Heavy duty membranes for the reduction of reflective cracking in bituminous concrete overlays (follow up report)
Seven types of heavy duty membranes were tested to determine their effect on reducing reflective cracks in bituminous overlays of rigid pavement. The final report for this project which was completed in August 1985 indicated significantly better performance of the treated transverse cracks and joints, and recommended the approval of four membranes for this specific use. This follow up report reexamined the ability of these membranes in reducing reflective cracks six years after their original application. It is concluded that there is no need to use heavy duty membranes to treat longitudinal joints and cracks. Based on the analysis of crack data from this survey it is apparent that the same degree of reflective cracking occurred in the membrane treated sections as over the untreated joints and cracks, if the cracking observed on all the membrane sections is combined together. However, based on individual product section cracking, two types are recommended to remain on the approved list for treatment of transverse cracks and joints (a).
- Corporate Authors: Harrisburg, PA United States
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Authors:
- Azab, M A
- Helwig, R D
- Malasheskie, G J
- Publication Date: 1987-9
Language
- English
Media Info
- Pagination: 19P
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Serial:
- Issue Number: 79-6
Subject/Index Terms
- TRT Terms: Bituminous pavements; Concrete pavements; Cracking; Membrane curing; Overlays (Pavements); Pavement components; Pavement layers; Pavements; Tests for suitability, service and quality
- ATRI Terms: Asphalt; Concrete pavement; Cracking; Heavy duty pavement; Membrane; Overlay; Pavement layer; Pavement materials; Pavement testing
- Subject Areas: Highways; Pavements;
Filing Info
- Accession Number: 01416772
- Record Type: Publication
- Source Agency: ARRB
- Files: ITRD, ATRI, STATEDOT
- Created Date: Aug 24 2012 5:19AM