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Ductility Test
INTRODUCTION:
Ductility is the asphalt characteristic for ability
to the elongation when it was pulling in both
ends. This will provide un idea about the
asphalt stability and capability to resist the
external efforts. AASHTO prefer for desirable
asphalts the ductility of (50 – 100) cm.

TEST SIGNIFICANCE:
1. To know the ductility of the asphalt.
2. Higher values of ductility means asphalts with higher degree of
temperature susceptibility.
3. Higher values of ductility provides better bonds and resisting the impact
forces.
APPARATUS:
1. Ductility test instrument.
2. Electrical motor can move 5cm/min.
3. Sample form consist of base plate and four pieces from brass.

4. The sample cross section is (1) cm2 at the mid point.

5. Cleveland cup.
6. Heater.
PROCEDURE:
1. Heating asphalt to (75 – 100)⁰C with mixing.
2. Put the sample form on a horizontal layer and fill it with asphalt after
oiling it.
3. Cooling the sample in air for (30-40) min.
4. Submerging the sample in 25⁰C water bath for (30) min.
5. Cut the access asphalt from the top surface of the sample.
6. Repeat the step (4) above for another (95) min.
7. Fix the sample in the instrument for testing and remove the form.

8. The sample should be surrounded with water by (10)cms at 25⁰C.

9. Start the machine and keep watching the asphalt elongation until cutting.
10. Write down the amount of elongation in (cms).

OBSERVATIONS:
 Test name and number:
 Cooling time in air: Min.
 First cooling time in 25⁰C water bath: min.
 Second cooling in 25⁰C water bath: min.
 Testing temperature: 25⁰C.
 First reading: Second reading: Third reading: