What it is
A standard ball or probe is applied to conditioned material under the specified loading and recovery sequence.
SANAS T1018
Public test guide
Measures indentation and elastic recovery characteristics of a bitumen-rubber blend.
Plain-language explanation
The project specification controls the exact method and acceptance requirement.
A standard ball or probe is applied to conditioned material under the specified loading and recovery sequence.
Prepared bitumen-rubber sample, controlled-temperature setup and the specified penetration/resilience apparatus.
Penetration and rebound or recovery response under controlled conditions.
Supports quality control and comparison of bitumen-rubber binder consistency and elasticity.
Typical test sequence
Prepare and condition the blend
Apply the specified penetration loading
Measure penetration and recovery/resilience
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