ASTM D5106
Standard Specification for Steel Slag Aggregates for Asphalt Paving Mixtures
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ASTM D5106 is the ASTM standard for steel slag aggregates for asphalt paving mixtures, providing a technical specification for a specialized aggregate material used in paving applications. It helps define the expectations for this product so buyers, engineers, and suppliers can evaluate suitability with greater confidence. By focusing on a consistent specification framework, the standard supports clearer procurement, quality control, and material selection when steel slag is considered for asphalt mixtures.
ASTM D5106 standard overview
The Standard Specification for Steel Slag Aggregates for Asphalt Paving Mixtures addresses the material requirements associated with using steel slag as aggregate in asphalt paving work. As an ASTM standard, it serves as a reference point for describing the product, its intended application, and the controls needed for reliable use. ASTM D5106 is most relevant when a project calls for a defined specification that can guide acceptance, comparison, and product documentation for paving-related materials.
Where is ASTM D5106 used?
This specification is commonly used in asphalt paving supply chains where steel slag aggregate is selected as part of a paving mixture. It may be referenced by material producers, testing labs, specifiers, and procurement teams involved in asphalt-related projects. ASTM D5106 is especially useful in workflows that require a consistent technical basis for ordering, evaluating, or documenting aggregate intended for paving mixtures.
Practical importance of ASTM D5106
In practice, the standard matters because it gives stakeholders a common specification for a specialized aggregate product. That can support more consistent material comparisons, reduce ambiguity in purchasing, and improve quality control during acceptance and review. ASTM D5106 also helps align technical expectations between suppliers and end users, which can reduce risk when steel slag aggregates are being considered for asphalt paving mixtures.
- Steel slag aggregate specification
- Asphalt paving mixture use
- Material acceptance reference
- Quality control and procurement support
- Technical evaluation of aggregate product
- Publication Date: 2022-07-07
- Publisher: ASTM
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