Pre-Surfacing Pavement Preparation
Thin surfacing layers
with cold application are being used increasingly for pavement surface renewal because of the relatively speedy and economical solution they offer, additionally there is a relatively low impact upon traffic flows. Thin layer surfacing, now very popular in Europe place high demands upon adhesive strength, consequently a clean working surface is desirable. High-pressure water washing has been employed routinely but can only succeed if the water is able to run quickly to one side carrying with it the flushed out dirt and dust, otherwise fine deposits will quickly settle back on the ‘cleaned’ surface. Time delays can be occasioned by this method due to the wait as a result of the lengthy drying times often encountered. Using the Hydrotechnology
cleaning unit, the pavement is subjected to deep cleaning by way |
Surface Preparation cleaning – Avon Ring Road, August 2001