Practices for Assessing and Mitigating the Moisture Susceptibility of Asphalt Pavements
Incompatibility between aggregate type and asphalt binder, presence of standing water or water
under pressure in the pavement layers, and improper construction practices are some of the many
factors that influence moisture susceptibility of flexible pavements.
The TRB National Cooperative Highway Research Program's
NCHRP Synthesis 595: Practices for Assessing and Mitigating the Moisture Susceptibility of Asphalt Pavements
documents practices used by state departments of transportation to prevent or to minimize moisture damage
in hot-mix asphalt pavements.
This Summary Last Modified On: 9/13/2022