The document discusses asphalt overlay fabrics produced by Carthage Mills to extend the life of pavement overlays. Reflective cracking is a major cause of overlay failure as it allows water to penetrate and weaken the pavement subsurface. Carthage Mills' FXTM-38A/O and FXTM-42A/O fabrics inhibit reflective cracking through stress relief and forming a waterproof membrane between the overlay and original pavement. When installed with a tack coat, the fabrics can improve overlay performance and life by up to 50% by reducing cracking and improving adhesion.
The document discusses asphalt overlay fabrics produced by Carthage Mills to extend the life of pavement overlays. Reflective cracking is a major cause of overlay failure as it allows water to penetrate and weaken the pavement subsurface. Carthage Mills' FXTM-38A/O and FXTM-42A/O fabrics inhibit reflective cracking through stress relief and forming a waterproof membrane between the overlay and original pavement. When installed with a tack coat, the fabrics can improve overlay performance and life by up to 50% by reducing cracking and improving adhesion.
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Description of applications of nonwoven paving fabrics
The document discusses asphalt overlay fabrics produced by Carthage Mills to extend the life of pavement overlays. Reflective cracking is a major cause of overlay failure as it allows water to penetrate and weaken the pavement subsurface. Carthage Mills' FXTM-38A/O and FXTM-42A/O fabrics inhibit reflective cracking through stress relief and forming a waterproof membrane between the overlay and original pavement. When installed with a tack coat, the fabrics can improve overlay performance and life by up to 50% by reducing cracking and improving adhesion.
The document discusses asphalt overlay fabrics produced by Carthage Mills to extend the life of pavement overlays. Reflective cracking is a major cause of overlay failure as it allows water to penetrate and weaken the pavement subsurface. Carthage Mills' FXTM-38A/O and FXTM-42A/O fabrics inhibit reflective cracking through stress relief and forming a waterproof membrane between the overlay and original pavement. When installed with a tack coat, the fabrics can improve overlay performance and life by up to 50% by reducing cracking and improving adhesion.