Using Iginition Ovens to Determine Asphalt Content and to Prepare Aggregates forSieve Analysis

摘要

The Bituminous Section of the Materials and Tests Division evaluated the ignitionmethod as an alternative for determining asphalt content. The objectives of the study were: (1) Determine the accuracy and precision of the ignition method; (2) Evaluate the performance of several different ovens; (3) Prepare a test procedure for using the ignition ovens. The ignition ovens used for the project were the Gilson Asphalt Binder Ignition Furnance, Model HM 378, the NCAT Asphalt Content Tester, and the Troxler Asphalt Quality Analyzer, Model 4155.