The bitumen and tar are used as a binding agent. It is mixed with the aggregates in construction of roads. They are easily blendable when the aggregates are in dry condition. In case of water presence in bitumen mixture, it will affect the bitumen bonding with the aggregates and shall…
The bitumen is a by-product material of petroleum. It is mainly used in construction activities. It is used primarily in highway construction. Throughout the lifetime of the road, it exposes to hot climatic conditions and heavy traffic load. To ensure quality and strength, bitumen is subjected to various tests. The…
The quality and strength of bitumen have been determined by the penetration test, flash and fire point test, and softening point test. Now the bitumen extraction test is conducted to find the quantity of bitumen used in bituminous concrete in percentage. What is a Bitumen Extraction Test? The test used…
Bitumen is a by-product of crude oil which has strong adhesive and waterproofing properties. It is involved in many tests to determine its grade and durability. The penetration test is performed to determine the penetrate value of the bitumen and a softening point test is conducted to determine the viscosity…
All of you are aware that the bitumen is a by-product material of petroleum which is mainly used for road construction work & other miscellaneous work. We are going to discuss the test, which is useful to grade the bitumen-based on its consistency. What is the penetration test of bitumen?…