Causes of Asphalt Failure

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Reasons for Failure

Causes of Asphalt Failure

Pavement Stresses

Nature-based

Aging / Hardening

Sunlight's UV Rays

Water

Changing Seasons - Freeze Thaw Cycles

Frost Heaves

Human-based

Traffic Loading

Contact with Related Compounds

Contact with Other Chemicals

Improper Asphalt Mixture

Improper Tack Coat