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Cover of Taking Representative Samples of Bituminous Binders from Road Tankers
Taking Representative Samples of Bituminous Binders from Road Tankers
  • Publication no: AP-PWT56-26
  • Published: 1 July 2026

This work tip provides guidance on the key considerations for obtaining a representative binder sample from road tankers. It should be read alongside Austroads Test Method ATM 101 Protocol for Sampling of Bituminous Binders and Crumb Rubber.

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