BS EN 12697-16:2016

What is BS EN 12697-16 - Abrasion by studded tyres about?

BS EN 12697-16 describes two test methods (method A and method B) for determining the susceptibility of abrasion by studded tyres, tested on cylindrical specimens of bituminous mixtures. BS EN 12697-16 is applicable to bituminous mixtures with aggregate with upper sieve size not exceeding 22 mm. Provided tests in BS EN 12697-16 are applicable to laboratory produced specimens or cores drilled from a slab or pavement. Note 1: Method A originates from the ‘Prall’-method, which has been improved by comprehensive Nordic research work. The method correlates with abrasion in the field when using paving-grade bitumen. According to Nordic experience by method A, the correlation between laborato...