ASTM D3203/D3203M-17
Standard Test Method for Percent Air Voids in Compacted Dense and Open Bituminous Paving Mixtures

Standard No.

ASTM D3203/D3203M-17

Release Date

2018

Published By

American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)

Status

Be replaced

Replace By

ASTM D3203-22

Latest

ASTM D3203-22

Scope

The percent of air voids in a bituminous mixture is used as one of the criteria in the design methods and for evaluation of the compaction imparted in bituminous paving projects.

1.1 This test method covers determination of the percent air voids in compacted dense and open bituminous paving mixtures.

1.2 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.

ASTM D3203/D3203M-17 Referenced Document

• ASTM D1188 Standard Test Method for Bulk Specific Gravity and Density of Compacted Bituminous Mixtures Using Paraffin-Coated Specimens
• ASTM D2041 Standard Test Method for Theoretical Maximum Specific Gravity and Density of Bituminous Paving Mixtures*， 2024-04-22 Update
• ASTM D2726 Standard Test Method for Bulk Specific Gravity and Density of Non-Absorptive Compacted Bituminous Mixtures*， 2024-04-22 Update
• ASTM D3549 Standard Test Method for Thickness or Height of Compacted Bituminous Paving Mixture Specimens
• ASTM D3666 Standard Specification for Minimum Requirements for Agencies Testing and Inspecting Road and Paving Materials*， 2024-04-22 Update
• ASTM D4460 Standard Practice for Calculating Precision Limits Where Values are Calculated from Other Test Methods
• ASTM D6752 Standard Test Method for Bulk Specific Gravity and Density of Compacted Bituminous Mixtures Using Automatic Vacuum Sealing Method*， 2024-04-22 Update
• ASTM D6857 Standard Test Method for Maximum Specific Gravity and Density of Bituminous Paving Mixtures Using Automatic Vacuum Sealing Method*， 2024-04-22 Update

ASTM D3203/D3203M-17 history

• 2022 ASTM D3203-22 Standard Test Method for Percent Air Voids in Compacted Asphalt Mixtures
• 2018 ASTM D3203/D3203M-17 Standard Test Method for Percent Air Voids in Compacted Dense and Open Bituminous Paving Mixtures
• 2011 ASTM D3203/D3203M-11 Standard Test Method for Percent Air Voids in Compacted Dense and Open Bituminous Paving Mixtures
• 2005 ASTM D3203-05 Standard Test Method for Percent Air Voids in Compacted Dense and Open Bituminous Paving Mixtures
• 2000 ASTM D3203-94(2000) Standard Test Method for Percent Air Voids in Compacted Dense and Open Bituminous Paving Mixtures