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12697-33:2003
Incorporating
amendment no. 1
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Bituminous mixtures —
Test methods for hot
mix asphalt —
Part 33: Specimen prepared by roller
compactor
The European Standard EN 12697-33:2003, incorporating amendment

A1:2007, has the status of a British Standard
ICS 93.080.20
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BS EN 12697-33:2003
National foreword
This British Standard is the UK implementation of EN 12697-33:2003,

incorporating amendment A1:2007.
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asphalt.
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EUROPEAN STANDARD EN 12697-33:2003+A1
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM July 2007
ICS 93.080.20 Supersedes EN 12697-33:2003
English Version
Bituminous mixtures - Test methods for hot mix asphalt - Part

33: Specimen prepared by roller compactor
Mélanges bitumineux - Méthodes d'essai pour mélange Asphalt - Prüfverfahren für Heißasphalt - Teil 33:
hydrocarboné à chaud - Partie 33: Préparation des corps Probestückvorbereitung durch Rollenverdichtungsgerät
d'épreuve au compacteur de plaques
This European Standard was approved by CEN on 3 November 2003 and includes Amendment 1 approved by CEN on 16 May 2007.
CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this European
Standard the status of a national standard without any alteration. Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such national
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This European Standard exists in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other language made by translation
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EN 12697-33:2003+A1:2007 (E)
Contents Page
Foreword..............................................................................................................................................................3
1 Scope ......................................................................................................................................................6
2 Normative references ............................................................................................................................6
3 Terms, definitions, symbols and abbreviations .................................................................................6
3.1 Terms and definitions ...........................................................................................................................6
3.2 Symbols and abbreviations ..................................................................................................................7
4 Principle..................................................................................................................................................8
5 Apparatus ...............................................................................................................................................8
5.1 Method using a wheel or two wheels fitted with pneumatic tyres....................................................8
5.2 Methods using a smooth steel roller ...................................................................................................9
5.2.1 Smooth steel roller ................................................................................................................................9
5.2.2 Steel roller used on wheel fitted with pneumatic tyres....................................................................10
5.3 Method using a roller running on vertical sliding steel plates .......................................................10
6 Preparation ...........................................................................................................................................11
6.1 Mass of bituminous mixture ...............................................................................................................11
6.2 Filling the mould ..................................................................................................................................12
7 Compaction procedure .......................................................................................................................12
7.1 Method using wheels fitted with pneumatic tyres............................................................................12
7.1.1 Test conditions ....................................................................................................................................12
7.1.2 Compaction ..........................................................................................................................................12
7.2 Methods using a smooth steel roller .................................................................................................13
7.2.1 General..................................................................................................................................................13
7.2.2 Compaction by a specified energy ....................................................................................................13
7.2.3 Compaction with controlled compaction energy .............................................................................13
7.2.4 Compaction to obtain a specified voids content or compaction degree.......................................14
7.3 Method using a roller running on vertical sliding steel plates .......................................................14
7.4 Removing the mould ...........................................................................................................................14
8 Test report ............................................................................................................................................14
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Foreword
This document (EN 12697-33:2003+A1:2007) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 227 “Road
materials”, the secretariat of which is held by DIN.
This European Standard shall be given the status of a national standard, either by publication of an identical
text or by endorsement, at the latest by January 2008 and conflicting national standards shall be withdrawn at
the latest by January 2008.
This document includes Amendment 1, approved by CEN on 2007-05-16.
This document supersedes EN 12697-33:2003.
The start and finish of text introduced or altered by amendment is indicated in the text by tags ! ".
This European Standard forms a part of a series of tests for mechanical and physical properties of bituminous
mixtures as listed below.
EN 12697-1, Bituminous mixtures — Test methods for hot mix asphalt — Part 1: Soluble binder content
EN 12697-2, Bituminous mixtures — Test methods for hot mix asphalt — Part 2: Determination of particle size
distribution
EN 12697-3, Bituminous mixtures — Test methods for hot mix asphalt — Part 3: Bitumen recovery: Rotary
evaporator
EN 12697-4, Bituminous mixtures — Test methods for hot mix asphalt — Part 4: Bitumen recovery:
Fractionating column
EN 12697-5, Bituminous mixtures — Test methods for hot mix asphalt — Part 5: Determination of the
maximum density
EN 12697-6, Bituminous mixtures — Test methods for hot mix asphalt — Part 6: Determination of bulk density
of bituminous specimens
EN 12697-7, Bituminous mixtures — Test methods for hot mix asphalt — Part 7: Determination of bulk density
of bituminous specimens by gamma rays
EN 12697-8, Bituminous mixtures — Test methods for hot mix asphalt — Part 8: Determination of the void
characteristics of bituminous specimens
reference density
EN 12697-10, Bituminous mixtures — Test methods for hot mix asphalt — Part 10: Compactibility
affinity between aggregate and bitumen
EN 12697-12, Bituminous mixtures — Test methods for hot mix asphalt — Part 12: Determination of the water
sensitivity of bituminous specimens
EN 12697-13, Bituminous mixtures — Test methods for hot mix asphalt — Part 13: Temperature
measurement
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EN 12697-14, Bituminous mixture — Test methods for hot mix asphalt — Part 14: Water content
segregation sensitivity
EN 12697-16, Bituminous mixtures — Test methods for hot mix asphalt — Part 16: Abrasion by studded tyres
EN 12697-17, Bituminous mixture — Test methods for hot mix asphalt — Part 17: Partial loss of porous
asphalt specimen
EN 12697-18, Bituminous mixtures — Test methods for hot mix asphalt — Part 18: Binder drainage
EN 12697-19, Bituminous mixtures — Test methods for hot mix asphalt — Part 19: Permeability of specimen
EN 12697-20, Bituminous mixtures — Test methods for hot mix asphalt — Part 20: Indentation using cube or
Marshall specimen
EN 12697-21, Bituminous mixtures — Test methods for hot mix asphalt — Part 21: Indentation using plate
specimens
EN 12697-22, Bituminous mixtures — Test methods for hot mix asphalt — Part 22: Wheel tracking
indirect tensile strength of bituminous specimens
EN 12697-24, Bituminous mixtures — Test methods for hot mix asphalt — Part 24: Resistance to fatigue
EN 12697-25, Bituminous mixtures — Test methods for hot mix asphalt — Part 25: Cyclic compression test
EN 12697-26, Bituminous mixtures — Test methods for hot mix asphalt — Part 26: Stiffness
EN 12697-27, Bituminous mixtures — Test methods for hot mix asphalt —Part 27: Sampling
EN 12697-28, Bituminous mixtures — Test methods for hot mix asphalt — Part 28: Preparation of samples for
determining binder content, water content and grading
dimensions of a bituminous specimen
EN 12697-30, Bituminous mixtures — Test methods for hot mix asphalt — Part 30: Specimen preparation by
impact compactor
EN 12697-31, Bituminous mixtures — Test methods for hot mix asphalt — Part 31: Specimen preparation by
gyratory compactor
EN 12697-32, Bituminous mixtures — Test methods for hot mix asphalt — Part 32: Laboratory compaction of
bituminous mixtures by vibratory compactor
EN 12697-33, Bituminous mixtures — Test methods for hot mix asphalt — Part 33: Specimen prepared by
roller compactor
EN 12697-34, Bituminous mixtures — Test methods for hot mix asphalt — Part 34: Marshall test
EN 12697-35, Bituminous mixtures — Test methods for hot mix asphalt — Part 35: Laboratory mixing
thickness of a bituminous pavement
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EN 12697-37, Bituminous mixtures — Test methods for hot mix asphalt — Part 37: Hot sand test for the
adhesivity of binder on pre-coated chippings for HRA
EN 12697-38, Bituminous mixtures — Test methods for hot mix asphalt — Part 38: Common equipment and
calibration
EN 12697-39, Bituminous mixtures — Test methods for hot mix asphalt — Part 39: Binder content by ignition
EN 12697-40, Bituminous mixtures — Test methods for hot mix asphalt — Part 40: In situ drainability
EN 12697-41, Bituminous mixtures — Test methods for hot mix asphalt — Part 41: Resistance to deicing
fluids
EN 12697-42, Bituminous mixtures — Test methods for hot mix asphalt — Part 42: Amount of coarse foreign
matter in reclaimed asphalt
EN 12697-43, Bituminous mixtures — Test methods for hot mix asphalt — Part 43: Resistance to fuel
The applicability of this European Standard is described in the product standards for bituminous mixtures
(series of prEN 13108).
!deleted text"
According to the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organizations of the following
countries are bound to implement this European Standard: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czech
Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia,
Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain,
Sweden, Switzerland and United Kingdom.
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1 Scope
This European Standard specifies the methods for compacting parallelepipedal specimens (slabs) of
bituminous mixtures, to be used directly for subsequent testing, or from which test specimens are cut.
For a given mass of bituminous mixture, the specimens are prepared either under controlled compaction
energy, or until a specified volume and therefore void content is obtained.
This European Standard describes the following methods of compaction:
 pneumatic tyre method,
 steel roller method,
 sliding plates method.
This European Standard is applicable to bituminous mixtures manufactured in the laboratory or in a mixing
plant.
2 Normative references
This European Standard incorporates by dated or undated reference, provisions from other publications.
These normative references are cited at the appropriate places in the text and the publications are listed
hereafter. For dated references, subsequent amendments to or revisions of any of these publications apply to
this European Standard only when incorporated in it by amendment or revision. For undated references the
latest edition of the publication referred to applies (including amendments).
EN 12697-27, Bituminous mixtures — Test methods for hot mix asphalt — Part 27: Sampling.
!EN 12697-35:2004+A1", Bituminous mixtures — Test methods for hot mix asphalt —
Part 35: Laboratory mixing.
3 Terms, definitions, symbols and abbreviations
3.1 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this European Standard, the following terms and definitions apply.
3.1.1
pass
one forward or one backward motion of the rolling load
3.1.2
slab axis
axis of symmetry of slab parallel to the largest dimension of the mould
3.1.3
lateral axis
axis of a pass parallel to largest dimension of a mould; situated at distance a from the slab axis (see Figure 1)
3.1.4
lateral translation
distance a between the slab axis and the lateral axis
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Key
1 Axis 5 Central position
2 Lateral axis 6 Rear position
3 Left side 7 Front position
4 Right side 8 Longitudinal translation of wheels
Figure 1 — Sketch plan of a slab, front face of equipment
3.1.5
rear position
lateral axis furthest from the front face of the equipment
3.1.6
central position
slab axis
3.1.7
front position
lateral axis nearest to the front face of the equipment
3.1.8
blocked axis mode
equipment operating mode in which the height of the wheel shaft stays constant in relation to the upper edge
of mould during a pass
3.1.9
freed axis mode
equipment operation mode in which the load applied into the slab remains constant during a pass
3.1.10
sweep plan
set of modes by which the wheel(s) pass(es) over the slab; including order of execution, and extent of lateral
translation
3.2 Symbols and abbreviations
L is the interior length of mould, in millimetres (mm);
l is the interior width of mould, in millimetres (mm);
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h is the interior height of mould, in millimetres (mm);
M is the mass of slab, in kilograms (kg);
ρm is the maximum density of bituminous mixture, in kilograms per cubic metre (kg/m3);
ν is the voids content in slab, in percent (%);
F is the load applied onto wheels or roller, in kilonewton (kN);
b is the width of the roller, in millimetres (mm);
D is the diameter of the wheel(s) or roller, in millimetres (mm);
Vt is the velocity of longitudinal translation of wheel(s), in millimetres per second (mm/s);
np is the number of passes;
a is the extent of lateral translation, in millimetres (mm);
e is the final thickness of slab, in millimetres (mm);
w is the width of the sliding plates, in millimetres (mm);
t is the thickness of the sliding plates, in millimetres (mm);
n is the number of sliding plates.
4 Principle
A given mass of bituminous mixture is compacted in a rectangular mould under a load applied by a smooth
steel roller or equivalent, or by one or more wheel(s) fitted with pneumatic tyres. The smooth steel roller may
run directly on the bituminous mixture, or on a number of vertical sliding plates, which apply a kneading action
to the mixture. The wheel(s) or roller performs passes at constant velocity, according to a specified sweep
plan if applicable.
5 Apparatus
5.1 Method using a wheel or two wheels fitted with pneumatic tyres
5.1.1 One or more moulds with specified interior dimensions ± 2 mm. Usual dimensions are
 L = 500 mm, l = 180 mm, h = 100 mm or h = 50 mm
or
 L = 600 mm, l = 400 mm, h = 150 mm or h = 200 mm.
For moulds 60 mm × 400 mm × 150 mm or 600 mm × 400 mm × 200 mm, dimensions are those of the upper
part.
Other dimensions may be used, according to the requirements of specific test methods.
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5.1.2 A Device to compact the bituminous mixture which shall:
 enable application of an adjustable load, F, in range 1 kN ± 10 % to 10 kN ± 5 %, onto the wheel(s),
 comprise of one or more wheels equipped with threadless tyres of 400 × 8 size,
 enable translation of the rolling load at constant velocity, Vt ± 10 %,
 comprise a system for positioning wheel(s) along the different axes of compaction according to
predetermined set values for (a ± 20 mm),
 enable operation in blocked axis and freed axis modes,
 comprise a system capable of periodically bringing the surface flush with the upper edge of the mould
during compaction,
 one or more blocks of a suitable size (only required if the required thickness of the slab, e, is less than the
height of the mould, h).
5.2 Methods using a smooth steel roller
5.2.1 Smooth steel roller
5.2.1.1 One or more moulds with specified interior dimensions L, l to ± 1 mm.
Upper frame, such as that shown as item 8 in Figure 2, sliding down during compaction, to prevent the mixture
falling outside the mould in the beginning of compaction, or equivalent device.
5.2.1.2 A device to compact the bituminous mixture in the mould.
It may be either a mechanical self- propelled rolling wheel static compactor with forward-reverse control, or a
hand driven roller, or a laboratory device, which simulates the operation of a rolling wheel static compactor
such as a segmented roller. The wheel shall be able to move back and forth on the mixture in the mould, or
the mould may be placed on a table that moves back and forth beneath a rotating roller. When the method is
used to prepare slabs at a specified volume or void content, a vibrating roller or table may also be used.
The device shall enable application of a static load, F, such as
F
≥ 10 −5 (1)
l × 2D
where
F is the load, applied onto wheels or rollers, in kilonewtons (kN);
D is the diameter of the wheel(s) or roller, in millimetre (mm).
!The diameter of the steel roller, D, shall be in the range 400 mm to 1 100 mm."
When the method is used to prepare slabs at a specified volume or voids content, for a mass as specified in
6.1, the width of the steel roller, b, shall be greater than:
 the internal width of the mould, l, if the roller compactor is not equipped so that compaction stops when
the desired height of the slab is reached; or
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 the internal width of the mould, l, minus 8 mm if the roller compactor is equipped so that compaction
stops when the desired height of the slab is reached.
The load, F, shall be of such magnitude that the specified volume or void content is achieved at a number of
roller passes between 10 and 50.
When the method is used to prepare slabs under controlled compaction energy, the width of the steel roller
shall be equal to the interior width of the mould minus (10 ± 5) mm.
5.2.2 Steel roller used on wheel fitted with pneumatic tyres
5.2.2.1 One or more moulds as specified in 5.1.1.
5.2.2.2 A device to compact the bituminous mixture which shall conform to the device in 5.1.2 and
comprise, if required, a smooth metal cylinder of diameter, D 400 mm to 800 mm, thickness between 4 mm
and 8 mm, and width equal to the interior width of the mould minus (5 ± 2) mm.
5.3 Method using a roller running on vertical sliding steel plates
5.3.1 One or more moulds with specified interior dimensions ±1 mm.
Usual dimensions are L = 320 mm, l = 260 mm, h ≥ 230 mm.
Other dimensions may be used, according to the requirements of specific test methods.
5.3.2 A device to compact the bituminous mixture in the moulds (see Figure 2) and which shall comprise:
5.3.2.1 A table on which the mould is bolted.
5.3.2.2 One or more adjustable frames or base plates to prepare specimens of varying thickness.
5.3.2.3 Steel sliding plates having the following dimensions:
 length, b = (260 ± 5) mm,
 width, w ± 0,2 mm, where w constant for a given test device within 80 mm and 120 mm,
 thickness, t, ± 0,1 mm, where t constant for a given test device within 10 mm and 15 mm.
The number of sliding plates, n, shall be such as, n × t is slightly smaller than L, so that they can move freely
in the vertical direction during compaction, without allowing bituminous mortar to enter between the plates.
Plates are tightly packed and yet allowing free vertical movement.
5.3.2.4 A steel roller with a diameter that is large enough, so that it can run on the sliding plates, placed
vertically in the mould on top of the bituminous mixture; a segmented roller of appropriate diameter and angle
may also be used. The width b of the roller shall be larger than l or alternatively, the vertical displacement of
the roller relative to the table shall be limited to a maximum value by an equivalent method,
During compaction, the table or the roller shall move back and forth horizontally, so that the velocity, Vt of their
relative displacement is (250 ± 100) mm/s.
5.3.2.5 A device to apply a vertical load, F, to the roller
 with a free lowering of the roller,
 with a lowering speed of 1 mm/s per roll over,
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 the load, F, shall be constant ± 20 % during the test, and of such magnitude that the required slab volume
or void content is achieved after doing between 10 and 30 passes.
Key
1 Table, here moving in direction of arrow 6 Basis plate
2 Mould bolted onto table 7 Adjusting frame
3 Vertical sliding plates 8 Roller sliding plates are higher than mould, this difference
4 Roller becomes zero after a number of roller
5 Asphalt mixture
Figure 2 — Compaction device for the method using a roller and vertical sliding plates
6 Preparation
6.1 Mass of bituminous mixture
The mass, M, of the bituminous mixture to be introduced in the mould is a function of the maximum density, ρm,
of the bituminous mixture, of the interior dimensions of the mould, L, and, l, of the thickness of the specimen, e,
and of the voids content, ν, either prescribed, or anticipated (compaction under controlled energy):
 100 − ν 
M = 10 −6 × L × l × e × ρ m ×   (2)
 100 
where
M is the mass of slab, in kilograms (kg);
L is the interior length of mould, in millimetres (mm);
e is the final thickness of slab, in millimetres (mm);
ρm is the maximum density of a bituminous mixture, in kilograms per cubicmetre (kg/m³);
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ν is the voids content in slab, in percent (%).
6.2 Filling the mould
Prepare the bituminous mixture according to !EN 12697-35:2004+A1", or take samples from the
production of the plant according to EN 12697-27.
When the method with a roller running on vertical sliding plates or the method using a wheel fitted with a
pneumatic tyre is used, preheat the mould to the specified compaction temperature for more than 2 h.
Lightly spray the mould and base plate with a non adhesive product, non miscible with bituminous binder.
Fill the mould with the mass, (M ± 0,1 %) of the bituminous mixture reduced as described in 6.1 if applicable,
taking care to spread the mixture evenly in the mould with a shovel and avoiding any segregation; tamp the
mixture including the corners to achieve an even as possible surface before compaction commences.
!The compaction temperatures shall be as defined in EN 12697-35:2004+A1."
7 Compaction procedure
7.1 Method using wheels fitted with pneumatic tyres
7.1.1 Test conditions
The following conditions shall be met:
 Number of wheels:
 1 for slabs measuring 500 mm × 180 mm,
 2 twinned wheels (180 ± 1) mm apart for slabs measuring 600 mm × 400 mm;
 translation velocity, Vt, of 200 mm/s to 500 mm/s;
 inflation pressure (static) specified in !Tables 1 to 4" to ±0,03 MPa depending on chosen compaction
mode;
 load, F, specified in !Tables 1 to 4", depending on compaction mode, F shall be constant ± 5 %

when F ≥ 2 kN.
7.1.2 Compaction
7.1.2.1 General
Several types of compaction procedures may be used, depending on the size of the specimens and whether
the compaction energy or the final bulk density is specified.
Apply specified sweep plans so that compaction is progressive, and homogeneous throughout the specimen.
In the beginning and at the end of the compaction use, the blocked axis mode in order to obtain specimens
with a plane and smooth surface. For the main part of the compaction operate the device in the freed axis
mode.
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7.1.2.2 Compaction by a specified energy
One of two levels of compaction energy shall be specified
 Light compaction for the sweep plan in !Table 1" (specimen: L = 500 mm, l = 180 mm) and
in !Table 2" (specimen L = 600 mm, l = 400 mm);
 Heavy compaction for the sweep plan in !Table 3" (specimen L = 500 mm, l = 180 mm) and
in !Table 4" (specimen L = 600 mm, l = 400 mm).
For specimens of other dimensions, other sweep plans shall be derived for both levels of compaction energy,
with the same cumulated number of passes per unit area transverse section of the specimen in the freed axis
mode, making sure that the number of passes is evenly distributed along the width of the specimen, with a
symmetrical increase and decrease of number of passes on each axis.
7.1.2.3 Compaction to obtain a specified voids content or compaction degree
The methods defined in 7.1.2.2 are not expected to allow the user to obtain a specified voids content for a
particular specimen.
If specimens with a specific voids content, ν, are required, compaction methods shall be modified.
Choose the method defined in 7.1.2.2 which gives a priority the closest result above the desired voids content,
then increase the number of passes making sure that the sweep plane is even (symmetrical increase and
decrease of number of passes), to avoid uneven compaction and surface deformations.
For this case, describe the procedure used on the test sheet and test reports.
7.1.2.4 Smooth cylinder for final compaction
The passes in blocked axis mode at the end of the procedure defined in 7.1.2.2 shall be replaced with
4 passes to 6 passes in blocked axis mode using a smooth steel roller with no transverse displacement.
7.2 Methods using a smooth steel roller
7.2.1 General
Spray a mild soapy solution on the roller or place a film between the roller and the slab.
Compaction shall be done in a smooth continuous motion without interruption.
7.2.2 Compaction by a specified energy
A fixed load, F ± 5 % shall be used if F ≥ 2 kN.
Compact until the required number of passes has been achieved.
7.2.3 Compaction with controlled compaction energy
The load shall be applied by a compaction management consisting of displacement – controlled pre-load and
load. The pre-load and the load shall be applied step by step by increasing the load after each roller pass.
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7.2.4 Compaction to obtain a specified voids content or compaction degree
7.2.4.1 Compaction by a constant energy
A fixed load, F ± 20 % shall be used.
Compact until the roller bears down on the mould or, if the roller compactor is equipped so that compaction
stops when the desired height of the slab is reached, until the required sample height has been achieved.
7.2.4.2 Compaction with controlled compaction energy
The number of the steps of load increases to achieve the main load shall be varied in such a way that a
prescribed voids content will be achieved or until the desired final height of the slab is reached.
7.3 Method using a roller running on vertical sliding steel plates
This method is used only for the preparation of specimens at a specified density (or voids content).
The sliding plates shall be preheated together with the mould as specified in 6.2.
Place the sliding plates vertical and tightly together in the mould on top of the bituminous mixture. Set the
moving table or the roller into motion.
Push the roller down onto the steel plates and apply the load, F.
Keep the load constant ± 20 % during compaction, until the roller bears down on the mould, or until the
maximum vertical displacement of the roller relative to the table is achieved.
7.4 Removing the mould
When compaction is completed, let the slab cool to room temperature before removing the mould.
8 Test report
The test report shall include the following information:
a) reference to this European Standard;
b) reference and formula of the mixture;
c) type of mixing (laboratory or plant);
d) date of compaction;
e) mass, M, of the specimen;
f) dimensions of the mould and the nominal thickness of the specimen
g) compaction method used (specified volume or specified compaction energy, type of compactor);
h) test conditions and any procedure details not specified in this standard, and any incident which may have
affected the results;
i) reference temperature for mixing;
j) eventually the measurement of density and method of determination.
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EN 12697-33:2003+A1:2007 (E)
!Table 1" — Sweep plan, specimens 500 mm × 180 mm × e, light compaction,

1 tyre
Number of passes Tyre Load Start Extend value Axis

pressure of lateral mode
Position of the wheel translation
Front Centre Rear F a
MPa kN mm
Cumulateda Cumulateda Cumulateda
1 0,1 1 right 75 blocked

1
1
1
1
1
2 2 0,3 2 right 45 freed
2 2
1 1
4 6
4 6
2 3
2 8
2 8
1 4
1 0,3 2 45 blocked
1
1
1
1
1
a The cumulated number of passes is given only for the freed axis mode.
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EN 12697-33:2003+A1:2007 (E)
!Table 2" — Sweep plan, specimens 600 mm × 400 mm × e, light compaction,

2 tyres

Position of the wheel translation
Front Centre Rear F a
MPa kN mm

1
1
1
1
1

2 2
1 1
4 6
4 6
2 3
2 8
2 8
1 4
1 0,3 4 63 blocked
1
1
1
1
1
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EN 12697-33:2003+A1:2007 (E)
!Table 3" — Sweep plan, specimens 500 mm × 180 mm × e, heavy compaction, 1 tyre

Position of the wheel F translation
Front Centre Rear a
MPa kN mm
Cumulated a Cumulated a Cumulated a
1
1
1
1
1
2 2
1 1
2 4
2 4
1 2
4 8
4 8
2 4
8 16
8 16
4 8
8 24
8 24
4 12
4 28
4 28
2 14
2 30
2 30
1 15
2 32
2 32
1 16
1 0,6 5 45 blocked
1
1
1
j 1
1
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EN 12697-33:2003+A1:2007 (E)
!Table 4" — Sweep plan, specimens 600 mm × 400 mm × e, heavy compaction, 2 tyres

Position of the wheel
F translation
Front Centre Rear a
MPa kN mm
1
1
1
1
1
2 2
1 1
2 4
2 4
1 2
4 8
4 8
2 4
8 16
8 16
4 8
8 24
8 24
4 12
4 28
4 28
2 14
2 30
2 30
1 15
2 32
2 32
1 16
1 0,6 10 63 blocked
1
1
1
1
1
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The European Standard EN 12697-33:2003, incorporating amendment

This British Standard is the UK implementation of EN 12697-33:2003,

Amendments issued since publication

ISBN 978 0 580 59990 3

EUROPÄISCHE NORM July 2007

ICS 93.080.20 Supersedes EN 12697-33:2003

Bituminous mixtures - Test methods for hot mix asphalt - Part

EUROPEAN COMMITTEE FOR STANDARDIZATION

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This document includes Amendment 1, approved by CEN on 2007-05-16.

This document supersedes EN 12697-33:2003.

This European Standard describes the following methods of compaction:

 pneumatic tyre method,

 steel roller method,

 sliding plates method.

3 Terms, definitions, symbols and abbreviations

3.1 Terms and definitions

Figure 1 — Sketch plan of a slab, front face of equipment

3.2 Symbols and abbreviations

L is the interior length of mould, in millimetres (mm);

l is the interior width of mould, in millimetres (mm);

h is the interior height of mould, in millimetres (mm);

M is the mass of slab, in kilograms (kg);

ν is the voids content in slab, in percent (%);

F is the load applied onto wheels or roller, in kilonewton (kN);

b is the width of the roller, in millimetres (mm);

D is the diameter of the wheel(s) or roller, in millimetres (mm);

Vt is the velocity of longitudinal translation of wheel(s), in millimetres per second (mm/s);

np is the number of passes;

a is the extent of lateral translation, in millimetres (mm);

e is the final thickness of slab, in millimetres (mm);

w is the width of the sliding plates, in millimetres (mm);

t is the thickness of the sliding plates, in millimetres (mm);

n is the number of sliding plates.

 L = 500 mm, l = 180 mm, h = 100 mm or h = 50 mm

 L = 600 mm, l = 400 mm, h = 150 mm or h = 200 mm.

5.1.2 A Device to compact the bituminous mixture which shall:

 enable application of an adjustable load, F, in range 1 kN ± 10 % to 10 kN ± 5 %, onto the wheel(s),

 enable translation of the rolling load at constant velocity, Vt ± 10 %,

 enable operation in blocked axis and freed axis modes,

5.2 Methods using a smooth steel roller

5.2.1 Smooth steel roller

5.2.1.1 One or more moulds with specified interior dimensions L, l to ± 1 mm.

5.2.1.2 A device to compact the bituminous mixture in the mould.

The device shall enable application of a static load, F, such as

F is the load, applied onto wheels or rollers, in kilonewtons (kN);

l is the interior width of mould, in millimetres (mm);

D is the diameter of the wheel(s) or roller, in millimetre (mm).

5.2.2 Steel roller used on wheel fitted with pneumatic tyres

5.2.2.1 One or more moulds as specified in 5.1.1.

5.3 Method using a roller running on vertical sliding steel plates

5.3.1 One or more moulds with specified interior dimensions ±1 mm.

Usual dimensions are L = 320 mm, l = 260 mm, h ≥ 230 mm.

5.3.2.1 A table on which the mould is bolted.

5.3.2.3 Steel sliding plates having the following dimensions: