Practice question
What is the principal reason for cold-milling an existing asphalt pavement before an overlay?
- To heat the old pavement so tack is unnecessary
- To remove distressed material and restore profile, cross slope, and a uniform overlay thickness
- To increase the old pavement's air voids before the new lift is placed
- To convert the project from HMA to Portland cement concrete without changing thickness
Answer: B — To remove distressed material and restore profile, cross slope, and a uniform overlay thickness
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