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Cover of Asphalt Particle Loss
Asphalt Particle Loss
  • Publication no: AGPT-T236-05
  • Published: 1 June 2005
  • Edition: 1.0

This test method sets out the procedures for determining particle loss (abrasion) from laboratory prepared specimens of open graded asphalt. The test may be performed on dry samples or after period of moisture conditioning.

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