FINAGRIP – BBA HAPAS Approved surfacing solution complying with SHW’s Clause 923 – Cold Applied Ultra Thin Surfacing system (CAUTS) based upon surface dressing techniques.
This solution is an integral element in the tool box for cost effective asset management and has been utilised within the County since 2013.
Prior to the application of Finagrip, some minor civils, patching and pot hole repair was required.
Directly prior to treating the surface was swept using a mechanical sweeper and the existing cats-eyes were removed.
A38 North and Southbound carriageways, London Road, Staffordshire
Road closure with diversion route
Dry weather with temperatures between 180°C and 280°C
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A38 North and Southbound carriageways, London Road, Staffordshire
| Site comparison (excluding road marking based on the 10 year design life after which another preventative application will be required) | Plane & Resurface costs | Fingrip costs | Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100mm Inlay – Plane out and remove 8,708t or 15,674m3 which requires Tipper movements = 435 Deliver asphalt which requires 340 vehicle movements Operating days on site = 30 including traffic management cost This operation requires significant construction vehicle movements, the production of asphalt and diversion routes / delays for the travelling public which results in environmental issues including carbon emissions and removal / replacement of ironwork. | TM £60,000 | TM £12,000 | £48,000 |
| Total cost | £3.1m | £516k | £2.58m |
| 40mm overlay – Deliver asphalt which requires 3,483t and 340 tipper movements Operating days on site = 20 including traffic management cost Raise 270 ironwork covers This operation requires significant construction vehicle movements, the production of asphalt and would mean diversion routes / delays for the travelling public which results in environmental issues including carbon emissions | TM £40,000 | TM £12,000 | £28,000 |
| Total cost | £1.8m | £516k | £1.28m |
| Finagrip – CAUTS – Pre patching was completed at a cost of £105k No requirement to plane out and remove existing asphalt No requirement to raise ironwork or barriers Deliver binder 46t and aggregates 1,546t which requires 80 haulage movements Operating on site 6 days including traffic management cost Significant reduction compared to the above options due to speed of application reducing impact upon motorists, less raw materials and haulage movements which all reduce the environmental impact | | £105k | |
| Total cost | £621k | £1.959m |