SIST EN 12607-3:2014
(Main)Bitumen and bituminous binders - Determination of the resistance to hardening under influence of heat and air - Part 3: RFT method
Bitumen and bituminous binders - Determination of the resistance to hardening under influence of heat and air - Part 3: RFT method
This part of EN 12607 specifies a method for measuring the combined effects of heat and air on a thin moving film of bitumen or bituminous binder, simulating the hardening which most bituminous binders undergo during mixing in an asphalt mixing plant. The method is suitable for other bituminous binders than paving grade bitumen, but the reference temperature might give excessive hardening that does not resemble real conditions during mixing at the plant. The method may not represent the hardening that occurs during mixing of warm mix binders.
The method is referred to as RFT, i.e. Rotating Flask Test.
WARNING - Use of this European Standard can involve hazardous materials, operations and equipment. This European Standard does not purport to address all of the safety problems associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this European standard to identify the hazards and assess the risks involved in performing this test method and to implement sufficient control measures to protect individual operators (and the environment). This includes appropriate safety and health practices and determination of the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
If there is a likelihood of volatile components being present in a binder, this procedure should not be used. It should not be used for cut-back bitumen or bituminous emulsions before these products have been stabilized, e.g. in accordance with EN 13074 2.
If there is a likelihood of volatile components being present in a binder, this procedure should not be used. It should not be used for cut-back bitumen or bituminous emulsions before these products have been stabilized, e.g. in accordance with EN 13074 2.
Bitumen und bitumenhaltige Bindemittel - Bestimmung der Beständigkeit gegen Verhärtung unter Einfluss von Wärme und Luft - Teil 3: RFT-Verfahren
Dieser Teil von EN 12607 legt ein Verfahren zur Bestimmung der kombinierten Wirkungen von Wärme und Luft auf einen rollierenden dünnen Film aus Bitumen oder bitumenhaltigem Bindemittel fest, mit dem die Ver¬härtung der meisten bitumenhaltigen Bindemittel während des Mischvorgangs in einer Asphaltmischanlage simuliert wird. Das Verfahren eignet sich für andere bitumenhaltige Bindemittel als Straßenbaubitumen, die festgelegte Referenztemperatur kann jedoch zu übermäßiger Verhärtung führen, die keine Ähnlichkeit mit den während des Mischvorgangs in einer Asphaltmischanlage tatsächlich auftretenden Bedingungen hat. Das Ver¬fahren kann eine Verhärtung, wie sie während des Mischens von warmen Mischbindemitteln auftritt, mögli¬cherweise nicht wiedergeben.
Die Prüfung wird als RFT-Verfahren (en: Rotating Flask Test) bezeichnet, d. h. Prüfung im rotierenden Kolben.
WARNUNG — Die Anwendung dieser Europäischen Norm kann den Umgang mit gefährlichen Substanzen und Ausrüstungsteilen und die Ausführung gefährlicher Arbeitsgänge einschließen. Diese Europäische Norm erhebt nicht den Anspruch, alle mit ihrer Anwendung verbundenen Sicherheitsprobleme anzusprechen. Es liegt in der Verantwortung des Anwenders dieser europäischen Norm, die Gefahren zu identifizieren und die mit der Durchführung der Prüfung verbundenen Risiken zu beurteilen sowie geeignete Kontrollmaßnahem zu implementieren, um den Ausführenden (und die Umwelt) zu schützen. Dies beinhaltet einen angemessenen Arbeits- und Gesundheitsschutz sowie die Klärung vor der Anwendung, ob einschränkende Vorschriften zu berücksichtigen sind.
Falls die Wahrscheinlichkeit besteht, dass ein Bindemittel flüchtige Bestandteile enthält, sollte dieses Verfahren nicht angewendet werden. Bei verschnittenem Bitumen und Bitumenemulsionen sollte es nicht angewendet werden, bevor diese Produkte z. B. nach EN 13074-2 stabilisiert wurden.
Bitumes et liants bitumineux - Détermination de la résistance au durcissement sous l'effet de la chaleur et de l'air - Partie 3: Méthode RFT
Cette partie de l’EN 12607 prescrit une méthode qui permet de mesurer les effets combinés de la chaleur et de l'air sur un film mince de bitume ou de liant bitumineux en simulant le durcissement que la plupart des liants bitumineux subissent au cours du malaxage dans une centrale d'enrobage. La méthode est applicable à d’autres liants bitumineux que les bitumes routiers, mais la température de référence pourrait conduire à un durcissement excessif qui ne ressemble pas aux véritables conditions pendant l’enrobage en usine. La méthode peut ne pas représenter le durcissement qui advient pendant l’enrobage des liants à chaud.
L'essai est désigné par RFT, c’est-à-dire Rotating Flask Test, essai au ballon rotatif.
AVERTISSEMENT — L'utilisation de la présente Norme européenne peut impliquer le recours à de produits, des opérations et des équipements à caractères dangereux. La présente Norme européenne n'est pas censée aborder tous les problèmes de sécurité concernés par son usage. Il est de la responsabilité de l'utilisateur d’identifier les dangers et d’évaluer les risques associés à la mise en oeuvre de cette méthode d'essai et de mettre en place des mesures de contrôle adaptées pour assurer la protection de chaque opérateur (et la protection de l'environnement). Ces mesures incluent des règles de sécurité et d’hygiène appropriées et la détermination de l'applicabilité des restrictions réglementaires avant utilisation.
Si la présence de composés volatils dans le liant est probable, il convient de ne pas utiliser le présent mode opératoire. Il convient de ne pas l'utiliser pour les bitumes fluidifiés ou les émulsions de bitume, avant la stabilisation de ces produits, réalisées par exemple conformément à l’EN 13074-2.
Bitumen in bitumenska veziva - Določanje odpornosti proti otrjevanju pod vplivom toplote in zraka - 3. del: Metoda RFT
Ta del standarda EN 12607 določa metodo merjenja skupne vplive toplote in zraka na tanko premikajočo se plast bitumna ali bitumenskega veziva s simulacijo otrjevanja, ki ga med mešanjem v asfaltnem obratu prestane večina bitumenskih veziv. Metoda je primerna za vsa bitumenska veziva, razen za cestnogradbene bitumne, vendar lahko referenčna temperatura povzroči prekomerno otrjevanje, ki ni podobno otrjevanju pod pravimi pogoji med mešanjem v asfaltnem obratu. Metoda morda ne predstavlja otrjevanja, ki nastane med mešanjem toplih veziv.
Metoda se imenuje RFT.
OPOZORILO – pri uporabi tega evropskega standarda so lahko prisotni nevarni materiali, postopki in oprema. Ta evropski standard ne obravnava vseh varnostnih težav, ki se nanašajo na njegovo uporabo. Za vzpostavitev ustreznih varnostnih in zdravstvenih praks ter za določitev uporabnosti regulativnih omejitev pred uporabo je odgovoren uporabnik tega evropskega standarda.
Če obstaja verjetnost prisotnosti hlapnih komponent v vezivu, se tega postopka ne sme uporabiti. Ne sme se uporabljati za rezani bitumen ali bitumenske emulzije, preden so ti produkti stabilizirani, npr. v skladu s standardom EN 13074-2.
General Information
- Status
- Published
- Public Enquiry End Date
- 19-May-2013
- Publication Date
- 24-Nov-2014
- Technical Committee
- VLA - Water proofing
- Current Stage
- 6060 - National Implementation/Publication (Adopted Project)
- Start Date
- 10-Nov-2014
- Due Date
- 15-Jan-2015
- Completion Date
- 25-Nov-2014
- Directive
- 89/106/EEC - Construction products
Relations
- Effective Date
- 01-Dec-2014
Overview
SIST EN 12607-3:2014, issued by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN), defines the Rotating Flask Test (RFT) method for assessing the resistance of bitumen and bituminous binders to hardening under heat and air exposure. This standard simulates the hardening process that bituminous materials undergo during asphalt mixing in plants. It evaluates changes in physical and chemical properties caused by thermal aging in air, reflecting real-world production conditions for paving-grade bitumen and other binders.
This standard is critical for quality control and performance evaluation of bituminous binders to ensure durable pavement construction. The RFT method complements other standardized tests by focusing on thin-film oxidation and aging under controlled heating and airflow conditions.
Key Topics
Scope of Testing
The method measures combined heat and air effects on a thin, moving film of bitumen or bituminous binder. It primarily applies to paving grade bitumen but can test other binders with caution regarding possible over-hardening due to reference temperature settings.Test Principle
The bituminous sample is rotated in a flask immersed in a heated oil bath at approximately 165 °C. An airflow is passed through the rotating film, simulating oxidation and hardening as found in asphalt mixing plants.Safety Considerations
Handling bituminous binders and operating laboratory equipment under elevated temperatures present hazards. Users must perform risk assessments and apply adequate safety measures. The method is not suitable for binders with volatile components, cut-back bitumen, or unstable emulsions unless previously stabilized.Apparatus Requirements
Key equipment includes a rotary evaporator with a 1000 ml round-bottom flask, flow control devices to maintain accurate air delivery (~500 ml/min), thermostatically regulated oil baths, ovens, temperature sensors, and high-precision balances. Proper calibration and environmental control are essential for valid results.Sample Preparation and Testing
Samples must be homogeneous and free from water contamination as per EN 58 and EN 12594. The test involves weighing samples before and after aging, maintaining precise temperatures, controlling airflow, and rotating the sample flask to prevent film skin formation.Result Measurement and Calculation
Post-test evaluations use changes in mass and physical properties such as penetration (EN 1426), softening point (EN 1427), or dynamic viscosity (EN 12596, EN 13302). The percentage change in mass and alterations in binder properties quantify hardening effects.
Applications
Quality Assurance in Asphalt Production
SIST EN 12607-3:2014 helps producers monitor bitumen aging that affects asphalt durability, ensuring consistent binder performance during mixing and paving.Binder Development and Testing
This standard aids in comparative evaluation of new bituminous formulations, modified binders, and additives regarding their thermal oxidative stability.Compliance and Regulatory Testing
Applicable across European countries adhering to CEN standards, the RFT provides standardized data to support specifications and contractual requirements for road construction materials.Research and Material Characterization
Laboratories employ the test to study aging mechanisms and correlate laboratory results with field performance of pavements, fostering innovation and improved binder technologies.
Related Standards
EN 12607 Parts 1 & 2
- Part 1: Rolling Thin Film Oven Test (RTFOT) - another method evaluating binder aging under heat and air.
- Part 2: Thin Film Oven Test (TFOT) - used for assessing resistance to hardening by heat and air but with static thin films.
EN 1426 & EN 1427
- Methods for measuring needle penetration and softening point of bituminous binders, respectively, essential for pre- and post-aging property characterization.
EN 12594 & EN 58
- Standards covering preparation and sampling of bituminous binders to ensure representative and consistent test materials.
EN 12596 & EN 13302
- Protocols for determining dynamic viscosity of bituminous binders using vacuum capillary and rotating spindle apparatuses for flow property analysis before and after RFT aging.
EN 13074-2
- Specifications for stabilizing cut-back bitumen and bituminous emulsions before testing, relevant for avoiding misleading results in RFT when volatile content is present.
SIST EN 12607-3:2014 offers a practical and reliable laboratory method to simulate and measure the hardening effect of heat and air on bitumen binders, supporting enhanced durability and performance of asphalt pavements through improved material characterization and quality control.
Frequently Asked Questions
SIST EN 12607-3:2014 is a standard published by the Slovenian Institute for Standardization (SIST). Its full title is "Bitumen and bituminous binders - Determination of the resistance to hardening under influence of heat and air - Part 3: RFT method". This standard covers: This part of EN 12607 specifies a method for measuring the combined effects of heat and air on a thin moving film of bitumen or bituminous binder, simulating the hardening which most bituminous binders undergo during mixing in an asphalt mixing plant. The method is suitable for other bituminous binders than paving grade bitumen, but the reference temperature might give excessive hardening that does not resemble real conditions during mixing at the plant. The method may not represent the hardening that occurs during mixing of warm mix binders. The method is referred to as RFT, i.e. Rotating Flask Test. WARNING - Use of this European Standard can involve hazardous materials, operations and equipment. This European Standard does not purport to address all of the safety problems associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this European standard to identify the hazards and assess the risks involved in performing this test method and to implement sufficient control measures to protect individual operators (and the environment). This includes appropriate safety and health practices and determination of the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. If there is a likelihood of volatile components being present in a binder, this procedure should not be used. It should not be used for cut-back bitumen or bituminous emulsions before these products have been stabilized, e.g. in accordance with EN 13074 2. If there is a likelihood of volatile components being present in a binder, this procedure should not be used. It should not be used for cut-back bitumen or bituminous emulsions before these products have been stabilized, e.g. in accordance with EN 13074 2.
This part of EN 12607 specifies a method for measuring the combined effects of heat and air on a thin moving film of bitumen or bituminous binder, simulating the hardening which most bituminous binders undergo during mixing in an asphalt mixing plant. The method is suitable for other bituminous binders than paving grade bitumen, but the reference temperature might give excessive hardening that does not resemble real conditions during mixing at the plant. The method may not represent the hardening that occurs during mixing of warm mix binders. The method is referred to as RFT, i.e. Rotating Flask Test. WARNING - Use of this European Standard can involve hazardous materials, operations and equipment. This European Standard does not purport to address all of the safety problems associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this European standard to identify the hazards and assess the risks involved in performing this test method and to implement sufficient control measures to protect individual operators (and the environment). This includes appropriate safety and health practices and determination of the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. If there is a likelihood of volatile components being present in a binder, this procedure should not be used. It should not be used for cut-back bitumen or bituminous emulsions before these products have been stabilized, e.g. in accordance with EN 13074 2. If there is a likelihood of volatile components being present in a binder, this procedure should not be used. It should not be used for cut-back bitumen or bituminous emulsions before these products have been stabilized, e.g. in accordance with EN 13074 2.
SIST EN 12607-3:2014 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 75.140 - Waxes, bituminous materials and other petroleum products; 91.100.50 - Binders. Sealing materials. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
SIST EN 12607-3:2014 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to SIST EN 12607-3:2007. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
SIST EN 12607-3:2014 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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Standards Content (Sample)
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.Bitumen und bitumenhaltige Bindemittel - Bestimmung der Beständigkeit gegen Verhärtung unter Einfluss von Wärme und Luft - Teil 3: RFT-VerfahrenBitumes et liants bitumineux - Détermination de la résistance au durcissement sous l'effet de la chaleur et de l'air - Partie 3: Méthode RFTBitumen and bituminous binders - Determination of the resistance to hardening under influence of heat and air - Part 3: RFT method91.100.50Veziva. Tesnilni materialiBinders. Sealing materials75.140Voski, bitumni in drugi naftni proizvodiWaxes, bituminous materials and other petroleum productsICS:Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 12607-3:2014SIST EN 12607-3:2014en,fr,de01-december-2014SIST EN 12607-3:2014SLOVENSKI
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EN 12607-3
November 2014 ICS 75.140; 91.100.50 Supersedes EN 12607-3:2007English Version
Bitumen and bituminous binders - Determination of the resistance to hardening under influence of heat and air - Part 3: RFT method
Bitumes et liants bitumineux - Détermination de la résistance au durcissement sous l'effet de la chaleur et de l'air - Partie 3: Méthode RFT
Bitumen und bitumenhaltige Bindemittel - Bestimmung der Beständigkeit gegen Verhärtung unter Einfluss von Wärme und Luft - Teil 3: RFT-Verfahren This European Standard was approved by CEN on 16 August 2014.
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