Influence of Asphalt Tack Coat Materials on Interface Shear Strength

Authors

Louay Mohammad, M. Raqid, Baoshan Huang

Summary

Asphalt tack coat is a light application of asphalt, usually asphalt diluted with water. It is used to ensure a bond between the surface being paved and the overlying course. Normally, hot asphalt cements, emulsified asphalts, or cutback asphalts are used as tack coats. The objective of this study was to evaluate the practice of using tack coats through controlled laboratory simple shear tests and determine the optimum application rate.

 

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