What is BS EN 13108-20 - Type testing for bituminous mixtures about?

BS EN 13108-20 discusses type testing for bituminous mixtures. BS EN 13108-20 specifies the type testing procedure for use in assessment and verification of the constancy of performance (AVCP) of bituminous mixtures for use in roads, airfields, and other trafficked areas.

Who is BS EN 13108-20 - Type testing for bituminous mixtures for?

BS EN 13108-20 on type testing for bituminous mixtures is useful for:

Manufacturers and suppliers of bituminous mixtures
Construction industry
Civil engineers and contractors
Road, pavement, and highway construction companies
Repair and maintenance companies
Local authorities
Testing laboratories

Why should you use BS EN 13108-20 - Type testing for bituminous mixtures?

BS EN 13108-20:2016 for type testing has been written as part of the system for the assessment and verification of the constancy of performance (AVCP) of bituminous mixtures.

BS EN 13108-20 verifies that the bituminous mixtures meet the functional, performance, design, and implementation requirements identified in the procurement specifications.

BS EN 13108-20 specifies type testing for bituminous mixtures to confirm functionality and a good user experience. BS EN 13108-20 compliant material specifications of type testing procedure for use in assessment and verification of the constancy of performance (AVCP) of bituminous mixtures can help reduce bituminous mixtures and reduce the time emulsified bituminous mixtures takes to set.

What is changed since the last update?

BS EN 13108-20:2016 supersedes BS EN 13108-20:2006 which is withdrawn.

BS EN 13108-20:2016 includes some technical changes with respect to BS EN 13108-20:2006. These include:

Update to align with other parts of EN 13108 series, test methods, and CPR requirements
Enhanced guidance on period of validity of Type Test Report and triggers for review
Requirement for retention of technical documentation under CPR

BS EN 13108-20:2016

Bituminous mixtures. Material specifications - Type Testing

Current

Published:

30 Jun 2016