1 AS 2341.

2—1993

Australian Standard

Methods of testing bitumen and

related roadmaking products

Method 2: Determination of dynamic

(coefficient of shear) viscosity by flow
through a capillary tube
This is a free 1 page sample. Access the full version at http://infostore.saiglobal.com.

PREFACE

This Standard was prepared by the Standards Australia Committee on Bitumen

and Related Products (for Roadmaking), to supersede AS 2341.2—1980. The
most significant modifications are revision of the table of viscosities of
calibration fluids (Table 4) and changes to the figure for reproducibility
(Clause 9—Precision) as a result of data produced from an inter-laboratory test
program.
NOTE: The term ‘dynamic viscosit y’ used throughout this document is synonymous wit h
‘coeff icient of shear viscosity’.

METHOD

1 SCOPE This Standard sets out procedures for the determination of dynamic
viscosity of materials having viscosities in the range 0.0036 Pa.s to 80 000 Pa.s,
using two different types of vacuum capillary viscometers. In particular the
method is applicable to residual bitumen for pavements (as specified in
AS 2008), cutback bitumen (as specified in AS 2157) and road tar for pavements
(as specified in AS 1507).
2 REFERENCED DOCUMENTS The following documents are referred to in
this Standard:
AS
1507 Road tars for pavements
2008 Residual bitumen for pavements
2157 Cutback bitumen
2341 Methods of testing bitumen and related roadmaking products
2341.1 Part 1: Precision data—Definitions
ASTM
E1 Specification for ASTM thermometers
IP Methods for analysis and testing, Part 1, Vol. 2, Appendix A
3 PRINCIPLE The time for a fixed volume of the liquid to be drawn up
through a capillary tube by means of reduced pressure, under closely controlled
conditions of pressure and temperature, is measured. The dynamic viscosity is
calculated by multiplying the flow time by the viscometer tube calibration factor.

COPYRIGHT
 This is a free preview. Purchase the entire publication at the link below:

AS 2341.2-1993, Methods of testing bitumen and

related roadmaking products Determination of
dynamic (coefficient of shear) viscosity by flow
This is a free 1 page sample. Access the full version at http://infostore.saiglobal.com.

through a capillary tube

Looking for additional Standards? Visit SAI Global Infostore

Subscribe to our Free Newsletters about Australian Standards® in Legislation; ISO, IEC, BSI and more
Do you need to Manage Standards Collections Online?
Learn about LexConnect, All Jurisdictions, Standards referenced in Australian legislation
Do you want to know when a Standard has changed?
Want to become an SAI Global Standards Sales Affiliate?

Learn about other SAI Global Services:

LOGICOM Military Parts and Supplier Database

Metals Infobase Database of Metal Grades, Standards and Manufacturers
Materials Infobase Database of Materials, Standards and Suppliers
Database of European Law, CELEX and Court Decisions

Need to speak with a Customer Service Representative - Contact Us