Patent ID: 7923992
Filing Date: 2011-04-12
Classification: G01N,G01R,G05D

Abstract:
1. A method of testing asphalt specimens comprising the steps of: a. manufacturing a test specimen in a laboratory; b. providing a sensor for measuring a field specimen; c. measuring the field specimen with the sensor; d. comparing results of the measuring of the field specimen to the test specimen; and e. determining a mix ratio of the field specimen, wherein said manufacturing of the test specimen comprises the steps of: f. providing a container; g. placing a predetermined quantity of marbles in the container; h. placing a predetermined quantity of tagged material in the container; i. mixing the marbles, gelatin and the tagged material in the container; and j. sensing the tagged material to determine an accuracy of mix ratios of the test specimen, wherein the testing is non-destructive to the tested material.