Laboratory Performance Evaluation of Hot Mix Asphalt Mixture Using Belessa Kaolin as a Filler with Superpave Aggregate Gradation

Table 5

Asphalt binder quality test.

Test	Test method ASTM	Test result	Specification as per ERA, 2013
Penetration	ASTM D5	63.06	60–70
Ductility	ASTM D113	96.33	Min. 50
Softening point	ASTM D36	51.4	46–56
Flash point	ASTM D92	293.67	Min. 232
Fire point	ASTM D92	353.5	Min. 280
Specific gravity	ASTM D70	1.040	—