Asphalt binder viscosity is essential in both the ease of construction and durability of asphalt pavements. This article explores the basics of viscosity measurement, and details two key standards for viscosity testing: ASTM D4402 and AASHTO T316.
There are various types of viscometers. For example, Ostwald's famous capillary tube viscometer, falling body viscometer, rotor type viscometer, etc. We will introduce the features and types of each viscometer.
