Evaluation of a Nuclear Asphalt Content Gage: Final Report

Report No: 70-R26

Published in 1970

About the report:

The Troxler Model 2226 asphalt content gauge was evaluated in the laboratory and taken into the field where its results were compared to conventional reflux values. The precision as evaluated in the laboratory was found to be excellent - equivalent to .06% asphalt content with a 45 second count. The gauge does have to be recalibrated each time a different aggregate is used and as a practical matter should be recalibrated for each different mix type. Sample preparation is important, and samples should be as uniform as possible. The accuracy appears to be as good as that of the reflux extractor. A recommendation for using the nuclear gauge is appended.

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70-R26

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Authors

Charles S. Hughes, P.E.

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