ASTM D6373−15 Standard Specification for Performance Graded Asphalt Binder

ASTM D6373−15 Standard Specification for Performance Graded Asphalt Binder

Scope
1.1 This specification2 covers asphalt binders graded by performance.

Grading designations are related to the average seven-day maximum pavement design temperature, and minimum pavement design temperature.

This specification contains Table 1 and Table 2. Table 2 incorporates Practice D6816 for determining the critical low cracking temperature using a combination of Test Method D6648 and Test Method D6723 test procedures.

If no table is specified, the default is Table 1.

NOTE 1—For asphalt cements graded by penetration at 25°C, see Specification D946. For asphalt cements graded by viscosity at 60°C see Specification D3381.

NOTE 2—AASHTO R 29 provides non-mandatory information for determining the performance grade of an asphalt binder.

1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard

ASTM D6373−15 Standard Specification for Performance Graded Asphalt Binder

Terminology
3.1 Definitions:
3.1.1 Definitions for many terms common to asphalt binder are found in Terminology Standard D8.

Ordering Information

4.1 When ordering under this specification, include in the purchase order the performance grade (PG) of asphalt binder required and the table used (for example, PG 52-16, Table 1 or PG 64-34, Table 2).

If no table is specified, the default is Table 1.