What is BS EN 15326 - Specific gravity and density measurement of bituminous binders about?
BS EN 15326 is the European Standard on bitumen and bituminous binders. The main objective of BS EN 15326 is to ensure bitumen and bituminous binders play a positive role in maintaining the structural integrity of your civil engineering works.
BS EN 15326 specifies a procedure for determining the specific gravity and density of bituminous binders at (25,0 ± 0,2) °C using the capillary-stoppered pyknometer method.
The pyknometer method shall be used as a reference method for determining the specific gravity and density of bituminous binders.
Note: Emulsions are excluded from the scope of this method.
Who is BS EN 15326 - Specific gravity and density measurement of bituminous binders for?
BS EN 15326 on bitumen and bituminous binders is useful for:
- Manufacturers of bitumen and bituminous binders
- Manufacturers and suppliers of construction materials
- Construction industry
- Concrete specialists
- Civil engineers
- Contractors
- Quality control and testing personnel
Why should you use BS EN 15326 - Specific gravity and density measurement of bituminous binders?
The specific gravity of a bitumen binder is a fundamental property frequently required as an aid in classing binders for use in paving jobs. Determining the specific gravity can also be helpful when it comes to identifying and extracting the mineral impurities present in the bitumen specimen. Meanwhile, density of bituminous binders is vital when it comes to evaluating the cracking performance of roads or pavements.
BS EN 15326 provides best industry guidance on the capillary-stoppered pyknometer method for the accurate measurement of specific gravity and density of bituminous binders.
As a result, if you are a manufacturer of bitumen and bituminous binders, BS EN 15326 -compliant test methods can be beneficial in ensuring the construction materials used play a positive role in making the pavement/road denser and more durable. You can ultimately avoid premature failures arising from cracking-related distresses and minimize the need of expensive early maintenance and rehabilitation. With the right asphalt mix, you can ultimately maintain the intended longevity of pavements and roads.