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What is Surface Treatments for Asphalt Roads about?

This chapter discusses surface treatments for road pavement. Surface treatments involve spraying a thin layer of bitumen or tar onto the road surface and covering it with stone chippings. This provides a waterproof seal, wear surface, and skid resistance. Common types include single, double, and triple surface treatments. Surface treatments are effective and economical for newly constructed and existing roads carrying under 1,000 vehicles per day. Guidelines are provided on chipping size selection and speci

Author
Solomon Mehari
Language
EN