Practice question

Why should HMA haul trucks be tarped (covered) from the plant to the paver?

  1. To hide the mix grade from the inspector
  2. To reduce heat loss and keep rain or debris from crusting the load
  3. To increase the mix air-void content during haul
  4. To satisfy a concrete-curing requirement that also applies to asphalt

Answer: B — To reduce heat loss and keep rain or debris from crusting the load

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