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ASPHALT-FOG COAT [1 record]

Record 1 2011-01-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Road Maintenance
DEF

A light spray application of emulsified asphalt, without cover aggregate, to an existing pavement as a seal to inhibit raveling or enrich the surface.

CONT

An asphalt fog seal, a type of seal coat, is a light application of slow-setting emulsified asphalt diluted with water. It is used to renew old asphalt surfaces and to seal small cracks and surface voids.

Key term(s)
  • asphalt fog coat
  • asphalt-fog seal

French

Domaine(s)
  • Entretien des routes
OBS

Sans gravillonnage.

Spanish

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