Stone Mastic Asphalt
- Area to be repaired is demarcated and confirmed at
site with the Engineer representative.
- The milling work shall be done as mentioned in
2.3.A. The milling is required to remove
the existing asphalt layer (if required) or for key joint construction (refer
2.3.B.ii).
- On completing of the milling works, the surface is
then cleaned and prepared to the satisfaction of Engineer. Subsequently, neomed
shall be applied as per specifications.
- 50 mm thick of stone mastic asphalt is then laid and
compacted. The laying shall be with the
use of sensor and string wire to regulate minor settlement or surface
irregularities.
- Compaction shall follow the rolling pattern
established during the trial lay.
- The material transported shall ensure within 2 hours
travelling time from site, to prevent drain-down effects. The laid material is to be let to cure for
minimum of 6 hours and during this duration the lane is to be closed from
traffic.