GLASS FIBERS ADD DURABILITY TO POLYMER-MODIFIED SURFACINGS

The addition of glass fibers can bring durability to polymer-modified surface treatments and interlayers by creating a resilient, stress- absorbing waterproof membrane that may provide longer-lasting surfaces and bridge alligator-cracked pavements. This article discusses how these fiber-reinforced membranes offer enough tensile strength and flexibility to absorb movements in the pavement and delay pavement cracking. The sprayed in-place membrane cures quickly enough that a road may be opened to traffic only 15 minutes after placement. The article also discusses testing and applications.

• Availability:
  • Find a library where document is available. Order URL: http://worldcat.org/oclc/1519687
• Corporate Authors:

  James Informational Media, Incorporated

  2720 South River Road, Suite 126
  Des Plaines, IL  United States  60018-
• Authors:
  • Kuennen, T
• Publication Date: 2004-10

Language

• English

Media Info

• Features: Photos;
• Pagination: p. 38-41
• Serial:
  • Better Roads
  • Volume: 74
  • Issue Number: 10
  • Publisher: James Informational Media, Incorporated
  • ISSN: 0006-0208
  • Serial URL: http://www.betterroads.com

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Chip seals; Pavement maintenance; Pavement performance; Polymer fibers; Surface course (Pavements)
• Subject Areas: Highways; Pavements;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00980699
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: UC Berkeley Transportation Library
• Files: BTRIS, TRIS, ATRI
• Created Date: Nov 1 2004 12:00AM