Reinforcement geogrid AsfaltTex G

roadfor airportfor industrial applications

AsfaltTex G Asphalt Reinforcement Grid is a woven type geogrid material produced with the method of knitting the glass fiber strands in square or rectangular shapes and coating them with polymer bitumen. When AsfaltTex asphalt geogrids and composites are placed on the superstructure of asphalt roads, they increase the strength of road under repeated loads such as vehicle load, and extend the lifetime of road by delaying the formation of cracks. During the construction of road, it is mostly impossible to foresee any future cracks and deterioration and to take measures during the construction. The problems related to the roads that require rehabilitation and reinforcement are very common for a wide range of countries from European countries that completed their road network many years ago to the developing countries. Studies demonstrate that rehabilitation is required on roads in much shorter time than expected. Therefore, operating and maintenance costs of roads increase, and transportation is disrupted during the execution of works. AsfaltTex delays the existing cracks, which may cause problems in the road surface, to reach the upper layers. Fields of Application and Use ■ After the application surface is grinded, the cracks on the surface should be filled and the required surface repair should be performed. ■ The application surface must be free from asphalt particles, dust and foreign matters. ■ A 2-3 cm thick leveling course is laid. ■ Emulsion required by the specifications is applied prior to the application of AsfaltTex. ■ AsfaltTex is laid on the adhesive layer by hand or machine. Overlaps and repairs are carried out as instruction in the specifications.