Description

This course is a continuation of Pavement Maintenance 1. After determining the type of distress the pavement has, this course looks at the alternative repair methods that are available. The applications covered include: fog coat, slurry seal, scrub seal, cape seal, and special emphasis on chip seal. The course details how each application is performed, when to use them, and the type of oils used.A discussion will include chip seal methods and how to perform a good chip seal, along with the hazards to watch out for. There will also be coverage of chips, oil, lay down, brooming, and traffic. The class will also cover the basics of emulsions and cutbacks, with a discussion of thin overlays, cold in place recycling, and full depth reclamation.