HMA Mat Problems
From Pavement Interactive
This content is part of the Pavement Interactive Core series of articles.Contents |
- Construction
- Surface Preparation
- Subgrade Preparation for New Pavements
- Existing Surface Preparation for Overlays
- HMA Construction
- Plant Operations
- Transport
- Placement
- Placement Considerations
- Compaction
- Mat Problems
- PCC Construction
- Plant Operations
- Transport
- Steel Placement
- General Paving Procedure
- Fixed Form Paving
- Slipform Paving
This article is a introduction to the major HMA pavement mat problems. Mat problem articles are organized the mat's visual appearance. Each visual mat problem category contains (1) a description of the problem with pictures if available, (2) a discussion of the problem's nature, (3) possible causes and (4) possible solutions to eliminate the problem. An in-depth treatment of mat problems and defects can be found in:
- Transportation Research Board (TRB). (2000). Hot-Mix Asphalt Paving Handbook 2000. Transportation Research Board, National Research Council. Washington, D.C.
- Caterpillar Paving Products. (2000). Understanding Mat Defects. An interactive CD-ROM from Caterpillar Paving Products, Caterpillar, Inc. Champlin, MN.
Mat problem articles are taken largely from the Hot-Mix Asphalt Paving Handbook 2000, Section 19.