DURABLE ASPHALT ROADS CONSTRUCTION & REPAIR

proven system. proven performance. proven cost savings.

MAXIMIZING PAVEMENT LIFE
UNTIL THE NEXT MAINTENAINCE CYCLE
EMBEDS INTO ROADWAY TO FORM A WATERPROOF SEAL, EXTENDING THE LIFE OF REPAIRS.
HOW TO INSTALL ARP (video attached)
 AMERICAN ROAD PATCH MEASUREMENTS

Width 39.37 INCHES 1 METER

Lenght 21 FEET 6.4 METERS

Thickness 0.18 INCHES 4.5 MM

Roll Weight 75 POUNDS 34KG

Tensile Strenght 50 kn/m

 ARP COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE
1. Bonds to both asphalt and concrete.

2. Embeds into pavement to create a waterproof seal, extending life of repairs.

2. Patented technology (Patents # 8,534,954 & 8,858,115, CA2887861)

3. High-strength fiberglass grid reinforced.

4. Can be cut to size/ customize shape with a utility knife.

5. Larger size requires lesser overlaps repairs and simpler inventory.

6. Complete installation system localized to Malaysia weather and work requirements.

 NCAT REPORT APRIL 2021 (REPORT LINK)
PATCH 1 PATCH 2 PATCH 3 PATCH 4 PATCH 5 PATCH 6

Hot mix Hot mix Cold Mix Cold Mix Cold mix (QPR) Cold mix (QPR)
with ARP without ARP (Aquaphalt) (Aquaphalt) with ARP without ARP.
with ARP without ARP

Patches 1 to 6 Method Statement:

(a) mix was removed from each manufactured pothole, and the area was filled with hot or cold mix;
(b) material was compacted in layers using a large hammer drill until the surface was level or slightly above the
surface of the pavement.
NOTE:
The compaction technique applied is a common practice followed at the Test Track to repair holes after cores
are taken from the pavement for forensic evaluations. In practice, compaction of mix in potholes is often not
controlled to this extent.

For the patches with ARP material, additional steps included:

(c) the area around the pothole was cleaned and dried with a propane torch;
(d) ARP was placed on top of the previously filled pothole and tamped with a steel tamper to bond the patch to
the pavement
 NCAT (USA) REPORT APRIL 2021 (REPORT LINK)
Preparative Activities on August 10, 2020.

Trafficking on the sections resumed later that day and continued to run until February 28, 2021.
The Equivalent Single Axle Loads (ESALs) applied to the patches was 2,060,412.
This level of accelerated traffic would approximate 2.1-3.1 years of traffic on a US interstate road.
 NCAT REPORT APRIL 2021 (REPORT LINK)
Patch performance evaluation on February 28, 2021.
PATCH 1 PATCH 3 PATCH 5

Hot mix with ARP. Aquaphalt with ARP QPR with ARP
Failure as a Result of Slippage.
PATCH 2 PATCH 4 PATCH 6

Hot mix without ARP Aquaphalt without ARP QPR without ARP
Close-up.
 NCAT REPORT APRIL 2021 (REPORT LINK)
Patches had also been previously applied in several locations around the Track on cracks occurring in milled
and inlayed transitional areas as a means of prolonging their life.
Friction data was recorded with the Dynamic Friction Tester (DFT) per ASTM E1911.

Transitional Patch (ARP on Hot Mix)

The patches were subjected to an accelerated loading totaling 3,091,298 ESALs.

Under traffic, the patches underwent complete embedment into the underlying pavement.
Friction numbers measured right after the placement of the patches and after traffic (shown in Table 1) are
effectively unchanged indicating no friction deterioration over time and the aggregate durability.
 ADMAS (CZECH REP.) REPORT (REPORT LINK)
WHEEL TRACKING TEST

Detail of a section of the test specimen at the Detailed view of a section of the test specimen at the
centre of the plate after the test at 50 °C centre of the plate after the test at 50 °C. It can be seen
that the aggregate from the American Road Patch
material was not pushed into the lower asphalt layer.
CONCLUSION:
1. After the assessment of the multilayer test specimen (50 mm ACO 11+ and “American Road Patch”) according to the
requirements for asphalt concrete for wearing courses ACO 11+, it can be stated that the multilayer test specimen
meets the requirements for resistance to permanent deformations (at 50 °C). However, the achieved values of
PRDAIR and WTSAIR are close to the max. required values in ČSN 73 6121. The standard sets requirements for
asphalt mixtures only. No min. required values have been set for the tested multilayer specimen.
2. After the test, fine aggregate from the "American Road Patch" was not pushed through this material into the
bottom layer consisting of the ACO 11+ asphalt concrete, see PIC ABOVE (sections in the centre of the test plate).
During the test, fine aggregate was pushed into the asphalt layer of the American Road Patch.
 ADMAS (CZECH REP.) REPORT (REPORT LINK)
MATERIAL OF CHANGES IN AMERICAN ROAD PATCH DUE TO ARTIFICIAL AGING
Comparison of the specimens after UV radiation, elevated
temperature and water spray exposure for 2000 hours.
2000 hours / 10hrs/sunlight perday = 200 days
CONCLUSION:
1. By exposing the test specimens of the
bitumen to artificial ageing conditions in
accordance with the requirements of the
technical standard CSN EN 1297, no changes
related to dusting, discoloration (when
compared with reference test specimens) or
surface cracks were observed on the
exposed surface after 2000 hours of
exposure in the QUV chamber (UV radiation,
elevated temperature and water spray).
2. Changes of the test specimens shape and
weight were detected, i.e. up to about 0.75%
- length, 2.37% - width, 24.81% -thickness
and -2.14% - weight. (see case study
embedding into pavement)
3. Furthermore, loss of aggregate and its
arrangement on the exposed surface were
noticeable during artificial ageing.
 ADMAS (CZECH REP.) REPORT (REPORT LINK)
DETERMINATION OF IN-SITU DRAINABILITY

CONCLUSION:
1. A test to determine the relative hydraulic conductivity was
performed. Because there was no water outflow from the
sealed permeameter during the 15 minute test period, the
tested layer - "American Road Patch" - was evaluated as
impermeable.
2. When extending the duration of the test from 15 minutes
to 24 hours, there was also almost no decrease in the
water level in the permeameter, which also indicates the
impermeability of the material.
 ADMAS (CZECH REP.) REPORT (1) (REPORT LINK)
TEST METHOD:
CONCLUSION:
It can be stated that the heating of
the asphalt layer in combination
with the pressing by the segment
compactor thus had a significant
effect on the bond strength of the
American Road Patch layer with the
base material.
DETERMINATION OF BOND STRENGHT
Detail of pulled off test specimens of set A
(surface heated to 110 °C before
application, subsequent run of the segment
compactor over the specimen
The test specimens, where the American
Road Patch material was adhered to the
heated surface at 110 ° C and then
pressed by means of 10 cycles of
segment compactor, tore off at an
average force of 0.35 N/mm2 .
Detail of pulled off test specimens of set B
(surface heated to 40 °C before application,
subsequent run of the segment compactor
over the specimen)
The test specimens, where the American
Road Patch material was adhered to the
heated surface at 40 °C and
subsequently pressed by means of 10
cycles of segment compactor, tore off at
an average force of 0.31 N/mm2 .
 ADMAS (CZECH REP.) REPORT (2) (REPORT LINK)
DETERMINATION OF BOND STRENGHT

Detail of pulled off test specimens of set C Detail of pulled off test specimens of set D Detail of pulled off test specimens of set E
(laying at temperature of 25 °C and then (laying at temperature of 25 °C and then (laying at temperature of 25 °C,
pressing by blows of a rubber mallet ) pressing by blows of a hand Proctor subsequent run of the segment compactor
rammer ) over the specimen)

CONCLUSION:
In the case of test specimens where the surface of the asphalt layer was not heated and the American Road Patch material was
applied at test temperature of 25 °C (test sets C, D and E), the self-adhesive layer was not activated. The American Road Patch
material completely tore off the surface of the asphalt layer, already at a force of approx. 0.1 N/mm2 . From the achieved forces
during pull off, it is clear that the bond with the asphalt layer was not practically affected by the way the material was pressed
against the surface (blows of the Proctor rammer, blows of the rubber mallet, or driving with a segment compactor).
 AMERICAN ROAD PATCH POC @MPPJ
AS OF 2ND NOV 2020 AS OF 2ND NOV 2020
(BEFORE) (AFTER)

AS OF
28 JULY 2021
 POTHOLE REPAIR
AMERICAN ROAD PATCH
9 SEPTEMBER 2020
KM 109.4 NB, S3 YONG PENG, PLUS HIGHWAY
 TOOLS LIST

Motorized blower x1 Torch Burner/ Gas tank/ Wheels x1 Brooms x2

CG Patch CG Bond + Cutter + Chalk Measuring Tape x1

as required, always bring extra as required, always bring extra

American Road Patch Spray Paint Premix rake Tamper Mini-compactor x1

X1
as required, always bring 1
extra roll
x2 x2
1.89 m

Min.11 cm overlap. Overlap facing direction of traffic

Min. 14 cm extension Min. 14 cm extension
from pot hole from pot hole
• Step 1： 2.44pm

• Pothole was cleaned

manually with
brooms.
• Step 2: 2.48pm

• Pavement surface
was torched to
remove any water
and to heat up the
surface.
• Step 3: 2.56pm

• Poured Polymer
Modified Bitumen
Emulsion on the
entire surface to
ensure all cracks
were sealed and to
make sure the cold
mix will have good
bonding with
treatment area.
• Step 4： 3.00pm

• Packed the pothole

and the adjoining
cracked surface with
Cold mix aka CG
Patch.
• Step 5: 3.08pm

• Used a customized
tamper to compact
the cold mix.
• Step 6: 3.15pm

• Use a motorised
hand compactor to
pack in the cold
mix.
• Step 7: 3.23pm

• During compaction,
need to add water to
the handheld
compactor. To ensure
the surface is 100% dry,
torched it again. The
heat will also help make
the ARP bond stronger
with the patched
surface
 5. Both ARP panels installed, note the chalk marking for overlap
precision.
1. Measure & cut ARP according to
site requirement. 2. Peel off release film before installation.

3. First Panel ARP installation. 4. Second Panel ARP installation.

• Step 8: 3.24pm

• The site measured at 1.8m x 4m. The pot hole is in the middle. The
area surrounding the pothole has minor crocodile cracks which
was covered with ARP to ensure tight water-proofing. ARP original
size is 1m x 6.4m. Use two rolls to cut to size so that the finish is
tidy.
• Step 9: 3.31pm

• Use the customized

tamper to stamp
down the ARP to
activate bonding
 • Before • After
9 September 2020, 3pm • 9 September 2020, 3.32pm

Installation of ARP on 1.89m x 4m site took approximately 32 minutes to complete.

 Unpatched cracks

Notes:

Three sections beside Thermal

patch
ARP were Thermal
Patched with one area
left untreated. Thermal
patch
Thermal
patch

Water intrusion from

cracks due rain can
reduce the life of ARP.
Due dilligence:

• Seal up small cracks and

holes surrounding the
ARP with PMBE. Patched
holes with premix /cold
patch to ensure water
doesn't seep under the
ARP
 11 Sep 2020, 12.30am
10 Sep 2020, 18.14pm
Issue rectified
Delamination reported

24hrs after installation the corner of ARP

delaminated. ARP USA was consulted, and
the causes are either road marking paint
prevented adhesion or presence of
surface debris.

DJX team arrived at site 12.20am.

The pavement surface of delamination torched to heat it up to above 100°C to reactivate the ARP patented
glue. The sides of the APR were sealed with PMBE for water proofing purposes. The ARP was again stamped
down to secure bonding.
• 9 September 2020, 3.32pm • 3 Semptember 2021
 BRIDGE JOINT REPAIR
AMERICAN ROAD PATCH
11 November 2020
Section S1, Km 227.8 NB, PEDAS LINGGI,PLUS HIGHWAY
 TOOLS LIST

Motorized blower x1 Torch Burner/ Gas tank/ Wheels x1 Brooms x2

Glasgrid
CG100L
(cut to size
at site)

CG Patch CG Bond + Cutter + Chalk Measuring Tape x1

as required, always bring extra as required, always bring extra

Edge
Tamper
x1

American Road Patch Spray Paint Premix rake Tamper Mini-compactor x1

X1
as required, always bring 1
extra roll
x2 x2
• Step 1： 11.15am
• Pot hole was cut to remove rusty bridge joint plate.
• Step 2: 11.30am
• Rusty bridge joint steel plate was cut and removed. New steel plate was measured to
size. Pavement cavity was torched to remove any residual moisture.
• Step 3: 11.40am
• Poured CG Bond on the entire surface to ensure all cracks were sealed and to make
sure the cold mix will have good bonding with treatment area.
• Step 3: 11.55am
• Cold mix was used to level out the surface before installing the new bridge joint
plate.
• Step 5： 12.00pm
• CG Bond was applied on pothole surface. CG100L was cut to size and installed on the
metal plate to prevent plate-movement induced reflective cracking on the surface.
• Step 6: 12.15pm
• Pothole is compacted with cold mix, followed by CG Bond at the pothole edge to
seal off from moisture intrusion.
• Step 7: 12.20pm
• American Road Patch is cut to size and stamped down using a customized tamper.
The edges are sealed with CG Bond to prevent water intrusion. The edges of
American Road Patch is further stamped down with a customized edge tamper to
ensure maximum adhesion.
 • Before • After
11 November 2020, 11.15am • 11 November 2020, 12.30pm
• As of
3 September 2021

Installation of ARP on 1m x 2m site took approximately 90 minutes to complete.

 TESTIMONIAL
Tim, I was out of the office Thursday when you wrote...

I wanted to thank you personally for bringing your American Road Patch product to Thousand Oaks'
roadways for a demonstration. The areas you have initiated your demonstrations on have indeed
held up very well, just as you said were the products intentions. The product not only helps seal
slotted edges, it also adds aesthetic value. We are also finding other areas where this product may
have value within our infrastructure.Please do not hesitate to contact me when more product
becomes available. Im real excited to further evaluate the products ability to mitigate some
aggregate unraveling where some recent asphalt repairs were performed. And thank you for
keeping be abreast of any product updates!

Patrick J. Smith
City of Thousand OaksPublic Works Department Note:
Streets Division Supervisor Tim Geary is the President, CEO
(805) 449-2499 Ext 5082(805) 498-4941 Fax of American Road Patch
TESTIMONIAL

Note:
From 2015 until today 2021 it
has been 6 years. ARP is still
performing well.
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