BS EN 13108-20:2016

Comprehensive Bituminous Mixtures Specification

BS EN 13108-20:2016 is the essential British Standard for specifying bituminous mixtures used in civil engineering projects. This comprehensive standard outlines the technical requirements, test methods, and compliance criteria for a wide range of bituminous materials, ensuring quality, safety, and performance across a variety of applications.

Key Features and Benefits:

• Detailed Technical Specifications: Covers the composition, grading, and physical properties of bituminous mixtures, including hot and cold mixes, asphalt concrete, and more.
• Rigorous Test Methods: Specifies the testing procedures and acceptance criteria for evaluating the characteristics of bituminous mixtures, such as resistance to deformation, water sensitivity, and durability.
• Compliance and Conformity: Provides a framework for demonstrating that bituminous mixtures meet the required standards, ensuring quality and safety for civil engineering projects.
• Broad Applicability: Applicable to a wide range of bituminous mixtures used in road construction, airfield pavements, and other civil engineering applications.

Ensuring Quality and Safety in Civil Engineering

BS EN 13108-20:2016 is an essential reference for engineers, contractors, and specifiers working on civil engineering projects that involve the use of bituminous mixtures. By adhering to the technical requirements and test methods outlined in this standard, you can ensure that the materials used in your projects meet the highest standards of quality, safety, and performance.

Key Benefits of Compliance:

• Improved Pavement Performance: Bituminous mixtures that conform to the specifications in BS EN 13108-20:2016 are more resistant to deformation, cracking, and other forms of deterioration, ensuring longer-lasting and more durable pavements.
• Enhanced Safety: The standard's requirements for skid resistance, water sensitivity, and other safety-critical properties help to reduce the risk of accidents and improve the overall safety of civil engineering projects.
• Reduced Maintenance Costs: Bituminous mixtures that meet the standard's specifications are less prone to premature failure, reducing the need for costly repairs and maintenance over the life of the project.
• Compliance with Regulations: Conformity to BS EN 13108-20:2016 demonstrates compliance with relevant regulations and standards, ensuring that your projects meet the necessary legal and industry requirements.

Whether you're working on road construction, airfield pavements, or any other civil engineering project that involves bituminous mixtures, BS EN 13108-20:2016 is an essential resource for ensuring quality, safety, and compliance. Invest in this comprehensive standard to elevate the performance and reliability of your projects.