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Extraction Test Bitumen

This document outlines a procedure for determining the binder content of asphalt mixes using cold solvent extraction. The procedure involves extracting the binder from a sample using benzene solvent in a centrifuge extractor, drying the extracted material, and calculating the binder percentage based on the weight differences. The binder content is reported as a percentage to two decimal places.

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Extraction Test Bitumen

This document outlines a procedure for determining the binder content of asphalt mixes using cold solvent extraction. The procedure involves extracting the binder from a sample using benzene solvent in a centrifuge extractor, drying the extracted material, and calculating the binder percentage based on the weight differences. The binder content is reported as a percentage to two decimal places.

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DETERMINATION OF BINDER CONTENT FOR ASPHALT MIX

STANDARD
 IRC: SP 11 –1988 (Appendix - 5), ASTM D 2172.
OBJECTIVE
 To determine the binder content in the asphalt mix by cold solvent extraction
APPARTUS
 Centrifuge
 Balance of capacity 500 gram and sensitivity 0.01grams.
 Thermostatically controlled oven with capacity up to 2500C.
 Beaker for collecting extracted material.
PROCEDURE
 Take exactly 500 grams of representative sample and place in the bowl of
extraction apparatus (W1).
 Add benzene to the sample until it is completely submerged.
 Dry and weigh the filter paper and place it over the bowl of the extraction
apparatus containing the sample ( F1 ) .
 Clamp the cover of the bowl tightly.
 Place a beaker under the drainpipe to collect the extract
 Sufficient time (not more than an hour) is allowed for the solvent to disintegrate
the sample before running the centrifuge.

Bitumen Extractor.
 Run the centrifuge slowly and then gradually increase the speed to a maximum of
3600 rpm
 Maintain the same speed till the solvent ceases to flow from the drainpipe.
 Run the centrifuge until the bitumen and benzene are drained out completely.
 Stop the machine, remove the cover and add 200ml of benzene to the material in
the extraction bowl and the extraction is done in the same process as described
above.
 Repeat the same process not less than three times till the extraction is clear and
not darker than a light straw colour.
 Collect the material from the bowl of the extraction machine along with the filter
paper and dry it to constant weight in the oven at a temperature of 1050C to 1100C
and cool to room temperature.
 Weigh the material ( W2 ) and the filter paper ( F2 ) separately to an accuracy of
0.01grams.
CALCULATIONS
W1 – (W2 + W3)
 Percentage of binder in the total mix = ---------------------- x 100
W1
W1 = Weight of sample taken
W2 = Weight of sample after extraction
W3 = Increased weight of filter paper ( F2 – F1 )
REPORT
 The result obtained shall be reported as the percentage of binder content in the
mix to the nearest second decimal.

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