Seal / No Seal

The Seal / No Seal Industry Research Group is tasked with determining what conditions will establish what is the most effective, both in terms of performance and life cycle cost. This effort includes the evaluation and development of best practices related to sealing with the intent of extending the life of concrete pavement. The group is working in cooperation with a large number of leading contractors and manufacturers responsible for the sealing and maintenance of pavement joints and cracks across the nation.

Below, please find case studies, technical information, fact sheets and other resources. You can also visit the group's website at http://www.sealnoseal.org

CASE STUDIES

SR59 SB Roadway Joint Sealant Experiment Sealant Effectiveness Study

FACT SHEETS

Sawing and Sealing Joints in Bituminous Pavements to Control Cracking
Sawing and Sealing of Joints in Asphaltic Concrete Overlays

TECHNICAL INFORMATION

Sealing the Deal (2011)
Tech Brief: Construction of Long Life Sealant Performance (2011)
Tech Brief: Evaluation of Backer Rod Absorption (2011)
Tech Brief: Joint Movement Estimator for Designing Transverse Joint Seal Installations (2011)
Tech Brief: Joint Slap Evaluation and Prevention (2011)
Tech Brief: Use of Silanes for Sealing Joints in Concrete Pavements (2011)