摘要: |
This report summarizes a manual which is a significantly updated version of the 1984 Texas Department of Transportation Manual: Seal Coat and Surface Treatment. The new manual incorporates: Input from seal coat experts; new materials, equipment, and methods; and 'best practice' ideas recommended by Texas Tech University in research project 0-1787, Seal Coat Constructability Review. The following topics are covered: Guidelines for treatment selection, materials selection; plan preparation; determining binder and aggregate application rates; duties of inspectors or crew chiefs; pre-seal coat activities; equipment inspection; seal coat application process; and public perception and complaints. The updated manual is intended for use by inspectors, engineers, contractors, maintenance, and special jobs personnel. |