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Asphalt Rutting

Rutting is displacement of material, creating channels in wheelpaths. It is caused by traffic compaction or displacement of unstable material. Severe rutting (over 2”) may be caused by base or subgrade consolidation. Repair minor rutting with a thin layer of FloMix. Severe rutting may require some preplacement of BlakRok before completing the repair with FloMix.

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Curb or Shoulder Deformation

Concrete curb, gutter, or paved concrete shoulders may separate from or settle along the main pavement. The longitudinal joints between the pavement and curb or shoulder may open, fault, or deteriorate like other longitudinal joints. Concrete Welder can be used to seal and repair the joints before the damage is too bad. When severe enough [...]

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Defining the Benefits of Roklin’s Repair Products

smooth /smuð/  adverb, verb, noun, adjective 1. free from projections or unevenness of surface; not rough: smooth wood; a smooth road. SMOOTH, as in the ride provided by FloMix (asphalt) or FlexSet (concrete) repairs.   en·dur·ing /ɛnˈdʊərɪŋ, -ˈdyʊər-/ adjective 1. lasting; permanent: a poet of enduring greatness. ENDURING describes how FloMix and FlexSet repairs are long-lasting.   [...]

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Pavement Damage 15,Pavement Settling or Heaves

Unstable or poorly-drained subgrade soils may cause pavements to settle after construction. Poorly-compacted utility trenches may also settle. This may be a gentle swale or a fairly severe dip. Frost-susceptible soils and high water tables can cause pavements to heave during the winter months. Water will freeze, expand and cause cracks. Extensive pavement cracking and [...]

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Break From Concrete Damage

I was thinking about how many blogs we have about conrete damage types and how many there are still. When I’m done with the Paser Ratings Concrete Damage descriptions, I plan to write about asphalt damage. Although there are fewer types of asphalt damage, it still felt like time for a break. So, for a [...]

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Pavement Damage 11

Concrete Damage Series, Part 11 Corner cracks Diagonal cracks near the corner of a concrete slab may develop, forming a triangle with a longitudinal and transverse joint. Usually these cracks are within one foot of the corner of the slab. They are caused by insufficient soil support or concentrated stress due to temperature-related slab movement. [...]

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Types of Pavement Damage 10

Concrete Damage Series, part 10 D-cracks Occasionally, severe deterioration may develop from poor quality aggregate.D-cracking develops when the aggregate is able to absorb moisture. This causes the aggregate to break apart under freeze-thaw cycles which leads to deterioration. Usually, it starts at the bottom of the slab and moves upward. Fine cracking and a dark [...]

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Types of Pavement Damage, 9

Concrete Damage Series, Part 9 Transverse Cracking Transverse cracks may appear parallel to joints and can be caused by thermal stresses, poor subgrade support, or heavy loads. Transverse cracking is sometimes related to slabs having joints spaced too widely. Joints spaced more than 15’ apart commonly develop mid-slab transverse cracks. As with joints, these cracks [...]

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Types of Pavement Damage 8

Concrete Damage Series, Part 8 Transverse Joints Transverse joints are constructed in concrete pavements to permit movement of the concrete slabs. Some joints are constructed with load transfer dowels. If the pavement has poor subsurface drainage, traffic may eventually create voids under the joints due to friction and cause the slabs to settle or fault. [...]

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Types of Pavement Damage 7

Concrete Damage Series, Part 7 Longitudinal Joints Longitudinal paving joints are constructed to be narrow and usually well sealed. As pavements age and materials deteriorate, joints may open and widen, causing further deterioration. Cracks parallel to the initial joint may develop and accelerate into spalling or raveling of the longitudinal joint. Settlement, instability, or pumping [...]

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