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Sampling of Bituminous Slurry
  • Publication no: AGPT-T221-18
  • Published: 10 May 2018
  • Edition: 3.0

This protocol specifies the method for sampling bituminous slurry mixture from the slurry paving unit at the paving site.

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

Edition 3.0 published May 2018

  • New format applied.
  • Section 1 and Clause 5a amended.
  • Section 4, Clause 6.2a note and Section 7.1 added.
  • Clause 6.2b, Clause 7.2a and Section 8 removed.

Edition 2.0 published May 2007

Edition 1.0 published June 2005

  • 1. Preface
  • 2. Scope
  • 3. Further Development
  • 4. Safety Disclaimer
  • 5. Equipment
  • 6. Procedure
    • 6.1. Sampling Frequency
    • 6.2. Sampling Procedure
  • 7. Identification of Sample
    • 7.1. Records
    • 7.2. Labelling
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