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BETA R&D is an AMRL certified (AAP AASHTO R18) testing laboratory that offers full-service testing and development capabilities to the waterproofing, protective coatings, specialty asphalts, and asphalt paving industries.
Our state-of-the-art facility provides for a full-range of laboratory services, to include:
- Full SHRP testing and PG Grading
- Asphalt Emulsion Testing
- Binder Viscosity Grading Tests
In addition to routine and specified testing services, BETA R&D provides design, development and technical support for all your liquid asphalt and emulsified asphalt research needs.BETA’s research team offers more than 60 years of combined technical expertise in the asphalt technology industries. BETA R&D represents reliability and professionalism by being trained in state, federal, AASHTO and ASTM test methods
From technical support and service to product development and improvement, BETA is your technology source.
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BETA R&D is an AMRL certified (AAP AASHTO R18) testing laboratory that offers full-service testing and development capabilities to the waterproofing, protective coatings, specialty asphalts, and asphalt paving industries.In addition to routine and specified testing services, BETA R&D provides design, development and technical support for all your liquid asphalt and emulsified asphalt research needs.
SHRP and Conventional Asphalt Testing
| Property | Test Method |
|---|---|
| PG Grading Determination | AASHTO M320 (R29) |
| PG Grade Verification | AASHTO M320 (R29) |
| Pressure Aging Vessel | AASHTO R28 / ASTM D6521 |
| Solubility in TCE | AASHTO T44 / ASTM D2042 |
| Flash Point COC | AASHTO T48 / ASTM D92 |
| Penetration | AASHTO T49 / ASTM D5 |
| Ductility | AASHTO T51 / ASTM D113 |
| Softening Point Ring and Ball | AASHTO T53 / ASTM D36 |
| Kinematic Viscosity | AASHTO T201 / ASTM D2170 |
| Absolute Viscosity | AASHTO T202 / ASTM D2171 |
| Specific Gravity by pycnometer | AASHTO T228 / ASTM D70 |
| Rolling Thin Film Exposure, Including Mass Loss | AASHTO T240 / ASTM D2872 |
| Force Ductility Test (includes ratio) | AASHTO T300 |
| Elastic Recovery | AASHTO T301 / ASTM D6084 |
| Bending Beam Rheometer | AASHTO T313 / ASTM D6648 |
| Dynamic Shear Rheometry (Original, RTFO, or PAV) | AASHTO T315 / ASTM D7175 |
| Brookfield Viscosity | AASHTO T316 / ASTM D4402 |
| Multiple Stress Creep and Recovery | AASHTO TP70 / ASTM D7405 |
| Polymer Separation by Ring & Ball | ASTM D7173 (D 36) |
| Separation by DSR | ASTM D7173 (D7175) |
Asphalt Emulsion Testing
| Property | Test Method |
|---|---|
| Settlement | AASHTO T59 / ASTM D6930 |
| Storage Stability | AASHTO T59 / ASTM D6930 |
| Sieve Test | AASHTO T59 / ASTM D6933 |
| Residue by Evaporation | AASHTO T59 / ASTM D6934 |
| Cement Mixing | AASHTO T59 / ASTM D6935 |
| Demulsibility | AASHTO T59 / ASTM D6936 |
| Density (Wt./Gallon) | AASHTO T59 / ASTM D6937 |
| Residue by Distillation | AASHTO T59 / ASTM D6997 |
| Particle Charge | AASHTO T59 / ASTM D7402 |
| Viscosity, Saybolt @ 77°F | AASHTO T72 / ASTM D7496 |
| Viscosity, Saybolt @ 122°F | AASHTO T72 / ASTM D7496 |
Cutback Asphalt Testing
| Property | Test Method |
|---|---|
| Cutback Distillation | AASHTO T78 / ASTM D402 |
| Flash Point, Tag Open-Cup | AASHTO T79 / ASTM D3143 |
| Kinematic Viscosity@ 60°C | AASHTO T201 / ASTM D2170 |
| Gravity/Density of Cutback by Hydrometer | AASHTO T295 / ASTM D3142 |
Emulsion Residue Testing
| Property | Test Method |
|---|---|
| Solubility in TCE | AASHTO T44 / ASTM D2042 |
| Penetration, 25°C/4°C | AASHTO T49 / ASTM D5 |
| Float Test | AASHTO T50 / ASTM D 139 |
| Ductility | AASHTO T-51 / ASTM D-113 |
- BETA R&D
- 11310 Reichold Road
- Gulfport, MS 39503
- T: (228) 248-0385
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