45 Asphalt - Design and Testing of Bituminous Mixtures

Marshall Stability and Flow

The accurate measurement of stability and flow

of specimens tested in a load frame is important if
consistent and representative results are to be achieved.
The load frames and ancillary items listed have been
designed to enable technicians to test specimens quickly
and easily with confident recording of results.

Marshall Test 50
EN 12697-34

u Geared screwjack and motor drive

u Precise speed
u Internal limit switch for both directions of travel
u Easy to use controls

This bench-mounting mechanical load frame is ruggedly

constructed to encompass the strain and loads involved
with the test. The unit is compact in size and can be
quickly installed on a bench top, requiring only a power
point. It has been designed for simple operation, is easy
to clean and requires minimum maintenance.

Specification
Dimensions (l x w x h) 550 x 400 x 870 mm
Rated power 373 W
Platen speed 50.8 mm per minute
Weight 65 kg
Close-up of Breaking Head (Marshall) with accessories

Ordering Information
EL45-6810/01 Marshall Test 50. Load frame, 50 kN
capacity. Supplied without Breaking Head.
For 220 – 240 V AC, 50 Hz, 1 ph.
EL45-6880 Flow Meter BS/EN. Dial gauge graduated
0.01 mm with 25 mm travel. Supplied with stem brake
unit and flow meter pedestal. Weight 610 g.
EL45-6890 Flow Meter. Dial gauge graduated 0.001
inches with 1 inch travel. Supplied with stem brake unit
and flow meter pedestal. Weight 610 g.
EL45-6850 Breaking Head (Marshall) complete with
gauge disc. Supplied without flow meter. Weight 9 kg.
50 kN Load Measuring Ring. Calibrated in compression
see EL78-0860.

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 45 Asphalt - Design and Testing of Bituminous Mixtures
Mixing and Temperature
The density of Marshall specimens has a direct effect
on stability and flow therefore the correct moulding
and compaction of laboratory specimens is essential if
economical design mixes are to be produced.
Efficient mixing, temperature and compaction control are
closely related. Poor coating of the aggregate due to low
temperatures during the mixing process will have a major
effect on subsequent test results.
Mixing
EN 12697-35
A 5 litre (nominal) Mixer used in conjunction with an
Isomantle is suitable for mixing samples of asphalt.
Bench-mounting Mixer. 5 litre nominal capacity.
Supplied with bowl, beater and whisk see EL23-6191/01.
Ordering Information
EL45-5580/01 Isomantle Electric Heater for use with
EL23-6191 Bench Mounting Mixer. Weight 4.2 kg.
For 220 – 240 V AC, 50 - 60 Hz, 1 ph.
EL45-5580/01 Isomantle Electric Heater
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Manual Compaction
EN 12697-30
Ordering Information
EL45-6310 Compaction Mould comprising mould body,
baseplate and combined filling/extraction collar. Weight
3.5 kg.
EL45-6410 Compaction Pedestal BS 598 comprising
a 300 mm sq x 25 mm thick steel plate complete with 4
tie rods and securing nuts. A mould clamp and hammer
guide are fitted to the plate. The unit is supplied complete
with a laminated hardwood block. Weight 40 kg.
EL45-6460 Compaction Hammer. Satisfies BS 598. The
hammer has a 4535 g sliding weight with a free fall of
457 mm. Weight 7.85 kg.
EL45-6462 Paper Discs. Non-absorbent, 99 mm
diameter, pack of 100. Weight 300 kg.
EL45-6463 Steel Block. 100 mm diameter x 50 mm
height. For heating the compaction hammer foot.
Weight 3 kg.
Accessories
EL45-6490/01 60 L Water Bath with LED display, cover
and internal perforated shelf. Temperature range ambient
to 95°C ±1°C. For 220 – 240 V AC, 50 – 60 Hz 1ph.
Proctor/Core Cutter Extruder see EL23-4200
Spares
EL45-6310/10 Compaction Mould Body accepts base-
plate and filling/extraction collar of EL45-6310
EL45-6310/11 Baseplate for compaction mould
EL45-6310/12 Filling/Extraction Collar for compaction
mould.
EL45-6310 Compaction Mould
 Product Data Sheet

Design and testing of bituminous mixtures

Mixing and Temperature

EN 12697-35 ASTM D1559, D5581.

 Digital control and display

 Water circulation for accurate temperature control

 Corrosion resistant Stainless Steel interior

The density of Marshall specimens has a direct

effect on stability and flow therefore the correct
moulding and compaction of laboratory
specimens is essential if economical design mixes
are to be produced.

Efficient mixing, temperature and compaction control

are closely related. Prior to testing the compacted
sample it is essential that samples are stored at the
correct temperature.
The new Marshall Water Bath is designed to satisfy the
relevant standards and holds a total of 12 samples in
accordance with the standard requirement.

Ordering information
EL45-6550/01 Water Bath, as specified for 220-240 V AC 50 Hz 1 ph.
EL45-6550/02 Water Bath, as specified for 110 V AC 50 Hz 1 ph.

Specification

interior Dimension (mm) w × d × h 600×300×160

Overall Dimension (mm) w × d × h 760×340× 190
Capacity 30 Litre
Max Water Depth 150 mm
Temperature range Ambient +5~99 ℃
Temperature stability ± 0.5 ℃
Temperature control Microprocessor control with Digital display.
Power 1000 Watt

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 78 Laboratory Equipment - Load Measurement

Load Rings Typical load measurement applications for load rings

Calibrated in Compression

Clamped Boss Load Rings

u Repeatability within 0.2% of indicated load
u Accuracy within ±1% of indicated load
u Works calibrated

ELE Clamped Boss Load Rings are available in the range

1 kN to 50 kN.

The available capacities and performance of ELE

load rings satisfy the requirements for accurate load
measurement for a wide range of testing applications.
The repeatability and accuracy of all clamped boss rings
comply with the requirements of NIS 0415 Accreditation
for the Calibration of Force Measuring Rings and Load
Cells used in Soil Testing.

The repeatability of all load rings is within 0.2% of

indicated load and accuracy is ±1% of indicated
load over the upper 80% of the working range, at the
calibration loads.

All clamped boss load rings are calibrated in kN and

supplied with a calibration chart.

Complete with a detachable nipple, all rings are supplied

in a protective foam moulding.

Ordering Information

Capacity Typical design sensitivity

Model number kN kgf lbf N/div kgf/div lbf/div Overall height mm Approx weight kg
EL78-0060 2.0 200 450 1.3 0.13 0.30 248 3.2
EL78-0160 3.0 300 650 2.0 0.20 0.43 248 3.3
EL78-0260 4.5 450 1000 3.0 0.30 0.66 248 3.5
Complete with a detachable nipple, all rings, are
EL78-0460
supplied 10.0moulding.
in a protective foam 1000 2250 7.7 0.77 1.73 248 4.6
EL78-0760 28.0 2800 6000 25.5 2.54 5.45 248 5.4
EL78-0860 50.0 5000 11200 45.5 4.54 10.18 248 7.9

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Data System Unit (DSU)
A c c u r a t e a n d C o n s i s t e n t Te s t i n g New
±± 4 channel automatic control
and data-logging unit
±± For performing CBR, Marshall,
Unconfined Compression, Direct and
Residual Shear, One-Dimensional Consolidation,
Unconsolidated Undrained, Consolidated
Drained and Consolidated Undrained tests
±± LAN communication now supported –
run multiple DSUs on the same network,
with remote access
±± Never lose data from power fails –
2 gigabytes of non-volatile memory
±± Extended warranty
The 2014 enhanced ELE DataSystem range

ELE International is pleased to announce the release

of a NEW automatic control and data-logging unit,
the DSU in conjunction with DS7.2.
BS1377: Part 4, Part 5, Part 7, ASTM D1883 D2435 D2850 D3080 D3668,
AASHTO T-193 T-216 T-245 T-296, EN 12697-34

The DSU is a versatile instrument designed to accommodate DU Mode

the general logging requirements of geotechnical and
materials testing engineers. Its intelligent interface allows
the user to work with a range of different sensors.
The DSU has two distinct modes of operation. The first is
referred to as DS mode (DataSystem) for operation with
ELE International’s established DS7 geotechnical testing
software.
The 4 channel unit will be capable of performing two
Marshall or CBR tests, or one Marshall and one CBR on a
standalone mode. A license-free Windows application will
show real time graphical data, test calculations for CBR,
Marshall and Unconfined Compression with output to .csv
files. The DSU may be connected to up to two different
compression frames and run independent tests on each,

DS Mode (with the new DS7.2!) whilst controlling the frame:

In DS mode, the unit can be used to perform simultaneous

CBR (up to 2) and One-Dimensional Consolidation tests Part No. Product Control functions
(up to 4). It will also perform a single Unconsolidated Multiplex Fully automatic start
25-3700
Undrained, and Direct and Residual Shear test. 50 range and stop facility
Marshall Test Requires manual start and stop
The DS7 software is a “Windows” based program that is 45-6810
50 range of DSU and load frame
user-friendly in operation and unrivalled in the wide range
Requires manual start and stop
of facilities to satisfy the following soil testing subjects 24-9150 CBR Test 50
of DSU and load frame
and standards. It has full compliance to both BS/EN
and ASTM/AASHTO requirements, guiding the user The DSU itself may be connected to any standard
step-by-step through the testing procedure, generating personal computer via an RS232 interface or Ethernet link.
fully-compliant reports. An additional USB connection is available for updating
software and viewing/copying the test result files.
Geotechnical Software Modules
Unit Specification
DS7.2 Undrained Triaxial Shear Strength
27-1753
Program for Windows 7 Voltage Single phase 115/230VAC +10% 50/60Hz

DS7.2 One-Dimensional Consolidation Current Fused at 400mA T

27-1763
Program for Windows 7 Power 15VA

DS7.2 Direct and Residual Shear Strength Degree of protection IP30

27-1793
Program for Windows 7 Operational temperature
o
0 C...40 C
o

o o
DS7.2 California Bearing Ratio (CBR) Transport and storage -40 C...70 C
27-1798
Penetration software Humidity 10%...90% (with no condensation)
Size (W x D x H) 260 x 260 x 100mm
Weight 2.1kg

Minimum PC System Requirements

±± Computer: IBM-compatible PC
±± Disk Space: Minimum of 2Gbyte free hard disk space
±± RAM: Minimum of 2Gbyte
±± Processor: 2Ghz or faster is recommended
±± Screen: 1280 x 768 for best results, or higher
±± System Software: Windows™ 7 & XP (SP3)
±± For full advantage of the advanced reporting facilities,
Microsoft Word (Version 2007 or later) should be
resident on the system.

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 The new Automatic Control Data-logging Unit

DS Mode
±± Up to four one dimensional
consolidation tests
±± Up to two CBR tests
±± One direct/residual shear test
±± One triaxial quick un-drained test

DU Mode
±± Up to two Marshall tests
±± Up to two CBR tests
±± Up to two Unconfined
compression tests
±± Automatic frame control

±± Touch Screen data entry for standalone

operation, Marshall/CBR/Quick un-drained
±± Automatic single and dual frame control
(with Multiplex 50 frame)
±± Log Memory of 2 Gigabytes
±± Non-volatile memory
±± Ethernet TCPIP link and serial
comms support
±± Market leading signal stability
±± Certificate and manual calibration features

The DSU itself may be connected to any standard personal computer via an RS232 interface or Ethernet link.

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 DU Mode DS Mode

Included as standard

Marshall California California One Dimensional Direct/Residual Total Stress

Stability Test Bearing Ratio Bearing Ratio Conslidation Shear (QU/UU)

Export data via PC application Full analysis and reporting

BS 1377-7, -8
BS 1377, 1924; BS 1377, 1924; BS 1377;
BS 1377; 1924-2, ASTM
EN 12697; EN 13286-47; EN 13286-47; EN 1997-2; ASTM
Item Description AASHTO T-245 ASTM D1883; ASTM D1883; D2435; AASHTO
EN 1997-2; D2850 D4767,
ASTM D3080 AASHTO
AASHTO T193 AASHTO T193 T216
T296 T297

S-Type Load Cell 50 kN for CBR

27-1559 1 1 1 n/a n/a n/a
or Marshall Tests

27-1705 CBR Penetration Transducer 50mm Travel n/a 1 1 n/a n/a n/a

Consolidation Transducer Assembly

27-1649 n/a n/a n/a 1 n/a n/a
15mm Travel

45-6820 Flow Transducer 10mm 1 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a

27-1551 S-Type Load Cell 5 kN.for Triaxial Tests. n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a *
Transducers

27-1553 S-Type Load Cell 10 kN.for Triaxial Tests n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 1

27-1555 S-Type Load Cell 25 kN.for Triaxial Tests. n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a *

S-Type Load Cell 5 kN.for Use with

27-1561 n/a n/a n/a n/a 1 n/a
Direct/ Residual Shear Machine.

Vertical Displacement Transducer

27-1689 n/a n/a n/a n/a 1 n/a
Assembly 15mm Travel

Horizontal Displacement Transducer

27-1697 n/a n/a n/a n/a 1 n/a
Assembly 15mm Travel

Axial Strain Transducer Assembly

27-1617 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 1
50mm Travel

27-1625 Pressure Transducer Assembly 1700Kpa n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 1

California Bearing Ratio (CBR)

27-1798 n/a n/a 1 n/a n/a n/a
Penetration Program.
DS7 Software

27-1773 One Dimensional Consolidation Test Program. n/a n/a n/a 1 n/a n/a

27-1793 Direct and Residual Shear Strength Program. n/a n/a n/a n/a 1 n/a

Undrained Triaxial Shear Strength Program.

27-1753 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 1
Single and Multi-Stage Options.

For details of all other testing equipment and accessories to perform these test, please visit www.ele.com
*Available as an option

27-1300 DSU electronic readout and control system Accessories for use with the Multiplex 50

Add /01 for 220-240 V AC 50/60 Hz 27-1300/10 Dual Frame Comms Cable

Add /02 for 110 - 120 V AC 50/60 Hz 27-1300/11 Safety/ID Cable

27-1300/12 PC Cable

Distributor:

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 27 Soil Testing - Electronic Instrumentation

Autonomous Data Acquisition Unit S-type Load Cells

(ADU)
u Up to 32 input channels
u Up to 100 readings per second in normal
multi-tasking mode
u Standard RS 232C interface
u Compatible with a complete range of transducers Ideally suited for a wide range of applications, ELE
for almost any test requirements
The ADU is a sophisticated data acquisition unit that
provides the link between your computer and the
transducers connected to test equipment.
u Repeatability better than ± 0.02% of rated output
u Non-Linearity better than ± 0.03% of rated output
u Supplied complete with 5-pin DIN type connector
for connection to ADU
S-type load cells provide high accuracy and minimum
deformation. Various models are available, with the
necessary adaptors, for use with ELE Triaxial Load
Frames, Multiplex 50/Marshall Test 50/CBR Test 50 and
Direct Shear machine.

With complete on-board intelligence and memory Specification

capabilities, the ADU takes control of the data acquisition Excitation 10 V AC or DC
process. The user is not required to do any programming.
All test initiation functions and data transfer procedures Output Non 2.7 mV/V nominal better than ±
are handled by the microcomputer and ADU software. Linearity 0.03% of rated output
With all real time activities controlled by the ADU, the Construction Aluminium alloy/stainless steel
computer may be used for other purposes while testing is
in progress. Environmental IP65
protection
Housed in a free-standing case, the ADU is supplied
complete with an 8-channel input module. The unit can Ordering Information
easily be upgraded to a capacity of 32 channels through
the optional 8-channel Expansion Modules. S-type Load Cells for triaxial tests
EL27-1551 5.0 kN capacity
EL27-1553 10.0 kN capacity
EL27-1555 25.0 kN capacity
S-type Load Cells for CBR and Marshall tests
EL27-1559 50 kN capacity
S-type Load Cell for use with Direct Shear Machine
EL27-1561 5.0 kN capacity

Specification
Dimensions 406 x 445 x 178 mm
(l x w x h)
Case Free-standing, houses power supply,
analogue to digital conversion mod-
ule, 128k bytes of memory storage
and an 8-channel analog input mod-
ule with transducer energisation
Sockets Standard 5-pin DIN type
Input range ± 5 volts to ± 10 mV full scale
Transducer supply 10 V DC
Weight 11.3 kg

Ordering Information
EL27-1495/01 Autonomous Data Acquisition Unit
(ADU) for 220 – 240 V AC, 50 – 60 Hz, 1ph.
S-type Load Cells
Accessory
EL27-1502-Channel Expansion Analogue Input
Module
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45 Asphalt - Design and Testing of Bituminous Mixtures

Electronic Instrumentation
u Peak load and the corresponding flow
u Windows® download software supplied
u User-selectable SI, Metric and Imperial Units
u ECU features large character LCD display

A limitation of using conventional dial gauges in the

Marshall test is the difficulty of accurately synchronising
the measurement of flow with that of peak load reading.

To overcome this limitation the Marshall Test 50 load

frame can easily be fitted with optional electronic load
and flow measurement transducers connected to
EL27-1200/09 (E)lectronic (C)ontrol (U)nit for simpler test
operation and data recording.

At the end of a test the ECU will automatically hold the

maximum load and flow readings enabling test data to
be downloaded to a PC using the Windows® software
supplied as standard with ECU.

Analysis and reporting can then be easily created in MS

Excel or equivalent software.
EL45-6810 series Marshall Test 50 with accessories
The ECU can be programmed to automatically stop
the load frame should transducer limits be exceeded,
protecting test accessories and load frame drive system.

The above combination results in a powerful package

to satisfy modern day laboratory Marshall testing
requirements for accuracy and reliability.

Ordering Information
ECU Electronic Control and Readout Unit for use with
ELE CBR, MultiPlex and Marshall machines see EL27-
1200/09.
50 kN capacity S-type Load Cell see EL27-1559
EL45-6820/11 Flow Transducer. Pre-calibrated, for use
with EL45-6850 Breaking Head. EL27-1200/09 ECU Electronic Control and Readout Unit

MultiPlex 50
EN 12697-34, BS 598, 1377, 1924; ASTM D1883

Designed for performing laboratory CBR, Marshall

stability and quick undrained triaxial tests on one load
frame.

MultiPlex 50 Load Frame see EL25-3700/01

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