1.1 This practice covers the process of drying compacted asphalt specimens using vacuum drying apparatus.

1.2 The specimens dried by this practice remain at room temperature, which helps in maintaining specimen integrity during the drying process.

1.3 This practice can be used for compacted cylindrical and cubical bituminous laboratory and field specimens

1.4 This practice can also be used for drying other construction materials such as concrete, soils, aggregates and loose asphalt mixtures. Use manufacturers recommendations for drying other construction materials.

1.5 The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units are to be regarded separately as standard. The values stated in each system may not be exact equivalent; therefore, each system shall be used independently of the other. Combining values from the two systems may result in non-conformance with the standard.

1.6 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 requirements prior to use.

FIG. 1 Water Removal Plate and Sample Holder Installed in Sample Chamber