PLACEMENT OF A SEA PAVEMENT USING ELEMENT SULFUR

A sulfur-extended asphalt (SEA) pavement using molten elemental sulfur "Flower of sulfur" was placed in a commuter parking lot. This report is devoted to the design, mixing, and placement of the SEA material. Problems associated with temperature-maintenance of the liquid sulfur from holding tank to mixing drum are outlined in detail. The appearance and color of the mix were virtually identical to those of a conventional ConnDOT Class I. Measurements indicated insignificant emissions of noxious gases at both the plant and paver. The service life of the SEA pavement will ultimately determine the cost effectiveness of the further use of this material in ConnDOT construction and maintenance activities. (FHWA)

• Corporate Authors:

  Connecticut Department of Transportation

  Bureau of Highways, 24 Wolcott Hill Road, P.O. Drawer A
  Wethersfield, CT  United States  06109

  Federal Highway Administration

  1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE
  Washington, DC  United States  20590
• Authors:
  • Kasinskas, M M
• Publication Date: 1982-9

Media Info

• Pagination: 27 p.

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Location; Mix design; Parking lots; Pavement maintenance; Sulfur asphalt; Temperature
• Old TRIS Terms: Placement
• Subject Areas: Construction; Geotechnology; Highways; Materials; Terminals and Facilities; I35: Miscellaneous Materials; I52: Construction of Pavements and Surfacings;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00372391
• Record Type: Publication
• Report/Paper Numbers: FHWA-CT-801-2-82-9, FCP 44G1-494
• Contract Numbers: 801
• Files: TRIS, USDOT, STATEDOT
• Created Date: Jun 30 1983 12:00AM