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.
FUNCTIONS:
- 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
- to provide adhesion between the base course
and succeeding asphalt course
TYPES OF RIGID PAVEMENTS:
1. Jointed Plain Concrete Pavement are plain
cement concrete pavements constructed with
closely spaced contraction joints
2. Jointed Reinforced Concrete Pavement uses contraction joints and reinforcing steel to
control cracking.
3. Continuously
Reinforced
Concrete
Pavement - does not require any contraction
joints. Transverse cracks are allowed to form
but are held tightly together with continuous
reinforcing steel
4. Pre-Stressed Concrete Pavement - consists
of a series of individual precast panels that are
post-tensioned together in the longitudinal
direction
ADVANTAGES OF RIGID PAVEMENTS:
- Good Durability
- Long service life
- Withstand repeated flooding and subsurface
water without deterioration
DISADVANTAGES OF RIGID PAVEMENTS
- May lose non-skid surface with time
- Needs even sub grade with uniform settling
- May fault at transverse joints.
IMPORTANCE
OF
ROAD
MAINTENANCE
(Pwedeng kanya kanya to, o kaya rephrase nyo na
lang. Para di halata)
Road infrastructure is essential to the
performance of all national economies by bringing
many socio-economic benefits. Their maintenance is
essential to preserve and exploit these benefits. The
importance of maintenance must be recognized at fair
value by policymakers, and it must be properly funded
and managed to be fully profitable. Inappropriate
investment level or poor management of the road
network will have serious consequences on the
economy and the prosperity of the country.
TYPES OF ROAD MAINTENANCE
1. Road Surface Maintenance Maintenance
operation Requires:
- Gravel roads blading and periodic reshaping and resurfacing
- Surface Treatment patching, seal coating
- Slick Asphalt Surface roughening, burning,
or non skid seal

Concrete Road removal and replacement or

filling of damaged areas.
2. Shoulder and Approach Maintenance
governed by the surface characteristics in the
area.
3. Bridge Maintenance includes cleaning and
resealing of deck joints, repair of drainage
handrails, resurfacing of rough deck surface.
4. Traffic Services maintenance operation
includes stripping, repair of road signs,
maintenance of street and highway light and
signals, coping up with emergencies.
TYPES/KINDS OF RIGID REHABILITATION:
1. Resurfacing addition of pavement layer over
the existing roadway or bridge deck surface to
provide additional capacity.
2. Pavement Maintenance refers to actions
that are corrective of preventive
3. Reconstruction removal of existing
pavement and replacing them with a new
pavement and under course
4. Overlays could be either by Portland cement
or Asphalt concrete laid on an existing
pavement
5. Recycling the repeated use of existing
materials working on asphalt materials,
Portland cement or lime.
Additional Question: And if youre an engineer
which one is the best type of rehabilitation for you.
(kayo na bahala mag isip nyan. HA HA HA!)
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