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Permeability of hot mix asphalt

Published: | Category: Construction , Asphalt , Specifications | Audiences: Road traffic engineers & consultants, Roading contractors

This method describes the use of the standpipe permeameter to assess the permeability of compacted hot mix asphalt pavement surfacings. This test measures the rate of ingress of water into the surface using a falling-head permeameter. This test provides the rate of ingress of water into a compacted bituminous surface.

Publication details

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  • Published: 2003
  • Reference: TNZ T/11
  • Also known as: T11