Practice question

How should a transverse (header) joint in HMA generally be prepared before the next paving pull?

  1. Leave the feathered overnight edge in place and pave over it without cutting
  2. Cut back to a full-depth, near-vertical face, tack the face, and match grade before rolling across the joint
  3. Flood the joint with water so the new mix will cool faster
  4. Place a paper bond-breaker so the new mat never touches the old mat

Answer: B — Cut back to a full-depth, near-vertical face, tack the face, and match grade before rolling across the joint

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