Evaluation of Products and Application Procedures for Mitigating Dust in Temperate Climates

An evaluation of commercial dust palliatives was conducted to determine their effectiveness in mitigating fugitive dust on roads in temperate climates. Several types of dust palliatives were tested, including polymer emulsions, a polysaccharide solution, a calcium chloride solution, and synthetic fluids. Each product was placed in an individual test section; application rates ranged from 1.8 to 3.6 L/sq m with a topical or an admix construction method (grade, spray, till, compact, spray). Water-soluble products were diluted by using one part product and three parts water. Test sections were constructed and observed for 220 days to monitor product performance. Test sections were located along training routes at Ft. Leonard Wood, Missouri, and were subjected to heavy military truck and tracked vehicle traffic. Data from stationary and mobile particle collectors were analyzed to determine the ability of each product to suppress dust for extended periods. Nuclear density tests were performed to monitor soil moisture content and density. Several products are recommended for use on roads in temperate climates as a result of this evaluation.

• Record URL:
  • https://doi.org/10.3141/1989-36
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• Authors:
  • Rushing, John F
  • Tingle, Jeb S
• Conference:
  • 9th International Conference on Low-Volume Roads
  • Location: Austin Texas, United States
  • Date: 2007-6-24 to 2007-6-27
• Publication Date: 2007

Language

• English

Media Info

• Media Type: Print
• Features: Figures; Photos; References; Tables;
• Pagination: pp 305-311
• Monograph Title: Low-Volume Roads 2007. Volume 1
• Serial:
  • Transportation Research Record: Journal of the Transportation Research Board
  • Issue Number: 1989
  • Publisher: Transportation Research Board
  • ISSN: 0361-1981

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Calcium chloride; Density; Dust control; Emulsions; Heavy vehicles; Low volume roads; Performance; Polymers; Soil water; Synthetics; Temperate regions; Test sections
• Uncontrolled Terms: Dust palliatives; Nuclear density tests; Polysaccharides
• Subject Areas: Geotechnology; Highways; Maintenance and Preservation; Materials; I35: Miscellaneous Materials; I61: Equipment and Maintenance Methods;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 01050901
• Record Type: Publication
• ISBN: 9780309104647
• Files: TRIS, TRB, ATRI
• Created Date: Jun 7 2007 10:20AM