Practice question

Immediately before placing an HMA overlay, what surface condition is required?

  1. The surface should be dirty and damp so the tack will emulsify on contact
  2. The surface should be clean, reasonably dry, and uniformly tacked after brooming or sweeping
  3. The surface should be flooded so the paver tracks will not pick up mix
  4. The surface should be salted to keep the new mat from bonding too well

Answer: B — The surface should be clean, reasonably dry, and uniformly tacked after brooming or sweeping

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