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BS 4987-2:1993

Superseded
Superseded

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Specification for transport, laying and compaction
Available format(s)

Hardcopy , PDF

Superseded date

15-06-2001

Language(s)

English

Published date

15-09-1993

Committees responsible
Foreword
Specification
1 Scope
2 Definitions
3 Transport and delivery
4 Preparatory works at the laying site
5 Laying
6 Compaction
7 Application of coated grit
8 Opening to traffic
Appendices
A Recommended delivery and rolling temperatures for
   coated macadam
B Approximate rates of spread of coated macadam
Tables
1 Specified nominal and minimum layer thicknesses for
   coated macadam
2 Accuracy of finish
3 Minimum rolling temperatures for dense roadbase and
   dense basecourse macadams
4 Recommended delivery and rolling temperatures for
   coated macadam
5 Approximate rates of spread of coated macadam
List of references

Specifies the requirements for the transport, laying and compaction of coated macadam mixtures. Does not include requirements for macadams incorporating bitumen emulsion binders. Coverage includes: transport and delivery; preparatory works at the laying site; application of coated grit; opening to traffic. Also gives definitions, tables and appendices.

Committee
B/510
DevelopmentNote
Supersedes BS 4987: Part 2: 1988. DRAFT FOR COMMENT 92/14303 DC
DocumentType
Standard
Pages
14
PublisherName
British Standards Institution
Status
Superseded
SupersededBy
Supersedes

BS 7533-1:2001 Pavements constructed with clay, natural stone or concrete pavers Guide for the structural design of heavy duty pavements constructed of clay pavers or precast concrete paving blocks
BS 7370-2:1994 Grounds maintenance Recommendations for the maintenance of hard areas (excluding sports surfaces)
BS 4987-1:1993 Coated macadam for roads and other paved areas. Specification for constituent materials and for mixtures

BS 434-1:1984 Bitumen road emulsions (anionic and cationic) Specification for bitumen road emulsions
BS 434-2:1984 Bitumen road emulsions (anionic and cationic) Code of practice for use of bitumen road emulsions
BS 598-109:1990 Sampling and examination of bituminous mixtures for roads and other paved areas Methods for the assessment of the compaction performance of a roller and recommended procedures for the measurement of the temperature of bituminous mixtures
BS 598-3:1985 Sampling and examination of bituminous mixtures for roads and other paved areas Methods for design and physical testing
BS 598-100:1987 Sampling and examination of bituminous mixtures for roads and other paved areas Methods for sampling for analysis
BS 598-104:1989 Sampling and examination of bituminous mixtures for roads and other paved areas Methods of test for the determination of density and compaction

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