METHODOLOGY FOR PRIME COAT

1. Scope:
The work consists of application of single coat of low viscosity liquid bituminous material
to a granular surface such as Wet Mix Macadam in accordance to clause 502 of the
MoRT&H Specifications.

2. Equipment / Machinery:
a) Mechanical Brooms / Power Brooms.
b) Hand Brooms.
c) Air compressor.
d) Bitumen Distributor (Sprayer).

3. Material:
a) The bituminous primer shall be selected according to the porosity
characteristics of the surface to be primed, as classified in IRC: 16. The material to
be used for prime coat (as mentioned in the Technical specifications clause 502) shall
be bituminous emulsion complying with IS 8887/ASTM D2397.
b) The quality of material to be used for priming shall be tested for the physical
properties as per IS 73 and IS 8887 as mentioned in table 900.4. The material shall be
used at site after obtaining necessary approval from the engineer.

4. Procedure:
a. The surface to be primed shall be checked for levels and compaction.
b. The surface shall be cleaned by a mechanical broom to remove the dust and
other loose particles over the surface. Hand brooms shall also be used as supplements
wherever necessary. After brooming the surface shall be cleaned with compressed air.
c. Care shall be taken that the compacted granular surface shall not be disturbed.
d. Prime coat shall be applied when the surface is slightly moist, but no free or
standing water shall be present

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 e. The rate of application shall be 7 kg / 10m² in accordance to table 500.3 of
MoRT&H.
f. The speed of sprayer shall be calibrated at trial stretch to establish the rate of
application.
g. Prime coat material shall be sprayed at a uniform rate by a bitumen
distributor. Hand spraying shall be done in areas inaccessible to the distributor.
h. Frequent tests shall be carried at site to ensure the rate of application of the
primer, as instructed by the Engineer. The frequency of tests shall be carried out as
per table 900.4 of MORT&H.
i. Primed surface shall be allowed to cure for at least 24 hours or such other
higher period as is found to be necessary to allow all the moisture/volatiles to
evaporate before any subsequent surface treatment or mix is laid.

5. Safety:
a) Suitable barricades shall be erected on the sides / edges to prevent vehicles
movement on the primed surface.
b) Suitable warning signs shall be erected & traffic shall be warned before
entering into such sections.
c) Flagmen shall be stationed on either ends of the section to guide the traffic.
d) Precautionary retro-reflective signs shall be erected & safety cones / bamboos
shall be placed in areas where this activity is being carried out.
e) Sign board stating “No Smoking” shall be kept at bitumen, emulsion & kerosene
storage area to forewarn all staff & workers.
f) Sand buckets and fire extinguisher shall be kept in strategic location at storage
area.

6. Records and Documents to be maintained:

a) Quality of Binder ( One set of test for a tanker or lot of 10 tonne as per IS:8887
for bitumen emulsion.
b) Viscosity Test.
c) Binder Temperature for spraying at close intervals
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 d) Rate of Spray of Binder (Min 3 Tests per as per MoRT&H Table 900.4) &
(As per IRC 16 .2008 1 test per 1000 m2 and not less than two tests per day)
METHODOLOGY FOR PREPARATION AND APPLICATION OF TACK COAT

1. Scope:
The work consists of application of single coat of low viscosity bituminous emulsion to an
existing bituminous surface ready to be superimposed by another layer of bituminous mix
in accordance to clause 503 of the MoRT&H Specifications.

2. Equipment / Machinery:
a) Mechanical Brooms / Power Brooms.
b) Hand Brooms.
c) Air compressor.
d) Bitumen Distributor (Sprayer).

3. Material:
The tack coat shall be bitumen emulsion in accordance to clause 503.2 of the MoRT&H
Technical Specification. Bitumen emulsion in bulk shall be procured and stored in a
suitable place at site. Emulsion shall be transferred to the bitumen spray tank at
atmospheric temperature as per manufacturer’s recommendation.

4. Procedure:
a) The surface on which the tack coat is to be applied shall be cleaned of dust and
any extraneous material prior to the application using power broom, blowers or
manually in accordance to clause 503.4.1 of the MoRT&H Technical Specifications.
b) The asphalt distributor shall be calibrated to achieve the required spread rate
before the work is started. The spread rate shall be tested using tray method.

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 c) Emulsion shall be sprayed uniformly with atmospheric temperature using
bitumen sprayer at the rate of 2 kg – 3kg per 10 Sqm over Bituminous Surface and 2.5
kg – 3 kg over granular surface treated with primer or as specified in contract.
d) As per manufacturer’s recommendation, the bitumen emulsion shall also be
used on the wet bituminous course during rainy season. However, the same shall not
be used in the case of continuous rain.
e) The following shall be strictly adopted as per the Manufacturer’s instructions:
i. Emulsion shall not be stored in open tank or container.
ii. Care shall be taken that it is not heated above 70°C.
iii. Different type of bitumen emulsions shall not be mixed together.
iv. Spray tank shall be moved forward and backward for proper mixing of emulsion
prior to application.
f) The spray rate of a sprayer shall be controlled by conducting “tray test” duly
witnessed by Engineer’s field staff.
g) Regular quality control tests of the raw materials and blended material shall be
carried out by our Material Section in accordance to the MoRT&H specification Section
900.
5. Safety:
a) Suitable barricades shall be erected on the sides / edges to prevent vehicles
movement on the tacked surface.
b) Suitable warning signs shall be erected & traffic shall be warned before
entering into such sections.
c) Flagmen shall be stationed on either ends of the section to guide the traffic.
d) Precautionary retro-reflective signs shall be erected & safety cones / bamboos
shall be placed in areas where this activity is being carried out.
e) Sign board stating “No Smoking” shall be kept at bitumen, emulsion & kerosene
storage area to forewarn all staff & workers.
f) Sand buckets and fire extinguisher shall be kept in strategic location at storage
area.
6. Records and Documents to be maintained:

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 b) Quality of Binder ( One set of test for a tanker or lot of 10 tonne as per IS:8887
for bitumen emulsion.
c) Viscosity Test.
d) Binder Temperature for spraying at close intervals
e) Rate of Spray of Binder (Min 3 Tests per as per MoRT&H Table 900.4) &
(As per IRC 16 .2008 1 test per 1000 m2 and not less than two tests per day).

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Ph:+91833304001

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