ASTM D8012-18 PDF

Full title and description

Designation: ASTM D8012-18 — Standard Practice for Reclamation of Scrap and Waste Asphalt Shingles to Produce Reclaimed Asphalt Shingles (RAS) for Use in Transportation Applications. This practice provides requirements and guidance for reclaiming manufacturing scrap and tear‑off asphalt shingles into a reproducible reclaimed asphalt shingle (RAS) product suitable for use in asphalt paving and other transportation applications, including material acceptance, processing, sampling, testing, stockpiling, operator and facility qualifications, and a certification form for QC/QA.

Abstract

ASTM D8012-18 establishes a baseline practice for producing RAS from scrap and waste asphalt shingles. It covers sourcing and inspection of incoming shingles (both manufacturing scrap and tear‑off), processing and size classification, moisture and contamination checks, sampling and testing protocols, stockpiling and product certification, and guidance on operator and facility quality control to ensure consistent material suitable for reuse in asphalt mixtures or unbound applications. The standard is concise (short practice) and intended to be used with professional judgment and in conjunction with referenced ASTM test methods.

General information

• Status: Published / Active
• Publication date: 2018 (designation D8012‑18; current edition approved mid‑June 2018 and published July 2018)
• Publisher: ASTM International
• ICS / categories: 91.100.50 (Binders, sealing materials); 93.080.20 (Road construction materials)
• Edition / version: D8012‑18 (2018 edition)
• Number of pages: 4 pages

Summary details above are based on the ASTM product/document record and published standard listing.

Scope

This practice covers reclamation of asphalt shingles derived from manufacturing scrap and tear‑off roofing to produce reclaimed asphalt shingles (RAS) intended for use in roadway paving materials and certain unbound applications (for example, granular fill). The standard gives guidance on material quality, quality control procedures, operator and facility qualifications, sampling and testing, stockpiling, and documentation/certification of RAS production. Units are stated in SI. It is a practice (guidance) meant to be used with professional judgment and does not replace project‑specific specifications.

Key topics and requirements

• Definitions and terminology specific to RAS production (facility, operator, RAS product).
• Sourcing and inspection requirements for incoming manufacturing scrap and tear‑off shingles to limit contamination (e.g., foreign debris, excessive non‑asphalt materials).
• Processing and particle size classification guidance; reference to standard sieves (E11) for gradation control.
• Sampling and testing requirements and references to relevant ASTM test methods (sampling aggregates, moisture content, etc.).
• Moisture control, stockpiling procedures, and segregation to preserve product consistency.
• Operator and facility quality control/quality assurance practices, including use of a certification form for incoming materials and outgoing RAS product.
• Safety, environmental, and regulatory caution: users are responsible for applicable safety and regulatory compliance when handling tear‑off shingles (e.g., potential asbestos in older materials) and for establishing site procedures.

Key requirements and referenced procedural elements are described in the practice; the document also lists referenced ASTM methods to support testing and sampling.

Typical use and users

Primary users include asphalt producers and mix designers, RAS recycling facility operators, municipal and state departments of transportation, pavement and materials engineers, contractors handling roof tear‑offs, and environmental/regulatory reviewers assessing reuse of construction waste. The practice is used to standardize RAS production for incorporation into hot‑mix asphalt and for some unbound uses where reclaimed shingles are permitted.

Related standards

The practice references several ASTM standards and related documents used for sampling and testing, for example: ASTM C136 (sieve analysis), ASTM D75/D75M (practice for sampling aggregates), ASTM D2216 (moisture content by mass), ASTM D653 (terminology), and Specification E11 (sieve sizes). It is also listed for review/revision as an ASTM work item (revision activity).

Keywords

asphalt shingles, reclaimed asphalt shingles (RAS), recycling, tear‑off shingles, manufacturing scrap, RAS production, quality control, sampling, stockpiling, hot‑mix asphalt, pavement materials.

FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: ASTM D8012‑18 is a practice that documents recommended procedures and quality measures for reclaiming scrap and waste asphalt shingles into a standardized reclaimed asphalt shingles (RAS) product intended for transportation applications.

Q: What does it cover?

A: It covers sourcing and inspection of incoming shingles, processing and size control, sampling and testing references, moisture and contamination control, stockpiling and segregation, operator/facility QC, and a certification form to document incoming material and outgoing RAS product. It is a practice (guidance), not a prescriptive specification for mix design.

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: Asphalt producers, RAS recycling facilities, DOTs and agency specifiers, pavement/materials engineers, roofing contractors and waste processors, and environmental/regulatory reviewers.

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: The document is the 2018 edition (D8012‑18) and is published/active. As of the latest public record, a work item has been created to revise D8012‑18 (revision activity noted), indicating the standard is under review for update. Users should check the official ASTM records for the most current status before procurement or citing in contract documents.

Q: Is it part of a series?

A: D8012 is a standalone practice focused on RAS production but it cross‑references and relies on several ASTM test methods and practices (for sampling, moisture testing, sieving, and terminology). It was developed by Subcommittee D18.14 (Geotechnics of Sustainable Construction) under ASTM Committee D18.

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: Asphalt shingles, RAS, reclaimed asphalt shingles, recycling, tear‑off, manufacturing scrap, quality control, sampling, stockpiling, pavement materials.