CEN/TS 15963:2014

Foreword
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 Principle
5 Apparatus
6 Preparation of test samples
7 Procedure to determine the Fracture Toughness
   temperature T[FT]
8 Calculation
9 Expression of results
10 Precision
11 Test report
Annex A (informative) - Calculation of Critical Stress
        Intensity factor
Bibliography

This Technical Specification specifies a method for the determination of the Fracture Toughness temperature, TFT, of bituminous binders by means of a three point bending test on a notched binder sample.WARNING - The use of this Technical Specification can involve hazardous materials, operations and equipment. This Technical Specification does not purport to address all of the safety problems associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this Technical Specification to establish appropriate safety and health practices and to determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. For environmental reasons, it is recommended to limit the use of products, solvents and energy to minimum in order to reduce the emissions to air, water and soil.