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Determination of Set and Cure for Bituminous Slurry (Cohesion Test)
  • Publication no: AGPT-T271-18
  • Published: 10 May 2018
  • Edition: 4.0

This test method sets out the method for the determination of the setting and curing characteristics of a bituminous slurry as a function of the cohesive strength developed in the mixture with time.

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

Edition 4.0 published May 2018

  • New format applied.
  • Clauses 1, 2, 4, 6a, and 6f amended.
  • Clause 6c, d mixing,  and 7iv added.
  • Figures and reference to size 3 sieves removed.

Edition 3.0 published May 2007

Edition 2.0 published June 2005

Edition 1.0 published June 2005

  • 1. Preface
  • 2. Principle
  • 3. Scope
  • 4. Further Development
  • 5. Safety Disclaimer
  • 6. References
  • 7. Definitions
  • 8. Equipment
  • 9. Calibration and Validation
    • 9.1. Conditioning of Cohesion Tester for Torque Measurement
    • 9.2. Verification
    • 9.3. Torque Correction
  • 10. Procedure
  • 11. Reporting
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