TM 5-830-3/AFM 88-17, Chap. 3
traffic can begin immediately following placement. Some
4-7. Cure
bituminous materials are ready for traffic as soon as the
material temperature drops to the ambient temperature.
Most liquid dust palliatives require a cure period. DCA
Traffic can begin immediately on the resinous material
1295 dries on the soil surface to form a clear film. The
Coherex; when it dries (in several months) its
cure time varies depending on the weather at the time of
effectiveness is lessened considerably.
placement but averages around 4 hours. Cure is
complete when the in-place material becomes dry to the
touch. Brine materials do not require a cure period and
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