TE-BBR SD

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9728-V31

TE-BBR SD Thermoelectric Bending Beam Rheometer



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The TE-BBR SD is a thermoelectrically-cooled bending beam rheometer for testing flexural creep of asphalt binders from ambient to –40 °C (±0.03 °C). A crack seal option provides for low temperature characterization of crack seal “creep” under load for 0.5” thick specimens.

The TE-BBR SD meets or exceeds ASTM, AASHTO, and SHRP provisions for flexural creep testing of asphalt binders, including ASTM D6648, AASHTO T 313, SHRP Binder Provisions.

Common applications include flexural creep of asphalt binders and low temperature characterization of crack seal under load.

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Precise, Repeatable Results

  • Meets or exceeds ASTM, AASHTO, and SHRP requirement for low temperature flexural creep testing of asphalt binders including ASTM D6648 and AASHTO T 313
  • Instrument sample supports feature specimen support strips 3 mm ±0.30 mm in top radius
  • Temperature range: ambient to −40 °C.
  • Temperature stability: ±0.03 °C with resolution to ±0.01 °C.
  • Resolves specimen beam deflection to 0.155 µm (1550 Å)
  • Resolves force to within 0.147 mN (0.015 g)

Reliable and Versatile Performance

  • Instruments installed and in operation in asphalt testing labs throughout the world
  • Performance verified through ASTM round-robin testing
  • Pneumatic pressure regulators allow operator to adjust pressure on main input line, air bearing, and load shaft support
  • Capable of measuring specimen beam loads from 0 g to 450 g
  • Instrument provided with factory-calibration in an ISO 9001-registered laboratory
  • Digital thermometer and probe included with instrument purchase, along with a one year warranty

Simple, Automated Testing

  • Easy-to-use Windows®-based operational software (included) controls the entire testing process and provides a visual display of stress and strain
  • Simple data transfer via USB interface
  • Reports and graphs can be printed on any Windows compatible printer

Compact, self-contained unit

  • TE-cooled with solid-state Peltier elements. Requires no pressurized coolants (a separate air-water heat exchanger is included) and is environmentally friendly
  • An integrated, self-contained bath cools using methanol or ethanol as the bath medium
Specifications
Unit Weight

Control Unit: 49.9 kg (110 lb)
Load Unit: 15.9 kg (35 lb)
Air/Water Heat Exchanger: 68.0 kg (150 lb)

Method ASTM D6648, AASHTO T 313
Dimensions (W x D x H)

Control Unit: 73.7 cm × 71.1 cm × 55.9 cm (29 in × 28 in × 22 in)*
Load Unit: 58.4 cm × 48.3 cm × 68.6 cm (23 in × 19 in × 27 in)
Air/Water Heat Exchanger: 49.5 cm × 40.6 cm × 48.3 cm (19.5 in × 16 in × 19 in)
* add 15 cm (6 in) to front and rear dimensions for connection and airflow allowance

Shipping Dimensions (W x D x H)

Control & Load Units: 101.6 cm × 81.3 cm × 121.9 cm (40 in × 32 in × 48 in)
Air/Water Heat Exchanger: 61.0 cm × 53.3 cm × 66.0 cm (24 in × 21 in × 26 in)

Shipping Weight (With All Items) 136.4 kg (300 lb)
Maximum Throughput 6 results per hour
Sample Capacity 1
Temperature Range and Accuracy Ambient to −40 °C (±0.03 °C stability; ±0.01 °C resolution)
Operating Conditions 15 °C to 30 °C, 10% to 75% relative humidity (non-condensing), Installation Category II, Pollution Degree 2
Electrical Specifications 120 Vac, 50/60 Hz; 240 Vac, 50/60 Hz; 1800 watts power consumption
Compliance CE Mark; EMC directive (2004/108/EC); Low voltage directive (2006/95/EC); HI-POT (1900 Vdc, 60 sec.); ROHS
Data Output USB
Flexural Creep stiffness Range 20 MPa to 1 Gpa
Sample Supports Specimen supports strips 3 mm ±0.30 mm in top radius
Bath Volume 5 L (1.33 gal)
Sample Dimensions 12.7 mm × 6.35 mm × 127 mm (0.5 in × 0.25 in × 5 in)