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QUALITY TEST OF
ASPHALT PAVING
MATERIALS – PART 4
T ESTS O N B LOWN/OXIDIZED A S PHALT

TESTS ON
BLOWN/OXIDIZED
ASPHALT
ENGR. RESTIE S. PIPO
SPECIAL LECTURER

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1. Hot Poured Joint Sealant

(ASTM -D1191 – 84 )

➢These test methods establish test procedures for laboratory evaluation of materials that will
form a resilient and adhesive compound capable of effectively sealing joint against the
infiltration of moisture and foreign material throughout repeated cycles of expansion and
contraction with temperature changes.

Four (4) Major Tests

1. Safe Heating Temperature
❖the ____ temperature to which the joint sealing material can be heated and still conform to the specification
requirements

2. Pour Point Temperature

❖the temperature at which the sample is of sufficiently ____ in consistency to be poured readily.

3. Flow
❖the change in length of a molded sample when heated at a temperature of __ ° C and inclined at an angle of
75 ° with the horizontal, for five( 5 ) hours.

4. Penetration
❖Similar to Asphaltic Materials Testing

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Laboratory Melter Cone Penetrometer

Vernier Caliper

Forced Draft Oven

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PREPARATION FOR TESTING:

Melting of the Hot Pour Sealer
1. Select a sample of the fresh material, weighing approximately 600 g, in such a manner as to avoid
inclusion of the surface layer.
2. Cut sample into approximately 50 g segments by the use of a knife or spatula. Heat 200 g of the
sample, with gentle stirring, to a pouring consistency in a clean container placed in an oil bath or
similar heating unit.
3. The temperature of the batch shall not exceed the Safe Heating Temperature by more than 75 OF
(24OC), and in no case shall be more than 550 OF (288OC). Add the remaining 400 g. in quantities of
approximately 50 g at a time, to the melted material, continuing the gentle stirring.
4. Continue the heating and stirring until the entire sample is at the manufacturer’s recommended
pouring temperature. Pour specimens for all tests from this sample.

(1) Safe Heating Temperature &

(2) Pour Point Temperature
➢The Safe Heating Temperature and Pouring Temperature for the sealer shall be supplied by the
manufacturer. The Safe Heating Temperature shall not be exceeded during the ___ of the sealer
or at the time of preparation of test specimens.

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3. Penetration
1. Make the test specimens in accordance with the Determination of Penetration of
Bituminous Materials.

2. After conditioning, test in accordance with the Test Method D5 (Determination of Penetration of
Bituminous Materials), except that a penetration cone is used in place of the Standard penetration
needle.

3. The cone shall conform to the requirements given in the Standard Method of Test for Cone
Penetration of Lubricating Grease (ASTM D 217), except that the interior construction may be
modified as desired. The total moving mass of the cone and attachments shall be 150.0 ± 0.1 g.

4. Flow Test
1. Pour a portion of the sample into a suitable mold 40 mm wide by 60 mm long by 3.2 mm deep
placed on a bright tin panel. Fill the mold with an excess of material. Allow the test specimen to
cool at room temperature for at least ½ h; then trim the specimen flush with the face of the mold
with a heated knife or spatula. Remove the mold and scribe a line on the panel at one end of the
specimen.
NOTE — A release agent should be used where it is necessary to separate the material being tested from the metal. Prepare a
nontoxic, water-washable release agent recommended for this purpose by grinding into a smooth paste a mixture of
approximately 50 % talc, 35 % glycerine, and 15 % by weight of water-soluble medical lubricant.

2. After conditioning place the panel, with the scribed end down, in an oven maintained at 140 ± 2OF
(60 ± 1.1OC) for 5 h mounted such that the longitudinal axis of the specimen is at an angle of 75 ±
1O with the horizontal, and the transverse axis horizontal. During the 5-h test period, observe the
temperature in the oven where the specimen is located; the temperature is not exceed 140 ± 2OF
(60 ± 1.1OC).
3. After the 5-h test period, scribe a line at the bottom end of the specimen. Measure the distance
between the two scribed lines with a caliper, and record as flow.

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Tests Specifications (ASSHTO M173)

ASTM D 1190-74

Safe heating temperature, 0C -

At least 110C lower than the safe heating

Pour Point temperature, 0C
temperature

Flow @ 600C, mm 5 Maximum

Penetration @ 250C, 150 gms, 5 secs 90 maximum

2. PREFORMED EXPANSION JOINT FILLER

(ASTM D545 – 84)
➢The physical properties measured by these test methods are considered to be indicative of the
performance and durability of the various types of preformed joint fillers and suitable for
determining the compliance of such materials with their applicable specifications

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Five (5) Major Tests

1. Density
2. Thickness
3. Water Absorption
4. Compression
5. Recovery

Vernier Caliper

Weighing Balance

Dessicator

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Micrometer

Compression Machine

PREPARATION OF TEST SPECIMENS:

1. For joint fillers of bituminous mastic, cork, sponge rubber and bituminous cork or fiber, cut
the required number of test specimens from each sample, 102 by 102 mm (4 by 4 in.).
2. Each specimen shall be freshly and squarely cut using a metal plate as a cutting template.
The metal template shall be machined from a 6.4 mm (1/4 in.) plate to fit the extrusion mold
within -0.13 mm (0.005 in.) in both length and width. Determine the thickness of each test
specimen to the nearest 0.03 mm (0.001 in.).

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1. Density
1. For fiber joint only, oven dry the specimen at 104 O ± 3OC for two hours or to a constant
weight.
2. After oven drying, cool the specimen to room temperature in a covered desiccator, and
weigh to the nearest 0.1 g.
3. The density of air-dried filler material shall not be less than 304 kg/m3. The density of oven-
dried fiber filler shall not be less than 288 kg/m3.

CALCULATION:
96.117d
Density, kg/cum =
𝒃

where:
b = thickness of sample after drying, mm
d = mass of sample after drying, g

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2. Thickness
a. Thickness must conformed to the plans and design specifications
b. Use Micrometer to measure thickness

3. WATER ABSORPTION:
a. Use a 102 by 102 mm (4 by 4 in.) test specimen prepared as described in the Preparation of
Test Specimens.
b. Dry the specimen in air for 24 h, weight to nearest 0.1 g and immerse in water at a
temperature of 21 ± 3OC (70 ± 5OF), in a horizontal position with 25 mm (1 in.) of water, over
the specimen for 24 h.
c. Remove the specimen from the water and remove excess water from all surfaces with a
blotting paper towel. Quickly weigh the specimen to the nearest 0.1 g

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(4) COMPRESSION AND (5)RECOVERY:

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2. Preformed:
SPECIFICATIONS
AASHTO M-153 AASHTO M-213
(Type I -Sponge Rubber) (Bituminous Type)

Compression 0.34 – 10.35 Mpa 689 – 5171 Kpa

Recovery 90% (min.) 70% (min.)

Water
- 20 max
Absorption,%
± 1.6 mm
Thickness, mm ± 1.6 mm

Density Kg/m 3 480minimum 304 minimum

AASHTO M-153 - Preformed Sponge Rubber and Cork Expansion Joint fillers for
Concrete Paving and Structural Construction
AASHTO M-213 - Preformed Expansion Joint Fillers for Concrete Paving and
Structural Construction (Non extruding and Resilient Bituminous
Type)

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