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The Gilson Rice Shaker: A Versatile Tool for Specific Gravity Testing

March 07, 2024

<div><a href="/blog/testing-with-the-asphalt-rice-shaker"><img loading="lazy" src="/Content/Images/uploaded/blog/2024/march/Blog-2024-March-Hero.jpg" alt="Asphalt Rice Shaker Article" style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; width: 100%; max-width: 715px;" /> </a></div><p>If you regularly perform asphalt theoretical maximum specific gravity (Rice) tests, the Gilson Rice Shaker is a time-saving tool to have in your lab. Find out why this unit is the key to determining accurate specific gravity determinations for asphalt, aggregates, and soils.</p>

Tags: Testing Insights , Product Insights , ASTM D2041 , AASHTO T 209 , ASTM C128 , AASHTO T 84 , ASTM C188 , AASHTO T 133 , ASTM D854 , AASHTO T 100 , Asphalt Testing , Rice Test , Theoretical Maximum Specific Gravity , Specific Gravity , Relative Density , Aggregate Testing , Soil Testing

Specific Gravity of Asphalt Test: What Equipment Do I Need?

May 29, 2018

<div><a href="/blog/testing-the-specific-gravity-of-asphalt-what-equipment-do-i-need"><img src="/Content/Images/uploaded/blog/2018blogpictures/May2018/asphalt-rice-test.jpg" alt=" asphalt rice test" style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; width: 100%; max-width: 715px;" /></a></div><p>The Asphalt Rice Test is commonly used in determining theoretical maximum or asphalt specific gravity in accordance with ASTM and AASHTO standards. This blog post covers what you should know about the test and equipment available to help ensure testing in compliance with ASTM D2041 and AASHTO T 209.</p>

Tags: Rice Test , Equipment Selection Guide , Asphalt Testing , Resource Guide , Specific Gravity , Theoretical Maximum Specific Gravity , How-To