Flexible Pavement Lecture 7: Preventive Treatments
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What is the purpose of applying a fog seal on a pavement?

  • To resist oxidation and prevent raveling (correct)
  • To enhance the structural integrity of the pavement
  • To apply a thick layer of asphalt emulsion
  • To fill large cracks and potholes
  • What is the main advantage of slurry seal overlays?

  • Thick layer of asphalt emulsion application
  • Long duration of construction
  • Heavy traffic suitability
  • Fast application and correction of minor defects (correct)
  • What is the primary purpose of chip seal application?

  • To fill large potholes
  • To apply a thick layer of asphalt binder
  • To enhance skid resistance properties (correct)
  • To improve surface friction
  • What is the importance of cleaning and drying the pavement before applying preventive treatments?

    <p>To ensure the pavement is porous enough to absorb asphalt emulsion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary benefit of using slurry seal grades Type I, Type II, and Type III?

    <p>Protection from oxidation and water damage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of aggregate gradations in chip seal application?

    <p>To provide a single size coarse crushed aggregate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of applying a high-quality aggregate and polymer-modified emulsion binder in a micro-surfacing application?

    <p>To increase the stability and stiffness of the pavement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the typical thickness range of a thin overlay?

    <p>3/4 to 1-1/2 inch</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of sweeping the pavement surface?

    <p>To remove loose aggregate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of rolling the aggregate?

    <p>To seat the aggregate into the asphalt</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of applying a micro-surfacing overlay?

    <p>To improve friction and prevent raveling</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of chip sealing?

    <p>To seal the pavement and prevent raveling</p> Signup and view all the answers

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