This part of BS 4987 specifies requirements for the transport, laying and compaction of coated macadam mixtures conforming to BS 4987-1 from the time that they leave the mixing plant until they are placed on the road ready to receive a superimposed layer or traffic. It also includes requirements for preliminary work at the laying site needed to ensure that the substrate is ready to receive the coated macadam.
This standard does not include requirements for macadams incorporating bitumen emulsion binders.
BS 4987-2:2003 history
2015BS 594987:2015 Asphalt for roads and other paved areas. Specification for transport, laying, compaction and product-type testing protocols
2010BS 594987:2010 Asphalt for roads and other paved areas. Specification for transport, laying, compaction and type testing protocols
2007BS 594987:2007 Asphalt for roads and other paved areas – Specification for transport, laying and compaction and type testing protocols
2003BS 4987-2:2003 Coated macadam (asphalt concrete) for roads and other paved areas - Specification for transport, laying and compaction