Delamination Surveys and Removal Procedures for Rubberized Asphalt Seal (RACS)Bridge Deck Overlays. Executive Summary

摘要

Rubberized Asphalt Chip Seal (RACS) has been used for several decades to protectthe bridges in South Dakota. RACS, among other things, prevents South Dakota Department of Transportation (SDDOT) from evaluating the integrity of the bridge decks in an efficient and accurate manner. This study investigated methods to remove the RACS layer from the bridges in South Dakota.