Practice question
Immediately before placing an HMA overlay, what surface condition is required?
- The surface should be dirty and damp so the tack will emulsify on contact
- The surface should be clean, reasonably dry, and uniformly tacked after brooming or sweeping
- The surface should be flooded so the paver tracks will not pick up mix
- 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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