An Introduction to Thin Asphalt Pavement Overlays

Introductory technical guidance for civil engineers and construction managers interested in street and highway pavement preservation using thin asphalt overlays. Here is what is discussed:1. INTRODUCTION2. BENEFITS AND LIMITATIONS3. WHEN TO APPLY4. DENSE-GRADED ASPHALT MIXTURE DESIGN FOR THIN ASPHALT OVERLAYS5. PRESERVATION PROJECT DEVELOPMENT AND PAVEMENT STRUCTURE DESIGN6. CONSTRUCTION PRACTICES AND QUALITY CONTROL7. PERFORMANCE8. SUMMARY.