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Thin surfacings fit between the traditional wearing courses (1 to 2 of asphalt concrete, stone mastic asphalt [SMA] or porous asphalt) and the chip seal treatments ( to of chip seal or slurry seal). Typically, they are laid in a thickness between in and 1 , sometimes thicker when used for re-profiling an existing road surface.
1 - 2 40-50mm
15-35mm - 1
Thin surfacing
Chip seal
The three types (traditional, chip seal and thin surfacings) are shown schematically in Figure 1. Thin surfacings are paver-laid materials and compacted using conventional rollers. To ensure good adhesion to the underlying layer, a tack coat of binder is always used when laying thin surfacings.
2000-2006 BP p.l.c.
Originally, thin surfacings were restricted to specific urban applications as a cost-effective alternative to full-depth surfacing replacement in urban situations where there were curb and drain height restrictions. In these cases, a thin surfacing could be used as an overlay, provided the road was structurally sound. Over the years, many different types of thin surfacings have been developed which has led to their increased use worldwide. To be successful in a wide range of road applications, thin surfacings need to fulfill the following requirements: Be workable in a paved thickness from to 1 ; Be impermeable to protect the underlying pavement (unless the design is to be porous) Be resistant to permanent deformation Be resistant to low temperature cracking Be resistant to fatigue Provide appropriate surface texture and be skid resistant Provide even-ness and ride comfort
In demanding thin layer applications, polymer modified asphalts (PMA) can offer distinct advantages over conventional asphalts in that they can be used to: Improve the adhesion of the thin layer to the underlying structure where the sprayed binder (tack-coat) is polymer modified, Improve the durability of the mixture by minimizing raveling and also improving the resistance to rutting as well as fatigue and low temperature cracking.
The principal benefits of using thin surfacings are that they: Restore the skid-resistance and provide some regulating ability. However, they should only be used where the existing pavement is structurally sound Can be laid quickly minimizing traffic disruption Provide good surface characteristics of texture and skidding resistance Can lead to a reduction in noise and spray (depending on the mix type chosen) Give a good longitudinal profile and ride quality Do not suffer from chipping loss (as chip seal) and reduce the usage of high quality aggregates (unlike porous and AC mixes) Can overlay concrete as well as asphaltic materials
2000-2006 BP p.l.c.
2000-2006 BP p.l.c.
2000-2006 BP p.l.c.
2000-2006 BP p.l.c.
2000-2006 BP p.l.c.