Methods for the Examination of Bituminous Road Materials (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Prévost Hubbard

 
9780266850755: Methods for the Examination of Bituminous Road Materials (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

Master practical, field-ready methods for testing bituminous road materials and ensuring accurate results.

This handbook presents clear procedures, from material classification to specific tests, with illustrated equipment and step-by-step guidance. It is designed so non-specialists can perform examinations with proper equipment and careful practice.

The book covers how to classify different bituminous materials, how to plan a test scheme, and how to interpret results. It includes practical details on common tests, typical apparatus, and reporting formats, all geared toward real-world use in road construction and quality control.
What you’ll experience:
  • Foundations for classifying bituminous materials, including oils, asphalts, and tar products.
  • Guidance on tests like specific gravity, volatilization, carbon disulfide solubility, and fixed carbon.
  • Procedures for distillation, paraffin scale, and testing bituminous aggregates.
  • Tips on equipment setup, data recording, and reporting results.
Ideal for readers working in road materials testing, quality control labs, and students seeking practical, hands-on method knowledge.

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9781528325318: Methods for the Examination of Bituminous Road Materials

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ISBN 10:  1528325311 ISBN 13:  9781528325318
Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2024
Softcover