Abstract
In this study, the role of mineral fillers on the microsurfacing mix characteristics and performance was assessed for 10 different combinations of mineral filler type (cement and fly ash) and dosages (0%–3%). The mixes were initially characterized in terms of compatibility, cohesion, and adhesion using Schulze-Breuer and Ruck test, cohesion test, and boiling water test, respectively. Subsequently, the performance of microsurfacing mixes, that is, raveling and rutting resistance, was determined using wet track abrasion test and loaded wheel test, respectively. Results indicated that the filler–emulsion system’s compatibility improved significantly with the addition of cement at the proper dosage. In contrast, mixes with only fly ash as mineral filler had inferior filler–emulsion compatibility. Also, the rate of strength development and adhesion was higher with cement than fly ash. The performance, that is, raveling and rutting resistance, positively correlates with the 60-min cohesion, adhesion, and compatibility (abrasion loss). Interestingly, the combination with 2% cement and 1% fly ash as mineral filler had the best mix characteristic and performance, indicating that the careful selection of the type and the dosage of mineral filler could maximize the durability of the microsurfacing mix.
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