B059-10 Indentation Penetrometer

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This EN describes a test method for determining the depth of indentation of mastic asphalt and rolled asphalt, when force is applied to them via a cylindrical indentor pin with a circular flat-ended base.
The test applies to aggregates of maximum nominal size less or equal to 16 mm.
This test method is performed on mastic and road constructions asphalts, on waterproofing and floor screeds in building constructions. The indentation test can be applied also on Marshall specimens.
Condition the specimens together with their moulds for at least 60 min under water at the test temperature of 40 °C or 22 °C respectively with ± 1 °C accuracy.

Comprising:

• Rugged basic frame where the screw penetration load device is fixed.
• Two interchangeable penetration pistons having 1 and 5 cm 2 surface.
• Two metallic discs having total weight of 500 N (51 kg) that are positioned on the load device.
• Dial gauge 30 mm, sens. 0.01 mm to measure the penetration.
• Stainless steel water bath complete with water discharge cock.

Heater, cube mould, test mould, are not included and have to be ordered separately (see accessories).

Dimensions: 530x600xh820 mm
Weight: 160 kg

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