CEN/TS 15963:2014
(Main)Bitumen and bituminous binders - Determination of the fracture toughness temperature by a three point bending test on a notched specimen
General Information
- Abstract
This Technical Specification specifies a method for the determination of the Fracture Toughness temperature, TFT, of bituminous binders by means of a three point bending test on a notched binder sample.
WARNING - The use of this Technical Specification can involve hazardous materials, operations and equipment. This Technical Specification does not purport to address all of the safety problems associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this Technical Specification to establish appropriate safety and health practices and to determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. For environmental reasons, it is recommended to limit the use of products, solvents and energy to minimum in order to reduce the emissions to air, water and soil.
- Status
- Withdrawn
- Publication Date
- 29-Apr-2014
- Withdrawal Date
- 01-Sep-2026
- Technical Committee
- CEN/TC 336 - Bituminous binders
- Drafting Committee
- CEN/TC 336/WG 1 - Bituminous binders for paving
- Current Stage
- 9960 - Withdrawal effective - Withdrawal
- Start Date
- 15-May-2019
- Completion Date
- 02-Sep-2026
Relations
- Effective Date
- 07-May-2014
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
CEN/TS 15963:2014 is a technical specification published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Its full title is "Bitumen and bituminous binders - Determination of the fracture toughness temperature by a three point bending test on a notched specimen". This standard covers: This Technical Specification specifies a method for the determination of the Fracture Toughness temperature, TFT, of bituminous binders by means of a three point bending test on a notched binder sample. WARNING - The use of this Technical Specification can involve hazardous materials, operations and equipment. This Technical Specification does not purport to address all of the safety problems associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this Technical Specification to establish appropriate safety and health practices and to determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. For environmental reasons, it is recommended to limit the use of products, solvents and energy to minimum in order to reduce the emissions to air, water and soil.
This Technical Specification specifies a method for the determination of the Fracture Toughness temperature, TFT, of bituminous binders by means of a three point bending test on a notched binder sample. WARNING - The use of this Technical Specification can involve hazardous materials, operations and equipment. This Technical Specification does not purport to address all of the safety problems associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this Technical Specification to establish appropriate safety and health practices and to determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. For environmental reasons, it is recommended to limit the use of products, solvents and energy to minimum in order to reduce the emissions to air, water and soil.
CEN/TS 15963:2014 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 91.100.50 - Binders. Sealing materials. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
CEN/TS 15963:2014 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to CEN/TS 15963:2010, EN 58:2012, EN 12594:2024. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
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