Abstract
A slurry seal mixture consists of graded fine aggregate (normally minus 3/8-inch material), mixing grade emulsified asphalt (SS-1 or SS-lH), and water. The water is added to aid in mixing and to provide a free-flowing consistency so that the mixture can be spread in thin layers on the surface of an existing pavement. After the mixture is spread, the water evaporates and the remaining material, aggregate and base asphalt, forms a thin seal on the pavement surface which resembles a fine-grained asphaltic-concrete surface. As a result of the free-flowing consistency and the fineness of the aggregate, a slurry mixture readily fills cracks, voids, small depressions, and will form a thin seal over the entire pavement surface.
Report Date
2-1970
Report Number
No. 291
Digital Object Identifier
http://dx.doi.org/10.13023/KTC.RR.1970.291
Repository Citation
Florence, Robert L. and Southgate, Herbert F., "Slurry Seal Maintenance Applications" (1970). Kentucky Transportation Center Research Report. 992.
https://uknowledge.uky.edu/ktc_researchreports/992
Notes
The opinions, findings, and conclusions in this report are not necessarily those of the Department of Highways or the Bureau of Public Roads.