1 Scope
This document specifies two sets of procedures for conditioning of bituminous mixtures
in terms of oxidative ageing. Procedures A.1 and A.2 can be applied on loose bituminous mixture before compaction
of specimens, procedures B.1 and B.2 on compacted specimens.
Material conditioned by this document can be used for further testing to assess the
effect of oxidative ageing on characteristics of bituminous mixtures and thus on their durability and recyclability. Alternatively, binder can be extracted from conditioned mixture
to assess the effect of oxidative ageing on binder characteristics taking into account potential effects of mineral aggregates
on ageing.
This document is applicable to bituminous mixtures manufactured in the laboratory
or in a mixing plant. Procedures B.1 and B.2 are applicable to specimens from laboratory
production or samples taken from the field.