ASTM D3141/D3141M-21
(Specification)Standard Specification for Asphalt for Undersealing Portland-Cement Concrete Pavements
Standard Specification for Asphalt for Undersealing Portland-Cement Concrete Pavements
ABSTRACT
This specification covers the properties, sampling, and testing of asphalt suitable for undersealing Portland cement concrete and overlaid concrete pavements by pumping hot asphalt under the slabs. The asphalt shall be homogeneous and free of water and shall conform to the following requirements when examined under suitable testing methods: softening point; flash point; penetration at specified temperatures; ductility; heat loss; and solubility of bitumen in trichloroethylene.
SCOPE
1.1 This specification covers asphalt suitable for undersealing portland-cement concrete and overlaid concrete pavements by pumping hot asphalt under the slabs.
1.2 The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units are to be regarded separately as standard. The values stated in each system may not be exact equivalents; therefore, each system shall be used independently of the other. Combining values from the two systems may result in nonconformance with the standard.
1.3 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
General Information
- Status
- Published
- Publication Date
- 31-Oct-2021
- Technical Committee
- D04 - Road and Paving Materials
- Drafting Committee
- D04.40 - Asphalt Specifications
Relations
- Effective Date
- 01-Dec-2023
- Effective Date
- 01-May-2020
- Effective Date
- 15-Dec-2019
- Refers
ASTM D6/D6M-95(2018) - Standard Test Method for Loss on Heating of Oil and Asphaltic Compounds - Effective Date
- 01-May-2018
- Effective Date
- 01-Jun-2016
- Effective Date
- 01-May-2016
- Effective Date
- 01-Jun-2015
- Effective Date
- 01-Feb-2015
- Effective Date
- 01-Jul-2014
- Effective Date
- 01-Jun-2014
- Effective Date
- 01-Jan-2013
- Effective Date
- 01-Nov-2012
- Refers
ASTM D36/D36M-12 - Standard Test Method for Softening Point of Bitumen (Ring-and-Ball Apparatus) - Effective Date
- 01-May-2012
- Refers
ASTM D6/D6M-95(2011)e1 - Standard Test Method for Loss on Heating of Oil and Asphaltic Compounds - Effective Date
- 01-Jan-2011
- Refers
ASTM D36/D36M-09 - Standard Test Method for Softening Point of Bitumen (Ring-and-Ball Apparatus) - Effective Date
- 15-Dec-2009
Overview
ASTM D3141/D3141M-21: Standard Specification for Asphalt for Undersealing Portland-Cement Concrete Pavements is an internationally recognized ASTM standard that defines the requirements for asphalt used in undersealing existing portland-cement concrete pavements and overlaid concrete surfaces. The process involves pumping hot asphalt under concrete slabs to fill cavities, correct vertical alignment, and seal the underside of the slabs and joints. This specification ensures that the asphalt used is of suitable quality for effective pavement maintenance and rehabilitation.
Key Topics
- Material Requirements: The standard specifies that asphalt must be homogeneous, free of water, and possess adequate consistency for pumping at elevated temperatures (204-232°C [400-450°F]). It must demonstrate resistance to displacement once in place and meet strict quality controls for undersealing concrete.
- Performance Properties: Asphalt must comply with specific criteria for:
- Softening point
- Flash point
- Penetration at various temperatures
- Ductility at 25°C
- Loss on heating
- Solubility in trichloroethylene or n-propyl bromide
- Sampling and Testing: Adherence to referenced ASTM methods for sampling and laboratory testing, including D5/D5M for penetration, D36/D36M for softening point, D92 for flash point, D6/D6M for heat loss, D113 for ductility, D2042 for solubility in trichloroethylene, D7553 for solubility in n-propyl bromide, and D140/D140M for sampling.
- Dual Units: The standard recognizes both SI and inch-pound units as valid, but requires systems to be used independently to avoid nonconformance.
Applications
- Pavement Undersealing: The principal application is the undersealing of portland-cement concrete pavements, an effective maintenance technique to correct settlement, restore load transfer, and minimize water ingress beneath concrete slabs.
- Joint Sealing: The specified asphalt is also used to seal joints and the undersides of slabs, mitigating risks of further pavement damage and prolonging pavement lifespan.
- Cavity Filling: Filling voids beneath concrete slabs using the prescribed asphalt helps restore surface uniformity, enhance ride quality, and maintain pavement integrity.
- Surface Restoration: By raising sunken slabs through the lifting action of injected asphalt, road agencies can avoid costly full-depth repairs, ensuring quicker reopening and improved long-term performance.
Related Standards
The following ASTM standards are directly referenced in ASTM D3141/D3141M-21 and play a vital role in material characterization and testing:
- ASTM D5/D5M – Test Method for Penetration of Bituminous Materials
- ASTM D36/D36M – Test Method for Softening Point of Bitumen (Ring-and-Ball Apparatus)
- ASTM D92 – Test Method for Flash and Fire Points by Cleveland Open Cup Tester
- ASTM D113 – Test Method for Ductility of Asphalt Materials
- ASTM D140/D140M – Practice for Sampling Asphalt Materials
- ASTM D6/D6M – Test Method for Loss on Heating of Oil and Asphaltic Compounds
- ASTM D2042 – Test Method for Solubility of Asphalt Materials in Trichloroethylene
- ASTM D7553 – Test Method for Solubility of Asphalt Materials in N-Propyl Bromide
- ASTM D312/D312M – Specification for Asphalt Used in Roofing
Practical Value
Utilizing asphalt that meets the requirements of ASTM D3141/D3141M-21 ensures uniform performance and reliability in concrete pavement undersealing projects. This provides road agencies, contractors, and maintenance teams with confidence in long-term roadway performance, reduced maintenance costs, and enhanced public safety. The standard supports best practices in pavement preservation and is essential for any organization involved in concrete infrastructure maintenance.
Keywords: ASTM D3141, asphalt undersealing, concrete pavement maintenance, portland-cement concrete, pavement rehabilitation, hot asphalt injection, pavement preservation.
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Frequently Asked Questions
ASTM D3141/D3141M-21 is a technical specification published by ASTM International. Its full title is "Standard Specification for Asphalt for Undersealing Portland-Cement Concrete Pavements". This standard covers: ABSTRACT This specification covers the properties, sampling, and testing of asphalt suitable for undersealing Portland cement concrete and overlaid concrete pavements by pumping hot asphalt under the slabs. The asphalt shall be homogeneous and free of water and shall conform to the following requirements when examined under suitable testing methods: softening point; flash point; penetration at specified temperatures; ductility; heat loss; and solubility of bitumen in trichloroethylene. SCOPE 1.1 This specification covers asphalt suitable for undersealing portland-cement concrete and overlaid concrete pavements by pumping hot asphalt under the slabs. 1.2 The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units are to be regarded separately as standard. The values stated in each system may not be exact equivalents; therefore, each system shall be used independently of the other. Combining values from the two systems may result in nonconformance with the standard. 1.3 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
ABSTRACT This specification covers the properties, sampling, and testing of asphalt suitable for undersealing Portland cement concrete and overlaid concrete pavements by pumping hot asphalt under the slabs. The asphalt shall be homogeneous and free of water and shall conform to the following requirements when examined under suitable testing methods: softening point; flash point; penetration at specified temperatures; ductility; heat loss; and solubility of bitumen in trichloroethylene. SCOPE 1.1 This specification covers asphalt suitable for undersealing portland-cement concrete and overlaid concrete pavements by pumping hot asphalt under the slabs. 1.2 The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units are to be regarded separately as standard. The values stated in each system may not be exact equivalents; therefore, each system shall be used independently of the other. Combining values from the two systems may result in nonconformance with the standard. 1.3 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
ASTM D3141/D3141M-21 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 91.100.50 - Binders. Sealing materials; 93.080.20 - Road construction materials. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
ASTM D3141/D3141M-21 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to ASTM D140/D140M-16(2023), ASTM D36/D36M-14(2020), ASTM D5/D5M-19a, ASTM D6/D6M-95(2018), ASTM D140/D140M-16, ASTM D312/D312M-16, ASTM D140/D140M-15, ASTM D312/D312M-15, ASTM D36/D36M-14, ASTM D140/D140M-14, ASTM D5/D5M-13, ASTM D92-12a, ASTM D36/D36M-12, ASTM D6/D6M-95(2011)e1, ASTM D36/D36M-09. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
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Standards Content (Sample)
This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
Designation:D3141/D3141M −21
Standard Specification for
Asphalt for Undersealing Portland-Cement Concrete
Pavements
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D3141/D3141M; the number immediately following the designation indicates the
year of original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last
reapproval. A superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope D113 Test Method for Ductility of Asphalt Materials
D140/D140M Practice for Sampling Asphalt Materials
1.1 This specification covers asphalt suitable for underseal-
D312/D312M Specification for Asphalt Used in Roofing
ing portland-cement concrete and overlaid concrete pavements
D2042 Test Method for Solubility of Asphalt Materials in
by pumping hot asphalt under the slabs.
Trichloroethylene
1.2 The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units
D7553 Test Method for Solubility of Asphalt Materials in
are to be regarded separately as standard. The values stated in
N-Propyl Bromide
each system may not be exact equivalents; therefore, each
system shall be used independently of the other. Combining
3. Material
values from the two systems may result in nonconformance
3.1 An asphalt of suitable consistency for pumping when
with the standard.
heatedtoatemperaturefrom204to232 °C[400to450 °F]and
1.3 This international standard was developed in accor-
for resistance to displacement in the pavement when cooled;
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
for sealing the underside of the slabs and joints, to fill cavities,
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
and to correct vertical alignment by raising the slab.
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
4. Properties
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
4.1 The asphalt shall be homogeneous and free of water and
2. Referenced Documents shall conform to the requirements in Table 1.
2.1 ASTM Standards:
5. Methods of Sampling and Testing
D5/D5M Test Method for Penetration of Bituminous Mate-
rials 5.1 The asphalt shall be sampled and the properties enumer-
ated in this specification shall be determined in accordance
D6/D6M Test Method for Loss on Heating of Oil and
Asphaltic Compounds with the following ASTM methods:
5.1.1 Sampling—Practice D140/D140M.
D36/D36M Test Method for Softening Point of Bitumen
(Ring-and-Ball Apparatus) 5.1.2 Softening Point—Test Method D36/D36M.
5.1.3 Flash Point—Test Method D92.
D92 Test Method for Flash and Fire Points by Cleveland
Open Cup Tester 5.1.4 Penetration—Test Method D5/D5M.
5.1.5 Ductility—Test Method D113
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Designation: D3141/D3141M − 15 D3141/D3141M − 21
Standard Specification for
Asphalt for Undersealing Portland-Cement Concrete
Pavements
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D3141/D3141M; the number immediately following the designation indicates the
year of original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last
reapproval. A superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope
1.1 This specification covers asphalt suitable for undersealing portland cement portland-cement concrete and overlaid concrete
pavements by pumping hot asphalt under the slabs.
1.2 The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units are to be regarded separately as standard. The values stated in each
system may not be exact equivalents; therefore, each system shall be used independently of the other. Combining values from the
two systems may result in non-conformancenonconformance with the standard.
1.3 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization
established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued
by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
2. Referenced Documents
2.1 ASTM Standards:
D5D5/D5M Test Method for Penetration of Bituminous Materials
D6D6/D6M Test Method for Loss on Heating of Oil and Asphaltic Compounds
D36D36/D36M Test Method for Softening Point of Bitumen (Ring-and-Ball Apparatus)
D92 Test Method for Flash and Fire Points by Cleveland Open Cup Tester
D113 Test Method for Ductility of Asphalt Materials
D140D140/D140M Practice for Sampling Asphalt Materials
D312D312/D312M Specification for Asphalt Used in Roofing
D2042 Test Method for Solubility of Asphalt Materials in Trichloroethylene
D7553 Test Method for Solubility of Asphalt Materials in N-Propyl Bromide
3. Material
3.1 An asphalt of suitable consistency for pumping when heated to a temperature from 204 to 232°C232 °C [400 to 450°F]450 °F]
and for resistance to displacement in the pavement when cooled; for sealing the underside of the slabs and joints, to fill
cavities;cavities, and to correct vertical alignment by raising the slab.
This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D04 on Road and Paving Materials and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D04.40 on Asphalt
Specifications.
Current edition approved Jan. 1, 2015Nov. 1, 2021. Published February 2015November 2021. Originally approved in 1972. Last previous edition approved in 20142015
as D3141/D3141M – 09 (2014).D3141/D3141M – 15. DOI: 10.1520/D3141_D3141M-15.10.1520/D3141_D3141M-21.
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