1.1 This practice covers the process of drying compacted asphalt mixture specimens using vacuum drying apparatus.

1.2 The specimens dried by this practice remain at room temperature, which helps in maintaining specimen integrity during the drying process.

1.3 This practice can be used for compacted cylindrical and cubical laboratory and field asphalt mixture specimens.

1.4 This practice can also be used for drying other construction materials such as concrete, soils, aggregates, and loose asphalt mixtures. Use the manufacturer's recommendations for drying other construction materials.

1.5 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 equivalent; therefore, each system shall be used independently of the other. Combining values from the two systems may result in nonconformance with the standard.

1.6 The text of this standard references notes and footnotes which provide explanatory material. These notes and footnotes (excluding those in tables and figures) shall not be considered as requirements of the standard.

1.7 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory requirements prior to use.

1.8 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.