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Type ES (Epoxy Slurry)

Polymer Overlay for Bridge
and Parking Garage
Decks-Specification
Reported by ACI Committee 548

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Type ES (Epoxy Slurry) Polymer Overlay for Bridge

and Parking Garage Decks-Specification
An ACI Standard
Reported by ACI Committee 548

Mahmc>ud M. Rcdn Taha, Chair

Ashraf I. A hrned Don Edward.i: r-.•ty les A . Murray· (\,fi chael M. Sprin kel
Mohammad A. Alhassan David W. fowler Bradley Nemunaitis Michael S. Stenko
Jacques A. Bertrand Que-otin L. Hibben Joseph A. Nuciforo Jr. Donald r. Tragianes.e
Constantin Bodea Alben 0 . Kaooing John R. Robinson Wafeek s. Wabby
Chris Davis Jay Lee Mtchae-1L. Schmid1 David White
fames T. D ikeou• John R. Milliron Joseph R. Solomon

Consulting Members

M ilton D. Anderson Lech Czarnecki William Lee Hamid Saadatmanesh

LuAnqi Harold (Dan) R , Edwards Troy D. Madeley Donald A. Schmidt
CraigA. Ballinger Lany J. Farrell Henry N. Marsh Jr. [\foyer Steinberg
John J. Baii hotomew George Horeczko Peter Mendis Harold H. Weber Jr.
Shashi P. Bhatnagar David P. Hu Peter J. Moss
Jerry 0. Byrne Ben Paul Kriekemans Yoshihiko Obama
Zhi-Yuan Chen Dion Kruger Kelly M. l'agc

71,is Spec//u-a1io11 covers epoxy ;/uny (ES) polymer over/(ly for CONTENTS
bridge and parl..'ing garage decks. Type ES polymer overlay incor-
porates a low-modulus epoxy bbule,:jillers. mu/ .selected aggregate
10 produce a flexible. skid-resistant, and low-permeability overlaJ~ PART 1- GENERAL, p. 2
The overlay may be uS<!d for both new construction anti rehabili- I. I- Scope. p. 2
tation of exi.ti·ring strucwres. 77,e overlay is placed by applying
1.2 lnterpretalion, p. 2
the mixed epoxy bimler und filler to the sw:filce (mt/ broadcas1i11g
1.3- Definitions, p. 2
aggregate. This Specijicatlon includes requiremems }Or epm.y
resi11. fillers, aggregates, s1orage a,u/ luuufling, surface prepart,-
I A- Reference standards, p. 3
tion. swfaceprojile, mixlng, placemem , quality control. and quality 1.5- Submiuals. p. 3
assurtmce. 1.6- Project conditions, p. 3
1.7- Delivery. storage, and handling ur materials, p. 3
Ke.yword.s: bridge decks; epoxy; low permeability; parking garage decks; 1.8- Safcty. p. 3
polymer overlay; slurry; surface prcp~1rntion. 1.9-Qualily assurance. p. 3

PART 2- PRODUCTS, p. 3
2.1-Epoxy binder, p. 3
2.2-Fi llcrs, p. 4
2.3-Aggregate, p. 4

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2.4-Polymer overlay, p. 4 that follow. If there is a difference in meaning or implication

between the text of a provision and a heading, the meaning
PART 3--EXECUTION, p. 4 of the 1ex1 governs.
3.1- Procedure qualification. p. 4 1.2.1.5 Foomotes are pa11 of this Specification. The
3.2 Surface preparation. p. 5 meaning of the provision text governs in the event of a
3.3 Mixing epoxy priiuer and slurry, p. 5 difference in meaning or implication between the provision
3.4- 0verlay application, p. 5 !ext and a footnote to that provision.
3.5 Curing, p. 5 1.2.1.6 Where a provision of this Specification involves
3.6 Excess agi,'l'egate removal, p. 5 two or more items, conditions, requirements, or events
3.7 Joints. p. 5 connected by the conjunctions "and" or "or," interpret the
3.8 Open to traffic . p. 5 conjunction as follows:
"and" indicates that all the connected items, conditions,
NOTES TO SPECIFIER, p. 5 requirements, or events apply
General notes, p. 5 "or" indicates that the connected items, conditions,
Foreword 10 checklists. p. 6 requirements, or events apply singularly
J.2.1.7 The use of the verbs "may" or "will" indicates
PART 1-GENERAL that the Specification provision is for information to the
Contractor.
1.1-Scope l.2.1.8 The phrase "as indicated in Contract Documents"
1.1.1 This Specification covers materials and procedures means the specifier included the provision requirements in
for constructing a low-penneabi lity epoxy polymer slurry the Contract Documents.
(Type ES) overlay at locations designated in Contract 1.2.1.9 The phrase ·'unless otherwise specified" means tl1e
Documents pertaining to new construction and rehabilita- specifier included an alternative to the default requirements
tion of bridge and parking garage decks. Type ES polymer in Contract Documents.
overlay incorporates a low-modulus epoxy binder, fi llers, J.2.J. 10 The phrase " if specified" means the specifier may
and selected aggregate to produce a flexible. skid-resistant, have included a requirement i.n Contract Documents for
and low-permeability overlay. This Specification includes wbich there is no default requirements in this Specification.
requirements for epoxy resin component~, fi llers, aggre-
gates, storage and handling, surface preparation, surface 1.3-Definitions
profile, mixing, placement, and qual ity control. The following defi nitions shall govern in this Specification.
1.1.2 This Specification is incorporated by Contract Docu- acccptcd-detennined by the Architect/Engineer to be in
ments and provides requirements for the Contractor. compliance with Contract Documents.
1.1 .3 This Specification governs for construction w ith in its Architect/Engineer- architect, engineer, architectural
scope, except project-specific Contract Documents govern if firm, engineering firn1 developing Conh11ct Doc,m1ents or
there is a confl ict. administering Work under Contract Doc,m1ents, or both.
J.1.4 This Specification governs if there is a conflict with broadcast-to scatter over a wide area by hand or
referenced material and testing standards. mechanical method.
I. 1.5 The Contractor is pern1itted to s ubmit written alten1a- Contract Documents-set of documents that forn1 the
1ives to any provisions in this Specification for consideration. basis of a contractnal agreement between an Owner and
I. 1.6 Ignore provisions of the Specification that are □01 Contractor or design-builder; documents are defined by
applicable to the \l/ork. tbe c-ontractual agreement and can contain contract fonns,
1.1.7 Values in this Specification are stated in inch-pound contract conditions, specifications, drawings, addenda, and
units. A companion specification in SI units is a lso available. contract changes.
I. 1.8 The Notes to Specifier are not pan of this Contractor-person, firm, or entity under contract for
Specification. construction of \Vork.
gel time-time interval afler mixing that a liquid material
1.2-lnterpretatlon exhibits an increase in viscosity as determined by a specific
1.2.1 U11less otherwise explicitly stated, this Specification test met hod.
s hall be interpreted using tbe following principles: mechanical mixing-m ixing of epoxy resin components
t.2.1.J lo1crprc1 chis Specification consistent with the and fi llers w ith drills and mixing paddles or mortar mixing
plain meaning of the words and tenns used. equipment.
1.2.1.2 Definitions provided in this Specification govern su bmit-provide to Architect/Engineer for review.
over the defi nitions of the same or similar words or tenns submittal-document and material provided to Archi1ect/
found elsewhere. Engineer for review or acceptance.
1.2.1.3 Whenever poss ible, interpret this Specification so testing agency-organ ization 1-esponsible for performing
that its provis ions are in ha1,11ony and do not conflict. material testing; not respons ible for acceptance oftest values.
1.2.1.4 Headings are prut of this Specification and are \Vork-the entire construction or separately identifiable
intended to identify the scope of the provision or sections pans required to be furnished under Contract Documents.

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1.4-Reference standards j) Disposal and recycliJ1g of excess overlay materials and

l.4.1 ASTM /111eniatio11a/ e111pty containers
ASTM C566-J 9- Standard Test Method for Total Evapo- k) Designate a Quality Control Manager witb the authority
rable Moisture Content of Aggregate by Drying to institute any action necessary fo r the successful opera-
ASTM C579-18- Standard Test Methods fo r Compres- tion of the Qua lity Control (QC) Plan; the QC Plan must
sive Strength ofChemical-Re.s istant Mortars, Grouts, Mono- be approved by Archi tect/Engineer prior to placing
lithic Surfacings, and Polymer Concretes any overlay.
ASTM C778- I 7-Standard Specification fo r S tandard
Sand 1.6 Project conditions
ASTM C881 /C881M-20-Srandard Specificat ion for 1.6.1 Cold weather limits-Do not place overlay when the
Epoxy- Resin-Base Bonding Systems for Concrete temperature or the existing s ubstrate or polymer materials is
ASTM C884/C884M- 16-Standard Test Method for below 50°F unless otherwise recomn1cnded by rhe material
Therma l Compatibility Between Concrete and an Epoxy- manufacturer and accepted by the Architect/Engineer.
Resin Overlay 1.6.2 Hot weather limit~~Do not place overlay ir I in.l
ASTM Cl583/Cl583M-20-Standard Test Method for jobsi1e production samples have gel times or less than
Tensile Strength of Concrete Surfaces and the Bond Strength 10 minutes or if the broadcast aggregate does not penetrate
or Tensile Strength of Concrete Repair aod Overlay Nlate- the epoxy slurry.
rials by Direct Tension (Pull-off Nlcthod) 1.6.3 A1oisture limits-Do not place overlay on surfaces
ASTM D638-14-Standard Test Method for Tensile Prop- unless they are moisture- free when tested in accordance
erties of Plastics with ASTM 04263 or in accordance with manufacturer
ASTM D2556-14(2018)-Standard Test Method for recommendations.
Apparent Viscosity of Adhesive.s Having S hear-Rate-
Dependent Flow Properties Using Rotational Viscometry 1.7-Delivery, storage, and handling of materials
ASTM D3278-20-Standard Test Methods for Flash 1.7.1 Delfrery ofmaterials-Use only materials del ivered
Point of Liquids by S mall Scale Closed-Cup Apparatus in sealed containers with labels legible, intact, and w ith the
ASTM D4263-83(20 18)-Standard Test Method for Indi- following information:
cating Moisture in Concrete by the Plastic Sheet Method a) Name of manufacturer
l.4.2 Society.for PnJteclive Coatings b) Manufacturer's product identification
SSPC-SP 10/NACE No. 2-Near-\Vhite Metal Blast c) Manufacturer's mixing instructions
Cleaning d) \'lanling for handling and toxicity
e) Expiration date
1.5-Submittals 1.7.2 Storage- Store epoxy resin, hardener, fl lier, and
LS.I Submit a certificate of compliance and quality aggregate in an area that prevents them fro m getting wet.
control test results velifying conformance to material Store epoxy resin components away fro m open flames and
specifications fo r each manufactured lot or batch of epoxy other sources of ignition. Store epoxy resin, hardener, filler,
resin components, fi llers, and aggregate. A lot or batch is a and aggregate at temperatures between 50 and 100° F wtless
quantity of material manufactw·ed at one time and placed otherwise recommended by the material manufacturer.
into containers. 1.7.3 Handling of materials- Handle all materials in a
1.5.2 Submit material and product data for the Architect/ way to avoid breaking container seals.
Engineer to evaluate the system, including all manufacturer
installation instructions and quality control procedures. 1.8-Safety
l.5.3 Submit manufacturer safety data sheets (SDS). Follow a ll material safety wan1ings on Safety Data Sheet
l.5.4 Submit Quality Control Plan for acceptance before (SOS) and ma11ufacturer's labels.
the proposed s tart of \Vork. Unless otherwise specified,
include the following information : 1.9-Quallty assurance
a) Key personnel and contact information l.9.1 Quality Co11trol P/a11- Veriry Contractor follows
b) Epoxy binder and filler production plant and plant Quality Control Plan.
location
c) Aggregate production plant and plam location PART 2-PRODUCTS
d) Name of the certified independent testing agency
c) All manufacturer certifications and test results 2.1-Epoxy binder
f) Description of acceptable environmental conditions for 2.1.1. Multi-component epoxy binder shall meet the
placing overlay requi rements listed in Tables 2.1.la and 2.1.lb. All compo-
g) Cure time and time to open to traffic estimates for nents used for physical testing shall be maintained at 73° F ±
overlay as a function of temperature 2°F for a minimum of 24 hours before mix ing, curing, or
h) Method for detem1ining cure for opening to traffic testing. Do not use epoxy systems containing solvents and
i) Procedures for storage of materia ls unreactive diluents.

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Table 2.1.1 a-Properties of mixed, uncured epoxy Table 2.4.1-Propertles of Type ES polymer
binder (material conditioned at 73 : 2°F and 50 : overlay (at 73 ± 2°F and 50 ± 5% relative humidity)
5% relative humidity) Property Value Test method
PrOfH:·rty Value Test me1hod > I ksi (3 hours) ASTM C579.
Compressive Sln':ngth•
ASTM 02556 (No. 3 01 20 rpm, >S ksi (24 houi,) Method B
ViscoSily 700 10 2500 cP
Brookfield RVT} ASTM C884.
Thermal compatibili1y• Pass
Gel time 15 to 45 minutes ASTM C88 I (modified 60 mL) Method B
Bond stre-ng1h lO c,u,crete' 250 p.;i ASTM Cl58l
Flash point > 199°F ASTM 03278
·spcdme,1s :ite ,naM using 2.7S r:ins b)' volume 20-JO$:lod conf(ltmins 10 ASTM
C778. to one pan by \'Olumc of mixed epoxy.
Table 2.1.1 b-Mechanical properties of cured 11'hc bond strength is a field test 10 d1:tcnninc the adequacy or surface prepamuon
epoxy binder at 7 days (material and curing condi- before the epoxy overlay applic:itioo.
tions at 73 : 2°F and 50 : 5% relative humidity)
PART 3-EXECUTION
Property Value Test method
TerL.::ile :,:;1re-ngth 2 10Sksi ASTM 06.lR Ty1,e I
3.1-Procedure qualification
Tensile elongation 3010 70% ASTM 0638 Ty1,e I
3 ..1.1 Equipment- Remove deteriorated concrete, grease,
dirt, oil, and other contaminanlS that might inhibit bond of
Table 2.2-Broadcast aggregate gradation
tbc overlay with blasters us ing steel shot or grit abras ives.
Bridge dttk aggrt-gate gradation 3.1..2 Procedure qualijict11io11-Submit a surface prepara-
Sieve size Percent pas.sing tion method (size aod flow of abrasive, forward speed, and
4.75 mm (No. 4) 100 number of passes of tbc blasting machine) that s hall expose
2.36 mm (No. 8) 30 to 75 coarse aggregate. Remove all loose material to result in a
1.1 8 mm (No. 16) 010 5 dust-free surface before application. Use this quality control
600 Jim (No. 30) 0 to I procedure (3. 1.2.1 through 3.1.2.6) to determine the mate-
Parking gar.age deck aj:gregate gradation
rials, batching, mixing, placing, and curing procedures
provide the recruired adhesion of the polymer overlay to
Sieve size Percent passing
the substrate.
2.36 11101 (No. 8) 100
3.1.2.1 Prepared surface-Test locations wi ll be desig-
1.1 8 mm (No. 16) 51 to 75 nated for quality control to evaluate the range of surface
850 11111 (No. 20) 14 10 50 conditions on the area to be overlaid, including areas with
600 11m (No. 30) 0 to 25 deck repairs, if any. The Architect/Engineer will desig-
425 11m (No. 40) O to2 nate one test location to be evaluated for each span or
478 yd 2, whichever is smaller for bridges, and 478 yd2 for
parking decks.
2.2-Fillers 3. 1.2.2 At each test location selected by the Architect/
2.2.1 Fi ller components and gradation wi ll vaiy from Engineer, prepare a surface area of at least 4 t'tl using the
manufacturer to manufacturer and will be specified by the equipment and procedures proposed for project siuface
epoxy slurry manufacturer. preparation. The surface profile of the prepared test area
shall be in accordance with 3.2.
2.3-Aggregate 3.1.2.3 Prepare the surface and apply the polymer overlay
2.3.1 Aggregate s hall meet the gradation re<1uiremeo1s in at desii,,'llated quality control test locations.
Table 2.3. I and have hardness of 6 or higher on the Mohs 3.1.2.4 Apply polymer overlay at qualicy coocrol test loca-
hardness scale. Aggregate s hall be angular, consist of natural tions at the same thickness and with the same materials,
silica sand, basalt, bauxite, or Olher nonfriable aggregate, equipment, personnel, timing, sequence of operations, and
and shall contain less than 0.2% moisture when tested in curing period thac will be used on the project.
accordance wi tb ASTM C566. 3.1.2.S Eva luate the ccst polymer overlay using 1bc proce-
dure described in ASTM Cl583, except that the tensile adhe-
2.4-Polymer overlay sion evaluation shall not be perfonncd at surface tempera-
2.4.1 Type ES polymer overlay shall meet the rcquirc- cores above 80°f. for concrete surfaces, core drill through
menis of Table 2.4. 1. All specimens used for physical tes ting the tes1 polymer overlay to a depth of 0.5 ± 0. 1 in. into
shall be maintained at 73°f ¾ 2°F for a minimum of24 hours the underlying concrete s lab. For s teel surface.s, core drill
before testing. through the test polymer overlay to the top of the steel inter-
face. An evaluation shall be an average of1hree tests at each
location within the quality control 1est location and have an
average pulloff strength of at least 250 psi.
3.1.2.6 If the test results do 1101 meet the required 250 psi
minimum average pulloff strength, check the surface prepa-

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ration procedures, modify, repeat the surface preparation, needs to remain in p lace for at least 2 hours, rather than
and repe.at the tests. If additional testing docs not result 16 hours as required by ASTM 04263, before checking for
in an average pulloff strength of at least 250 psi, then the moisture..
Al'chitect/Engilleer wi ll make the decision on the placement 3.4,5 Apply the polymer ovel'lay within 24 hours of
o f the polymer overlay. surface preparation. If polymer overlay is not applied within
3.1.3 Quality ca,urol of swface preparation- Surfaces 24 hours, repeat surface preparation. Traffic shall not be
pre1>ared for polymer overlay application shall have the a llowed on the accepted prepared surface until 1>olymer
same surface profile as accepted test areas in 3. 1.2. overlay has been applied.
3.4.6 Primer application- Apply the epoxy primer using
3.2-Surface preparation notched squeegees to a uniform coverage rate of not more
3.2.1 Concrete decks- Prepare concrete surfaces using than 40 ft2/gal.
the accepted s urface preparation practice in 3. 1.2 until the 3.4.7 Epoxy slurry applica1ion- Time between priming
specified s ubstrate surface conditions have been achieved. and epoxy slurry overlay placement shall be before epoxy
Unless otherwise specified, the prepared s urface shall have primer begins to gel or according to the manufacturer's
a profile equi valent to CSP 5, as defined in ICRJ 3 10.2R, recommendation. Use a self-advanced or hand-advanced
or rougher. vibrating screed or gauge rakes to apply the epoxy slurry.
3.2.2 Steel decks- Prepare steel surfaces according 10 Adjust ibe screed or gauge rake to obta in the specified
SS PC-SP I0/NACE No. 2. Unless otherwise specified, overlay th ickness. Unless otherwise specified, epoxy overlay
s urface preparation shal) re.suit in minimum surface profiles thickness shall be at least 1/4 in.
o f 4 mils. If rust appears, reblast the s urface according to 3.4.8 Aggregate broadcast- \Vhile the epoxy slurry is
SS PC-SP JO/NACE No. 2. still fluid, broadcast aggregate onto the surface until a dry
3,2,3 Prepared surfaces shall be free of dust and other layer of aggregate is present over the entire surface. lf wet
loose materials that can inhibit bond of the polymer overlay. spots develop, immediately broadcast additional aggregate
3,2.4 Obtain inspection and acceptance by the Al'chitect/ until a dry s urface is reestablished.
Engineer of surface preparation 01>erations before placement
of the polymer overlay. 3.5-Curing
3.5. I If a non-adhering plastic cover is placed over the
3.3-Mixing epoxy primer and slurry wet 1>0lymer overlay during curing to protect it from adverse
3.3.1 tvlix the epoxy primer and epoxy slurry components weather cond itions, remove the plastic cover after the
according to the manufacturer's instructions. polymer overlay has cured in accordance with manufacturer's
3.3.2 Mechanical mixing- For each mixed epoxy primer recommendations.
and slurry batch, the Contractor must record, maintain , and
provide to tbe Architect/Engineer the following records, 3.6-Excess aggregate removal
including, but not limited to: 3.6.l Remove a ll excess aggregate from the surface after
a) Date and time each batch of epoxy pri mer and slurry the polymer overlay has cured in accordance with manufac-
is placed turer's reconu11endations.
b) Deck location of where the batch was placed, refer-
enced by locations and batch numbers 3.7-Joints
c) Gel time (60 mL sample) tested per ASTM C88 1 3,7.1 Maintain expansion j oints in the concrete surface
d) Te mperature of the air, deck surface, mixed epoxy to be overlaid during polymer overlay application. If a joint
primer, and epoxy binder must be saw-cut into the polymer overlay, perform the cut as
e) Time to open to traffic soon as the polymer overlay can support the sawing equip-
ment without dan1aging the polymer overlay. Saw-cut joints
3.4-0verlay application within 12 hours of overlay placement.
Epoxy pri,ner shall be applied if recommended by tl1e
manufacturer. The overlay applicat ion shall consist of 3.8-0pen to traffic
two distinct s teps: epoxy slurry appl ication and aggregate Do not open to traffic untiJ vchide tires wiU not cause
broadcasting. a depression or permanently deform the finished polymer
3.4.l Do not place polymer overlay on hydraulic cement overlay.
concre te less than 28 days of age, unless otherwise specified.
3.4,2 Do not place polymer overlay on magnesium phos- NOTES TO SPECIFIER
phate cement concrete.
3.4.3 Do not place polymer overlay over crack repair mate- General notes
rials that wi ll affect the bond or the curing of the overlay. GI. AC I Specification 548.9 is 10 be used by reference in
3.4.4 No visible moisture shall be present on the prepared the technical specifications of the Contract Documents. Do
substrate surface at the time of overlay application. Use a not copy individual sections, parts, articles, or paragraphs
p lastic sheet taped in p lace according to ASTM 04263 to into the technical specifications of the Contract Oocu-
indicate presence o f moisture in the overlay area. The sheet

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The language is imperative and terse. fier should review each of the items in the checklist and
GS. If AC! Specification 548.9 is referenced in Contract make adjustments to the needs of a particular project by
Documents along with another ACI spcciJication that including those selected alternatives or additions as manda-
contains overl apping provisions, identify which require- tory re{luirements in tl1e tecbnica I specifications of the
ments arc in conflict and state in Contract Documents which Contract Documents.
requirements goven1 . F6. Cited reference~~ Documents and publications that
arc referenced in the checklists of ACI Specification 548.9
are listed below. These references provide guidance to tl1e
Foreword to checklists specifier and are not considered to be part of AC! Specifica-
Fl. This foreword is included for explanatory purposes tion 548.9.
only; it is not a part of ACI Specification 548.9.
F2. ACT Specification 548.9 may be referenced by the /111er11a1io11a/ Concrete Repair !11stitute
specifier in the technical specifications of the Contract !CR! 310.2R-2013-Selecting and Specifying Concrete
Documents for any building project, together with supple- Surface Preparation for Sealers, Coatings, Polymer Over-
mentary requirements for the specific project. Responsibili- lays, and Concrete Repair
ties for project participants must be defined in the technjcal

MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS CHECKLIST

Scclion/Parl/A ri iclt Notts to Specifier
I. I ISpe,:ily scope of the planned overlay.
-
3.1.2.1 I Specify tes.t locations w detem1ine surface condhion.

OPTIONAL REQUIREMENTS CHECKLIST

Seel ion/Part/A11-ide Notes ro Spcc.ificr
1.5.4 Specify exceptions or additions to list of items in the Quality Control Plan.
1.6.1 Specify nhenuttive minimum lempe-rature.
3.2.1 Specify an alternative mi.nmnun surfucc profile to JCRI 3 I0.2R csr_, 5 condition.
3.2.2 Specify an alternative minimum surface profile.
3.4.I Specif)• a.hema.tive minimum age or the.concre-tc MJ.b.•Hrare for overlay application.
3.4.7 Specify alternative value of overlay 1hickncss.

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