UNE-EN 13589-2019 PDF

Full title and description

STB UNE-EN 13589-2019 — Bitumen and bituminous binders: Determination of the tensile properties of modified bitumen by the force ductility method. This designation refers to the European standard EN 13589 (2018/2019 edition) as adopted for national use (UNE-EN) and presented here with the STB label included in the supplied title.

Abstract

This standard specifies a laboratory method to determine the tensile (stretching) properties of unaged, aged, residual or recovered bituminous binders — in particular polymer-modified bitumens (PmB) — using a force-ductility test. The work (energy) measured during the force-ductility test is used as a criterion to assess the quality and deformation characteristics of the material.

General information

• Status: Current (latest published edition applicable as a European / national adoption).
• Publication date: 27 February 2019 (UNE‑EN adoption of EN 13589:2018).
• Publisher: Asociación Española de Normalización (AENOR) for the UNE‑EN version; original EN text published under CEN/EN processes.
• ICS / categories: 91.100.50 — Binders. Sealing materials (bituminous binders).
• Edition / version: 2019 edition (corresponding to EN 13589:2018, adopted nationally as UNE‑EN 13589:2019).
• Number of pages: 15 pages (UNE‑EN published text).

Scope

The standard applies to the determination of tensile properties of modified bitumen by means of a force-ductility test. It covers test specimen preparation, equipment (ductilometer/force-ductility apparatus), test temperatures and speeds, measurement of force versus elongation, calculation of the work (deformation energy) and reporting of results. It is intended for use with unaged, aged, residual or recovered binders and is particularly aimed at polymer-modified bitumens.

Key topics and requirements

• Definition and preparation of the force-ductility test specimen and apparatus.
• Specified test temperatures and extension rates for tensile testing of modified binders.
• Measurement of force versus elongation and calculation of the work done (deformation energy) as a quality criterion.
• Requirements for reporting results, including specimen condition (unaged/aged/recovered) and test parameters.
• Precision statements and information required in the test report (method reproducibility/repeatability guidance).

These topics are presented in the EN text and its national adoptions; the force-ductility work value is used as a practical indicator of the tensile/deformation performance of polymer‑modified binders.

Typical use and users

Laboratories performing binder characterization, asphalt/bitumen manufacturers, material quality-control teams, road‑pavement designers, highway authorities, research institutions and conformity assessment bodies use this standard to assess tensile/stretching behaviour of modified bitumens and to support specifications for polymer‑modified binder performance.

Related standards

EN 13589 is used in the context of a family of asphalt and binder test standards. Related and referenced documents include earlier editions of EN 13589 (2004, 2008), EN 13703 (deformation energy concepts), and other binder/bitumen test methods and product standards cited in the normative references of EN 13589. National adoptions (DIN EN, DS/EN, STN EN, UNE‑EN) present the identical EN text as a national standard.

Keywords

Bitumen, bituminous binders, polymer‑modified bitumen (PmB), force ductility, ductility by force, tensile properties, deformation energy, binder testing, EN 13589, UNE‑EN 13589.

FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: EN 13589 (adopted as UNE‑EN 13589:2019) is a European test method specifying the force‑ductility procedure to determine tensile/stretching properties and the deformation work of modified bituminous binders.

Q: What does it cover?

A: It covers specimen preparation, required test apparatus and conditions, test execution (force vs. elongation), calculation of work/deformation energy, result expression and reporting requirements for modified binders (including polymer‑modified bitumens).

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: Accredited testing laboratories, binder and asphalt manufacturers, quality control personnel, highway agencies and researchers use it for characterising modified binders and supporting material specifications for pavements.

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: The 2018/2019 edition (EN 13589:2018, adopted nationally as UNE‑EN 13589:2019) is the current edition that replaced earlier versions (2004 and 2008 editions). National publications of the EN text (UNE‑EN, DIN EN, DS/EN, STN EN, etc.) reflect the same up‑to‑date European text. Check your national standards body for the formal national status and any subsequent amendments.

Q: Is it part of a series?

A: It forms part of the portfolio of European standards for bitumen and bituminous binders and is often referenced alongside other EN methods and product standards for asphalt binders and mixtures; it is not a multi‑part standard itself but belongs to the broader set of binder test standards.

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: Bitumen, bituminous binders, polymer‑modified bitumen, force‑ductility, tensile properties, deformation energy, binder testing, EN 13589.