IP 222: Bitumens and bituminous binders - Determination of dynamic viscosity by vacuum capillary

Document options


EI Technical Partners get free access to publications. You will need to Login or Register here

  • Method adopted/last revised: 2014
  • Method reapproved: None
  • REF/ISBN: IP222-BITUMEN
  • Status: Current
  • First printed in STM books: February 2014

Scope

This European Standard specifies a method for the determination of the dynamic viscosity of bituminous binders by means of a vacuum capillary viscometer at 60 °C in a range between 0,003 6 Pa⋅s and 580 000 Pa⋅s. Other temperatures are possible if calibration constants are known. Bituminous emulsions are not within the scope of this method.

NOTE 1 Emulsions containing bituminous binders are not considered to be covered by this method. This method can be used for recovered and/or stabilized binders obtained from emulsions.

NOTE 2 The viscosity behaviour of some polymer modified bitumens (PMB) is not demonstrated in a vacuum capillary viscometer. Other methods are more relevant.

Members Benefits

Are you an EI Member? If yes, register/log in now to ensure you receive free access or discounts to EI publications.

If you are not a Member, why not join today and receive all of the benefits of EI Membership? EI Members are entitled to a 25% discount on most EI publications.