Description of PG Bitumen 76-10
Performance Grade (PG) Bitumen 76-10 is a premium asphalt binder designed for regions with demanding climates and high traffic loads. It offers exceptional durability and flexibility, making it ideal for critical infrastructure projects like highways, airports, and urban roadways. The PG classification system specifies bitumen based on its performance under specific temperature conditions. The number “76” represents the maximum temperature the bitumen can resist without rutting, while “-10” indicates the minimum temperature it can endure without cracking. This temperature range ensures the material’s suitability for regions with hot summers and mild winters.
PG Bitumen 76-10 Applications
With an outstanding performance at both high and low temperatures, the PG 76-10 has a broad application in all manners of construction projects. Applications include but are not limited to highways and expressways since these have heavy and continuous traffic, which requires high temperature and rutting resistance. Airports benefit from PG 76-10 since durability, along with the capacity to bear heavy loads, makes it perfect for runways and taxiways.
The specified grade, a result of a high-temperature-differenced mix of traffic volumes and temperature fluctuations, is ideal for urban road networks because it ensures a long-lasting pavement performance. Further, elasticity and environmental stress resistance are exploited by bridges and overpasses that expose these structures to temperature extremes. Indeed, such diverse applications illustrate the dependability and versatility of PG 76-10 for meeting the challenges of modern infrastructure.
Packaging and Transportation
PG Bitumen 76-10 is offered in various types of packaging to satisfy the requirements of the project and to ensure safe delivery. These include:
Bulk Transport: Insulated tankers that deliver large quantities for big projects.
Steel Drums: Suitable for medium projects and long-term storage.
Polybags: Light, eco-friendly packaging for lighter applications or out-of-the-way locations.
Why Choose PG Bitumen 76-10?
Choosing PG 76-10 ensures that pavements are built to last, even under challenging conditions. Its ability to resist rutting, cracking, and aging makes it a cost-effective and reliable solution for high-performance paving applications. Whether for highways, airports, or urban roads, PG 76-10 delivers consistent and durable results, ensuring infrastructure remains safe and efficient for years to come.
Specification
| Specification | Unit | Value | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average 7-Day Maximum Pavement Design Temperature | °C | < 76 | – |
| Minimum Pavement Design Temperature | °C | > -10 | – |
| Flash Point Temperature | °C | Min230 | AASHTO T48 |
| Viscosity Maximum 3 Pas, Test Temperature | °C | 135 | AASHTO T316 |
| Dynamic Shear, T 315, G*/sin Minimum 1 KPa Test Temperature, @10 rad/s,°C | °C | 76 | AASHTO T315 |
| Rolling Thin Film Oven Test (AASHTO T240) | |||
| Mass Change, Maximum, Percent | % | 1.00 | – |
| Dynamic Shear G*/sin Minimum 2.2 KPa Test Temperature, @10 rad/s | °C | 76 | AASHTO T315 |
| Pressure Aging Vessel (PAV) Test (AASHTO R28) | |||
| PAV Aging Temperature | °C | 100 (110) | AASHTO R28 |
| Dynamic Shear G*/sin Maximum 5000 KPa Test Temperature, @10 rad/s | °C | 37 | AASHTO T315 |
| Creep Stiffiness S Maximum 300 Mpa M-Value Minimum 0.300 Test Temp,@60s | °C | 0 | AASHTO T313 |
| Direct Tension, Failure Strain, Minimum 0.300 Test Temperature, @60s, °C | °C | 0 | AASHTO T314 |
| Critical Low Cracking Temp, Critical Cracking Temp Determined by PP 42,Test Temp, °C | – | 0 | AASHTO PP42 |
