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... 5Whitetopping overlays have proven to be a successful pavement rehabilitation method. The intent of this report is to identify specific cases of their application, along with suggested practices to help ensure proper planning, design, construction, and maintenance.
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... 6Other common structural and material failures include block cracking (the result of oxidation and shrinkage of the HMA) , stripping (separation of the asphalt binder from the aggregate owing to the presence of moisture)
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... 7Sweden (12,23–25)
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... 8more viscous the HMA layer, the more quickly and severely the UTW would deteriorate. The ALF applies approximately 50,000 loads per week, testing 24 h a day.
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... 9been considered a success in meeting the needs of the Montana DOT. Approximately 2 years after construction, one section was found to have developed a localized failure.

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