Millions of people around the world use roads every day. Like any other structure, its durability is very long and depends on several factors. The serviceability of roads will be affected by factors such as workmanship, quality of materials, the traffic it is designed to carry, and the time of road construction. Most of the cases, roads last longer years and can carry heavy goods as well as traffic. However, every road gets old; that means wears as time flicks. To reduce the deformation and early signs of ageing, road constructors, as well as organizations, use many preventive maintenance technologies like micro-surfacing technology.
Rutting: permanent road deformation
Several factors contribute to the deformation of roads. Road constructors build roads providing attention to the design and supreme quality material. Even then, roads will show signs of deformation. For example, rutting.
- Rutting
Rutting is considered serious distress on roads which can be elevated by repetition of heavy traffic, moisture content, material compaction and stress. It is undesirable as it can affect the comfort of driving as well as worsen road safety. Besides, the condition of ruts will get worsen with the presence of subgrade material and degree of direct sunlight.
Parameters that affect rutting
- Cracking
Cracking always begins at the bottom of the asphalt layer and the underlying cause can be a heavy load. When roads form cracks it leads to water penetration resulting in further deterioration.
- Direct sunlight
The degree of sunlight causes a temperature rise in asphalt pavement. It increments road stress in connection with heavy loading.
Micro-surfacing technology
The accumulation of permanent strain and deformation on road can be reduced or even kept at bay for years using a timely application of micro-surfacing technology. It is a preventive maintenance technology that protects the underlying pavement structures from deterioration. The existing surface gets a thin layer of micro-surfacing in order to seal and protect the pavement structure. It is executed using a special machine called calibrated micro-surfacing machine to produce a micro-surfacing mix in various thicknesses as per the condition of the road. The meticulous application of micro-surfacing can treat cracks helping to keep permanent deformation like rutting at bay.
Every society’s basic and vital component is transportation infrastructure. Roads are especially important to carry out day-to-day activities in a smoother manner. So, the effective use of road preventive measures like micro-surfacing technology can ensure the quality of life for millions of people around the world. Major catastrophes such as rutting and surface roughness can be treated with it. Besides, it reduces fuel consumption and friction on the roads.
About us
Bedrock Chem Infra LLP is the best provider of micro-surfacing technology in Maharashtra, that produces the best quality road preventive maintenance products including micro-surfacing emulsion. We are adept in manufacturing micro-surfacing emulsion as per specification to provide the best results. Being a top provider of micro-surfacing technology in Maharashtra, we strive to maintain the supreme quality of every road product we manufacture.
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