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Guidelines for Incorporating Mixing Grade Emulsions into Base Courses

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Texas Department of Transportation Mantilla and Button (1994)

Summary

Two alternative detailed guidelines for incorporating mixing-grade emulsified asphalt into the uppermost layer of base course.

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Texas Department of Transportation Mantilla and Button (1994)

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