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BS EN 1427:2015

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Bitumen and bituminous binders. Determination of the softening point. Ring and Ball method

Available format(s)

Hardcopy , PDF

Language(s)

English

Published date

31-07-2015

Superseded date

27-05-2026

Superseded by

BS EN 1427:2026

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Summarise this standard

Foreword
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 Principle
5 Reagents and materials
6 Apparatus
7 Preparation and preservation of laboratory
   samples and test samples
8 Procedure and reporting
9 Expression of results
10 Precision
11 Test report
Annex A (informative) - Characteristics of thermometers
Annex B (informative) - Examples of valid and invalid
        temperature gradients
Bibliography

Provides a method for the determination of the softening point of bitumen and bituminous binders in the range of 28 degrees C to 150 degrees C.

Committee
PTI/13
DevelopmentNote
Supersedes 94/504433 DC. (11/2001) Supersedes 05/30138273 DC. (05/2007) Also numbered as BS 2000-58(2015). Supersedes BS 2000-58(2007) & 13/30255300 DC. (07/2015)
DocumentType
Standard
Pages
22
PublisherName
British Standards Institution
Status
Superseded
SupersededBy
Supersedes

This European Standard specifies a method for the determination of the softening point of bitumen and bituminous binders in the range of 28°C to 150°C. Technical warning - The change from mercury thermometers to electronic temperature devices has revealed that the temperature definition in the mercury thermometer has not been precise enough to make a correct, unbiased transfer to electronic devices. Care should be taken for softening points ring and ball above 100°C as the condition may have changed from previous practise to present days testing equipment. Below approx. 100°C the difference in temperature readings between electronic and mercury stem thermometer is acceptable compared to the repeatability of this test methods. [Reference: ASTM E20 Group] NOTE The method described is also applicable to bituminous binders that have been recovered from bituminous mixes, e.g. by extraction. WARNING— Use of this European Standard can involve hazardous materials, operations and equipment. This European Standard does not purport to address all of the safety problems associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this European Standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

Standards Relationship
IP 58 : 2007 Identical
NBN EN 1427 : 2015 Identical
DIN EN 1427:2015-09 Identical
NEN EN 1427 : 2015 Identical
NS EN 1427 : 1999 Identical
I.S. EN 1427:2015 Identical
EN 1427:2015 Identical
UNE-EN 1427:2015 Identical

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