This paper will briefly deal with the structure of CEN (Comité Européen de Normalisation) work and the manner in which it is attempted to arrive at European standards for bituminous mixtures. In particular, attention will be paid to the inherent problems in this work in the light of the role played by asphalt standards in the overall activities involved in the construction of roads. The author is a member of the CEN Working group 1 "Bituminous Mixtures" of TC (Technical Committee) 227 "Road Materials".
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