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Flow Properties of Hot Poured Joint Sealant
  • Publication no: ATM-281-22
  • Published: 4 August 2022
  • Edition: 2.0

This test method describes the procedure for determining the resistance of hot poured joint sealants to flow at a temperature of 70 °C.

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

Edition 2.0 published August 2022

  • Commentary section aligned with other Austroads binder test methods.
  • Updated references, equipment, procedure and reporting sections. Incorporated original mould preparation section into the procedure section.
  • Added calculation and precision sections.
  • Added appendix showing examples of suitable frames.

Edition 1.0 published April 2020

  • 1. References
  • 2. Equipment
  • 3. Procedure
    • 3.1 Mould Preparation
    • 3.2 Test Procedure
    • 3.3 Calculation
  • 4. Reporting
  • 5. Precision
  • Appendix A Examples of Suitable Frames (Informative)