IP 536: Bitumen and bituminous binders - Determination of complex shear modulus and phase angle - Dynamic Shear Rheometer (DSR)

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  • Method adopted/last revised: 2012
  • Method reapproved: None
  • REF/ISBN: IP536-2936450
  • Status: New
  • First printed in STM books: May 2012

Scope

This European Standard specifies a number of methods using a dynamic shear rheometer (DSR) capable of measuring the rheological properties of bituminous binders. The procedure involves determining the complex shear modulus and phase angle of binders over a range of test frequencies and test temperatures when tested in oscillatory shear.

From the test, the norm of the complex shear modulus, IG*I, and its phase angle, at a given temperature and frequency can be calculated, as well as the components G', G'', J' and J'' of the complex shear modulus and of the complex compliance.

This method is applicable to un-aged, aged and recovered bituminous binders, cut-backs and bituminous binders stabilised from emulsions.

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