Practice question

What is the primary purpose of a tack coat before placing a new HMA lift on an existing asphalt or concrete surface?

  1. To waterproof the embankment subgrade
  2. To bond the new lift to the existing surface so the layers act together
  3. To replace rolling and density control on the new mat
  4. 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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