This standard specifies a test method for determining the (splitting) indirect tensile strength of cylindrical specimens of bituminous mixtures.
The cylindrical specimen to be * is brought to The specified test temperature, placed in The compression will testing The machine between The loading strips, and The loaded diametrically along The direction of The cylinder axis with a constant speed of below until it breaks, The indirect tensile strength is The maximum tensile stress calculated from The peak load applied at break and The dimensions of The specimen.
Before conducting BS EN 12697-23, it is important to read the - specification. The Standards can be obtained from the appropriate standard authorities.