Bitumen testing / civil engineering
Bitumen testing in civil engineering for measuring flash point, viscosity, ductility, softening point and strength parameters.
Compare Bitumen Testing Equipment by Application
| EQUIPMENT TYPE | TEST / FUNCTION | COMMON USES | CHOOSE IT WHEN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bitumen Penetrometer | Needle penetration / binder consistency | Penetration grading & binder quality control | Binder consistency must be measured under standardized conditions |
| Ring-and-Ball Softening Point Apparatus | Softening temperature | Binder characterization & temperature susceptibility assessment | The binder's softening point must be determined |
| Rotational Viscometer | Binder viscosity at controlled temperatures | Handling, mixing temperature evaluation & binder QC | Flow resistance at a specified temperature must be measured |
| Bitumen Ductilometer | Elongation before rupture / force ductility | Binder extensibility & modified bitumen evaluation | Elongation or tensile deformation characteristics must be assessed |
| Dynamic Shear Rheometer (DSR) | Complex shear modulus & phase angle | Performance grading, viscoelastic characterization & MSCR testing | Binder response to temperature and loading must be characterized |
