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Determination of Indirect Tensile (IDT) Strength of Bituminous Mixtures (ASTM D6931 - 07)

This document summarizes ASTM D6931, a standard test method for determining the indirect tensile (IDT) strength of bituminous mixtures. Cylindrical specimens are loaded across their vertical diameter at a controlled rate and temperature. The peak load at failure is used to calculate the IDT strength. Specimens are either gyratory compacted in the lab or field cores. Some are conditioned by soaking to determine moisture sensitivity by comparing dry and wet tensile strengths via their tensile strength ratio.

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Determination of Indirect Tensile (IDT) Strength of Bituminous Mixtures (ASTM D6931 - 07)

This document summarizes ASTM D6931, a standard test method for determining the indirect tensile (IDT) strength of bituminous mixtures. Cylindrical specimens are loaded across their vertical diameter at a controlled rate and temperature. The peak load at failure is used to calculate the IDT strength. Specimens are either gyratory compacted in the lab or field cores. Some are conditioned by soaking to determine moisture sensitivity by comparing dry and wet tensile strengths via their tensile strength ratio.

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Determination of Indirect Tensile (IDT)

Strength of Bituminous Mixtures


(ASTM D6931 – 07)

1
SCOPE

• This test covers procedures for preparing


and testing laboratory-fabricated or field-
recovered cores of bituminous mixtures to
determine the Indirect Tensile (IDT)
Strength.

2
Significance and Use
• To determine the potential for field
pavement moisture damage.

• To evaluate the relative quality of


bituminous mixtures in conjunction with
laboratory mix design testing and for
estimating the potential for rutting or
cracking.

3
Summary of Test Method

• The IDT strength of bituminous mixtures


is conducted by loading a cylindrical
specimen across its vertical diametral
plane at a specified rate (50 mm/min) of
deformation and test temperature (25ºC).

• The peak load at failure is recorded and


used to calculate the IDT strength of the
specimen
4
Test Equipment

Universal Testing Machine 5


SAMPLE PREPARATION
• Gyratory Compacted Samples

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7
Sample Preparation /
Conditioning

3 Conditioned Specimens
3 Dry Specimens

Soak at 60oC for 24 hours


Soak at 25oC for 2 hours

8
Moisture Sensitivity

Determine the tensile strengths


of both sets of 3 specimens

Calculate the Tensile


Strength Ratio (TSR)

Avg. wet tensile strength


TSR =
Avg. dry tensile strength

Minimum of 80% needed


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TENSILE STRENGTH
CALCULATION

10
TENSILE STRENGTH RATIO
CALCULATION

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