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Scope of workshops. To discuss concerns with UTLAs. Initially defined as <25 mm (but consideration should be given to thicknesses of up to 30 mm)Provide solutions to address the concernsTwo workshopsSuppliers/contractorsClients/consultants. Conclusions. Performance expectations and design param
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1. Ultra-thin layer Asphalt workshops May 2002
2. Scope of workshops To discuss concerns with UTLAs. Initially defined as <25 mm (but consideration should be given to thicknesses of up to 30 mm)
Provide solutions to address the concerns
Two workshops
Suppliers/contractors
Clients/consultants
3. Conclusions Performance expectations and design parameters for UTLAs vary widely
4 different types were identified
Conventional asphalt (<30mm)
Stone Mastic Asphalt
Thin layer performance asphalt
Residential asphalt
Confusion about the different types of UTLAs
4. Main Concerns Compaction
Inexperience with the use of UTLAs
Inappropriate pavement designs
Inappropriate mix designs
Inappropriate specifications
5. New findings Widespread confusion about the different types of UTLAs
The extent of engineering compromise which occurs in some applications
The problems with rapid cooling in all seasons in SA
The need to provide for inexperienced supervisors and designers in the future
6. Suggested actions To redefine UTLA as various asphalt gradings with a layer thickness of 30mm or less
Develop new guidelines covering the identified needs of basic construction supervision and a generic functional layer (in residential areas)
Thin layer performance asphalts were deemed to be proprietary products and outside the scope of such a guideline
7. Area for consideration