Investigating Prime versus Curing: Where, When and Why
The objective of this research project is to determine where, when, and why a prime or cure is needed for a pavement layer. Materials such as prime coats, curing materials, seal coats, and tack coat are typically considered non-structural, but integral to the pavement structure. Some materials can be used for multiple purposes: prime, bond or help cure; however, the rates and timing of use may change depending on why the material is being used. Guidance is needed to help designers, inspectors and construction personnel understand the materials and where, when, and why to use them. This project shall develop guidelines for prime and curing through a series of laboratory and field testing and develop tests and procedures to determine the best materials for a prime, cure or a combination. These guidelines shall aid decision makers in determining whether a prime, cure or bonding material is needed, and where, when and why to design and use the appropriate materials.
Language
- English
Project
- Status: Active
- Funding: $525,000
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Contract Numbers:
0-7103
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Sponsor Organizations:
Texas Department of Transportation
125 E. 11th Street
Austin, TX United States 78701-2483 -
Managing Organizations:
Texas Department of Transportation
125 E. 11th Street
Austin, TX United States 78701-2483 -
Project Managers:
Dassi, Martin
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Performing Organizations:
Texas A&M Transportation Institute
Texas A&M University System
3135 TAMU
College Station, TX United States 77843-3135 -
Principal Investigators:
Goehl, Darlene
- Start Date: 20210901
- Expected Completion Date: 20241130
- Actual Completion Date: 0
Subject/Index Terms
- TRT Terms: Curing agents; Field tests; Guidelines; Laboratory tests; Pavement layers; Primers
- Subject Areas: Construction; Maintenance and Preservation;
Filing Info
- Accession Number: 01782622
- Record Type: Research project
- Source Agency: Texas Department of Transportation
- Contract Numbers: 0-7103
- Files: RIP, STATEDOT
- Created Date: Sep 22 2021 4:50PM