binder rate(s) of spread
Aggregate type and size(s) Aggregate rate(s) of
spread
a Letters a to h are arbitrary markers for other data that may be recorded.
b This may be the same as the company in Table A.1.
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Table D.3 — Record of plant, materials and personnel
TAIT reference (see Date of TAIT (see C.3 d))

C.3 c))
Name of person
completing this record
Photograph refs
Material specification
(see C.4.2)
Source of primary Source of secondary
aggregate aggregate
Source of binder Binder type
Other constituents, with
source
Foreman’s name Number in team
Spray bar 1 reference Registration number
Spray bar 2 reference Registration number
Chipping spreader 1 Chipping spreader 2
reference reference
Calibration status of Calibration status of
spray bar 1 spray bar 1
Calibration status of Calibration status of
chipper 1 chipper 2
Roller(s) type Sweeper type
Other equipment used
Site preparation carried
out
Masking method used
Traffic control system
used
Time treatment started Time treatment finished
Was rolling carried out? Describe amount of
rolling
Time between laying
and unrestricted traffic
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Table D.4 — Results of control tests (see C4.3)
Parameter Unit Target Result (mean) % Error

Rate of spread of binder kg/m2
nd
Rate of spread of binder 2 test kg/m2
Rate of spread of chippings (primary) kg/m2a
nd
Rate of spread of chippings (primary) 2 test kg/m2 a
Rate of spread of chippings (secondary) kg/m2 a
nd
Rate of spread of chippings (secondary) 2 kg/m2 a
test
Coefficient of
variation
Accuracy of spread of binder kg/m2
Accuracy of spread of chippings (primary) kg/m2 a
Accuracy of spread of chippings (secondary) kg/m2 a
a l/m2 may be used instead.
Table D.5 — Grading of primary chipping (see C.4.2)
Sieve size mm Actual % passing Specification limits
Table D.6 — Grading of secondary chipping (where used) (see C.4.2)
Sieve size mm Actual % passing Specification limits
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Table D.7 — Primary chipping data (see C.4.2)
Property Unit Valuea

Type of aggregate
PSV 
AAV %
Los Angeles Abrasion %
Flakiness %
Relative density 
Other property
a A range of values may be given if appropriate
Table D.8 — Secondary chipping data (where used) (see C.4.2)
Property Unit Valuea

Type of aggregate
PSV 
AAV %
Los Angeles Abrasion %
Flakiness %
Relative density 
Other property
Other property
a A range of values may be given if appropriate.
Table D.9 — Binder data (see C.4.2)
Property Unit Value after Value after Notes

Recoverya Ageinga
Binder type  See prEN 13808:2003, Table 1
(EN 13808 for emulsions))
Binder content for emulsion % EN 1428
(EN 13808)
pH for emulsion pH
Binder viscosity properties EN 12846
(EN 13808 for emulsions)
Peak Vialit Pendulum J/cm2 Attach curves
Cohesion
Peak Cohesion temperature °C
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Table D.9 (continued)
Property Unit Value after Value after Notes

Recoverya Ageinga
Temperatures and range for °C Other levels and ranges may
minimum cohesion and range be provided
for 0,5 J/cm2
Fraass °C Test method used may be
modified
Product Identification Pa Polymer modified binders
degree
Rheology Ga and delta Attach curves for rheology
Penetration 0,1 mm
Softening Point °C
Force Ductility J/cm2
Cohesion Energy by tensile J/cm2
Test
Dynamic viscosity Pa⋅s
Kinematic viscosity mm2/s
Elastic recovery %
a A range of values may be given if appropriate (ageing procedure to be stated)
Table D.10 — Weather records
Time
Sunnya
Windb m/s or
assessed
Cloud %
Raina
Relative
humidity %
Shade °C
Road °C
a Indicate yes or no.
b Wind may be recorded using the Beaufort scale or assessed if an anemometer is not available; the method should be indicated.
Table D.11 — Visual Assessment prEN12272-8 (see C.4.4)
P1 P2 P3 P4
NOTE Will be added after finalization of prEN 12272-87.
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Table D.12 — Dynamic Skid Resistance Data – (Instantaneous) (if claimed) (see 4.6) or
Skid Resistance Durability – PSV and macrotexture (if claimed) (see 4.8.4)
Table D.13 — Noise Generation Data (if claimed)

Macrotexture maximum
or
EN ISO 11819-2 Statistical Pass-by Method for determination of the influence of the road surface on
traffic noise
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Annex E
(normative)
Table E.1 — Road grades (see 3.1.12)
Column 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Line Test Method Road grades (R) and associated frequency categories
R1 R2 R3 R4 R5 R6 R7
1 Tolerance of rate of spread of F1 F2 F2 F3 F3 F4 F4
binder EN 12272-1
2 Coefficient of variation of F1 F1 F2 F2 F3 F3 F4
spread of binder EN 12272-1
3 Tolerance of rate of spread of F1 F2 F2 F3 F3 F4 F4
chippings EN 12272-1
4 Coefficient of variation of F1 F1 F2 F2 F3 F3 F4
chippings EN 12272-1
NOTE Frequency Categories (F) are described in annex B, Table 6.
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Annex F
(normative)
Binders for Surface Dressing
NOTE Until the performance and durability requirements in the European Standard for cationic bituminous emulsions
and the European Standard for bituminous, fluxed and cutback grades, together with “recovery” and “ageing” methods, are
published, the test methods and requirements in Annex F shall be used. This is the only method for “Recovery” and
“Ageing” with binder requirements that was a “Regulation” at the issuing of the Mandate and therefore has been
reproduced here to avoid referencing problems.
F.1 “Recovery” Methods
 for unmodified bitumen emulsion binders use EN 13074 or annex F, clause 7;
 for polymer modified binders and cutback or fluxed bitumen binders use annex F, clause 7.
F.2 Type of binder

 for bituminous emulsions use prEN 13808:2003, Tables 1 and 2;
 for cutback and fluxed binders.
NOTE Test methods and categories “regulated” in Member States such as viscosity and flash point shall be listed
here.(For example UK have BS3690-1 for cutbacks (eg. 200secs.) although it is not yet understood how these National
Standards should be referenced).
F.3 Resistance to flow (including temperature susceptibility)
 for unmodified bitumen emulsion binders, penetration and/or softening point, or viscosity, or rheology
of ”recovered” binder shall be reported using EN 13074 or annex F, clause 7;
 for modified binders “recovered” binder using the test method in annex F, clause 7 and declared values of
rheological data using IP PM CM/02 1) test for rheology with graphical output G* and phase angle at
0,4 Hz vs. temperature shall be reported.
NOTE Temperature susceptibility is indicated by the temperature difference between the temperature for G*= 2 kPa
and that for G*=2 MPa at 0,4 Hz. The temperature at 2 kPa measured at 0,4 Hz is almost the same as the traditional
softening point temperature. Penetration Index (PI) may be calculated from the temperature difference, although it is
useful to examine the graphical curves of polymer modified binders as PI may underestimate the effect and resistance to
flow is also affected by phase angle (deformation may be recoverable by very elastic binders).
F.4 Durability of binder adhesion to aggregate

This is answered by the category of fretting P3 (see 4.5.3) and annex B, Table B.6.
1) The Institute of Petroleum (Energy Institute): Determination of the complex shear modulus and phase angle of
bituminous binders  Dynamic shear rheometer (DSR) method.
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F.5 Durability of resistance to flow
 for unmodified bitumen binders, penetration and/or softening point, or viscosity, or rheology of ”aged”
binder using the test method in annex F, clause 7 shall be reported;
 for modified binders “aged” binder using the test method in annex F, clause 7 and declared values of
rheological data using IP PM CM/02 test for rheology with graphical output G* and phase angle at 0,4 Hz
vs. temperature shall be reported.
NOTE The value in G* at 25 °C and 0,4 Hz of an “Aged” binder divided by that for the “Recovered” binder gives an
indication of an “Ageing Index”. The Complex Stiffness (Shear) Modulus G* at 25 °C and 0,4 Hz has been found to
correlate with penetration value.
F.6 Durability of cohesion

For all binders the change in cohesion peak value and temperature, temperatures for minimum cohesion
levels and range after “recovery” and after “ageing” using annex F, clause 7 and EN 13588 shall be reported.
F.7 Test method for “Recovery” and “Ageing” of binders for Surface Dressing
F.7.1 General
Binder Recovery using the Rapid Recovery Test (RRT) and Accelerated Ageing using the Modified Ageing
Rolling Thin Film Oven Test (RTFOT)
F.7.2 Scope
This test method is the procedure for obtaining a quantity of ‘Recovered Binder’ from polymer modified or
unmodified cutback, fluxed or emulsion binder (Rapid Recovery Test – RRT) and an extended procedure for
obtaining a quantity of ‘Aged Binder’ (Modified Ageing Rolling Thin Film Oven Test). ‘Aged Binder’ may be
prepared directly from ‘Recovered Binder’ or from other binder samples. The Modified Ageing RTFOT is
suitable for all bituminous binders and rapidly provides homogeneous samples at different ages so that a plot
of a relevant characteristic with ageing may be generated.
F.7.3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of the procedure in this method, the following terms and definitions apply.
F.7.3.1
‘Recovered Binder’
the material remaining after treatment of the original product by the Rapid Recovery Test method (RRT)
F.7.3.2
‘Aged Binder’
the material remaining after “Ageing” using the Modified Ageing RTFOT method
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F.7.4 Principle of the Rapid Recovery Test (RRT) for bituminous emulsions, cutbacks or
fluxed binders – polymer modified or unmodified.
A thin film of binder is rotated in polytetrafluoroethylene bottles using the rolling thin film oven test apparatus
(RTFOT), as described in EN 12607-1, to evaporate water from bituminous emulsion and/or the light solvent
or highly volatile fraction from cutback, fluxed or other binder. Special screws are used to disturb the binder
and maintain a homogenous material during breaking and/or curing. Nitrogen gas instead of air is jetted over
the film of emulsion, cutback or fluxed binder and a lower temperature is used in order to minimise ageing
effects and simulate the condition of the binder soon after application (it is assumed that these binders when
used are not subjected to the high temperature mixing associated with an asphalt plant where the appropriate
test is the RTFOT using air at 163 ºC).
F.7.5 Test Apparatus
The following test apparatus shall be used:
F.7.5.1 RTFOT apparatus to EN 12607-1.
F.7.5.2 Eight identifiable bottles manufactured from polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) with threaded screw
top lid (or other fixing system) with internal dimensions and aperture diameter (L2) as shown in Figure F.1.
Dimensions in millimetre
Bottle Dimensions
L1 (129 ± 1,2) mm
L2 (31,75 ± 1,2) mm
L3 (70 ± 1,2) mm
L4 (64,0 ± 1,2) mm
Figure F.1 — PTFE bottle
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F.7.5.3 Eight screws manufactured from high quality stainless steel (surgical quality) complying with
EN 10277 to a ‘fine machined finish’. All screws shall have dimensions: diameter (12,2 ± 0,2) mm and length
(120 ± 0,5) mm and have between 20 and 21 turns with a pitch of (6 ± 0,2) mm. The depth of cut shall be
(2 ± 0,2) mm with a semi-circular profile – see Figure F.2. The minimum weight of a screw shall be 70 g. The
direction of screw shall be such that the binder sample is drawn to the closed end of the bottle when the bottle
containing the screw is rotated in the carousel.
Figure F.2 — Screw comply with EN10277
F.7.5.4 A spatula for removing the binder from the bottle (a flat blade or paddle shape, see Figure F.3,
has been found suitable).
Figure F.3 — Spatula
F.7.5.5 A balance accurate to 0,05g.
F.7.5.6 A timer capable of timing 100 min, accurate to 1 s in 5 min and for the Modified Ageing RTFOT a
timer capable of timing 25 h to the same accuracy.
F.7.5.7 Nitrogen gas supply and air supply.
F.7.5.8 An oven to pre-heat the bottles to the maximum storage temperature of the binder (for example
(140 ± 5) ºC for cutback surface dressing binders).
F.7.5.9 A microwave oven of medium power to remove final traces of water from emulsion binders
(650 watts has been found to be suitable).
F.7.6 Test procedure for Recovery of bituminous emulsion, cutback and fluxed binders
The test procedure for ‘Recovery’ of bituminous binders shall be as follows:
F.7.6.1 The RTFOT oven shall be set to maintain a temperature of (85 ± 2) °C and the oven temperature
allowed to stabilise.
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F.7.6.2 The PTFE bottles (including lids) with stainless steel screws, shall each be weighed to 0,1 g and
pre-heated in an oven to (85 ± 2) ºC.
F.7.6.3 The binder sample shall be freshly decanted from the thoroughly stirred main sample, which shall
have been sampled in accordance with EN 58. The temperature of the binder sample shall not be less than
70 % of the normal application temperature in °C and shall be recorded (for example high binder content
surface dressing emulsion may require a minimum of 60 ºC or a polymer modified cutback binder 130 ºC).
The sample history if known shall be recorded.
F.7.6.4 Any sub-sample, which shall be not less than 250 ml, shall be thoroughly stirred to ensure
homogeneity immediately prior to decanting into the bottles, taking care to minimise loss of water content
and/or any volatile oil. Gentle heating may be necessary to a maximum of the normal application temperature
in order to obtain a homogenous sample.
F.7.6.5 (19 ± 0,5) g of binder sample shall be weighed out into each pre-heated bottle with screw. The
weight of each bottle with screw and binder shall be recorded to 0,1 g.
F.7.6.6 Immediately after weighing the bottles with screws and binder sample they shall be rolled on the
bench to ensure distribution of the binder round the bottle before mounting in the carousel of the pre-heated
RTFOT apparatus.
F.7.6.7 Rotate the carousel with the nitrogen gas supply jet switched on, set up and calibrated as detailed
in EN 12607-1. Nitrogen gas flow shall be (4,000 ± 200) ml/min.
F.7.6.8 Start the timer.
F.7.6.9 The period between weighing the bottles with binder and mounting of all the bottles and the start
of the rotation of the carousel shall not exceed 20 minutes.
F.7.6.10 After (75 ± 1) min the rotating carousel shall be stopped and the time shall be noted.
F.7.7 Establishing the microwave heating procedure for bituminous emulsions only (not
needed if proceeding to the Modified Ageing RTFOT without sampling)
F.7.7.1 Remove two bottles with their screws and binder from the carousel, weigh them and record the
weight loss to 0,1 g.
F.7.7.2 Remove the screw from a bottle and return as much as possible of the binder sample clinging to
the screw back into the bottle. The lids may need to be removed and replaced.
F.7.7.3 Re-weigh the bottles.
F.7.7.4 Place the two bottles with the binder sample and any reclaimed binder sample from their
respective screws in the microwave oven together with a glass beaker containing water as a heat sink (around
200 ml has been found to be suitable to prevent spitting and overheating of the sample) and set a cycle time
(2 min has been found to be suitable in a medium power microwave). The cycle time shall be such that the
temperature of the sample does not exceed 90 ºC as measured at the end of each cycle.
F.7.7.5 After heating, re-weigh and record the weight loss as before. The time taken to weigh the bottles
after the first cycle should be recorded as the ‘rest period’ and used between further cycles (generally about
2 min).
F.7.7.6 Cycles shall be repeated until the recorded weight loss is within 0,05 g of that of the previous
cycle (generally just one or two cycles are required).
F.7.7.8 Report the average percentage binder weight loss to 0.2%. Record the number of cycles and
cycle time. The individual results shall be within 2,0 % of the mean or the test repeated.
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F.7.7.9 If the binder sample has been shown to possess a high flash point (greater than any localised
temperature experienced in the test) and/or the screws are used in such a way as to minimise any risk of
sparking or arcing (electrical discharge) then the screws may be left in the bottles during the microwave
heating procedure.
F.7.7.10 Except where the bottles are to be subsequently used for the Modified Ageing RTFOT, remove
the other six bottles from the carousel. Repeat the procedure as for the two bottles using the same rest period,
but with one cycle time less. If an estimate of binder content is needed then record the weight loss to 0,1 g.
F.7.7.11 The whole of this procedure shall not exceed 30 min. If more binder from the same main sample
is to be ‘Recovered’ then the procedure to establish the cycle time need not be repeated unless there are
expected significant changes to the binder in storage (for example the water content may change).
NOTE It has been found to be advantageous to place the bottles on their sides in the microwave oven. This allows
the binder to drain collecting to one side of the bottle, which is more easily removed with the scraper.
F.7.8 Test procedure for recovery of bituminous emulsion, cutback and fluxed binders
continued/
F.7.8.1 The weight loss after ‘Recovery’ shall be recorded by weighing two bottles.
F.7.8.2 The ‘Recovered Binder’ shall be scraped from the bottles and screws.
F.7.8.3 Unless the ‘Recovered Binder’ is to be treated by the Modified Ageing RTFOT it shall be
transferred, before it cools to ambient, to other test apparatus such as a Dynamic Shear Rheometer or Vialit
Cohesion Pendulum Tester, in order to minimise further changes to the binder.
F.7.8.4 If the ‘Recovered Binder’ is to be stored or transferred to another location for testing, it shall be
placed on a silicone sheet or in a warmed penetration pot (at a temperature not greater than 90 ºC) and the
binder surface sealed using aluminium foil or other suitable material to prevent further loss of volatiles and
minimise exposure to air. ‘Recovered Binder’ shall be stored at a temperature of between 0 ºC and 5 ºC.
F.7.8.5 During transfer ‘Recovered’ samples shall not be subjected to temperatures greater than ambient
and the delay before testing shall not exceed 120 h.
F.7.8.6 Re-heating for testing shall be in accordance with the relevant test method except that the
‘Recovered Binder’ shall not be heated above 90 ºC unless absolutely necessary for the test. The thermal
history shall be recorded.
F.7.9 Modified ageing Rolling Thin Film Oven Test (RTFOT)
F.7.9.1 Principle of the modified ageing RTFOT
A thin film of binder is rotated in bottles using the rolling thin film oven test apparatus, as described in
EN 12607-1. Except the glass bottles are replaced with the PTFE bottles and special screws are used to
disturb the binder and maintain a homogenous material during ‘Ageing’ as in the RRT. Air is jetted over the
film of binder for a much longer period than in the conventional test and a lower temperature used in order to
simulate the ‘ageing’ of the binder in the road after application. The binder tested may be ‘Recovered Binder’,
or other binder sample.
F.7.9.2 The modified ageing RTFOT shall be carried out as follows:
for bituminous emulsion, cutback and fluxed binders
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F.7.9.2.1 Stabilising
The bottles, with screws remaining, containing the samples after the Rapid Recovery Test shall be treated in
the modified ageing RTFOT maintaining a temperature of (135 ± 2) ºC with the same nitrogen gas supply at
(4 000 ± 200) ml/min. After 1 h ± 5 min two bottles shall be removed and shall be weighed to 0,1 g. If the
weight loss is less than 2,0 % of the ‘Recovered Binder’ then the ageing protocol shall commence by
switching to an air supply at (4 000 ± 200) ml/min. If not then the bottles shall be placed back in the carousel
with the nitrogen supply maintained and the weight loss recorded for these two bottles after each hour until the
weight loss has stabilised to less than 2,0 % of the previous binder weight.
If the same binder from the same main sample is to be ‘Stabilised’ after ‘Recovery’ then the procedure to
establish the stabilising time need not be repeated unless there are expected significant changes to the binder
sample in storage.
F.7.9.2.2 Ageing
The samples shall be rotated in the air supply and two bottles removed if required for testing after three
periods: 3 h ± 10 min; 8 h ± 10 min; and 22 h ± 10 min.
The bottles and screws shall be scraped to transfer the binder samples to the appropriate test equipment or, if
required to be used later, placed on a silicone sheet, or in a penetration pot, and sealed and stored at
between 0 ºC to 5 ºC.
‘Aged Binder’ is deemed to be the sample from the 8 h period.
The combined test may be run continuously without interruption from the beginning of the Rapid Recovery
Test, except for change in temperature and changeover from nitrogen gas to air supply and any ‘Recovered
Binder’ samples removed for testing.
For the continuous treatment of samples (combined test) there is no need for the microwave procedure used
for bituminous emulsions.
F.8 Notes for guidance to test method
F.8.1 Binder Recovery using the Rapid Recovery Test (RRT) and accelerated ageing using
the Modified Ageing Rolling Thin Film Oven Test (Modified Aging RTFOT)
F.8.1.2 The RRT is able to drive off water from polymer modified emulsions rapidly at a comparatively low
temperature of 85 ºC because the stainless steel screws continually disturb the binder and there is a controlled
gas flow over the binder surface encouraging a homogenous break or cure without skinning. This is important
as higher temperatures would drive off the volatile oils and/or destroy or change the microstructure of the
binder, which would not therefore simulate the residual binder on the road. Some polymer microstructures are
more sensitive to temperature than others and this should be considered when heating samples for
subsequent testing.
F.8.1.3 Nitrogen gas is used, rather than air, to minimise ageing of the binder and to increase safety
especially with cutback binders.
F.8.1.4 This recovery method simulates the state of a binder film soon after application using
conventional surface dressing equipment; the method is not intended to drive off all the volatile components
nor to remove every molecule of water. However, the microwave procedure has been found to provide
consistent results and eliminate the remaining moisture that may be damaging to other test methods, such as
a rheometer water bath. The RRT is also used for conventional unmodified emulsions and cutbacks although
EN 13074 may be preferred for unmodified bitumen emulsions, as it does not require RTFOT apparatus,
however it takes a much longer time.
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F.8.1.5 Two bottles are used to set the cycle time for the microwave oven. The total weight of binder is
needed to check against binder content of the emulsion. ‘Recovered Binder’ from these two bottles may be
used for further testing. When the cycle time has been established together with the number of cycles
(normally one or two) the test may be carried out without repeating this check for the same emulsion sample.
The other bottles will not need any microwave treatment if only one cycle demonstrates that constant weight
has been achieved, although when the ‘Recovered Binder’ is to be used in a rheometer water bath, one cycle
in a microwave might be prudent to minimise leaching.
F.8.1.6 The ‘Recovered Binder’ from the bottles may be conveniently scraped onto a non-adhesive sheet
or dish (e. g. PTFE or silicone) in order to collect enough material for a test. Care should be taken to minimise
volatile oil loss and opportunity for oxidation by ensuring a quick transfer to the storage penetration test pot or
other test apparatus.
F.8.1.7 The percentage loss of weight should be recorded before and after ‘Recovery’ as an indicator of
water and/or volatile oil loss and compared to the binder content of an emulsion or the percentage volatile flux
oil of a cutback if known.
F.8.1.8 It has been found to be possible to leave the metal screws in the bottles in the microwave for
some materials, however the risk should be assessed bearing in mind the concentration of volatile oil and the
effect of any arcing in the bottle.
F.8.1.9 The period required for the RTFOT oven temperature to stabilise may be much shorter than that
prescribed in ASTM D2872-88, as modern ovens with micro-processor controls stabilise very quickly, normally
within 1 h.
F.8.1.10 Recording sample history is important as the method of sampling, whether from spraybar or
storage tank or just after manufacture, may affect the properties of the binder. The sample size and its
subsequent treatment in terms of re-heating, exposure to frost, regular stirring etc. may make considerable
difference to the result for water or volatile oil loss.
F.8.1.11 The PTFE bottles manufactured to the dimensions stated and with screw caps to facilitate sample
and screw removal may be obtained from Tefloturn Limited in Hertford UK - web site is www.tefloturn.co.uk
F.8.1.12 The stainless steel screws are manufactured from high quality surgical steel so that they are
resistant to corrosion, which is particularly a problem with emulsions. The screws may be obtained from
Newlands Engineering, Unit 13, Wren Industrial Estate, Coldred Road, Parkwood, Maidstone, Kent ME15 9XN.
The screws are to a ‘fine machined finish’ and a certificate of conformity is issued.
F.8.1.13 The scraper may be obtained from Babtie Laboratories, St Michael's Close, Aylesford, Maidstone
ME20 7BU
F.8.1.14 ‘Stabilising’ using nitrogen gas at 135 ºC for one hour removes most of the volatile oil left within
the ‘Recovered’ sample after the RRT. Some binders with large quantities of volatile flux will need conditioning
at 135 ºC for more than one hour before the nitrogen gas supply should be switched to air to begin the ageing
process. If two hours are required for this conditioning the total time of test will be extended by one hour. The
binder sample after loss of the majority of its volatile oil by this process results in a so-called ‘Stabilised
Binder’ and may be used for test although the properties after the first period of ageing at 3 h may be more
consistent and represent a few years on the road.
F.8.1.15 The weight loss during ‘Stabilising’ may be used to evaluate the proportion of volatile oil present
and the length of time necessary to drive it off may indicate the volatility. Tests on the samples before and
after ‘Stabilising’ may reveal properties of solvating ability and fluxing power. The quality of nitrogen (oxygen
impurity) and air in the sample may result in some ageing. It is possible to use purer nitrogen and lower
temperature to investigate volatile oil loss.
F.8.1.16 If only ‘Aged Binder’ samples are required for emulsions then except for two bottles to provide
‘Recovered Binder’ the test may be run continuously and the microwave procedure ignored as the ‘Stabilising’
period at 135 ºC will drive off any remaining water from the samples.
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F.8.1.17 The Modified Ageing Rolling Thin Film Oven Test (Modified Ageing RTFOT) is an alternative to
the pressure ageing vessel test (PAV) prEN 14769 to evaluate ‘ageing’ of the binder on the road and does not
require a SHRP PAV apparatus, which is considered to be a greater safety hazard when using emulsions or
cutbacks containing highly volatile oil. In static tests such as the trays in the PAV the presence of polymer in the
binder leads to skinning and heterogeneous ageing of the samples and depends how they are scraped. The
combination of the screw continually mobilising the binder film and the rotation of the specimen in the air stream
in the Modified Ageing RTFOT reduces the test time whilst maintaining a homogeneous sample. This is
particularly relevant for heavily polymer-modified binders and is one reason why 135 °C was selected (otherwise
the binder is not continuously disturbed). The test temperature for viscosity is at this temperature. The protocol
minimises the possible phase separation of the polymer from the base binder.
F.8.1.18 The binder may lose volatile oil, but may increase in weight due to the products of oxidation so
care should be exercised in evaluating weight changes.
F.8.1.19 The ‘Recovered Binder’ provides the first sample for test for bituminous emulsions, cutbacks and
fluxed binders. With the Modified Ageing RTFOT a further three samples at different ages are provided. The
‘Aged Binder’ is deemed to be the sample after 8 hrs. although PAV equivalent (including RTFOT) samples in
terms of complex stiffness modulus are achieved at 22 h. The ageing of emulsions and cutbacks on the road
is likely to be less than for Hot Mixed Asphalt binders where the temperature of mixing is high. The samples
may be used to provide graphical data such as complex stiffness modulus G* or Vialit Pendulum Cohesion.
F.8.1.20 The test method produces around 10 g of material per bottle. This is sufficient for testing using
rheology or Vialit Pendulum Cohesion. For other tests sufficient bottles should be used and the binder
combined prior to testing.
F.8.1.21 Polymer modified binders may need to be heated and stirred prior to testing in other apparatus to
ensure that internal stresses are not present in the test specimens.
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Figure F.4 — Bituminous emulsion, cutback and fluxed binder - polymer modified and unmodified
(schematic diagram to show procedures)
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Annex G
(normative)
Dynamic Method of Measuring Skid Resistance of Surface Dressing

(instantaneous method)
Until such time as a harmonized test method is published by CEN TC 227 WG5 the Member State Dynamic
Skid Resistance Methods that are “Regulations” will need to be referenced in this Annex and requirements in
terms of categories listed in this Annex for surface dressing (this may be by reference to TC 227 WG 5
prEN 13036-2:2001 with requirements/categories listed here).
The Danish method of measuring skid resistance and the two levels regulated in Denmark (Category 1 at 0,4
and Category 2 at 0,5) is a Member State Regulation that needs to be specified for surface dressing.
Similarly: the German method of measuring skid resistance and the levels regulated in Germany; the Austrian
Test; the Belgium test; and the UK SCRIM method of measurement (BS 7941-1:1999) and the Grip Tester
(BS 7941-2:2000) will need to be referenced in this Annex.
Declared values to be reported for the TAIT.
NOTE 1 Level 0 enables those Member States that have no regulation yet have requirements for PSV and/or
macrotexture as a control of durability of skid resistance to continue to do so (see 4.6)
NOTE 2 As continuous improvement has taken place during the development of this European Standard the current
test method should be referenced here with the appropriate categories rather than those set out at the time of issuing of
the Mandate (e. g. the improved Danish method).
NOTE 3 It is hoped that national references will be sufficient until a European Standard for Dynamic Method of
Measuring Skid Resistance is published and that the methods will not have to be written to PNE rules in this European
Standard.
NOTE 4 These notes will be removed in the final version of this European Standard
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Annex ZA
(informative)
Clauses of this European Standard addressing the provisions of the EU Construction

Products Directive
ZA.1 Scope and relevant characteristics

This European Standard has been prepared under mandate M/124 – Road Construction Products - given to
CEN by the European Commission and the European Free Trade Association.
The clauses of this European Standard shown in this annex meet the requirements of the mandate given
under the EU Construction Products Directive (89/106/EEC).
Compliance with these clauses confers a presumption of fitness of the [construction products] covered by this
annex for the intended uses indicated herein; reference shall be made to the information accompanying the
CE marking.
WARNING — Other requirements and other EU Directives, not affecting the fitness for intended uses, may be
applicable to the Surface Dressing falling within the scope of this European Standard.
NOTE 1 In addition to any specific clauses relating to dangerous substances contained in this standard,
there may be other requirements applicable to the products falling within its scope (e.g. transposed European
legislation and national laws, regulations and administrative provisions). In order to meet the provisions of the EU
Construction Products Directive, these requirements need also to be complied with, when and where they apply.
NOTE 2 An informative database of European and national provisions on dangerous substances is

available at the Construction web site on EUROPA (CREATE, accessed through http://europa.eu.int/comm/
enterprise/construction/internal/dangsub/dangmain.htm).
This annex establishes the conditions for the CE marking of the [construction products] intended for the uses
indicated in Table(s) ZA.1.1 to ZA.1 and shows the relevant clauses applicable:
This annex has the same scope as clause 1 of this European Standard and is defined by Table ZA.1.
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Table ZA.1 — Relevant clauses
Product: Type of Surface Dressing

Intended Use: All (Grades 1 to 7)
NOTE All intended uses select from the same set of classes for a particular essential characteristic, but more
heavily trafficked sites and more onerous sites will require higher classes.
Essential Characteristics Requirement clauses in this and Levels Notes

other European Standard(s) and/or
classes
Adhesion of binder to aggregate

(visual assessment of fretting P3) 4.5.3 Category %
Resistance to flow/deformation (including
temperature dependence)
(visual assessment of defects P1, P2) 4.5. Categories %
(Binder characteristics) 4.1 and Annex F Rheology
Hardening or setting ability

(visual assessment of defects P1, P2, P3) 4.5. Categories %
Cohesion 4.1 Category J/cm2
Skid resistance 4.6 Class

(Requirements for skid resistance) Annex G
Resistance to abrasion
(Aggregate Abrasion Value ) EN 13043 – 4.2.4 Class AN
(Resistance to abrasion from studded tyres) EN 13043 – 4.2.6 Class
Bond to substrate
(visual assessment of defects P2) 4.5. Category %
Noise
(Requirements for limiting noise generation by 4.7 dB(A)
traffic) mm
Durability of adhesion of binder to aggregates;
(visual assessment of fretting from TAIT) 4.5.3 Category %
(Tolerance on rate of spread of binder) 4.3.1 Category %
(Coefficients of variation for accuracy of the 4.3.2 Category
transverse distribution of binder)
(Tolerance on rate of spread of chippings) 4.4.1 Category %
(Coefficients of variation for accuracy of the 4.4.2 Category
transverse distribution of chippings)
(Binder durability) 4.8.2 NOTE 1
Durability of resistance to flow/deformation;

(visual assessment of defects from TAIT) 4.5 Categories %
(Binder durability) 4.8.2 Rheology NOTE 1
Durability of cohesion; –
(Vialit pendulum cohesion test method) 4.8.2 EN 13588 Category J/cm2
Durability of skid resistance PSV

(PSV and macrotexture) 4.8.4 mm
Durability of resistance to abrasion
(Durability of aggregates) 4.8.3 NOTE 2
Durability of bond to substrate

(visual assessment of defects from TAIT) 4.5 Categories %
Dangerous substances See note above table

NOTE 1 The durability of bituminous binders is detailed in annex F
NOTE 2 The durability of aggregates is covered by EN 13043.
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The requirement on a certain characteristic is not applicable in those Member States (MSs) where there are
no regulatory requirements on that characteristic for the intended use of the product. In this case,
manufacturers placing their products on the market of these MSs are not obliged to determine nor declare the
performance of their products with regard to this characteristic and the option “No performance determined”
(NPD) in the information accompanying the CE marking (see ZA.3) may be used. The NPD option may not be
used, however, where the characteristic is subject to a threshold level.
ZA.2 Procedure for attestation of conformity of Surface Dressing
ZA.2.1 System of attestation of conformity
The system of attestation of conformity of Surface Dressing indicated in Table ZA.1, in accordance with the
Decision of the Commission [89/106/EEC] of [1988-12-21] as given in Annex III of the mandate for "Road
Construction Products", is shown in Table ZA.2 for the indicated intended use(s) and relevant level(s) or
class(es):
Table ZA.2 — System of attestation of conformity
Table ZA.2 — Attestation of conformity system
Product Intended use Test type Test frequency Attestation of

class conformity system
Test frequency
Surface Grades 1 to 7 See annex A 2+
Dressing
The attestation of conformity of the Surface Dressing in Table ZA.1 shall be based on the evaluation of
conformity procedures indicated in Table ZA.3 resulting from application of the clauses of this or other
European Standard indicated therein.
Table ZA.3 — Assignment of evaluation of conformity tasks for surface dressing under system 2+
Tasks Content of task Evaluation of

conformity
clauses to apply
Tasks for the Factory Production Control (FPC) Parameters related to all Annex A
manufacturer relevant characteristics of
Table ZA.1
Initial Type Trial (Type Approval All relevant characteristics of Annex C
Installation Trial (TAIT)) Table ZA.1
Testing of samples taken at the All relevant characteristics of WI 00227...
factory Table ZA.1
Tasks for the Certification of Initial inspection Parameters related to all WI 00227...
notified body FPC on the of factory and of relevant characteristics of
basis of FPC Table ZA.1.
Continuous Parameters related to all WI 00227...
surveillance, relevant characteristics of
assessment and Table ZA.1.
approval of FPC
(*) only relevant clauses of these standards should be applied
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ZA.2.2 EC Certificate and Declaration of conformity
When compliance with the conditions of this annex is achieved, and once the notified body has drawn up the
certificate mentioned below, the manufacturer or his agent established in the EEA shall prepare and retain a
declaration of conformity, which entitles the manufacturer to affix the CE marking. This declaration shall
include:
 name and address of the manufacturer, or his authorised representative established in the EEA, and the
place of production;
 description of the product (type, identification, use, ...), and a copy of the information accompanying the
CE marking;
 provisions to which the product conforms (i. e. annex ZA of this EN);
 particular conditions applicable to the use of the product (e. g. provisions for use under certain
conditions);
 the number of the accompanying factory production control certificate;
 name of, and position held by, the person empowered to sign the declaration on behalf of the
manufacturer or his authorised representative.
The declaration shall be accompanied by a factory production control certificate, drawn up by the notified body,
which shall contain, in addition to the information above, the following:
 name and address of the notified body;
 the number of the factory production control certificate;
 conditions and period of validity of the certificate, where applicable;
 name of, and position held by, the person empowered to sign the certificate.
The above mentioned declaration and certificate shall be presented in the official language or languages of
the Member State in which the product is to be used.
ZA.3 CE marking and labelling

The manufacturer or his authorised representative established within the EEA is responsible for the affixing of
the CE marking. The CE marking symbol to affix shall be in accordance with Directive 93/68/EC and shall be
shown on the [construction product] (or when not possible it may be on the accompanying label, the
packaging or on the accompanying commercial documents e. g. a delivery note) [see 2.3.1]. The following
information shall accompany the CE marking symbol:
 identification number of the certification body;
 name or identifying mark and registered address of the producer;
 the last two digits of the year in which the marking is affixed;
 number of the factory production control certificate;
 reference to this European Standard;
 description of the product: generic name, material, dimension and intended use;
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 information on those relevant essential characteristics listed in Table ZA.1 which are to be presented as:
 class to declare for each essential characteristic as indicated in "Notes" in Table ZA.1;
 “No performance determined” for characteristics where this is relevant.
Figure ZA.1 gives an example of the information to be given on the product, label, packaging and/or
commercial documents.
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CE conformity marking, consisting of the
“CE”-symbol given in directive 93/68/EEC.
Identification number of the certification

01234 body (where relevant)
AnyCo Ltd, PO Box 21, B-1050 Name or identifying mark and registered
address of the producer
01
Last two digits of the year in which the
01234-CPD-00234 marking was affixed
Certificate number (where relevant)
EN 12271 No. of European standard
Surface dressing for intended use: Road Grade R4 Class(es) of use for which product is
Type of surface dressing Double intended
Adhesion of the binder to aggregate:
Type of binder and properties C 70 BP 3 Description of product
Emulsion properties EN13808 Table 2 Declared
Fretting Category 3 and
Resistance to Flow:
Binder after “recovery” rheology Declared information on regulated characteristics
Visual assessment. Fatting up, tracking and bleeding Cat 3
Hardening or Setting:
Visual assessment Cat 3
Cohesion Cat 2
Skid Resistance:
Skidding Resistance Dynamic NPD
Resistance to Abrasion:
Aggregate Abrasion Value AAV10
Micro-Deval NPD
Abrasion from studded tyres NPD
Bond to Substrate:
Scabbing and tearing Cat 3
Streaking Cat 3
Noise generation NPD
Durability of binder to aggregate:
Tolerance for rate of spread of binder Cat 2
Coefficients of variation for accuracy spread of binder Cat 2
Tolerance for rate of spread of chippings Cat 2
Coefficients of variation accuracy spread of chippings Cat 2
Durability of Resistance to Flow:
Binder rheology after “ageing” Declared
Visual Assessment (TAIT) Cat 3
Durability of Cohesion Declared
Durability of Skid Resistance
Macrotexture Class 3
PSV PSV62
Durability of Resistance to Abrasion NPD
Durability of Bond to Substrate (TAIT)
Visual assessment Scabbing Tearing Cat 3
streaking Cat 3
Figure ZA.1 — Example CE marking information
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In addition to any specific information relating to dangerous substances shown above, the product should also
be accompanied, when and where required and in the appropriate form, by documentation listing any other
legislation on dangerous substances for which compliance is claimed, together with any information required by
that legislation.
NOTE European legislation without national derogations need not be mentioned. [18]
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EUROPEAN STANDARD DRAFT

NORME EUROPÉENNE prEN 12271

ICS Will supersede EN 12271-3:2002

EUROPEAN COMMITTEE FOR STANDARDIZATION

Management Centre: rue de Stassart, 36 B-1050 Brussels

This document is currently submitted to the CEN Enquiry.

This document will supersede EN 12271-3:2002.

EN 10277-1, Bright steel products — Technical delivery conditions — Part 1: General.

EN 12272-2:2002, Surface dressing — Test methods — Part 2: Visual assessment of defects.

prEN 58, Bitumen and bituminous binders — Sampling bitumen binders.

EN ISO 9001, Quality management systems — Requirements.

3 Terms and definitions

NOTE Factors affecting embedment are

4 Symbols and abbreviations

P4 is the visual assessment of streaking, expressed as a linear measurement, in metres (m);

FPC is the Factory Production Control;

TAIT is the Type Approval Installation Trial;

PSV is the Polishing Stone Value;

AAV is the Aggregate Abrasion Value;

NPD None performance determined.

a) Single surface dressing

b) Racked-in surface dressing

d) Inverted double dressing

e) Sandwich dressing (example of pre-chipping dressing)

Figure 1 — Type of Surface Dressing (schematic diagram)

The binder requirements in the normative annex F shall be used.

5.1.1 Emulsion grade

Bituminous emulsions shall comply with annex F.

5.1.2 Bituminous, fluxed and cutback grades

Bituminous, fluxed and cutback grades shall comply with annex F.

5.1.3 Binder cohesion

Table 1 — Binder cohesion

5.3 Application of binder

5.3.1 Tolerances (limit deviations) to be applied to the rate of spread of Binder

5.3.2 Coefficients of variation of accuracy of spread of binder – the transverse distribution

5.4 Application of chippings

5.4.1 Tolerances (limit deviations) to be applied to the rate of spread of chippings

5.4.2 Coefficients of variation of accuracy of spread of chippings

5.5 Visual assessment of defects

5.5.4 Visual assessment of fretting, P4, expressed as the length of streaking

5.6 Skid resistance

5.6.1 Dynamic method of measurement for skid resistance

5.7 Limiting noise generation

The declared values shall be reported for the TAIT.

The following indicative categories can not constitute a guarantee.

 Life category 3: > 10 years;

 Life category 2: > 7 years;

 Life category 1: > 5 years;

 Life category 0: NPD.

5.8.4 Skid resistance

5.8.4.1 Polished Stone Value shall be reported in accordance with EN 13043

NOTE Different classes may be used for different intended uses.

The producer shall report the class used in the TAIT.

 Category 5 ≥ 2,0 mm;

 Category 4 ≥ 1,5 mm;

 Category 3 ≥ 1,0 mm;

 Category 2 ≥ 0,7 mm;

 Category 1 ≥ 0,5 mm;

NOTE Different categories may be used for different intended uses.

The producer shall report the category used in the TAIT.

Evaluation of conformity shall be demonstrated by:

 Factory Production Control in accordance with annex A.

Factory Production Control

A.2 General requirements