ASTM D5360−09 Standard Practice for Design and Construction of Bituminous Surface Treatments

ASTM D5360−09 Standard Practice for Design and Construction of Bituminous Surface Treatments

Scope
1.1 This practice covers the design and construction of bituminous surface treatments.

It is a guide and should be used as such. End-use specifications should be adopted to conform to job and user requirements.

1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard.

The values given in parentheses are mathematical conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard.

1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use.

It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

For specific precautions see Section 9.

ASTM D5360−09 Standard Practice for Design and Construction of Bituminous Surface Treatments

Significance and Use

Terminology
3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:

3.1.1 multiple surface treatment—the bituminous surface produced by the repeat application of bitumen and aggregate a second or even a third time, with the aggregate size usually becoming smaller with each application.

Each layer is immediately rolled, preferably with a pneumatic-tired roller.