Standard Method of Test for

Ductility of Asphalt Materials

AASHTO Designation: T 51-09 (2018)

Technically Revised: 2009 Reviewed but Not Updated: 2018 Editorially Revised: 2021

Technical Subcommittee: 2b, Liquid Asphalt

ASTM Designation: D113-07

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Standard Method of Test for

Ductility of Asphalt Materials

AASHTO Designation: T 51-09 (2018)
Technically Revised: 2009 Reviewed but Not Updated: 2018 Editorially Revised: 2021

Technical Subcommittee: 2b, Liquid Asphalt

ASTM Designation: D113-07

AASHTO T 51-09 (2018) is identical to ASTM D113-07 except for the following provisions:
1. Replace all references to the ASTM standards listed in the following table with the
corresponding AASHTO standard:
Referenced Standards
ASTM AASHTO
D5 T 49
D1754 T 179
D2872 T 240

2. Add the following sentences to Section 4.2:

The volume of water shall be not less than 10 L. The depth of water shall not be less than
50 mm and such that the mold can be immersed to a depth of 25 mm. The water in the bath
shall be substantially free from oil and slime or other organic growth.
3. Add the following sentence to Section 4.4:
If a thermometer conforming to ASTM E1 is used, calibrate the thermometer according to
ASTM E77.
4. Replace Section 4.5 with the following:
4.5 Release Agent —Mixtures of glycerin and dextrin or talc (3 g of glycerin to about 5 g of
dextrin or talc has been used satisfactorily), Dow-Corning Silicone Stop-Cock Grease, or a
mixture of castor oil and Versamid 900 [100:1 mixture by weight heated to 204 to 232°C
(400 to 450°F) and stirred until homogeneous] have been proven suitable. Other release
agents may be used provided results obtained are comparable to those obtained when using
one of the above.
5. Delete Note 2, which recommends sieving some samples.

TS-2b T 51-1 AASHTO

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