Durability of thin asphalt surfacing systems: Part 1 - Initial findings
Report 557
Document Status
Current
Supplement
Civil & Structural Supplement
Series
Report
Abstract
Reviews the performance of the first thin asphalt surfacings laid in the United Kingdom as they reach the end of their expected serviceability lives, updating earlier assumptions about the design life for these products.
Author
Nicholls, J. C., Carswell, I. and Langdale, P. C.
History
Prepared for Pavement Engineering Team, Highways Agency. To be read in conjunction with TRL Reports 606, 660 and 674 which deal, respectively, with findings after three and six years' monitoring and the final results.
Subjects
- Roads
- Special road surfacings
- Civil engineering, infrastructure and public utilities
- Transport facilities
- Environmental assessment of roads
Publisher History
The Transport Research Laboratory (TRL) is an internationally recognised organisation providing research, consultancy, testing and certification for all aspects of transport.
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