NEN-EN 15323
Bitumen and bituminous binders - Accelerated long-term ageing conditioning by the Rotating Cylinder Method (RCAT)
| Organization: | NEN |
| Publication Date: | 1 April 2007 |
| Status: | active |
| Page Count: | 25 |
| ICS Code (Binders. Sealing materials): | 91.100.50 |
scope:
This European Standard specifies an accelerated ageing/conditioning procedure for bitumen, bituminous binders and bituminous mastics. The procedure involves rotating cylinder ageing (RCA), i.e binder ageing at moderate temperatures in a large cylinder rotating in an oven under oxygen flow conditions. Prior to long-term ageing with this method, samples are prepared in the condition they would be applied to the road. This method is also applicable to modified binders and bituminous mastics.
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