Asphalt and Crack Treatment FAQs and Technical Resources

Summary:

Crack treatment is one of the most common pavement preservation practices and an important preventative measure in a pavement preservation program to extend a pavement’s serviceable life. Although the technique is simple, there are nuances that make it more of an art than science. This quick reference guide provides an overview of crack treatment, guidance on several FAQs, and a high-level summary of technical resources. It also synthesizes technical documents and interviews with local technical and industry representatives and is designed to be a resource that agencies can use to determine how to best implement a crack treatment program.

Final Deliverables:

• Guidebook #2023RIC05

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Related Research:

• Cost/Benefit Analysis of the Effectiveness of Crack Sealing Techniques