1 AS 2891.1.

1—2008

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Australian Standard
AS 2891.1.1—2008

Methods of sampling and testing asphalt

Method 1.1: Sampling—Loose asphalt

PREFACE
This Standard was prepared by the Standards Australia Committee CE-006, Asphalt and
Sprayed Surfacing, to supersede, in part, AS 2891.1—1986, Methods of sampling and
testing asphalt, Method 1: Sampling of asphalt.
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METHOD

1 SCOPE
This Standard sets out procedures for obtaining samples of loose asphalt using manual or
mechanical methods and includes sampling from stockpiles.
The Standard also specifies methods for the preparation of bulk samples to produce test
portions ready for testing. It does not include methods of sampling asphalt from a road
pavement, whether compacted or not.
NOTE: Guidance on the principles of obtaining samples of asphalt is given in Appendix A.

2 REFERENCED DOCUMENTS
The following document is referred to in this Standard:
AS
1141 Methods for sampling and testing aggregate
1141.2 Method 2: Basic testing equipment

3 DEFINITIONS
For the purpose of this Standard, the definitions below apply.
3.1 Asphalt
A mixture of bituminous binder and aggregate with or without mineral filler.
3.2 Bulk sample
Approximately equal sized sample increments, mixed thoroughly until uniform throughout.
3.3 Sample increment
The basic unit of sampling being a quantity of the material taken directly from the sample
site.

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