General Issues an Asphalt Technology Longitudinal Joints
I – 81 Pennsylvania April 2005
I-84, New York April 2005
I – 84 Connecticut April 2005
Penna. Turnpike MP
Industry MUST exercise more care in batching placing and compacting asphalt pavements The Port Authority of New York & New Jersey “Raise the bar or lose the work”
This is the exception in Maryland, but
Pave the first lane straight
Compacting Unconfined Edges Unconfined edges may shove out First pass ” from edge to develop lateral confinement Second pass slight overhang Compacted portion supports weight of drum
Compacted Mat Uncompacted Mat Typical Overlap on Longitudinal Joints Thickness of Rolldown mm
Bump the joint
Wedged Edge
Longitudinal Joint Compaction Both drums on hot side first pass Force hot material against joint Hot Mat Cold Mat
Longitudinal Joint
Do We Need a Joint Density Specification or Prescription Specification ?