This document specifies a method for the determination of the needle penetration of bitumens and bituminous binders.
The standard procedure for the determination of the needle penetration (consistency) is described for penetrations up to (330 × 0,1) mm at a temperature of 25 °C. The method also allows for penetrations up to (500 × 0,1) mm using a longer needle.
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