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Cover of Sprayed Seals – Aggregate Spread Rates and Spreader Calibration
Sprayed Seals – Aggregate Spread Rates and Spreader Calibration
  • Publication no: AP-PWT35-23
  • Published: 25 August 2023

This Pavement Work Tip describes the requirements for the selection of an appropriate design aggregate spread rate and the calibration of aggregate spreading equipment for uniformity and consistency of output.

Released: August 2023

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