This practice covers the preparation of 4-in. (101.6 mm) diameter test specimens of bituminous mixtures containing −78-in. (–22.4-mm) aggregate.

Formerly under the jurisdiction of Committee D04 on Road and Paving Materials, this practice was withdrawn without replacement in October 2013 due to limited use by industry.

The specimens are compacted to simulate the density, aggregate degradation, and structural characteristics possible in the actual road surface when proper construction procedure is used in the placement of the material. The specimens may be used to determine stability, density, strength, water susceptibility, etc., of bituminous mixtures by specified test methods.

1.1 This practice covers the preparation of 4-in. (101.6 mm) diameter test specimens of bituminous mixtures containing −⁷/₈-in. (–22.4-mm) aggregate.

1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard.

1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.