Micro-surfacing emulsion is a fluid road surfacing product highly used in road surface treatment spreading as thin and thick layers depending on the condition of the bituminous road. We all know that it constitutes dense-graded aggregates, bitumen emulsion, polymer additive, water and mineral fillers or additives. Formerly micro-surfacing is also known as “polymer-modified slurry seal’ because of its similarity of ingredients used in slurry seal. It usually covers the entire width of the road in which it is applied. Wheel ruts and traveling can be corrected using micro-surfacing emulsion.
The effectiveness of micro-surfacing depends on several criteria. The emulsion quality and the manner of the undertaking are some examples. A well versed and experienced team can bring forth the desired result. The most important thing is the performance of applied micro-surfacing emulsion. A meticulous evaluation of the mix can either break or make the serviceability of the asphalt roads.
The criteria of a good micro-surfacing emulsion
Polymer modified binder
The polymer modified binder has to be carefully picked to provide great results. 100% crushed well-graded aggregate along with polymer modified binder provide more durability than a conventional binder.
The mixture design
Paying attention to the mixture design is very important as the correct proportion of aggregate, water, emulsion and additives make micro-surfacing perfect. The quality of the mixture design determines how it can handle traffic after placing a micro-surface for normal weather conditions.
The quality of additives
The additives used in micro-surfacing emulsion have to be perfect surpassing quality as it is used to control breaking time when emulsion applied on the pavement.
Aggregate selection matters
If the used aggregate is appropriate, the micro-surfacing can provide a wearing surface with good surface friction.
A good micro-surfacing emulsion can provide the following:
Preserving structural capacity
Micro-surfacing increases structural capacity as well as preserves by providing environmental damage
Decreasing pavement permeability
The permeability of the surface can be reduced by placing a protective layer on the existing pavement surface.
Providing surface friction
Skid-resistant and polish-resistant aggregates provide surface friction.
Restore surface of existing pavement
Micro-surfacing can improve all kinds of deterioration caused by oxidations, weathering,
In short, micro-surfacing like any other road surfacing is not a cure-all treatment. When applied effectively using the right methodologies and quality emulsion, it can bring forth many positive results. The components needed to make micro-surfacing emulsion must be of high quality. It provides long-lasting results and greater serviceability when applied before significant surface stresses. Apart from these knowledgeable staff and workmanship also required greater performance.
About Us
Bedrock Chem Infra LLP is a top provider of micro-surfacing emulsion and engages in producing road products of quality including micro-surfacing emulsion. We are well versed in manufacturing micro-surfacing emulsions according to government’s as well as industry standards. Being the best provider of micro-surfacing emulsion, we strive to serve road contractors as well as road constructors in a better manner.
Related Posts
