Use ultra-thin concrete layer on asphalt rds: BMC to engrs
BMC
to use the ultra-thin white topping (UTWT) method, wherever feasible, in addition to conventional concrete work.
Civic officials said the UTWT method involves strengthening old
asphalt roads
with a thin M60 grade concretelayer, which makes the stretch more durable.
At Sanghani Estate Marg in Ghatkopar (W), the thin white topping (TWT) method is being used to strengthen asphalt roads with a thin concrete overlay, said officials. Compared to traditional concreting, TWT uses higher-grade concrete (M60 vs M40), requires seven days of curing instead of 14 days, and is faster and more economical, especially when the base layer is in a good condition, civic officials explained. Hence, it was decided that white topping would be adopted wherever possible, they added. tnn
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