Publications

Cutting solvents have been traditionally added to binders used in sprayed sealing in Australia and New Zealand to ensure that effective adhesion occurs between binder and aggregate. Recent Polymer modified binder (PMB) sealing failures, which have…

This report is the fourth in a series which examines the properties of bitumens used in Australia. The bitumen testing program was undertaken to develop a database of selected bitumen samples dating back to 1956. This database has been used to…

The majority of sprayed seal design methods around the world are based on the work of Hanson, published in 1935. However, there are growing weaknesses in current sprayed seal design models. Traffic loads have increased, particularly in both the…

This Pavement Work Tip provides a guide to precoating aggregates and use of adhesion agents in hot sprayed sealing work.

This Pavement Work Tip provides a guide to rolling and compacting cover aggregates used in sprayed sealing road works.

Two significant road trials have been initiated to better understand the performance defining properties of Polymer Modified Binders when used in sprayed sealing applications over cracked pavements. Treatments varied from manually applied crack…