Strain Tolerant Pavement Layers

Experts agree that the biggest challenge facing hot mix asphalt (HMA) producers and paving contractors today is how to cost-effectively increase durability and reduce cracking that appears too soon after pavements are constructed.

Such cracks allow water to infiltrate the pavement structure causing degradation of the HMA. This leads to costly repairs, user delays and inconvenience to motorists. Arkema addresses these challenges with its BinderTekk® polymer-modified asphalt binders that create strain tolerant pavement layers for surface courses and bridge deck overlays. Bindertekk® significantly improves fatigue resistance in thin overlay applications, retaining rut resistance while reducing potential cracking.

The BinderTekk^® line of polymer-modified asphalts is the latest binder technology that can be engineered to address the specific level of strain tolerance needed for a particular pavement. BinderTekk^® is the solution for making more resilient, flexible, rut- and crack-resistant HMA pavement layers that are much more durable than conventional HMA pavement layers. BinderTekk^® pavements can be utilized in new construction as well as in composite pavement sections over concrete, where it can be used as both a crack-resistant, impermeable interlayer and as a flexible surface course. BinderTekk^® is also utilized as surface mix on bridge decks where strain is severe.

Benefits

Saves money in roadway repair expenses
Saves money in overall pavement construction cost
Longer-lasting roads

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BinderTekk^®

Strain Tolerant Pavement Layers for Road Surface Courses and Bridge Deck Overlays

• Saves money in roadway repair expenses

• Saves money in overall pavement construction cost

• Longer-lasting roads