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Quality Assurance Handbook for Rural Roads Volume-I - pmgsy

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3. Section-500<br />

B. <strong>Quality</strong> Control Requirements<br />

1. Materials<br />

(i) Binder <strong>for</strong> Tack Coat<br />

Rapid setting bituminous emulsion Grade RS-1 complying with IS:1887 as specified in<br />

Contract. For sites at sub-zero temperature: Cutback Bitumen (Medium Curing Grade) as<br />

per IS:217.<br />

(ii) Rate of application of Binder<br />

2. <strong>Quality</strong> Control Tests<br />

TABLE 503.1: RATE OF APPLICATION OF BINDER FOR TACK COAT<br />

The quality control tests and their frequencies would be same as <strong>for</strong> Prime Coat in Tables 502.2<br />

and 502.3.<br />

C. Do’s and Don’ts<br />

Type of Surface Quantity of emulsion per sqm area (kg)<br />

Normal Bituminous surfaces 0.20 to 0.25<br />

Dry and hungry bituminous surfaces 0.25 to 0.30<br />

Granular (primed) 0.25 to 0.30<br />

Cement Concrete Pavement 0.30 to 0.35<br />

1. Plan the work so that no more than the necessary<br />

tack coat <strong>for</strong> the day’s operation is placed on surface.<br />

2. Handle bituminous cutback carefully to avoid fire<br />

mishap.<br />

504. Bituminous Macadam<br />

A. Methodology<br />

Do’s Don’ts<br />

88<br />

1. Do not apply tack coat when atmospheric temperature<br />

is less than 10OC or when weather is foggy, rainy or<br />

windy.<br />

2. Do not apply tack coat on a wet surface.<br />

3. Do not allow any equipment or vehicles on Tack Coat.<br />

1. Prepare the base on which bituminous macadam course is to be laid and shape to the specified<br />

lines, grade and cross-section.<br />

2. Apply tack coat over the base preparatory to laying of the bituminous macadam.<br />

3. Bituminous Macadam should be prepared in a Hot Mix Plant of adequate capacity Ensure<br />

manufacturing and rolling temperatures <strong>for</strong> Bituminous Macadam as given in Table 504.1.

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