PENSWASTAAN PENYENGGARAAN

JALAN PERSEKUTUAN
SEMENANJUNG MALAYSIA

PROJECT QUALITY PLAN

MICRO-SURFACING

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LOGO
SYARIKAT
KONSESI

CAWANGAN SENGGARA FASILITI JALAN

IBU PEJABAT JKR ALAYSIA ALAMAT SYARIKAT
KUALA LUMPUR
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1.0 OBJECTIVE

To outline the procedure by which micro-surfacing works shall be carried out as per JKR
standard specifications.

2.0 SCOPE

This procedure shall be applicable for all micro-surfacing works.

3.0 DEFINITION

Micro-surfacing is a modified version of slurry seal. It is a mixture of polymer modified

asphalt emulsion, mineral aggregate, mineral filler (Portland cement), water, and additive
that are properly proportioned, mixed and spread on a paved surface in accordance with
specifications.

Micro-surfacing is used to restore or to preserve pavement surface. This surfacing mixture

is designed to correct rutting (minor), improve skid resistance, seal surface cracks, protect
pavement surfacing against hardening and improve surface texture.

4.0 PROCEDURES

4.1 Upon receiving Work Order from the S.O., the Project Manager shall prepare and
submit Project Quality Plan (PQP) which consist of the following items for approval
by the S.O.;

a) Traffic Management Plan (TMP).

b) Layout Plan/ Strip Map.
c) Work Program.
d) Method Statement.
e) Design Mix.
f) Works Specification.
g) Bills of Quantities.
h) Plant and Equipment Checklist.

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4.2 Upon approval of PQP, the Project Manager shall proceed with site possession,
mobilization of plant and machineries, site demarcation and regulate of existing
pavement (if required). Concurrently the request to carry out trial lay shall be
submitted to the S.O.

4.3 Traffic control and safety shall be in accordance to the Traffic Management Plan
(TMP) as approved by the S.O.

4.4 All required tests shall be carried out in accordance to the Inspection and Test Plan
(ITP) as approved by the S.O.

4.5 All equipment, tools, and machines used in the performance of this work shall be
maintained in satisfactory working conditions at all times to ensure a high quality
product.

4.6 Areas with base and/or subgrade failures shall be reconstructed accordingly from
the subgrade/base up to the wearing course. Any existing pavement failure shall
be repaired.

4.7 All loose materials shall be removed from the surface. Prior to applying the micro-
surfacing, water shall be used at a rate as approved by the S.O. to dampen the
surface without allowing any free-flowing water.

4.8 The material shall be mixed by a self–propelled micro-surfacing mixing machine.

The machine shall have sufficient storage capacity for the aggregates, emulsified
bitumen, mineral filler, additive and water to maintain an adequate supply to the
proportioning controls. The mixture shall be homogeneous during mixing and
spreading.

4.9 The mixture shall be spread uniformly by means of a conventional augured

surfacing spreader box attached to the mixer and equipped with paddles to agitate
and spread the material evenly throughout the box.

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4.10 Spreading of the mixture shall be undertaken in two layers, with an initial regulating
layer followed by a uniform wearing course carpet. Total thickness for both layers
shall between 10 – 12 mm. The spreading rate using the 0 – 8 mm aggregate
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gradation shall be between 18 – 25 kg/m .

4.11 Whenever spreading is taking place, the tests prescribed in Table 1 shall be carried
out. The original copy of the results for each of the tests and for each recorded rate
of spread shall be given to the S.O.

Table 1 : Aggregate Gradation

Test Frequency
Grading of samples of aggregates 2 samples/machine load

4.12 Areas which cannot be reached with the mixing machine shall be surfaced using
hand squeegees to provide complete and uniform coverage. The area to be hand-
worked shall be lightly dampened prior to mix placement.

4.13 The finished micro–surfacing shall be of uniform surface texture and appearance
throughout the work and shall be free from holes, streaks and surface irregularities.
Any micro–surfacing, which does not comply with the clause, or is non–uniform in
surface texture or appearance, shall be made good by replacement of fresh
material.

4.14 No excessive buildup, uncovered areas or unsightly appearance shall be permitted

on longitudinal or transverse joints. An excessive overlap shall not be permitted on
longitudinal joints.

4.15 Work shall stop during the period of heavy rain or when there is standing water on
the surface.

4.16 The process shall be such that the laid material may be opened to traffic after
typically 1 hour.

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4.17 Traffic shall be kept off newly treated surfaces until material is deemed to have set,
and traffic speeds shall be kept to a minimum until the surface does not experience
detrimental effects.

4.18 Upon completion of work, final inspection/measurement shall be carried out jointly
with the S.O. representatives.

4.19 Refer to Flow Chart on page 5-6.

5.0 PLANT AND EQUIPMENT

i. Micro–surfacing unit
ii. Support trucks
iii. Front end loader for loading aggregate
iv. Sweeper / power broom
v. Storage tankers for water emulsion

6.0 REFERENCES

i. Standard Specifications for Road Works (JKR/SPJ/2008), Section 4.13 – Micro-

surfacing.

ii. Arahan Teknik (Jalan) 2C/85 - Manual on Traffic Control Devices; Temporary Signs
and Work Zones Control.

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ACTIVITY RESPONSIBILITY REFERENCE

A) Pre-Construction Start

Receive Work Order from S.O. Project Manager Work Order

Project Manager Project Quality Plan

Prepare PQP and submit to S.O. for approval
which consist of :-
1. Traffic Management Plan.
2. Layout Plan/ Strip Map.
3. Work Program.
4. Method Statement.
5. Design Mix.
6. Work Specification.
7. Bills of Quantities.
8. Plant and Equipment Checklist.

NO
Approved
by S.O. Project Manager
S.O.

YES
Project Manager
Setting up and site demarcation

Project Manager
Regulating existing pavement (If required)

Project Manager
Setting up Micro-Surfacing Unit

Project Manager
Perform trial lay (witnessed by S.O.)

Testing Project Manager Inspection and Test Plan

NO
Approved
by S.O. Project Manager
S.O.

YES

A1

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ACTIVITY RESPONSIBILITY REFERENCE

B) Construction
A1

Micro-Surfacing works Project Manager

Project Manager
Testing Inspection and Test Plan
S.O.

NO
Approved
by S.O. Project Manager
S.O.

YES

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LEGEND
W WITNESSED
A APPROVED
C CONFIRMED
V VERIFIED
P PREPARED
TECHNICAL
COMPLIANCE / FREQUENCY LAB TECHNICIAN PROJECT
ITEM DESCRIPTION REQUIREMENT / STANDARD INSPECTION TEST EXECUTIVE / S.O.
CRITERIA OF TEST / SUPERVISOR MANAGER
ENGINEER
1.0 Traffic Management
Traffic control at
1.1 Arahan Teknik (Jalan) 2C/85 Visual Approved TMP P V C W
worksite

2.0 Demarcation

Setting out and

2.1 Visual Approved Layout Plan P V C W
demarcation

3.0 Material
i) Loss By Abrasion & Impact in LA Not more than 25%
JKR/SPJ/2008 Sec 4.13.2.1 ii) Flakiness Index Not more than 25%
ASTM C 131 Weighted Average Loss of Once for each
3.1 Coarse aggregate Measurement iii) Not more than 18% P V C W
MS 30 Weight source
AASHTO T 104 iv) Water Absorption Not more than 2%
v) Polished Stone Value Not less than 40
Weighted Average Loss of
i) Not more than 20%
Weight
JKR/SPJ/2008 Sec 4.13.2.2 ii) Water Absorption Not more than 2%
AASHTO T 104 Sand Equivalent of Aggregate
Once for each
3.2 Fine aggregate MS 30 Measurement iii) Fraction Passing No. 4 (4.75mm) Not less than 45% P V C W
source
ASTM D 2419 Sieve
ASTM C 1252 iv) Fine Aggregate Angularity Not less than 45%

v) Methylene Blue Value Not more than 10 mg/g

3.3 Mineral filler (OPC) JKR/SPJ/2008 Sec 4.13.2.3 Measurement Percent Passing 75um Sieve Not less than 70% by weight P V C W

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LEGEND
W WITNESSED
A APPROVED
C CONFIRMED
V VERIFIED
P PREPARED
TECHNICAL
COMPLIANCE / FREQUENCY LAB TECHNICIAN PROJECT
ITEM DESCRIPTION REQUIREMENT / STANDARD INSPECTION TEST EXECUTIVE / S.O.
CRITERIA OF TEST / SUPERVISOR MANAGER
ENGINEER
i) Residual Bitumen
a Softening Point (˚C, Ring & Ball) 54˚C Minimum Once for each
P V C W
b Penetration at 25˚C 40 - 90 source
JKR/SPJ/2008 Sec 4.13.2.4
Quick-set polymer- ii) Emulsion
ASTM D 5
3.4 modified asphalt Measurement
ASTM D 36 a Viscosity @ 25˚C SSF, seconds 15 - 50
emulsion
ASTM D 244
b Particle Charge Test Positive Once for each
P V C W
c Water Content 40% Maximum source
d Residue on 850um 0.1% Maximum

4.0 Gradation of Combined Aggregate

Grading of Samples of 2 samples/
4.1 Aggregate gradation JKR/SPJ/2008 Sec 4.13.3 % Passing By Weight P V C W
Aggregates Before Mixing machine load

5.0 Mix Design

i) Binder Content (%) 5.5 - 8.0
Limits of component JKR/SPJ/2008 Sec 4.13.4 Table ii) Mineral Filler 0-2 Once for each
5.1 Measurement P V C W
material 4.13.4 iii) Quick-Setting Additives source
As Required to Produce Proper
iv) Water Mix Consistency
i) Cohesion @ 30 Minutes 12 kg-cm min.
ii) Cohesion @ 60 Minutes 20 kg-cm min.
JKR/SPJ/2008 Sec 4.13.4 Table Once for each
5.2 Mix properties Measurement Wet Track Abrasion Loss (One P V C W
4.13.3 iii) 75 g/sq.ft (800 g/sq.m) max source
Hour Soak)
iv) Mix Time @ 25˚C 40 - 120 Sec

6.0 Skid Resistance

As agreed by the
6.1 Skid resistance value JKR/SPJ/2008 Sec 4.13.8.5 Skid Resistance Value SRT Pendulum Test Minimum Average Value of 46 P V C W
S.O.

NOTE : PLEASE REFER TO RELEVANT INSPECTION AND TEST PLAN (ITP) FOR SUBSEQUENT ACTIVITIES.
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