Practice question
What is the primary purpose of a tack coat before placing a new HMA lift on an existing asphalt or concrete surface?
- To waterproof the embankment subgrade
- To bond the new lift to the existing surface so the layers act together
- To replace rolling and density control on the new mat
- To cool the existing pavement before the paver arrives
Answer: B — To bond the new lift to the existing surface so the layers act together
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