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The document describes a bitumen extraction test to determine the percentage of bitumen in an asphalt pavement sample. There are two main methods - the centrifuge method and extraction bottle method. The centrifuge method is most common. It involves preparing the sample, soaking it in solvent, and centrifuging it to separate the bitumen from the aggregate. The extracted bitumen and aggregate weights are then used to calculate the bitumen percentage. Proper handling of equipment and a well-ventilated area are needed due to fumes from the extraction process.

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Bitumen Extraction Test PDF

The document describes a bitumen extraction test to determine the percentage of bitumen in an asphalt pavement sample. There are two main methods - the centrifuge method and extraction bottle method. The centrifuge method is most common. It involves preparing the sample, soaking it in solvent, and centrifuging it to separate the bitumen from the aggregate. The extracted bitumen and aggregate weights are then used to calculate the bitumen percentage. Proper handling of equipment and a well-ventilated area are needed due to fumes from the extraction process.

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Bitumen Extraction Test | Lab Experiment

Source: https://dreamcivil.com/bitumen-extraction-test/

Table of Contents
• 1. Introduction
• 2. Methods of Bitumen Extraction Test
o i. Centrifuge Method
o Apparatus Required
o The procedure of bitumen extraction test by Centrifuge Method
o Observations and Calculations
o Precautions

1. Introduction
A bitumen extraction test is conducted to determine the
percentage of bitumen present in an asphaltic pavement.
This test is important because various pavement properties such as
durability, compatibility, resistance to various defects and failure such
as ravelling, rutting, bleeding etc depend upon the content of bitumen
present as the binder for the aggregates.
Generally, in asphalt pavement, bitumen is used as a binder for the
filler aggregates.
The mix design of asphalt must be done as per the standard by using
hit and trial method for determining the actual binder content.
Hence, at the site, it is necessary to check whether the bitumen content
is as per the mix design or not before the final payment is made to the
contractor.

2. Methods of Bitumen Extraction Test


There are two types of method used for determining the bitumen
content which includes:
i. Centrifuge Method
ii. Extraction Bottle Method
The most commonly used method among these two methods is the
centrifuge method.

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It is also commonly referred to as the cold solvent extraction method.

i. Centrifuge Method

Apparatus Required
The apparatus required for conducting the bitumen extraction test are
as follows:
1. Centrifuge apparatus.
2. Thermostatically controlled oven with a capacity of 2500 degrees
Celsius.
3. Balance with a capacity of 500 grams and sensitivity of 0.01
grams.
4. Beaker or bowel extraction sample for the collection of the
extracted sample.
5. Bitumen Sample
6. Paper filter

The procedure of bitumen extraction test by Centrifuge Method


The procedure for determining the bitumen content by using centrifuge
method involves two primary steps i.e. preparation of the sample and
centrifuging the sample. These steps are further explained in brief as
follows:

A. Preparation of the sample


The test sample can be collected either from the dump truck or the
asphalt plant present at site depending upon the site condition.
Since the age of the sample can affect the test result, the best result is
obtained when the sample is obtained directly from the mixtures of
pavement immediately after their preparation.
In such a case, the sample may be scraped off using a spatula.
The sample must be soft enough so that it can easily be scraped off else
it must be placed on a flat pan and heated in the oven at a temperature
of about 110 degree Celsius till it can be separated easily.
Then, the representative sample is collected from the heated sample as
per the size of the aggregate mix, and the following steps are carried
out:
1. The sample is taken and weighed to the nearest of 0.05% of its
mass and is recorded as W1. It is then placed in the bowl.

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2. The sample is then immersed in a solvent for about an hour. The
solvent used may be petrol, trichloroethylene, or benzene.
3. A filter ring that has been oven-dried is taken and is weighed. It
must be noted that the filter ring has been oven-dried at a
temperature of about 110 degree Celsius.
4. The bowl is taken and its edge is covered by this filter ring.
5. Then, the bowl is covered with a steel cover and is clamped tightly.
It is then placed in the apparatus.
6. A beaker or a well cleaned and dried container is placed below the
drain outlet of the centrifuge test apparatus to collect the
extracted mixture of the bitumen sample and the solvent.

B. Centrifuging the sample


After the completion of the above-mentioned steps, the next step is to
centrifuge the apparatus.
The sample is then centrifuged which involves the following series of
steps:
1. The bowl is placed in the apparatus and the machine is started to
revolve.
2. The speed of the revolution is gradually increased until it attains a
maximum speed of 3600 rev/min.
3. The machine is continuously revolved until the flow of mixture
ceases from the drain outlet of the centrifuge apparatus.
4. The machine is then stopped and more solvent is added depending
upon the quantity of sample previously taken.
5. The process is continued and the solvent is added for about three
cycles until the color of the obtained extract is not clear and darker
than light straw color.
6. The filter paper is then gently removed from the bowl or container
that is previously placed below the centrifuge apparatus along with
the obtained residue.
7. The residual aggregate collected is then oven-dried at a constant
temperature of 1050 C to 1110 C and cooled down.
8. The aggregate fragments are carefully scrapped and weighed as well
as the weight of filter paper is recorded with an accuracy of 0.01
gm.

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Observations and Calculations

Sl Sample Sample Sample


No Observation 1 2 3

Weight of mix taken before extraction


1 (W1)

Weight of filter paper before extraction


2 (B)

3 Weight of mix after extraction (W2)

4 Weight of filter paper after extraction (D)

Weight of filler collected in filter paper


5 (B-D) =W3

The formula to calculate the percentage of binder content is given by-

Precautions
The precautions that must be taken during the bitumen extraction test
can be listed as follows:
1. The apparatus and materials must be handled with care to ensure
safety.
2. The balance must be calibrated using reference weight at least once
in every
twelve months to maintain its accuracy.
3. Since the extraction may result in the emission of fumes, it must
be taken care that the place where the test is being carried out is
well ventilated. If required external fans may be provided.

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