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                                                Dynamic Shear 
Rheometers   
for Asphalt	
SmartPave
SmartPave	 	
Dynamic Shear Rheometers (DSR)
The requirements for asphalt binder and bitumen, especially with 
regards to their elasticity and flexibility, have increased significantly in 
recent years. Particu  
larly in road construction, new asphalt concepts 
are being constantly developed to withstand the heavy strains 
caused by the ever-increasing traffic volume. However, traditional test 
methods are often not sufficient to characterize these innovative and 
mainly polymer-modified materials.
So that modern asphalt and bitumen products meet the high 
requirements placed on them there is a need for high-performance 
instruments to investigate and analyze these products in both quality 
control and during product development. The SmartPave	
4ri ?92 and 
SmartPave	
4ri ?102 dynamic shear rheometers are able to analyze 
unmodified as well as modified asphalt binder and bitumen in a wide 
tempera  
ture range, either according to standards or with classic 
rheo  logical  methods.
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worldwide for decades due to numerous innovative technologies 
like the EC motor, the Toolmaster™ automatic tool recognition 
system, and the most accurate Peltier temperature control for dry 
sample thermostatting available. This guarantees unrivalled accuracy, 
convenience, and ease of use in asphalt and bitumen rheology.	
t?H?@?A8 is the 
instrument which meets 
the highest measurement 
demands. 
For standard asphalt tests 
according to: AASHTO, ASTM, 
DIN EN, FGSV, IS, SATS GOST, 
and AGPT specifications
Temperature range:  
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Upgradeable to all standard 
rheological tests	
With the modular compact 
rheometer  B?( $$FG 
rounding off the portfolio, 
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all the needs emerging from 
state-of-the-art asphalt and 
bitumen analysis.
For extensive asphalt tests in 
research & development
For standard asphalt tests 
according to: AASHTO, ASTM, 
DIN EN, FGSV, IS, SATS GOST, 
and AGPT specifications
Temperature range:   
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Full rheological characterization of 
all materials from liquid to solid	
t?H?6?h?' is designed 
especially for the demands 
of quality control and routine 
measurements in asphalt test 
labs.
For standard asphalt tests 
according to: AASHTO, ASTM, 
DIN EN, FGSV, IS, SATS GOST, 
and AGPT specifications
Temperature range:  
(0r??0?%$Q"?		Bp?
Designed for the daily lab routine	
SmartPave4ri ?@?A8
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Asphalt and bitumen testing	
Asphalt binder and bitumen testing   
with the SmartPave  series:	
Rheological property 
determination of GTR- modified (ground tire 
rubber) asphalt binders  (AASHTO draft)
Asphalt binders can be blended 
with ground tire rubber (GTR)  to beneficially modify the 
properties of the pavement in 
highway construction. Determine  the temperature-dependent rheological properties in an 
appropriate temperature range 
with a special DSR setup based  on a concentric cylinder Peltier- controlled temperature device.	
Complex Shear 
Modulus |G*| [Pa]	
Time t [h]	
Viscosity determination  of asphalt binder according to 
AASHTO4ri ? 7%Y%s9bi@
ASTM4ri ? ?fa9bi@
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Use standard testing methods 
for viscosity determination of 
asphalt binder with a rotational  viscometer/rheometer to 
research the processability of 
asphalt binders in a temperature  t (9?6GF't?FRBh&)?0?%$Q"?		0`?XF	
Viscosity  6?7P [Pa s]	
Point No.	
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performance 
grading according 
to AASHTO4ri ? 8w?9bi@
ASTM4ri ? )?p6	
Classify asphalt binders relative 
to their rated performance 
in a tem   pera ture range from 
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conditions under which they are  used, including environmental  conditions and pavement  temperatures.	
Complex Shear Modulus  |G*| sin A6?p)	Point No.	
Multiple stress 
creep recovery 
(MSCR) according  to AASHTO4ri ? "6$@
9bi@sf?4ri ? b9bi@
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Determine the rutting 
performance of modified asphalt 
binder by measuring the percent  recovery and non-recoverable creep compliance of modified  asphalt binders.	
Shear Strain AG)? [%]	
Time t [s]	
Advanced 
asphalt binder  and bitumen  testing:	
DSR tests on solid 
bitumen and asphalt  mortar samples 
Characterize materials from the 
glassy to the molten state over  a large temperature range and  consequently determine the 
material’s transition temperatures  and relaxations precisely. With 
a dynamic mechanical analysis  (DMA) the temperature and 
mechanical behavior of solids 
is investigated with a variety of  available fixtures such as solid 
circular (SCF), rectangular fixtures  (SRF), or parallel-plate systems.	
Shear Strain AG)? [%]	
Torque M [mN m]	
Shear Strain AG)? [%]	
Full rheological 
characterization 
including master  curves 	
Conduct all standard rheological 
investigations on bitumen and 
asphalt binders in rotation and 
oscillation mode like flow curves,  3 interval time tests (3ITT), 
amplitude sweeps, frequency  sweeps, temperature tests,  master curves, etc.	
Complex Viscosity   |6?7P*| [Pa s]
Storage Modulus G' [Pa] Loss Modulus G" [Pa]	
Angular Frequency XFr) [rad/s]	
The RheoCompass  Software: New  
Paths for Asphalt and  Bitumen Testing
RheoCompass is a navigation 
tool that gives you the 
complete overview as well  as the exact insights you 
require. Designed for intuitive  use, the client–and-server-
based RheoCompass enables  application-oriented template filtering, customized test and  analysis definitions, highly 
simplified data retrieval, a fully 
automatic and fast temperature  calibration and verification routine, and much more.	
Determination 
of temperature-
dependent rheological  behavior of asphalt 
binders according to  D@0?5QaT?1	
In addition to the existing standard 
&c5 ?S?@T??1AU?r??!`Pq@ Peltier-controlled temperature devices which cover a wide 
temperature range. Enhance  measurement possibilities to  determine the temperature 
rheological properties of asphalt 
binders which are essential for their  use i.e. in road construction.	
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are especially designed for the needs and demands of 
the asphalt industry.  
All relevant asphalt binder and bitumen standards can be 
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Phase Shift Angle ?Y? in 	1T?P)bY%d@t?	t@`wQ$???Bp?
The best measuring geometry for  
your needs
Depending on the test method a large selection of 
measuring systems – parallel plate, cone-plate, and 
concentric cylinder systems – are available.
Easy fitting of measuring systems
When changing between measuring systems, 
QuickConnect provides great ease-of-use. The quick-
fitting coupling allows one-handed connection of the 
measuring systems and ensures fast, convenient system 
changes without a screwing mechanism.
A clear view of your sample
TruRay is a unique lighting concept only available for 
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and measurement surface. This is especially useful for the 
correct and precise filling of the measuring gap.
25 years of experience in one motor
The air-bearing-supported synchronous EC motor deploys 
a frictionless synchronous movement of the rotor inside 
that enables the most sensitive and therefore most 
precise movements. Whether investigating solids or 
low-viscosity liquids your results are accurate across a 
wide viscosity range.	
Fully automatic temperature calibration 
Temperature accuracy and stability are crucial in asphalt 
testing. Properties of asphalt binders are highly sensitive 
to changes in temperature. The smallest temperature 
deviations result in vast differences in the measuring 
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temperature calibration and verification routines in the 
RheoCompass software.
The most accurate Peltier  
temperature control
Temperature has the biggest influence on the 
rheological investigation of asphalt binders and bitumen. 
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control unit is the first Peltier heating system with heating 
elements above and below the sample. Temperature 
gradients are completely eliminated and the heating 
and cooling rates are very fast. Test times are reduced 
almost by half, while reproducibility is improved. Due 
to the unrivaled asphalt chamber, there is no water 
flow around the sample. You can work in a completely 
dry environment. The annoying noises made by water 
circulators and blocked water filters are things of the past.
Toolmaster™ – Automatic tool  
recognition and configuration
Toolmaster™ is the only completely contact-free 
automatic tool recognition and configuration system 
for rheometers. It recognizes measuring systems and 
temperature control units as soon as these are connected 
to the rheometer so you don't need to enter any data 
manually.
Easy-to-use software
The user-friendly rheometer software has been 
designed specifically for the needs of the asphalt 
industry. The software consists of predefined, 
step-by-step instructions for all test types as defined by 
international asphalt binder specifications.
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The most accurate temperature control
Temperature has the biggest influence on rheological investigations on asphalt binders 
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devices with excellent heating and cooling characteristics. 	
Air-cooled Peltier 
temperature control for 
parallel-plate systems 
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- CoolPeltier™: Peltier 
temperature control with built-in 
air-counter-cooling option that 
requires no additional fluid 
circulator for counter-cooling
 
- Temperature range:  
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- Smallest temperature 
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- Dry sample area; no water or 
gas flow around the sample
 
- Sliding rail for easy access and 
sample trimming
 
- Recommended for all standard 
applications on bitumen and 
asphalt binder according to 
international asphalt binder 
specifications
 
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convection-
temperature-control 
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- Temperature range:  
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