Tack-Coating Systems • Tack-coat As per BS 434 (European) →0.2 to 0.4 kg/m2residual binder →Cationic, rapid breaking, 40% unmodified binder →Fluid emulsion for fine spray →Provides tacky surface to initiate gripping of upper layer As per AI, MS-19 (NorthAmerica) →0.1 to 0.3 kg/m2residual binder →Cationic or anionic, slow breaking, unmodified binder
Due to frost concerns in our locale, subbase is usually thicker (12" to 48")and asphalt thinner, often 2" asphalt & 2" base course. So 5" sounds like a lot to me. There have been discussions here whether prime coat & tack coat are worthwhile, I think not worth it unless there are delays & exposure to weather, etc during construction.
An asphalt emulsion is a combination of asphalt binder (asphalt cement), water, and a very small amount of emulsifying agent (normally less than 1 percent). Typical asphalt emulsions consist of 55 to 70 percent asphalt binder, depending on the grade of the emulsion. Most grades of asphalt emulsion used for tack coat applications contain ...
1.Prime Coat is thin spray application over granular surface like WMM or WBM before placing any bituminous layer . Done a day before. It is followed by Tack coat application just before placing bituminous layer. Prime coat is additional and not substitution of Tack coat. 2. Prime coat is of Emulsion.
Tack-Coating Systems • Bond coat(proprietary) 0.3 to 0.65 kg/m2residual binder Provides tacky surface for gripping of upper layer Highly cohesive binders Applied high rates for adhesion & waterproofing Characterized using VialitPendulum Peak Binder Cohesion Vialit Cohesion Curve for Colbond Recovered Binder
Asphalt Emulsions: The clean bond coat is a slow setting anionic asphalt emulsion specifically designed to be very stable and allow for a shorter return to traffic and overlay. The tack coat cures very quickly and provides a non-tracking, non-tacky finish. Clean Bond Coat can be used for a number of applications such as tack coats, fog seals ...
For tack and prime coat dilute with equal parts water. Tack coat apply at a rate of 0.10 - 0.15 gal/yd². Hand application should be done with caution; do not over apply. Prime coat apply at a rate of about 0.25 gal/yd² to damp base. Fog Seal - dilute with equal parts water and apply at a rate of 0.10 - 0.12 gal/yd². Dust Control dilute
UNIT – III 1. Differentiate between Prime coat, Seal coat and Tack coat with sketch of the other layers in a typical flexible pavement. [N/D-15] Seal Coat: Seal coat is a thin surface treatment used to water-proof the surface and to provide skid resistance. Tack Coat: Tack coat is a very light application of asphalt, usually asphalt emulsion diluted with water.
Prime coat and tack coat. Prime coat is used as an initial sealant in the process of laying asphalt, providing stronger adhesion between layers. It is used for the protection of substrate, defending against moisture and debris. Tack coat creates an adhesive bond between layers of asphalt, and can be used to protect against moisture and bacteria.
3.5.2.2 Condition of the Pavement Surface Receiving the Tack Coat. The pavement surface receiving the tack coat should be clean and dry to promote maximum bonding. Emulsified tack coat materials may be applied to cool and/or damp pavement; however, the length of time needed for the set to occur may increase.