EN 13924-1:2015
(Main)Bitumen and bituminous binders - Specification framework for special paving grade bitumen - Part 1: Hard paving grade bitumens
General Information
- Abstract
This part of EN 13924 provides a framework for specifying the properties and relevant test methods for hard paving grade bitumens which are suitable for use in the construction and maintenance of roads, airfields and other paved areas.
- Status
- Published
- Publication Date
- 01-Dec-2015
- Withdrawal Date
- 29-Sep-2017
- Technical Committee
- CEN/TC 336 - Bituminous binders
- Drafting Committee
- CEN/TC 336/WG 1 - Bituminous binders for paving
- Current Stage
- 9093 - Decision to confirm - Review Enquiry
- Start Date
- 17-Nov-2021
- Completion Date
- 02-Sep-2026
- Directive
- Harmonized Standard305/2011 - Regulation (eu) No 305/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 9 march 2011 laying down harmonised conditions for the marketing of construction products and repealing council directive 89/106/eec
Not Harmonized89/106/EEC - Construction products
Overview
EN 13924-1:2015 is an important European Standard developed by CEN, outlining the specification framework for special paving grade bitumen-specifically, hard paving grade bitumens. The standard details essential properties, test methods, and quality control practices to ensure bitumens are suitable for constructing and maintaining roads, airfields, and other paved surfaces. EN 13924-1:2015 helps harmonize requirements for hard paving grade bitumens across Europe, supporting safe, durable, and high-performing road infrastructure.
Key Topics
- Specification Framework: The standard provides a unified approach for specifying the key properties of hard paving grade bitumen, ensuring consistent quality and performance.
- Essential Properties: EN 13924-1:2015 defines critical characteristics including penetration at 25°C, softening point, durability (resistance to hardening), solubility, flash point, and consistency at different temperatures.
- Test Methods: It references standardized test methods for each property, ensuring accurate, comparative results across different manufacturers and regions.
- Assessment & Verification: The standard includes protocols for assessment and verification of constancy of performance (AVCP), covering factory production control, type testing, and documentation.
- Safety & Regulatory Compliance: EN 13924-1:2015 incorporates requirements for the release of regulated dangerous substances and aligns with relevant EU regulations.
Applications
EN 13924-1:2015 is central to the road construction industry, supporting both public and private sector projects. Its framework is applied in:
- Road Construction: Ensuring selection of hard paving grade bitumens with appropriate durability, thermal stability, and resistance to traffic and climate conditions.
- Airfield Pavements: Providing specifications for materials used in runways and taxiways that demand high strength and low deformation under heavy loads.
- Maintenance & Repairs: Supporting robust performance in maintenance, repair, and surface treatments, extending infrastructure lifespan.
- Quality Control: Used by material manufacturers, contractors, and testing laboratories for factory production control and ensuring compliance before materials reach the worksite.
- Regulatory Compliance: Meeting national and European requirements for sustainable, safe, and reliable construction materials, including CE marking procedures and supporting documentation.
Related Standards
Understanding EN 13924-1:2015 in context is valuable for seamless integration into construction quality systems. Related and referenced standards include:
- EN 12591: Bitumen and bituminous binders - Specifications for paving grade bitumen
- EN 1426/EN 1427: Test methods for penetration and softening point
- EN 12607-1: Resistance to hardening (Rolling Thin Film Oven Test)
- EN 12592/EN 12593/EN 12595/EN 12596: Methods for determining solubility, Fraass breaking point, kinematic & dynamic viscosity
- EN 15326: Density and specific gravity measurement
- EN ISO 2592: Flash and fire point (Cleveland open cup method)
- EN ISO 4259: Petroleum products - Precision data application in test methods
Practical Value
Adopting EN 13924-1:2015 in road and airfield projects delivers multiple benefits:
- Material Reliability: Ensures hard paving grade bitumen meets stringent requirements for different climates and traffic conditions.
- Interoperability: Facilitates the use of materials from multiple suppliers by providing a harmonized set of requirements and benchmarks.
- Regulatory Assurance: Helps organizations demonstrate compliance with EU directives and national regulations, including CE marking for construction products.
- Lifecycle Performance: Supports longer-lasting roads and airfields through robust material specifications and verified quality.
- Risk Mitigation: Reduces project risks by promoting uniform testing, quality control, and documentation practices.
By implementing EN 13924-1:2015, stakeholders in the road construction sector can achieve safer, more durable, and regulation-compliant paved surfaces.
Keywords: hard paving grade bitumen, EN 13924-1:2015, bituminous binders, road construction materials, specification framework, quality control, factory production, test methods, CEN standards, paving grade bitumen, airfield paving, European bitumen standards
Relations
- Replaces
EN 13924:2006 - Bitumen and bituminous binders - Specifications for hard paving grade bitumens - Effective Date
- 09-Dec-2015
- Effective Date
- 09-Dec-2015
- Effective Date
- 24-Jun-2026
- Effective Date
- 24-Jun-2026
- Effective Date
- 27-May-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
EN 13924-1:2015 is a standard published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Its full title is "Bitumen and bituminous binders - Specification framework for special paving grade bitumen - Part 1: Hard paving grade bitumens". This standard covers: This part of EN 13924 provides a framework for specifying the properties and relevant test methods for hard paving grade bitumens which are suitable for use in the construction and maintenance of roads, airfields and other paved areas.
This part of EN 13924 provides a framework for specifying the properties and relevant test methods for hard paving grade bitumens which are suitable for use in the construction and maintenance of roads, airfields and other paved areas.
EN 13924-1:2015 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 93.080.20 - Road construction materials. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
EN 13924-1:2015 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to EN 13924:2006, EN 13924:2006/AC:2006, EN ISO 4259-2:2026, EN ISO 4259-1:2026, EN 1427:2026, EN ISO 4259-1:2017, EN 12592:2014, EN 58:2012, EN 1426:2024, EN 12597:2014, EN 12596:2023, EN ISO 4259-2:2017, EN 1427:2015, EN 12593:2015, EN ISO 2592:2017. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
EN 13924-1:2015 is associated with the following European legislation: EU Directives/Regulations: 305/2011, 89/106/EEC; Standardization Mandates: M/124. When a standard is cited in the Official Journal of the European Union, products manufactured in conformity with it benefit from a presumption of conformity with the essential requirements of the corresponding EU directive or regulation.
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