ASTM D7113-09
(Test Method)Standard Test Method for Density of Bituminous Paving Mixtures in Place by the Electromagnetic Surface Contact Methods
Standard Test Method for Density of Bituminous Paving Mixtures in Place by the Electromagnetic Surface Contact Methods
SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
The test method described is useful as a rapid, nondestructive technique for determining the in-place density or relative compaction of compacted bituminous mixtures.
The test method can be used to establish the proper rolling effort and pattern to achieve the required density.
The non-destructive nature of the test allows repetitive measurements to be made at a single test location between roller passes or at multiple locations across the mat to monitor changes in density.
The density results obtained by this test method are relative. Device calibration (correlation with other test methods) is required to convert the results obtained using this method to actual density. Section 6 of this test method describes a method that has proven to be acceptable for correlation.
Note 1—The personnel and equipment used in performing this test can be evaluated in accordance with Specification D 3666.
Note 2—Research and evaluation of devices used in this test method has been conducted. Reference is made to “Evaluation of Non-Nuclear Gauges to Measure Density of Hot-Mixed Asphalt Pavements,” a pooled fund study, Pedro Romero, Ph.D., P.E., July 2002.
SCOPE
1.1 This test method covers the procedures for determining the in-place density and relative compaction of bituminous concrete pavement paving mixtures by an electromagnetic surface contact device by measuring changes in the electromagnetic field resulting from the compaction process.
1.2 The equipment referenced in this method is a surface contact device, which must accommodate surface moisture and temperature variation in the range typically encountered in paving applications. This can be accomplished by design parameters that reduce the device’s sensitivity to surface moisture and temperature variation or by measurements and algorithms to account for surface moisture and temperature variance in the rolling pattern.
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices prior to use.
1.4 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard.
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Designation:D7113–09
Standard Test Method for
Density of Bituminous Paving Mixtures in Place by the
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Electromagnetic Surface Contact Methods
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D7113; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
This standard has been approved for use by agencies of the Department of Defense.
1. Scope D3665 Practice for Random Sampling of Construction Ma-
terials
1.1 This test method covers the procedures for determining
D3666 Specification for Minimum Requirements forAgen-
the in-place density and relative compaction of bituminous
cies Testing and Inspecting Road and Paving Materials
concrete pavement paving mixtures by an electromagnetic
D5361 Practice for Sampling Compacted Bituminous Mix-
surface contact device by measuring changes in the electro-
tures for Laboratory Testing
magnetic field resulting from the compaction process.
D6752 Test Method for Bulk Specific Gravity and Density
1.2 The equipment referenced in this method is a surface
of Compacted Bituminous Mixtures Using Automatic
contact device, which must accommodate surface moisture and
Vacuum Sealing Method
temperature variation in the range typically encountered in
paving applications. This can be accomplished by design
3. Significance and Use
parameters that reduce the device’s sensitivity to surface
3.1 The test method described is useful as a rapid, nonde-
moisture and temperature variation or by measurements and
structive technique for determining the in-place density or
algorithms to account for surface moisture and temperature
relative compaction of compacted bituminous mixtures.
variance in the rolling pattern.
3.2 The test method can be used to establish the proper
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the
rolling effort and pattern to achieve the required density.
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
3.3 The non-destructive nature of the test allows repetitive
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
measurements to be made at a single test location between
priate safety and health practices prior to use.
roller passes or at multiple locations across the mat to monitor
1.4 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the
changes in density.
standard.
3.4 The density results obtained by this test method are
2. Referenced Documents relative. Device calibration (correlation with other test meth-
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ods) is required to convert the results obtained using this
2.1 ASTM Standards:
method to actual density. Section 6 of this test method
C670 Practice for Preparing Precision and Bias Statements
describes a method that has proven to be acceptable for
for Test Methods for Construction Materials
correlation.
D1188 Test Method for Bulk Specific Gravity and Density
of Compacted Bituminous Mixtures Using Coated
NOTE 1—The personnel and equipment used in performing this test can
Samples
be evaluated in accordance with Specification D3666.
NOTE 2—Research and evaluation of devices used in this test method
D2726 Test Method for Bulk Specific Gravity and Density
has been conducted. Reference is made to “Evaluation of Non-Nuclear
of Non-Absorptive Compacted Bituminous Mixtures
Gauges to Measure Density of Hot-Mixed Asphalt Pavements,” a pooled
fund study, Pedro Romero, Ph.D., P.E., July 2002.
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4. Interferences
This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D04 on Road
and Paving Materials and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D04.21 on
4.1 Electromagnetic force fields such as high-tension power
Specific Gravity and Density of Bituminous Mixtures.
lines, or large metal objects in close proximity may interfere
Current edition approved June 1, 2009 Published July 2009. Originally approved
with the device reading.
in 2005. Last previous edition approved in 2005 as D7113 – 05. DOI: 10.1520/
D7113-09.
4.2 The chemical composition of the material being tested
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may significantly affect the measurement and adjustments may
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be necessary. The device can be calibrated to the specific mix
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the ASTM website. design being used in the field.
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4.3 The test method exhibits spatial bias in that the device is 6.4.4 Cut a 150-mm (6-in.) core from
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Designation:D7113–05 Designation:D7113–09
Standard Test Method for
Density of Bituminous Paving Mixtures in Place by the
1
Electromagnetic Surface Contact Methods
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D 7113; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
This standard has been approved for use by agencies of the Department of Defense.
1. Scope
1.1 This test method covers the procedures for determining the in-place density and relative compaction of bituminous concrete
pavement paving mixtures by an electromagnetic surface contact device by measuring changes in the electromagnetic field
resulting from the compaction process.
1.2 The equipment referenced in this method is a surface contact device, which must accommodate surface moisture and
temperature variation in the range typically encountered in paving applications. This can be accomplished by design parameters
that reduce the device’s sensitivity to surface moisture and temperature variation or by measurements and algorithms to account
for surface moisture and temperature variance in the rolling pattern.
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility
of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices prior to use.
1.4 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards: ASTM Standards:
C 670 Practice for Preparing Precision and Bias Statements for Test Methods for Construction Materials
D 1188 Test Method for Bulk Specific Gravity and Density of Compacted Bituminous Mixtures Using Paraffin-Coated
SpecimensCoated Samples
D 2726 Test Method for Bulk Specific Gravity and Density of Non-Absorptive Compacted Bituminous Mixtures
D 3665 Practice for Random Sampling of Construction Materials
D 3666 Specification for Minimum Requirements for Agencies Testing and Inspecting Road and Paving Materials
D 5361 Practice for Sampling Compacted Bituminous Mixtures for Laboratory Testing
D 6752 Test Method for Bulk Specific Gravity and Density of Compacted Bituminous Mixtures Using Automatic Vacuum
Sealing Method
3. Significance and Use
3.1 The test method described is useful as a rapid, nondestructive technique for determining the in-place density or relative
compaction of compacted bituminous mixtures.
3.2 The test method can be used to establish the proper rolling effort and pattern to achieve the required density.
3.3 The non-destructive nature of the test allows repetitive measurements to be made at a single test location between roller
passes or at multiple locations across the mat to monitor changes in density.
3.4 The density results obtained by this test method are relative. Device calibration (correlation with other test methods) is
required to convert the results obtained using this method to actual density. Section 6 of this test method describes a method that
has proven to be acceptable for correlation.
NOTE 1—The personnel and equipment used in performing this test can be evaluated in accordance with Specification D 3666.
NOTE 2—Research and evaluation of devices used in this test method has been conducted. Reference is made to “Evaluation of Non-Nuclear Gauges
to Measure Density of Hot-Mixed Asphalt Pavements,” a pooled fund study, Pedro Romero, Ph.D., P.E., July 2002.
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This test method is under the jurisdiction ofASTM Committee D04 on Road and Paving Materials and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D04.21 on Specific
Gravity and Density of Bituminous Mixtures.
Current edition approved Jan. 1, 2005. Published January 2005.
Current edition approved June 1, 2009 Published July 2009. Originally approved in 2005. Last previous edition approved in 2005 as D 7113 – 05.
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For referencedASTM standards, visit theASTM website, www.astm.org, or contactASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book ofASTM Standards
volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
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4. Interferences
4.1 Electromagnetic force fields such as high-tension power lines, or large metal objec
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