SLURRY SEAL

The results are reported of two inspections of slurry seal projects in Ohio. The first was conducted to observe the condition and evaluate the performance of Slurry Seal on highway shoulders. Both inside and outside sealed shoulders were inspected after 4 winter seasons. The overall condition of the seal was considered at least as good as the results obtained with chip and seal and is expected to continue functioning without major maintenance. The method does not result in waste of aggregate, and surface drainage characteristics were good. The second inspection reports on the relatively new use of slurry seal on Ohio highways. Comments are made on the equipment and materials used, the work itself, field observations, and method of performance. The maintenance of quality control is covered, and the maintenance of traffic throught the project is described.

• Supplemental Notes:
  • Material has been compiled from special reports as requested in Federal-Aid Highway Program Manual, Volume 6, August 23, 1974. Taken from "Special Reports on Use of Equipment and Methods of Maintenance".
• Corporate Authors:

  Federal Highway Administration

  1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE
  Washington, DC  United States  20590
• Authors:
  • Motl, L C
  • Schimelfenyg, R C
• Publication Date: 0

Media Info

• Features: Photos;
• Pagination: p. 8-19
• Serial:
  • Publication of: Dutch Touring Club ANWB
  • Issue Number: 0
  • Publisher: Royal Dutch Touring Club ANWB

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Aggregates; Building materials; Equipment; Highway maintenance; Highways; Inspection; Maintenance; Performance; Quality control; Road shoulders; Slurry seals; Surface drainage; Traffic
• Subject Areas: Geotechnology; Highways; Maintenance and Preservation; Operations and Traffic Management;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00097389
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS, USDOT
• Created Date: Aug 13 1975 12:00AM