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Cover of Control of Moisture in Pavements During Construction
Control of Moisture in Pavements During Construction
  • Publication no: APRG-TN13-03
  • Published: 10 January 2003
  • Superseded

Controlling the moisture content of pavements during construction reduces the risk of damage to the pavement. This technical note provides advice related to specifying, constructing and testing pavements.

This document was obsoleted in January 2023. It should only be used for reference purposes.

  • 1. Introduction
  • 2. Effect of Moisture
  • 3. Preventative Measures
  • 4. Drying Back of Pavements Prior to Surfacing
  • 5. Specification, Measurement and Assessment of Drying Back
  • 6. References
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