Foreword
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms definitions and symbols
3.1 Terms and definitions
3.2 Symbols
4 Principle
5 Apparatus
5.1 Test device
5.2 Metallic moulds
5.3 Round metallic inserts
5.4 Device for measuring the distance between inserts
5.5 Device for counting the number of rotations to within
one revolution
6 Preparation of specimens
6.1 Mass of mixture to be introduced in the mould
6.2 Preparation of test pieces
7 Test procedure
7.1 Preliminary setting
7.2 Compaction
8 Test report
9 Precision
Annex A (normative) Procedure for setting the
angle and force for types of gyratory compactor
using central reference material
A.1 Scope
A.2 Principle
A.3 Gyratory-type testing procedure
A.4 Procedure to test the conformity of a gyratory
compactor to a type
A.5 Summary of the gyratory calibration chain
Annex B (normative) Procedure to evaluate the gyratory
compactor internal angle of gyration
using a self-contained measurement unit
B.1 Scope
B.2 Principle
B.3 Equipment
B.4 Procedure
B.5 Calculation
B.6 Compliance
B.7 Report
B.8 Precision data
Annex C (normative) Procedure to evaluate the gyratory
compactor (GC) internal angle of
gyration and related parameters using simulated loading
C.1 Scope
C.2 Principle
C.3 Procedure
C.4 Calculation of results
C.5 Compliance
C.6 Report
C.7 Precision and bias
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