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NovaChip. What is NovaChip. Ultra-thin polymer modified asphalt surface treatment. Combines open graded hot mix asphalt with emulsified asphalt polymer-modified membrane. . Features & Benefits. Superior bond to the existing surface
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What is NovaChip • Ultra-thin polymer modified asphalt surface treatment. • Combines open graded hot mix asphalt with emulsified asphalt polymer-modified membrane.
Features & Benefits • Superior bond to the existing surface • Increases skid resistance, reduces noise • Ultra-thin application eliminates the need for utility adjustments. • Minimal traffic disruption, requires a single lane closure • Expected life cycle of up to ten years with crack sealing.
Features & Benefits (cont..) • Does not affect overhead clearances on bridges, overpasses, signs, and other structures. • Reduces hydroplaning and reduces spray on wet roadways.
Equipment • Specialized NovaChip paver • Rollers • Water truck
Materials • Open graded hot mix asphalt • NovaBond, a polymer modified asphalt emulsion.
History of NovaChip • 1988 - First trial in France • 1992 - Introduced in the United States • 1992-93 - Projects in TX, AL, PA, and NJ.
Application Rates • Novabond(TM) emulsion membrane 0.13 - 0.25 gal/sy • Ultra-thin hot mix asphalt overlay • Minimum application rates: Type A - 45-55 lbs./sy Type B - 50-65 lbs./sy Type C - 55-70 lbs./sy • Total Thickness: 3/8 to 3/4” • Maximum recommended thickness: 1-1/4”
Road Preparation for NovaChip • Pavement should be in reasonably good condition. • Pavement should be swept clean • Pavement should be dry before lay-down. • Crack seal all cracks ¼” wide or more • Repair all failed areas with full depth Patching. • Cover all utilities
Applications for NovaChip • Asphalt pavements • Concrete pavements • Airports • Interstate highways • Turnpikes
Total 9/16” Depth of Mix 3/8” Nominal Mix Size 3/16” NOVABOND depth NovaChip®: The Process PHASE 1 : during application (3/8” nominal size) The Novabond Emulsion “Wicks Up” Around the HMA Aggregates Surface of Mix 7.5-10 mm coating on mix Existing Pavement
Skid resistance test - PA SR 422 Chester & Montgomery Counties NovaChip applied to existing PCC surface Aug. 93 before - Dec. 93 after
NovaBond is sprayed onto road surface inches in front of the hot mix
NovaChip’s open gradation allows water to penetrate and disperse faster
East Hanover Township, Lebanon County, Pennsylvania Old Rt 22 before NovaChip
Liquid NovaBond placed directly in front of NovaChip hot mix screed
Alatchua County, FL Project Constructed 1999
Expansion joints routed & filled with flexible hot mix asphalt.