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Flexible Pavements (400-499)

483POLYMER-MODIFIED EMULSIFIED ASPHALT PAVING SYSTEM (MICRO SURFACING)

PA · 2026 Standard SpecificationsBook pages 338342View official source ↗

used with each application in the QC Plan. Do not start work until the QC Plan has been reviewed and the JMF has been submitted. When unsatisfactory results or other conditions make it necessary, a new JMF may be required. If a change in sources of materials is made, submit a revised JMF to the DME/DMM before using any new material.

2.Uniformity . Produce each mix type within the ranges specified in Table C.

TABLE A SIEVE SIZE COMPOSITION, TOTAL PERCENT BY MASS (WEIGHT PASSING) TYPE A TYPE B TYPE RF 12.5 mm (1/2 inch) 100 100 100 9.5 mm (3/8 inch) 100 95 - 100 90 - 100 4.75 mm (No. 4) 85 - 100 65 - 85 55 - 75 2.36 mm (No. 8) 50 - 75 46 - 65 40 - 55 1.18 mm (No. 16) 40 - 65 28 - 45 24 - 40 600 µm (No. 30) 25 - 45 19 - 34 19 - 34 300 µm (No. 50) 13 - 25 10 - 23 10 - 20 75 µm (No. 200) 5 - 15 5 - 15 5 - 15 Note: Material finer than the 75 µm (No. 200) sieve will be determined as per PTM No. 100 .

TABLE B MICRO -SURFACING MIX DESIGN PROPERTIES Property Test Method Test Requirements Wet Cohesion: ISSA TB 139 30 Minutes ISSA TB 139 60 Minutes 12 kg -cm min 20 kg -cm min or near spin Wet Track Abrasion Loss: ISSA TB 100 1 Hour Soak ISSA TB 100 6 Day Soak 50 g/ft2 max 75 g/ft2 max Mix Time: ISSA TB 113 120 seconds min Classification of Compatibility: ISSA TB 144 11 grade points min Wet Stripping: ISSA TB 114 Pass (90% min) Loaded Wheel Test: ISSA TB 147 Vertical 10% max, Lateral 5% max Note: Provide aggregate with a minimum sand equivalency of 65 as determined by AASHTO T 176. If the sand equivalency is < 65, the aggregate may be approved as long as the Plasticity Index (PI) is zero. Test the PI as per A ASHTO T 89 and A ASHTO T 90 and meets the methyl blue test .

TABLE C MIX TYPE MINIMUM SURFACING APPLICATION THICKNESS (inch) ASPHALT RESIDUE (% by Weight of Aggregate) SINGLE APPLICATION RATE (Pounds per Square Yard) DOUBLE APPLICATION RATE (Pounds per Square Yard) A 1/4 6.0 - 8.5 25-30 35-40 B 3/8 5.5 - 7.5 35- 40 40- 55 RF N/A 5.5-7.5 22-38

Note A: Provide mix set additive for each mix type as required. Note B: Filler for each mix type to be from 1% to 2%± 0.5% by weight of dry aggregate depending on weather conditions. Note C: It is permissible to increase asphalt content for slag and other absorptive aggregates at the discretion of the DME/DMM.

(g)Mixture Acceptance. Provide a certified calibration sheet for the mixing equipment for each mix

design to be used within 60 days before its use on the project . Record mixing equipment meter readings of 483.2(g) 483.3(e)

Source: Pennsylvania Department of Transportation Specifications, 2026 Edition. Pages 338342 of 1,522.