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Design of Bituminous Binder Blends to a Specified Viscosity Value
  • Publication no: AGPT-T193-15
  • Published: 30 January 2015
  • Edition: 1.0

This test method provides a guideline for the design of a blend of RAP binder, virgin binder, and/or rejuvenating agent to a target viscosity.

This test method can also be downloaded as a Word document.

  • Commentary
  • 1. References
  • 2. General
  • 3. Equipment
  • 4. Sample Preparation
    • Sample Handling Precaution
  • 5. Procedure
    • Measurement of Viscosity of the Component Binders
    • Blending Equation
    • Determination Blending Proportions
  • Test Report
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