T 40 METHODS OF SAMPLING AND TESTING

Standard Method of Test for

Sampling Bituminous Materials

AASHTO DESIGNATION: T 40-78 (1993)

AASHTO T 40-78 (1993) is identical to ASTM D 140-93 except for the following provisions.

1. Insert an additional section immediately following Section 1.1 of ASTM D 140-93 containing the following:

"Samples may be taken from tanks, stockpiles, vehicles, or containers used for the storage or shipping of bituminous materials."

2. Section 4 of ASTM D 140-93 is not included in AASHTO Standard T 40-78 (1993).

3. Replace Section 5.1.2 of ASTM D 140-93 with the following:

5.1.2 From bulk storage, 1 L (1 qt) for each sampling valve.

4. Replace Sections 6.1.1, 6.1.2, and 6.1.3 of ASTM D 140-93 with the following:

6.1.1 Containers for liquid bituminous material samples, except emulsions, shall be double friction-top cans, square cans with
screw tops, or small mouth cans with screw caps.
6.1.2 Containers for anionic emulsified asphalt samples shall be widemouth jars or bottles made of glass or plastic.
6.1.3 Containers for cationic emulsified asphalt samples shall be widemouth jars or bottles made of plastic or widemouth cans
with screw caps.

5. Add a note at the end of Section 6.1 of ASTM D 140-93 as follows:

NOTE-Widemouth jars or bottles made of glass may be permitted if previous experience has shown them to be satisfactory.

6. Replace Section 7.5 of ASTM D 140-93 with the following:

7.5 Transferring samples from one container to another shall be avoided if possible, as characteristics of materials could be
altered during transfer, and there is a possibility of contamination.

7. Replace Section 8.1 of ASTM D 140-93 with the following:

8.1 Bulk Storage Tanks Not Equipped with Mechanical Agitators (Liquid Materials or Materials Made Liquid by Heating)-
Samples shall be obtained by one of the three following methods:

8. Replace Section 8.1.1 of ASTM D 140-93 with the following:

8.1.1 Tank Tap Method-Using valves or taps at top, middle, and lower locations of the tank draw a I to 4 L (1 qt to 1 gal)
sample from each after clearing by drawing and discarding a minimum of 4 L (1 gal) of the material.

9. Sections 8.1.1.1 and 8.1.1.2 of ASTM D 140-93 are not included in AASHTO Standard T 40-78.

10. Replace Section 8.1.2 of ASTM D 140-93 with the following:

8.1.2 Thief Sampler Method (not suitable for asphalt cements)-Samples shall be taken at top, middle, and lower levels of the
tank by lowering a Thief Sampler into the material. A satisfactory type with instructions for use is shown in Figure 1.

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FIGURE 1 Thief Sampler

NOTE-This type sampler is lowered into the tank with the bottom valve open (there is no top closure). When the desired depth is reached, the
lowering chain is given a snap tug which closes the bottom valve. The sampler is then withdrawn from the tank and the contents transferred to the
sample container. This sample may be used for repetitive sampling in the same tank.

11. Note 3 contained in Section 8.1.2 of ASTM D 140-93 is not included in AASHTO Standard T 40-78.

12. Replace Section 9.1 of ASTM D 140-93 with the following:

9.1 Each delivery vehicle or distributor shall be equipped with a sampling valve similar in design to those shown in Figure 1.
It shall be installed at least 305 mm (1 ft) from the shell and shall be clearly labeled as a "Sampling Valve". Before the
sample is taken from the sample valve a minimum of 4 L (1 gal) shall be drawn from the sample valve and discarded.

13. Insert an additional section between Section 9.1 and Section 9.2 of ASTM D 140-93 as follows:

When permitted by the purchaser, the following methods may be used to obtain representative samples.

14. Replace figure 1 of ASTM D 140-93 with the figure below, labeled Typical Submerged Asphalt Sampling Devices.

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1 1 2760020 COLLAR- RECESS, SAMPLE VALVE

2 1 2760019 PLATE- ENO. RECESS. SAMPLE VALVE
3 1 6200294 PIPE- INLET, 19 mm a 330 mm LG., T.O.E.
4 1 6600349 VLV.- 19 mm, ANGLE, CRANE. #2
5 1 0140796 ELBOW- 65 °, STREET. I$..
6 1 2750164 RING-FIN, THERM. WELL
7 1 2790021 RING- FIN. RECESS, SAMPLE VALVE
8 1 0190724 NIPPLE- PIPE. 19 mm a 102 mm LG.
9 1 2760036 CAP ASM: SAMPLING VALVE
10 12 0166736 SCREW-PARKER KALON.014
11 2 6000435 RIVET- SOUTHCO. #36-106.OS, 3/16, 9132 LG.

Dimensional Equivalents
16 mm 19 mm 25 mm 76 mm 89 mm 114 mm 203 mm 305 mm
5/8 in. 3/4 in. I in. 3 in. 3.5 in. 4.5 in. 8 in. 12 in.

Typical Submerged Asphalt Sampling Devices

15. Replace figure 5 of ASTM D 140-93 with the figure below, labeled Typical Device for Sampling of Liquid Asphalt from
Transports.

NOTE-Outlet valve may be attached in either a horizontal or vertical position; the

vertical position is preferred.
This device to be furnished by the asphalt plant operator, and should remain in the
custody of the inspector until completion of the job.
The device is to be inserted in the discharge line between the unloading pipe and the
hose.
If the transport operator so elects, the 12 mm outlet assembly may be permanently
attached to the outlet pipe, as near the end as practicable.
SAMPLING PROCEDURE: Drain off sufficient material through spigot prior to
taking sample to insure removal of any contaminant lodged there.
Sample should be taken after one-third and not more than two-thirds of the load has
been removed. Take sample slowly to insure it is representative of the material
being unloaded.

Dimensional Equivalents
13 mm 76 mm 305 mm
1/2 in. 3 in. 12 in.

Typical Device for Sampling of Liquid Asphalt from Transports

16. Section 17 of ASTM D 140-93 is not included in AASHTO Standard T 40-78.

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