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Ultra-thin layer Asphalt Ultra-thin layer Asphalt workshopsworkshops
May 2002May 2002
Scope of workshopsScope of workshops
To discuss concerns with UTLAs. To discuss concerns with UTLAs. Initially defined as <25 mm (but Initially defined as <25 mm (but consideration should be given to consideration should be given to thicknesses of up to 30 mm)thicknesses of up to 30 mm)
Provide solutions to address the Provide solutions to address the concernsconcerns
Two workshopsTwo workshops• Suppliers/contractorsSuppliers/contractors• Clients/consultantsClients/consultants
ConclusionsConclusions
Performance expectations and design Performance expectations and design parameters for UTLAs vary widelyparameters for UTLAs vary widely
4 different types were identified4 different types were identified• Conventional asphalt (<30mm)Conventional asphalt (<30mm)• Stone Mastic AsphaltStone Mastic Asphalt• Thin layer performance asphaltThin layer performance asphalt• Residential asphaltResidential asphalt
Confusion about the different types of Confusion about the different types of UTLAsUTLAs
Main ConcernsMain Concerns
CompactionCompaction Inexperience with the use of UTLAsInexperience with the use of UTLAs Inappropriate pavement designsInappropriate pavement designs Inappropriate mix designsInappropriate mix designs Inappropriate specifications Inappropriate specifications
New findingsNew findings
Widespread confusion about the different Widespread confusion about the different types of UTLAstypes of UTLAs
The extent of engineering compromise The extent of engineering compromise which occurs in some applicationswhich occurs in some applications
The problems with rapid cooling in all The problems with rapid cooling in all seasons in SAseasons in SA
The need to provide for inexperienced The need to provide for inexperienced supervisors and designers in the futuresupervisors and designers in the future
Suggested actionsSuggested actions To redefine UTLA as “various asphalt To redefine UTLA as “various asphalt
gradings with a layer thickness of 30mm gradings with a layer thickness of 30mm or less”or less”
Develop new guidelines covering the Develop new guidelines covering the identified needs of basic construction identified needs of basic construction supervision and a generic functional layer supervision and a generic functional layer (in residential areas)(in residential areas)
Thin layer performance asphalts were Thin layer performance asphalts were deemed to be proprietary products and deemed to be proprietary products and outside the scope of such a guidelineoutside the scope of such a guideline
Area for considerationArea for considerationRisk profile
ThicknessStructural Functional
High Med Low High Med Low
50 mm
40
30
20 X X
10 X X
0 X X
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