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 What is micro surfacing?
 Why to use micro surfacing?
 Where to use micro surfacing?
 What are the benefits of micro surfacing?
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INTRODUCTION
• A well proportioned mixture of polymer modified
cationic emulsified asphalt, mineral aggregate,
mineral filler, water and additives, mixed and spread
with a machine over a properly prepared surface.
• Used not only as sealants but also for surface

texturing and rut filling of pavement
• Instead of breaking and curing via evaporation, a

chemical reaction causes the material to set-up.
• When applied the Micro Surface shall have a

homogeneous appearance, fill cracks, adhere firmly
to the surface and provide a weatherproof, high
friction seal.
Micro Surfacing has two primary uses :
1) PREVENTIVE
Any activity performed, or material utilized to preserve the existing condition
and extend the useful life of a pavement.
2) CORRECTIVE
Any activity performed, or material utilized to correct a faulted pavement to an
acceptable condition.
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE CORRECTIVE MAINTENANCE
Micro Surface will delay the age Micro Surface is used for rut filling
hardening caused by oxidation, to wheel ruts, scratch course over
maximize the life of Hot-mix ravelled surfaces, or a levelling
asphalt pavements. Normally course to improve cross sectional
placed in a single application called drainage. Placed prior to a finished
a surface course. surface course.
ADVANTAGES
 An ultra thin layer, average thickness  No rolling and compaction is required

of 8mm, requires minimal changes in  Saving in natural resources
road furniture, super saving in
 Cost effective
material.
 Water resistance, Skid resistance
 Pollution free as no heating is required
 Minimize oxidation/ageing, reduce
 Very fast execution (up to
water infiltration, correct raveling and
2km/lane/day) and could be opened
weathering
for traffic within 1-2 hours (depending
on weather conditions)  Provide skid resistance
 Fast construction  Improve aesthetics
 Higher resistance to abrasion  Correct rutting and minor surface
 Longer life profile irregularities
as oxidation/ageing is
reduced.  Average performance life: 5 to 7 years
PAVEMENT MAINTENANCE
Good
Pavement Condition Index (PCI)
Satisfacto Routine Maintenance

ry
Fair
Preventive Maintenance Regular Preventive Maintenance
Microsurfacing is the best preventive technique Spend less
on preventive maintenance in this period
Poor
Very Poor Rehabilitation

To prevent defects and extend the life of roads as well as
save more rather than spending in future for rehabilitation
Serious and reconstruction
Failed Reconstruction 12% of Life is increased
1 5 10
Age of Pavement years
AREAS OF APPLICATION
Bridges and Over-Crossings
Taxiways and Runways
Roadways (All traffic levels)
PROJECT SELECTION
• A pavement preservation treatment

• Protect the pavement before distresses appear
• Can correct: ravelling, oxidized pavement,
friction loss
• Can be used for rut filling
• Cannot correct: cracking, base failures, any
structural deficiencies
• Provide pavement an excellent skid resistance
and surface texturing
• Microsurfacing plays a role as weather-proofing
to retard oxidation and prevent surface water
infiltration that helps extend the life of road
MICRO SURFACING SYSTEM COMPONENT
 Micro Surfacing is a component system

 All components are dependent on each other
for the finished micro surfaces performance
 If one part is altered, it could radically change
the characteristics and the design
performance of the system
 Bitumen Emulsion – consists of Bitumen,
emulsifying agent(s), pH adjuster, a
polymer.
 The bitumen emulsion is the binder holding
the aggregate together while adhering the
Micro Surface mix to the surface it is applied
to.
SYSTEM COMPONENTS
AGGREGATE
The major component and most critical of the mix for long term performance.
Aggregate source, gradation and cleanliness factor in the behaviour of the system.
Aggregate Tests required for laboratory mix design:
1. Gradation 2. Hardness 3. Soundness 4. Sand Equivalent
5. Methylene Blue 6. Water Absorption
POLYMER MODIFICATION
 Reduces the temperature susceptibility
 The mix can be placed in thicker lifts while remains stable
 The mix is quick setting
 Enhanced durability.
SYSTEM COMPONENTS
MINERAL FILLERS
• Mineral Filler – Portland Cement, Hydrated Lime, or Aluminium Sulphate are used
• The mineral filler contributes the desired mixing and setting characteristics of the
system
• Improves the consistency of the Micro Surface mix
OTHER SYSTEM COMPONENTS

• Water – should be a potable resource free of contaminates that could affect the system
mix
• Chemical additives – used to retard or accelerate the break of the system mix
• Application equipment and practices
• Environmental conditions
• Road conditions
• Weather
AGGREGATE SIEVE SPLIT
TYPES OF MICROSURFACING
Items Type II (4-6mm) Type III (6-8mm)
For urban, rural and residential

For state roads, highways and run
Applications streets ways (> 1500 CVPD)
(< 1500 CVPD)
Quantity of Microsurfacing mix

8.4-10.8 11.1-16.3
(Kg/m2)
PROPERTIES OF MICROSURFACING EMULSION
Requirements Specification (IRC:SP:100-2014)
Residue on 600 micron Sieve, %, Max 0.05

Viscosity by SF Viscometer, sec.,25ºC 20-100
Storage stability, 24h, Max 2
Coagulation at low temperature Nil
Tests on Residue:
1. Residue by Evaporation, %, Min 60
2. Penetration, 25ºC, 100g, 5 sec. 40-100
3. Ductility, 27ºC, cm, Min. 50
4. Softening point, ºC, Min. 57
5. Elastic recovery, %, Min. 50
6. Solubility in Trichloroethylene, %, Min. 97
GRADATION OF AGGREGATE FOR
MICROSURFACING (IRC:SP:100-2014)
Sieve size (mm) Percentage by mass passing
Type II (4-6mm) Type III (6-8mm)
9.5 - 100
6.3 100 91-100
4.75 90-100 70-90
2.36 65-90 45-70
1.18 45-70 28-50
0.600 30-50 19-34
0.300 18-30 12-25
0.150 10-21 7-18
0.075 5-15 5-15
REQUIRED CHARACTERISTICS OF AGGREGATES
Specified Value in IRC:

Sl. No. Test Test Methods
SP:81
1 Sand Equivalent Value IS: 2720(part 37) Min. 50
2 Methylene Blue value ISSA Max.10
3 Water Absorption IS: 2386(part 3) Max. 2%
MIX DESIGN PROCESSES
• Pre-screen materials
• Check materials compatibility
• Try different mixing proportions
• Design/Test Trial Mixes at a range of emulsion contents
• Recommend Mix Design
• Check for abrasion resistance
• Check for cohesion build- up
• Select optimum emulsion content
MIX DESIGN CRITERIA
The compatibility of aggregate, emulsion, filler and additive are verified by laboratory mix
design and should conform the requirements specified in the table below:
Requirement Specification
Mix Time, Min. 120 sec.
Consistency, Max. 3 cm
Wet cohesion, within 30 min, Min. 12 Kg.cm
Wet cohesion, within 60 min, Min. 20 Kg.cm
Wet stripping value, %, Min. 90% retain coating
Wet Track Abrasion Loss (1 h soak), Max. 538 g/m2
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WET TRACK ABRASION TEST COHESION TEST
MIX TIME-BREAKING / SETTING / CURING / TRAFFIC OPENING
Factors Affecting Mix time

• Aggregate
• Asphalt Emulsion – Choice of emulsifier, dosage of emulsifier
• Change in Weather conditions – Temperature
Breaking-
When emulsion breaks, the color of mix changes from brown to black.
Setting-
When water leaves the system and bitumen achieves its original state.
MICROSURFACING PROCESS
MICROSURFACING EQUIPMENT
SLURRY TRUCK
APPLICATION
Before After
ONGOING AND COMPLETED
PROJECTS
WHY SUPREME ?
2) European Technology
1) In-house High-
Automated Emulsion
tech Plant
Manufacturing Unit
Capacity of 10 ton per Hour
3) Our own 4) Micro Surfacing Paver

Transportation for & Full set of machinery
raw material & require for Micro
finished good Surfacing
5) Consultancy services for all type of Road Repairs &

Maintenance
ABOUT US
LAB & FACTORY PHOTOS
Quality Lab Particle Charge Apparatus Wet cohesion tester Ductility Apparatus
Penetrometer Wet Wheel Abrasion Tester Tensile Strength Apparatus
OUR RANGE OF PRODUCTS FOR
ROADS AND HIGHWAYS
CONSULTANCY SERVICES
OUR STRENGTH OUR PRESENCE ACROSS NATION
OUR PRESTIGIOUS CLIENTS

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com Solution Beyond Excellence

 Why to use micro surfacing?

 Where to use micro surfacing?

 What are the benefits of micro surfacing?

• Used not only as sealants but also for surface

• Instead of breaking and curing via evaporation, a

• When applied the Micro Surface shall have a

hardening caused by oxidation, to wheel ruts, scratch course over

maximize the life of Hot-mix ravelled surfaces, or a levelling

asphalt pavements. Normally course to improve cross sectional

placed in a single application called drainage. Placed prior to a finished

a surface course. surface course.

 An ultra thin layer, average thickness  No rolling and compaction is required

Satisfacto Routine Maintenance

Very Poor Rehabilitation

Failed Reconstruction 12% of Life is increased

Bridges and Over-Crossings

Taxiways and Runways

Roadways (All traffic levels)

• A pavement preservation treatment

 Micro Surfacing is a component system

OTHER SYSTEM COMPONENTS

Items Type II (4-6mm) Type III (6-8mm)

For urban, rural and residential

Quantity of Microsurfacing mix

Residue on 600 micron Sieve, %, Max 0.05

Specified Value in IRC:

1 Sand Equivalent Value IS: 2720(part 37) Min. 50

2 Methylene Blue value ISSA Max.10

3 Water Absorption IS: 2386(part 3) Max. 2%

Mix Time, Min. 120 sec.

Wet cohesion, within 30 min, Min. 12 Kg.cm

Wet cohesion, within 60 min, Min. 20 Kg.cm

Wet stripping value, %, Min. 90% retain coating

Wet Track Abrasion Loss (1 h soak), Max. 538 g/m2

WET TRACK ABRASION TEST COHESION TEST

Factors Affecting Mix time

3) Our own 4) Micro Surfacing Paver

5) Consultancy services for all type of Road Repairs &

Penetrometer Wet Wheel Abrasion Tester Tensile Strength Apparatus

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