In general, based on finite element analysis (FEA), steel reinforcement was found to improve the overlay service life by a factor ranging from 50-90% depending on the overlay thickness and the pavement structural capacity
Hot-poured sealants are commonly used to fill and seal cracks or joints in pavements. Their primary purpose is to prevent water and debris from entering the joints or cracks and ultimately. Accelerating the deterioration of the pavement, In order for a sealant to be effective, it must fill the crack and adhere to the crack walls. However, in many cases, a sealant debonds from the crack walls pr…