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IPC Global®Asphalt Standards Tester Modular Asphalt Tester for: AASHTO TP79; AASHTO T342 (TP62); AASHTO T321; AASHTO TP322 (TP9); AASHTO TP31; AS2891.12; AS2891.13.1; AST 03:2000; ASTM D4123; ASTM D7369; ASTM Reflective Cracking; BS598-111; EN12697-24A; EN12697-24D; EN12697-24E; EN12697-25A; EN12697-25B; EN12697-26A; EN12697-26B; EN12697-26C; EN12697-26D; EN12697-26E; EN12697-44; EN13108-20; NCHRP 9-19; NCHRP 9-29; SCDUF; S-VECD; Tex-248-F The science of testing made easy ® direct tension-compression. cyclic compression. indirect tensile fatigue. high frequency. easy to use machine.au   ©2013 Asphalt Standards Tester | 2 . high performance. Servo. flexural stiffness. performance & analysis www.hydraulic labyrinth bearing actuator for excellent life and waveform fidelity UTS Software and IMACS digital control World class integrated control and data acquisition for fast and easy control. indirect tensile stiffness. crack propagation. Hydraulic Power Supply and Servo Hydraulic Labyrinth Bearing Actuator Integral Hydraulic Power Supply for ease and simplicity.ipcglobal. modular. Permanent deformation. flexural fatigue.com. dynamic/complex modulus.Introduction ASPHALT STANDARDS TESTER Now you can perform all the most common asphalt standard tests in one compact. 1 — Resilient Modulus ASTM D4123 — Resilient Modulus EN 12697-26C (IT-CY) — Stiffness Two Point Bend Trapezoidal Semi Circular Bend (SCB) EN 12697-24A  —   Fatigue EN 12697-26A  —   S tiffness EN 12697-44 —  Tensile Strength and Fracture Toughness-Crack Propagation Indirect Tensile Indirect Tensile — Bi-axial on specimen EN 12697-24E — Fatigue AASHTO T322 (TP9 †) — Creep Compliance ASTM D7369 — Resilient Modulus † Limited temperature and force range www.Accessories Four Point Bend AASHTO T321  —   Fatigue AST 03:2000  —   Fatigue EN 12697-24D  —   Fatigue EN 12697-26B  —   S tiffness Indirect Tensile AASHTO TP31 — Resilient Modulus AS 2891.au   ©2013 Asphalt Standards Tester | 3 .com.13.ipcglobal. Flow Number. 9-29 † Limited temperature and force range Compression Tests AS 2891.au   ©2013 Asphalt Standards Tester | 4 . Flow Time NCHRP 9-19.Dynamic Modulus E*.12 — Permanent Deformation (Creep) BS 598-111 — Permanent Deformation (Creep) EN 12697-25A — Cyclic Compression Tension Compression — Unconfined EN 12697-26D (DTC-CY) — Direct Tension-Compression EN 12697-26E (DT-CY) — Direct Tension Complex Modulus SCDUF — Simplified Continuum Damage Uniaxial Fatigue S-VECD — Simplified Viscoelastic Continuum Damage Overlay Test ASTM — Reflective Cracking Test TxDOT Designation: Tex-248-F — Overlay Test Cyclic Compression — Triaxial EN 12697-25B — Permanent Deformation www.ipcglobal.com.Accessories Dynamic Modulus — Confined AASHTO T342 (TP62†) — Dynamic Modulus AASHTO TP79 . 13. cyclic compression. flexural fatigue. EN12697-44. AASHTO TP322 (TP9). AS2891. EN12697-26C. Tex-248-F The innovative modular design incorporates: • Hydraulic Power Supply—fully integrated and with air cooling • Digitally Servo Controlled labyrinth bearing Actuator—bottom loading with high performance. stainless steel construction with double glazed door/windows on three sides • Easily reconfigured with a wide range of modular test kits • AS2891. AASHTO T321. EN12697-26E. • One testing machine to meet the requirements of AASHTO TP79. NCHRP 9-19. EN12697-24A. EN12697-24D. AST 03:2000. EN12697-25B. ASTM Reflective Cracking. S-VECD. flexural stiffness. SCDUF. EN12697-26A. AASHTO TP31. EN12697-26D.com. compressed air (for confined tests) and oil to work straight out of the box • Quick and easy operation to save you time testing and training new staff • Low cost modular system • Excellent visibility for observing specimens under test www. BS598-111. indirect tensile stiffness. crack propagation (plus dynamic modulus E*) • Modular and easily re-configured • Easily upgradable to expand your testing capability when required • Compact and fully integrated • Only requires electricity.12. EN12697-26B. EN12697-24E.Features and Benefits FULLY INTEGRATED ASPHALT STANDARDS TESTING SYSTEM SIGNIFICANT BENEFITS The small footprint of the Asphalt Standards Tester belies the power and versatility of this fully integrated modular system. The Asphalt Standards Tester is based on the tried and tested technology of IPC Global’s world leading and renowned Asphalt Mixture Performance Tester (AMPT). indirect tensile fatigue.ipcglobal.1 Permanent deformation.au   ©2013 Asphalt Standards Tester | 5 . ASTM D7369. ASTM D4123. long life labyrinth bearing provides accurate control of loading and wave-shape fidelity • Fully integrated reaction frame and triaxial confining cell option • Fatigue rated pancake load cell • Environmental Chamber—mechanically refrigerated. EN13108-20. NCHRP 9-29. AASHTO T342 (TP62). EN12697-25A. Permanent Deformation. • Stainless steel construction • Air cooled hydraulic pump • Mechanical refrigeration • Double glazed. Low E glass • Interior light • Excellent visibility through three glass panels • Easy access to test jigs and specimens ▼ Features and Benefits Integrated Hydraulic Power Supply and Digitally Servo Controlled Actuator • Long life labyrinth bearing actuator • Better dynamic performance • Excellent waveform fidelity • Pancake loadcell for higher stiffness ▼ ▼ Reaction Frame Kit • Precision engineered from solid steel for high stiffness and excellent alignment • Cross head easily adjusted. Indirect Tensile and Dynamic Modulus tests • Used to secure triaxial cell for performing confined tests www. removed.au   ©2013 Asphalt Standards Tester | 6 .Environmental Chamber The integrated hydraulic setup uses a bottom loading labyrinth bearing actuator coupled with a high performance electrohydraulic servo-valve and built-in hydraulic power supply.ipcglobal.com. or it can be swung to one side to accommodate Four Point Bend Kit • Provides reaction for Cyclic Compression. Argon filled. The system features PID closed-loop control and a run time adaptive control algorithm that adjusts the command signal during the running of a test. com.au   ©2013 Asphalt Standards Tester | 7 .▲ Standards Tests Details Four Point Bend AASHTO T321—Flexural Fatigue AST 03:2000—Fatigue EN 12697-24D—Four Point Bend Resistance to Fatigue EN 12697-26B—Four Point Bend Stiffness (4PB-PR) The beam cradle is designed to subject an asphalt beam specimen to 4 point bending with backlash free rotation and horizontal translation of all load and reaction points.5mm –– 70mm x 70mm • Also available: –– PVC beam (4PB Apparatus dummy specimen) –– Reference beam assembly –– Aluminium channelled reference beam ▼ Two Point Bend Trapezoidal EN 12697-24A­—­Fatigue-Two Point Bending on Trapezoidal Specimens EN 12697-26A­—Stiffness-Two Point Bending on Trapezoidal Specimens (2PB-TR) • Precision engineered for high stiffness and excellent alignment • LVDT (+/-0. motorised specimen clamping • Non-linear regression data fitting ensures reliable determination of phase and modulus • Specimen sizes –– 50mm x 50mm –– 50mm x 63.5mm) with In-line signal conditioner (ILC) • Also available: –– Metal base with groove for specimen embedding –– Top caps –– Specimen mounting kit www. • Easily installed and removed when not required • Innovative “floating straight-edge” on-specimen transducer eliminates errors due to frame compliance • Backlash free rotation and translation on all load and reaction points • S inusoidal or haversine controlled strain or controlled stress loading • Controlled force.ipcglobal. PVC specimens –– Proving ring –– LVDT mounting strips –– LVDT strip mounting kit available ▼ Glueing Jig www.875mm) Double Ball Ends with In-line signal conditioner (ILC) • Attaches to Indirect Tensile jig • 100mm or 150mm specimen sizes • 150mm dia. PVC specimens –– Proving ring Semi Circular Bend (SCB) EN 12697-44—Tensile Strength and Fracture Toughness-crack propagation –– Torque screwdriver ▲ ▼ Indirect Tensile EN 12697-24E—Indirect Tensile Resistance to Fatigue • P recision engineered from solid steel for high stiffness and excellent alignment • Precision linear bearing guided top platen • Precision engineered for high stiffness and excellent alignment • L VDT (+/-1.Indirect Tensile AASHTO TP31—Resilient Modulus AS2891.com.au   ©2013 Asphalt Standards Tester | 8 .06mm) with In-line signal conditioner (ILC) • Also available: ▼ –– 100mm and 150mm dia. specimen • Also available: –– 100mm and 150mm dia.13.ipcglobal.1—Resilient Modulus ASTM D4123—Resilient Modulus EN 12697-26C—Indirect Tensile Stiffness (IT-CY) Standards Tests Details • Precision engineered for high stiffness and excellent alignment • Precision top platen • 100mm or 150mm specimen sizes • LVDT yoke frame and specimen set-up apparatus • LVDT (+/-0. Dynamic Modulus — Confined AASHTO T342 (TP62†)—Dynamic Modulus AASHTO TP79—Dynamic Modulus E*.5mm) Double Ball Ends with In-line signal conditioner (ILC) ▼ Indirect Tensile — Bi-axial on specimen † AASHTO T322 (TP9 )—Creep Compliance ASTM D7369—Resilient Modulus † Limited temperature and force range • Precision engineered for high stiffness and excellent alignment • Precision top platen • 100mm or 150mm specimen sizes • LVDTs (+/-0.au   ©2013 Asphalt Standards Tester | 9 .com.ipcglobal. flow time NCHRP 9-19. flow number. specimen sizes • LVDTs (+/-0.5mm) loose core with In-line signal conditioner (ILC) • Also available: –– 100/150mm PVC dummy specimen –– Proving ring –– Target mounting kit –– Short/Long target gauge points • Also available –– Gauge point fixing jig –– Proving ring –– Consumables kit ▲ ▼ Tension Compression/Complex Modulus — Unconfined EN 12697-26D (DTC-CY)—Direct Tension-Compression EN 12697-26E (DT-CY)—Direct Tension. complex Modulus SCDUF—Simplified Continuum Damage Uniaxial Fatigue S-VECD—Simplified Viscoelastic Continuum Damage • P recision engineered for high stiffness and excellent alignment • Also Available: –– Tension platen gluing jig –– Consumables kit –– Gauge point fixing jig –– PVC dummy specimen www. 9-29 Standards Tests Details † Limited temperature and force range • Precision engineered for high stiffness and excellent alignment • Triaxial cell for confined tests (unconfined for AASHTO T342) • Precision aluminium top and bottom platens • Spherically seated to platen • 100mm x 150mm dia. 12—Permanent Deformation (Creep) BS 598-111—Permanent Deformation (Creep) EN 12697-25A—Cyclic Compression • P recision engineered for high stiffness and excellent alignment • Designed for easy set up • Linear guidance to ensure no rotation nor non-axial loading • A lso Available: –– Specimen Preparation kit • Precision engineered from solid steel for high stiffness and excellent alignment • Quickly and easily installed and removed • Incorporates adjustable transducer clamps for accurate measurement and to protect LVDTs • LVDT (+/-5mm) with In-line signal conditioner (ILC) • 150mm specimen • Also available for cyclic compression are jigs for: –– BS 598 Part 111 Permanent Deformation –– AASHTO TP79 un-confined Dynamic Modulus E* –– AASHTO TP79 un-confined Flow number and Flow time www.Overlay Test AS 2891.Cyclic Compression—Triaxial EN 12697-25B—Triaxial Cyclic Compression Kit Standards Tests Details • High quality light weight acrylic cell wall for easy of placement and excellent visibility • Top plate and base are precision engineered of solid steel for high stiffness and exceptional alignment • Quickly and easily installed or removed • Triaxial Cell includes ports for confining pressure.au   ©2013 Asphalt Standards Tester | 10 .ipcglobal. specimen pressure release. on specimen transducers and temperature ▲ ▼ ▼ Overlay Test Compression Tests ASTM – Reflective Cracking Test TxDOT Designation: Tex-248-F .com. IPC Global are proven and trusted suppliers of advanced pavement testing instruments for the world’s leading pavement research laboratories.ipcglobal. Developed using industry leading Delphi software. Specific test settings can be entered and saved by the Chief Engineer or Laboratory Manager for easy recall and testing by laboratory technicians. the data points but also every one of the test setup parameters and calibration parameters. UTS User-programmable test allows you to take full control and determine all the test. IMACS integrated control and data acquisition with 4x oversampling technology. This means that at any time in the future the test can be reviewed as if it has just been performed complete with all test control. IPC Global world-class UTS test application software is proven and is used extensively by transport departments and research laboratories around the world. user friendly tab-based interface with multiple real time graphical displays. There is no need to configure the machine each time you want to perform a specific test.World-class Software Application Powerful professional Delphi software Purpose-written test applications Test templates User programmable test All test data saved in portable binary files The ultimate in clean accurate data RENOWNED SOFTWARE AND CONTROL WHAT DOES THIS MEAN FOR YOU? World-class UTS Software Complete confidence in your data and results Save time analysing your materials using UTS software’s clear. Saves you time and is easy to use Technician friendly–quick and easy test set-up Value for money • F ully integrated. precise. With UTS test applications written around international standards you can concentrate on analysing your materials. it has everything you need • Refined systems that are robust and reliable www. not on programing your testing machine. auto-ranging and effective 20 bit data resolution gives unparalleled control and waveform fidelity. When you are developing a new test method or want to run a novel test. Benefit from more than 20 years of IPC Global’s expert software application development.com. control and analysis parameters. rich. When the test is finished UTS saves in a binary file the results. A powerful feature unique to UTS software. specimen settings and results.au   ©2013 Asphalt Standards Tester | 11 . PID. com. temperature and 4x normalised transducer inputs for displacement. simultaneous on all channels • Low data noise performance with 4 x over-sampled data Controlling the Asphalt Standards Tester is IPC Global’s Integrated MultiAxis Control System (IMACS). etc. • Exceptional data resolution and control with up to 20 bit auto-ranging data acquisition † See White paper 'Ensure Reliable Results: The Case For Robust Control & Data Acquisition'. IMACS delivers leading edge performance.au for your copy.ipcglobal. confining pressure.IMACS Specifications Integrated Control & Data Acquisition System (IMACS): • Real-time digital computer control with 32bit processing • Fully integrated acquisition and control functions • Acquisition at speeds up to 5kHz.au   ©2013 Asphalt Standards Tester | 12 . unparalleled control and the ultimate in flexible data acquisition†. axial load. up to 8 channel data-acquisition (actuator displacement. • Test templates • Flash based firmware allows field updates of all modules • USB communication USB 2.com.0 communication port at 12Mb/s and Ethernet communication port at 10/100Mb/s • Total confidence in measurements from analogue inputs that auto-calibrate on power-up • Acquisition and Control­—2 axis control (actuator and confining pressure). UTS Software • Developed in Powerful Delphi programming language • Purpose-written test applications • All test data saved in portable binary files • Live levels displays www. Contact sales@ipcglobal. 2°C Test Standards Construction Argon filled Low E double glazed on three sides.100(L) x 630(W) x 1. 15kN static Load Cell Pancake type.Asphalt Standards Tester Specifications 4 Point Bend Tests Load Capacity 13.01 to 60Hz sinusoidal loading Actuator Stroke 30mm (+/-15mm) Actuator Type Labyrinth bearing Weight 250kg (dry.com.910(H) mm Reaction Frame Dimensions 520(H) x 360(D) x 360(W) mm Triaxial Cell Triaxial Cell Weight 5.au   ©2013 Asphalt Standards Tester | 13 . fatigue rated Frequency Range 0.5kN dynamic.) mm nominally Test Standards AASHTO TP79 AASHTO T342 (TP62†) NCHRP 9-19 NCHRP 9-29.6kg Triaxial Cell Dimensions 265(H) x 210(Dia.5(Span) mm 70(H) x 70(W) x 420(Span) mm Yoke Alignment Tool For Specimens 50(H) x 50(W) x 355.1 ASTM D4123 ASTM D7369 EN 12697-24E EN 12697-26C EN 12697-44 † Limited temperature and force range www.0.13. with no accessories) Dimensions with chamber 1.ipcglobal. stainless steel construction Indirect Tensile Tests/Semi Circular Bend Weight Dimensions 150kg 1. high performance.5 (outer span centres) mm 70(H) x 70(W) x 420 (outer span centres) mm Test Standards AASHTO T321 AST 03:2000 EN 12697-24D EN 12697-26B 2 Point Bend Trapezoidal Weight 6.) mm Confining Pressure 210kPa Environmental Chamber Control Selectable non-linear regression data fitting on some applications Weight 35kg Dimensions 400(H) x 460(D) x 230(W) mm Specimen Size 50(H) x 50(W) x 355. † Limited temperature and force range Weight 9kg Dimensions 275(H) x 285(D) x 200(W) mm Test Standards AASHTO T322 (TP9†) AASHTO TP31 AS 2891.000(H) x 580(D) x 565(W) mm Dynamic Modulus Weight 10kg Dimensions 150(H) x 100(Dia.5kg Dimensions 215(H) x 425(D) x 140(W) mm EN 12697-24A EN 12697-26A Temperature Range 0 to 60°C Temperature Stability +/. 12 BS 598-111 EN 12697-25A EN 12697-25B Communication USB 2. confining pressure and temperature) Services Air Supply 400-500 kPa.0: 12Mb/s Ethernet: 10/100Mb/s Firmware Update Flash based Analogue inputs Auto-calibrate on power up Control 2 axis control (actuator and confining pressure) Acquisition Up to 8 Channel data acquisition (actuator displacement. axial load. up to 4 on-specimen displacement transducers.) mm Test Standards: ASTM—Reflective Cracking Test TxDOT Designation: Tex-248-F — Overlay Test Compression/Cyclic Compression Test Kit Weight 12kg Dimensions 275(H) x 215(Dia.Tension-Compression/Complex Modulus Specifications Control & Data Acquisition­­—IMACS Weight 3kg Configuration Fully integrated Dimensions 200(H) x 105(Dia.com.) mm Test Standards EN 12697-26D EN 12697-26E SCDUF S-VECD Real Time Digital Computer Control 32bit Processing Acquisition Speeds 5kHz (simultaneous on all channels) Data Over-Sampling 4x Data Resolution 20 bit auto-ranging data acquisition Overlay Test Weight 10kg Dimensions 210(H) x 130(Dia. 2 litres/sec (clean dry air) Mains Power 50/60Hz 230V single phase Hydraulic oil 28ltr ISO 46 Premium Mineral Oil www.) & 150(Dia.) mm Specimen Size 100(Dia.au   ©2013 Asphalt Standards Tester | 14 .ipcglobal.) mm Test Standards AS 2891. easy-to-use systems for advanced testing of asphalt.com. accurate. we ensure new users are trained in the correct operation of your IPC Global equipment. 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