Test #3 located on the section of Bitumuls HRM mix
containing 10 per cent of Bitumuls gave the best

results of all tests, because only a very small area
within the painted circle was disturbed, and this

only to a depth of about 1/2 inch.

Test #4 located on the Bitumuls HRM mix containing

6 per cent of Bitumuls disturbed the surface to an
area slightly larger than the painted cirele and to

a depth of about 1 inch to 1-1/2 inch.

Test #5 on the Bitumuls Macadam was entirely unsatisfactory, as this area was entirely loosened and

unbonded to the entire depth of 3 inch and to an
area almost twice as large as the painted circle,

and shock waves were visible for a distance of 10
feet from the center of the circle.

These tests clearly prove that a Bitumuls Macadam
is not a satisfactory type of pavement for the purpose intended by these tests.

Test #3 of the Bitumuls 10 per cent mix is def~

initely the type best suited for the purpose in-

tended,

GENERAL REMARKS
Bitumuls grade HRM in storage at the job location
not only will make satisfactory pavements for all
types of uses, but can also be used for dust control.

It is suggested for this purpose that the

Bitumuls HRM be diluted with water at the rate of
from 10 to 20 parts of water to one part of Bitumuls
and applied by gravity through an ordinary water

sprinkling truck. A small amount of experimentation
will be necessary to arrive at the correct amount of
dilution of the Bitumuls and the number of applica-

tions of same to secure the desired degree of dust
control,

This is the same type of dust control which

has proved satisfactory at Inyokern.

Another use for the Bitumuls which may prove handy
would be the construction of sidewalks wherein one
inch of Bitumuls mix could be laid between one inch
header boards on a properly water bound sub-base and
screeded and floated in the same method as cement
concrete to a smooth finish.
Recreational areas for basket ball, volley ball, ete.
can also be constructed, using your usual method of
sub-base operation using water bound crusher run

coral with a Bitumuls mix wearing surface of 1-1/2
inches to two inches in thickness.

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