What is BS EN 58 – Methods of sampling bituminous binders about?
BS EN 58 is the European Standard on bitumen and bituminous binders. The main objective of BS EN 58 is to provide entities in the construction industry with best industry sampling procedures for accurate analysis of the quality and performance of bituminous binders.
BS EN 58 specifies methods of sampling bituminous binders, to determine the average quality of the material under examination and/or to determine deviations from average quality.
Who is BS EN 58 - Methods of sampling bituminous binders for?
BS EN 58 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
Why should you use BS EN 58 - Methods of sampling bituminous binders ?
Sampling enables testing to be performed to determine if a bituminous binder conforms to a specification and is applicable to both bitumen and emulsions. The sampling method adopted must ensure the consistency and reliability of representative samples.
In this regard, BS EN 58 walks you through the fundamentals of sampling, sample size, and guidance on the choice of sampling method. As a result, you can choose the right sampling method based on the material liquid at either high or low temperatures in pipelines, containers or cans.
Moreover, arrangements, equipment and methods of sampling along with treatment of samples is also covered in BS EN 58.
As a result, if you are a manufacturer of bitumen and bituminous binders, BS EN 58-compliant sampling can help you identify poor quality materials. This assessment can play a positive role in quality control and for product development purposes.