Crack Sealing: An indispensable pavement protection procedure

by Girish Dubey, President of Star. Inc.

There is no argument that all asphalt cement (AC) pavements crack. Cracks in asphalt pavements are inevitable. Neglect and lack of proper maintenance lead to accelerated cracking and/or potholing, further reducing the serviceability of the pavement.

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