In Russia allowed to change the asphalt in snow and rain

13 November 2018

The Agency sees no big problem in road repair when the weather is bad

One of the main Russian problems — roads. Even worse, when the second problem starts to repair them in case of bad weather, laying asphalt directly on snow or throwing into a puddle. However, the Agency does not see this as a big problem. He has made recommendations for paving in sub-zero temperatures and minor precipitation.

In General, nothing radically new in the guidelines for the installation of asphalt coatings under adverse weather from Rosavtodor no: he simply brought together the already existing state Standards, construction norms and technical regulations. Allegedly released a set of rules supposed to help road builders to avoid errors under adverse conditions.

So, the asphalt can be laid at temperatures down to -10 degrees. This allowed even the presence of trace precipitation (up to 5 mm per day). The main thing — to clear the surface of snow, ice, dust, and dirt. it is also necessary to dry the road termoregulatoriem. To prevent icing it is best to cover the base with bitumen.

Among other recommendations, the simultaneous use of several rollers. So will be faster to flatten the asphalt, preventing its freezing.

meanwhile, laying asphalt in cold temperatures may significantly reduce the strength and durability of the pavement. So two problems with Russia are not going anywhere.