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Bonding ofAsphalt Pavement Layers
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Slip on 2003 Track
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Content
• Why worry about bond strength?
• How can you measure bond quality?
• Comprehensive study (lab vs field)
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• Comprehensive study (lab vs field)
• Results from 2009 & 2012 Tracks
• Conclusions & recommendations
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Impact of Slip on M-E Response12-04
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Measuring Bond Strength
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M-E Predictions + Field Measurements
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Comprehensive Tack Study Design
• Results from both laboratory37/222 & field123/369
• New, milled, and micro milled surfaces
• Representative products and practical rates
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– PG67-22 at 0.03, 0.05, 0.07 gal/yd2
– NTSS-1HM at 0.04, 0.06, 0.08 gal/yd2
– CRS-2, CRS-2L, CQS-1h at 0.05, 0.075, 0.10 gal/yd2
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Lab Sample Preparation
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Lab Results for PG67-22
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Micro-milled Milled New
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Field Rate Measurements
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Field Results for PG67-22
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0.0246 gal/sy & existing 0.0473 gal/sy & existing 0.0625 gal/sy & existing0.025 gal/sy & milled 0.0348 gal/sy & milled 0.0639 gal/sy & milled
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Comprehensive Tack Study Findings
• Results from both laboratory and field
– Laboratory bond strengths higher than field
• New, milled, and micro milled surfaces
– Milling and micro milling improves bond in lab
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– Milling and micro milling improves bond in lab
– Debris necessitates higher rate (x2) in field
• Representative products and rates
– Bond develops quicker for PG67-22 & NTSS-1HM
– Traffic does not increase bond strength
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NCAT Pavement Test Track
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Wheelpath Pickup
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Spray Paver on 2009 Track
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Spray Paver (Top) vs Conventional
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2009 Tack Study Results
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2012 Tack Coat Study
N1AN1A eTaceTac 0.10/0.060.10/0.06N1BN1B UltraFuseUltraFuse 0.15/0.150.15/0.15
N2 Trackless 0.05/0.03N2 Trackless 0.05/0.03
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N2 Trackless 0.05/0.03N2 Trackless 0.05/0.03
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2012 Tack Coat Study
N1AN1A eTaceTac 0.10/0.060.10/0.06
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N1BN1B UltraFuseUltraFuse 0.15/0.150.15/0.15
N2 Trackless 0.05/0.03N2 Trackless 0.05/0.03
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2012 Tack Coat Study
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2012 Tack Coat Study
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Bottom Line on Asphalt Layer Bonding
• 100 psi minimum bond strength
• PG67-22
– 0.03 to 0.07 gal/yd2 on new pavement
– 0.05 to 0.09 gal/yd2 on milled surface
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– 0.05 to 0.09 gal/yd on milled surface
• NTSS-1HM
– 0.04 to 0.08 gal/yd2 on new pavement
– 0.06 to 0.10 gal/yd2 on milled surface
• CQS-1H and CRS-2
– 0.05 to 0.10 gal/yd2 on all surfaces
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Questions ?
Dr. R. Buzz Powell, PEAssistant Director & Test Track Manager
277 Technology ParkwayAuburn, AL 36830
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Auburn, AL 36830
Phone: (334) 844-6857Cell: (334) 750-6293
Email: [email protected]: www.pavetrack.comTwitter: www.twitter.com/pavetrack
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