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Experiment No. 6 - Bitumen Extraction Test: Objective

The document describes Experiment No. 6 which is a bitumen extraction test to determine the percentage of binder content in an asphalt mix using a cold solvent extraction method. The test involves taking a 500g sample, submerging it in benzene in a centrifuge extractor, spinning it to separate the binder from the aggregate, then weighing the sample before and after to calculate the percentage of binder content based on the weight difference. The test results showed a binder content of 4.51% for the sample.

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Experiment No. 6 - Bitumen Extraction Test: Objective

The document describes Experiment No. 6 which is a bitumen extraction test to determine the percentage of binder content in an asphalt mix using a cold solvent extraction method. The test involves taking a 500g sample, submerging it in benzene in a centrifuge extractor, spinning it to separate the binder from the aggregate, then weighing the sample before and after to calculate the percentage of binder content based on the weight difference. The test results showed a binder content of 4.51% for the sample.

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EXPERIMENT NO.

6 – BITUMEN EXTRACTION TEST

Objective:
To determine the percentage of binder content from asphalt mix by cold solvent extraction
method.

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 light straw colour.
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.
Fig 6.1: Centrifuge extractor

Calculation and Observation:

Sl
Observation Sample 1
No.

1. Weight of mix taken before extraction (W1) 1053.40

2. Weight of filter paper before extraction (B) 3.79

3. Weight of mix after extraction (W2) 1005.70

4. Weight of filter paper after extraction (D) 4.05

5. Weight of filler collected in filter paper (B-D) =W3 0.26

6. Weight of asphalt and mineral matters in gms (W1-W2)=E 47.7

7. Weight of bitumen extracted in gms (E-W3) =F 47.44


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

F 47.44
¿ X 100 = X 100 = 4.51%
W1 1053.4

Result:
The average percentage of Binder content in the given Bitumen Mix = _4.51_%
The result obtained shall be reported as the percentage of binder content in the mix to the
nearest second decimal.

Precautions:
1. Centrifuge extractor shall be carefully calibrated.
2. Be sure extraction is complete. Three charges of solvent will normally be sufficient
for this purpose.
3. Make sure all connections are tight.
4. Do not use air pressure in excess of 345 kPa.
5. Regulate the water flow through the condenser(s) so that no water vapor escapes
during the heating process.
6. Drops of water may collect in the condenser during the heating process. Wash these
into the trap by pouring some solvent through the condenser before reading.
7. If a 19 L water can is used to supply the condenser, be sure it does not empty during
the test.
8. Heat may cause equipment damage or induce erroneous data if hot materials are
weighed on sensitive scales.

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