GOST 33137-2014 PDF

Full title and description

GOST 33137-2014 — Automobile roads of general use. Viscous road petroleum bitumens. Method for determination of dynamic viscosity by rotational viscometer. The standard specifies a laboratory method using a rotational viscometer to determine the dynamic viscosity of viscous road petroleum bitumens intended as binder material for construction, reconstruction and repair of road pavements.

Abstract

This interstate (GOST) standard defines the procedure, equipment and conditions for measurement of dynamic viscosity of road petroleum bitumens by rotational viscometry. It establishes temperature and measurement ranges and basic sample preparation, calibration and reporting requirements to ensure reproducible quality control and comparative testing across laboratories and manufacturers.

General information

• Status: Active / Acting (interstate standard introduced as national standard of the Russian Federation).
• Publication date: Introduced 01 October 2015 (registered 2014; re‑issue/ republication entry noted in 2019).
• Publisher: Issued as an interstate standard (MEЖГОСУДАРСТВЕННЫЙ СТАНДАРТ); adopted and maintained in the national catalogue by the Russian national body (Rosstandart) and related national standardization authorities.
• ICS / categories: 93.080.20 — Civil engineering; road engineering; road construction materials.
• Edition / version: Designation year 2014 (GOST 33137-2014); introduced in 2015; reissued notation appears in 2019 publications.
• Number of pages: Published editions distributed by standards resellers list the document as approximately 11 pages (some vendor records show 11–12 pages depending on format/reissue).

Scope

The standard applies to viscous road petroleum bitumens used as binders in road pavement works and specifies the method for determining their dynamic viscosity with rotational viscometers at temperatures from 40 °C and for viscosity values in the range approximately 0.001 to 5000 Pa·s. It is intended for laboratory quality control, acceptance testing and research where dynamic viscosity is a relevant performance parameter.

Key topics and requirements

• Definition of test method using a rotational viscometer (instrument configuration and rotor geometry considerations).
• Required test temperature(s) — measurement procedures referenced to 40 °C (and instructions for temperature control during testing).
• Measurement range and sensitivity — applicable for dynamic viscosity values from about 0.001 to 5000 Pa·s.
• Sample preparation, conditioning and handling to ensure representative and repeatable results.
• Calibration, verification and reporting format (requirements for instrument calibration, test record content and expression of results).
• Normative references to related GOSTs and safety/measurement standards used in conjunction with the method.

Typical use and users

Primary users are materials testing laboratories, road‑building contractors, asphalt and bitumen producers, research organizations and conformity assessment bodies performing quality control, acceptance testing and material characterization for pavement design and production. The method supports laboratory QC, formulation checks and comparative evaluation of binder rheological properties.

Related standards

GOST 33137-2014 is part of a family of standards addressing properties and test methods for road petroleum bitumens (examples include companion GOSTs for penetration, softening point, RTFOT and other binder tests). The standard itself lists normative references to multiple GOSTs used for sample handling, safety and complementary test methods.

Keywords

GOST 33137-2014; bitumen; road petroleum bitumens; viscous bitumen; rotational viscometer; dynamic viscosity; road materials; viscosity range 0.001–5000 Pa·s; 40 °C; pavement binder testing.

FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: It is an interstate GOST standard (designated 33137-2014) that specifies a laboratory method for measuring the dynamic viscosity of viscous road petroleum bitumens using a rotational viscometer.

Q: What does it cover?

A: The method covers instrumentation, sample preparation, test conditions (notably measurements at/around 40 °C), measurement range (about 0.001 to 5000 Pa·s), calibration and reporting requirements for dynamic viscosity determinations.

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: Materials testing laboratories, asphalt/bitumen manufacturers, road contractors, researchers and certification bodies involved in quality control and material characterization of road binders.

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: As published, GOST 33137-2014 is listed as an active (acting) standard and was introduced on 01 October 2015; later re‑issuance entries for publication records appear in 2019. Users should check their national standards catalogue for any newer amendments or national deviations.

Q: Is it part of a series?

A: Yes — it belongs to the set of GOST standards addressing viscous road petroleum bitumens and related test methods (penetration, softening point, thin‑film oven, etc.). The standard cross‑references several other GOSTs used together for binder characterization.

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: Bitumen, viscous road petroleum bitumens, dynamic viscosity, rotational viscometer, road construction, pavement binder, 40 °C, Pa·s.