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orangejuiced86 said:
"I have a flat, would there be anyway to patch it?"

"Is it a nail or screw"

"No its a piece of rebar"
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"Hi, I'm calling to see if you can fix my flat?"

"Possibly, depending the cause and where it's punctured?"

"Oh... It's the rim... do you patch rims?"

" [dial tone] "
 
people blame the big trucks, but I know some of the roads by me never seen a semi in recent years
 
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https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/stages-asphalt-deterioration-teresa-crawley

Stage OneAfter the first year, asphalt begins to lose the binding oils that keep the mixture flexible and resilient. This happens through the normal cycle of the weather (rain, freeze/thaw cycle, wind, etc) and evaporation.


Stage Two
The asphalt begins to oxidize and turn grayish in color and appearance. This is the ideal time to sealcoat. At this point, the surface is still in great condition and is ready for a sealcoat to preserve its integrity and appearance.


Stage Three
At this point, the surface of the pavement begins to lose its integrity. The aggregate materials on the top of the pavement are exposed. The surface appears rough, or rougher than the original application. The sand that is used to help seal and keep a smooth finish is working its way out with the help of the weather. Sealcoating at this stage will return integrity to the pavement and return the condition of the pavement to original application.


Stage Four
Loose rock begins to appear on the surface of your asphalt. The common conception is that vehicles or traffic is bringing this in and depositing it. Actually, this is your pavement beginning to unravel and detach itself from the top layer. In addition, you may begin to notice small cracks along seams. This is asphalt’s worst enemy! Through these cracks, water now has an entry point into the base and sub base of your pavement. Heaving (due to freezing and thawing) and disruption and washing away of the base materials can now occur. Sealcoating, along with some other materials, will be needed to get your pavement back to Stage One.


Stage Five
Loose rock is now collecting in “puddles” on the pavement. Larger cracks (1/4” and larger) are now appearing with small cracks leading out from them, like a spider web. These large cracks require a crack sealer to prevent water and debris from filling them and causing more damage. Finally, a sealcoat over the whole investment should be done to prevent further deterioration.


Stage Six
At this point, deterioration of the pavement escalates at a rapid pace. The cracked areas begin to look like an alligator’s skin. Repair at this level now requires removal of the “gatored” areas and the asphalt replaced. Depending on the condition of the rest of the pavement, asphalt skin patching may be required.


Stage Seven
Small pieces of asphalt begin breaking off around the larger cracks. Potholes, or chuckholes begin appearing. At this point, the pavement will need non-stop patching to keep it in presentable condition.


Stage Eight
At this point, the pavement has deteriorated to the point that a fresh overlay of asphalt is the only logical and long-term solution.
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http://appsoluto.com/why-is-water-a-key-ally-and-the-worst-enemy-of-a-road-structure/
http://www.asphaltinstitute.org/asphalt-pavement-construction-faqs/

a lot of room for error...
 
It's like they decided to tear everything all at once... But all the primary and secondary routes. When M59 started, they tore up 16 mile for a month, then closed 696. Impossible to move east or west at a high rate of speed.
 
Would have been nice to leave 696 alone this year but we had to get it done because it is the detour route for the 75 and 94 construction that is going to start in 2019.

--Joe
 
The same thing happened on 696 last year with the mix. So, not only are they behind, they will get to torture us some more when they are replacing the affected sections....

And, how did they catch this after the concrete has cured? Why didn't they catch it while the pour was being done? Were these the same people who were watching Epstein?
 
grr456 said:
The same thing happened on 696 last year with the mix. So, not only are they behind, they will get to torture us some more when they are replacing the affected sections....

And, how did they catch this after the concrete has cured? Why didn't they catch it while the pour was being done? Were these the same people who were watching Epstein?
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They screwed up when they did M-14 a while back too. Then ended up blacktopping over the brand new concrete.
 
grr456 said:
The same thing happened on 696 last year with the mix. So, not only are they behind, they will get to torture us some more when they are replacing the affected sections....

And, how did they catch this after the concrete has cured? Why didn't they catch it while the pour was being done? Were these the same people who were watching Epstein?
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Gotta understand concrete is rated in compression strength in PSI's once it cures. You can't determine the PSI until it cures so testing is usually done by core drilling a section or doing a rebound test but those can only be done after the concrete has cured not during the pour.
 
My average speed to work is 44-47 mph according to google maps. That's on the expressway. If I take dirt rd bemis all the way to work, it is still a average speed of 40-42mph, and less than a 10th of a percent of assholes on the road.
 
Siegel1719 said:
Gotta understand concrete is rated in compression strength in PSI's once it cures. You can't determine the PSI until it cures so testing is usually done by core drilling a section or doing a rebound test but those can only be done after the concrete has cured not during the pour.
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I'm not going to pretend to know anything about the cement business. But, wouldn't there be a log-book, where the mix formula's of all "good" pours were recorded over time (also measuring temperature and humidity, etc during the pour) in order to take the guess work out of it?...........your explanation makes it sound like anyone can mix-up some rocks, sand, and water in a kiddie-pool, stir it around, pour it out, and have the same chance of a "good pour" as a professional cement company................
 
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