Name of the equipment: Dynamic Shear Rheometers (DSR) Make & Model: ANTON PAAR - MCR-102 I-Stem Registration ID- ……………………..                               Category of Instrument Characterization and Testing Types of Analysis / Testing It can perform Complex Shear Modulus, Viscosity determination, Superpave performance grading, and Multiple stress creep recovery (MSCR). Application: ● Quality control and routine measurements in asphalt test labs ● Research and development of asphalt and bitumen products ● Standard asphalt tests according to international standards (AASHTO, ASTM, DIN EN, etc.) Description of Instrument The SmartPave 102 is a dynamic shear rheometer (DSR) that is designed to analyze unmodified and modified asphalt binder and bitumen in a wide temperature range.

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Faculty In-charge: Dr. M. Sivakumar Email ID: sivakumarm@nitc.ac.in Phone number:  04952286232

Technical staffs: Chandni P R chandnipr@nitc.ac.in Ajin Das C K ajindasck@nitc.ac.in Abhiraj A R abhirajar@nitc.ac.in

Department CED Office Email ID cedoffice@nitc.ac.in Location Pavement Engineering Laboratory Lab Phone No 0495-2286243

Features of the equipment ✔ High-precision Peltier temperature control ✔ EC motor for sensitive and precise movements ✔ QuickConnect system for easy and fast system changes ✔ TruRay lighting concept for a clear view of the sample and measurement surface	Unique features/Measurement capabilities, if any ⮚ Temperature range of -50 °C to +220 °C ⮚ Unrivalled accuracy and convenience ⮚ Automatic and fast temperature calibration and verification routine.
Instrument Technical Description and Major Specifications (This Specifications Limited to Major 5) Temperature range: -50 °C to +220 °C Meets international standards Complex Shear Modulus |G| [Pa]* Viscosity determination of asphalt binder Upgradeable to all standard rheological tests	Measurement/Sample specifications: ▪ Asphalt binder ▪ Bitumen ▪ Modified asphalt binder

The SmartPave 102e requires 10-20g of dry and solid asphalt binder, bitumen, modified asphalt binder, or ground tire rubber (GTR) modified asphalt binders for analysis/testing.

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