What it is
A representative sample is tested by the approved heating, separation or drying procedure.
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Moisture in asphalt
Determines the amount of water present in an asphalt mixture or related material.
Plain-language explanation
What the test tells you.
The project specification controls the exact method and acceptance requirement.
What is used
Representative sample, balance and specified moisture-determination apparatus.
What it determines
Moisture content as a mass percentage.
Why it matters
Identifies unwanted water that can affect production, binder adhesion, measurement and pavement performance.
Typical test sequence
From sample
to result.
- 01
Prepare and weigh the representative sample
- 02
Remove or separate moisture by the specified method
- 03
Reweigh or measure and calculate moisture content
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