CONSTRUCTION SPECIFICATIONS FOR ASPHALT CURBS AND GUTTERS. FOURTH EDITION

Asphalt curbs and asphalt gutters have the following advantages over other types: (1) they are economical to constuct, (2) they are easier to construct, (3) they can be placed quickly, requiring no forms and no curing period, (4) they are not affected by ice- and snow-melting chemicals, and (5) they are coated easily with traffic paint. This booklet discusses specifications for asphalt curbs and gutters, covering the following areas: description, materials, equipment, preparation of curb foundation, preparation of gutter foundation, preparation of mixture, transportation of the mix, placing mix, method of measurement, and basis of payment. Also includes Notes to the Engineer section.

  • Corporate Authors:

    Asphalt Institute

    2696 Research Park Drive
    Lexington, KY  United States  40511-8480
  • Publication Date: 1978-3

Media Info

  • Features: Figures; Photos;
  • Pagination: 12 p.

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Filing Info

  • Accession Number: 00605406
  • Record Type: Publication
  • Report/Paper Numbers: SS-3
  • Files: TRIS
  • Created Date: Mar 31 1991 12:00AM