ABSTRACT
Due to its ease of use, favorable economics and effectiveness, asphalt emulsion-based chip seals are one of the most widely used preventive maintenance treatments for pavements. The main advantage of applying emulsified asphalt is the low-temperature and low-volatile emission application. However, one inherent concern of asphalt emulsion-based chip seals is curing time. This paper discusses the potential of using electrical resistance measurements as a quality control tool to manage or reduce the uncertainties related to asphalt emulsion curing, and also as a means to ensure quality of construction. Furthermore, the implementation of such an approach has great potential as an early-life performance tool for diverse asphalt emulsion applications.
