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SPECIFICATIONS ON
PRIME COAT, TACK
COAT, AND SEAL
COAT
BITUMINOUS PRIME COAT
A prime coat is an application of a low viscosity asphalt to a granular base in preparation
for an initial layer (or surface course layer) of asphalt. The purpose of the prime coat is;
to coat and bond loose material particles on the surface of the base, to harden or toughen
the base surface to provide a work platform for construction equipment, to plug capillary
voids in the base course surface to prevent migration of moisture, and to provide adhesion
between the base course and succeeding asphalt course. After applying the prime coat, it
must cure for a minimum of 48-72 hours before asphalt is placed, with no rain in the
forecast.
Immediately before applying the prime coat, the full width of surface to be treated
shall be swept with a power broom and if necessary, scraped to remove all
dirt and other objectionable materials.
When required by the Engineer, immediately prior to the application of the prime
coat, the surface shall be slightly sprayed with water but not saturated.
Bituminous material shall be applied by means of a pressure distributor at the
temperature. The rate of application of the bituminous material shall be within the
range of 1 to 2 liters/m², the exact rate to be ordered by the Engineer.
The prime coat shall be left undisturbed for a period of at least 24 hours and shall
not be opened to traffic until it has penetrated and cured sufficiently so that it will
not be picked up by the wheels of passing vehicles.
The Contractor shall maintain the prime coat until the next course is applied. Care
shall be taken that the application of bituminous material is not in excess of the
specified amount, any excess shall be blotted with sand or removed as directed by
the Engineer.
All areas inaccessible to the distributor shall be sprayed manually using the device
for hand spraying. The surface of structures and trees adjacent to the areas being
treated shall be protected in such a manner as to prevent their being spattered or
marred.
BITUMINOUS TACK COAT
The standard specification for Tack Coat is the same as that of the Prime
coat. The difference will be enumerated as follows:
Bituminous material shall be Asphalt Cement, Penetration Grade 120-150,Rapid Curing (RC) or Medium
Curing (MC) Cut-back Asphalt. It shall conform to the requirements of Item 702, Bituminous Materials,
whichever is called for in the Bill of Quantities. The type and grade of asphalt cement or cut-back
asphalt will be specified in the Special Provisions.
Cover Aggregate for Type 2 seal coat shall consist of sand and fine screenings, reasonably free from dirt or
other organic matter.
GEOPLASTIC
FABRICS
GEOPLASTIC FABRICS
FILTER
DRAINAGE
SEPARATOR
REINFORCEMENT
ARMOR
Materials
Polypropylene
Polyester
Nylon
Polyethylene
Polyvinyl chloride
Difference in Properties includes:
Specific gravity
strength
Future stain
Modulus of elasticity
Creep resistance
Resistance to ultra-violet light and biological
effects
Construction Methods
Woven Fabrics