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BITUMEN EXTRACTION TEST

Objective:
To determine the percentage of binder content from asphalt mix using Centrifuge
Extractor.

Theory:
Bitumen Extraction Test is used to determine the percentage of bitumen content
present in the
asphaltic pavement by cold solvent extraction.
The properties of flexible pavement such as durability, compatibility, and
resistance from defects
bleeding, ravelling, and aging of flexible pavement are majorly dependent on the
percentage of
bitumen used with the aggregate to lay the pavement.

Code References:
1. IRC: SP 11 –1988 (Appendix - 5)
2. ASTM D 2172

Apparatus Required:
1. Centrifuge
2. Balance of capacity 500 grams and sensitivity 0.01grams.
3. Thermostatically controlled oven with capacity up to 2500 C.
4. Beaker for collecting extracted material.

Procedure:

1. Take exactly 500 grams of the representative sample and place it in the bowl of
the extraction apparatus (W1).
2. Add benzene to the sample until it is completely submerged.
3. Dry and weigh the filter paper and place it over the bowl of the extraction
apparatus containing the sample (B).
4. Clamp the cover of the bowl tightly.
5. Place a beaker under the drainpipe to collect the extract.
6. Sufficient time (not more than an hour) is allowed for the solvent to disintegrate
the sample before running the centrifuge.
7. Run the centrifuge slowly and then gradually increase the speed to a maximum
of 3600 rpm.
8. Maintain the same speed till the solvent ceases to flow from the drainpipe.
9. Run the centrifuge until the bitumen and benzene are drained out completely.
10. Stop the machine, remove the cover and add 200ml of benzene to the material
in the extraction bowl and the extraction is done in the same process as described
above.
11. Repeat the same process not less than three times till the extraction is clear and
not darker than a Pale Yellow colour achieve.
12. Collect the material from the bowl of the extraction machine along with the
filter paper and
dry it to constant weight in the oven at a temperature of 1050 C to 1100 C and cool
to room temperature.
13. Weigh the material (W2) and the filter paper (D) separately to an accuracy of
0.01grams.

Figure 1: A centrifuge Extractor device


Observation and Calculation:

Serial Observation Sample 1(g)


No
1 Weight of mix taken before extraction (W1 500
2 Weight of filter paper before extraction (B) 2.121
3 Weight of mix after extraction (W2) 473.4
4 Weight of filter paper after extraction (D) 2.852
5 Weight of filler collected in filter paper (D-B) =W3 0.731
6 Weight of asphalt and mineral matters in grams (W1-W2) 26.6
=E
7 Weight of bitumen extracted in grams (E-W3) =F 25.869

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


% of Bitumen = (F / W1) *100 = (25.869 / 500) *100 = 5.17%
Result:

The average percentage of Binder content in the given Bitumen Mix = 5.17 %
The result obtained shall be reported as the percentage of binder content in the mix
to the nearest second decimal.

Figure 2: Filter paper and Sample after Extraction


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