BEBIT

Asphalt Reinforcement

02

BEBIT Asphalt Reinforcement

The permanently growing trafc volume and load by transport of goods result in signicant requirements of the road network. Especially the heavy-duty trafc with high axis loads brings a faster and faster wear and tear of the road covering and an abbreviated usage period with increasing repair work. Asphalt had already been used for reinforcing trafc roads in ancient times and has proven to be a long-lasting construction material in the eld of road construction until today. However, asphalt can take only minor tensile stress. The consequence is a premature formation of cracks in the new road covering and an increased requirement for repair work. BEBIT asphalt reinforcement grids counteract against these undesirable symptoms and offer an economic solution for the trafc way construction. Fields of application of BEBIT asphalt reinforcement grids are various. They are applied with asphalt layer reinforcement, extension of driveway widths, pavement breaking and in areas with high trafc load. Furthermore, BEBIT reinforcement grids are used as a precaution to avoid formation of ruts and with the construction and repair of the surfaces of air trafc areas.

BEBIT asphalt reinforcement grids are made out of glass bers with a melting point of more than 850C due to their specic properties, BEBIT G and BEBIT G plus asphalt reinforcement grids can take high tensile stress and also qualify for their low elongation. The occurring tensile stress is taken by BEBIT asphalt reinforcement grids and effectively absorbed load-distributing over the surface.

Areas of Application: Repair of bituminous trafc areas Superposed structures of utility trenches Increase of widths of trafc areas Superimposed structures of various surface coverings

BEBIT
Repair of Bituminous Trafc Areas

03

New surface BEBIT Level course Existing bituminous wearing course

Loose carrying course

Subbase (subgrade)

Superposed structures of utility trenches

New surface BEBIT Level course

Loose carrying course

Subbase (subgrade)

04
Extension of Width of Trafc Areas
At least 40 cm New Surface BEBIT Level course Old bituminous carrying course At least 40 cm

Loose carrying course

Subbase (subgrade)

Superstructure of Various Surface Coverings

Double reinforced covering course BEBIT Level course Partial surface, minimum width 80 cm Paving stones / Bituminous carrying course Loose carrying course Subbase (subgrade)

The most important advantages of BEBIT asphalt reinforcement at rst glance: Increase of load carrying capacity of asphalt layer Absorption of tensile stress in superstructures Fast and economic installation Increase of utilization period Prolongation of maintenance Efcient entire system on a long-term basis Reduction of effective repair costs

BEBIT

05

06
BEBIT Product Program
BEBIT G, an extra-sturdy reinforcement grid, of low-creep and extremely temperatureresistant technical glass bers. It can absorb high tensile stress already at minor elongation. The melting point of BEBIT G is at 850 C. In addition, the glass bers are recyclable to the effect that milling-off is no problem in case of repair. The re-use of the recycled asphalt is possible. BEBIT G plus consists of reinforcing grid BEBIT G. Additionally, it is equipped with a mesh ll made out of voluminous glass ber yarns. This additional glass roving acts as an installation aid and increases together with the bituminous emulsion the adhesion to the layer surface during the installation. It allows for a faster and more secure processing without extra mechanical xing as well as an excellent layer compound. Gritting after the installation can be avoided. Types
Bituminous covering E-module Softening temperature Recycling capability Installation comfort Decrease of formation of cracks

BEBIT G
+ ++ 800C ++ + ++

BEBIT G plus
+ ++ 800C ++ ++ ++

Installation Conditions
BEBIT asphalt reinforcement grids shall be generally installed between two asphalt layers. In case this condition is not given, an asphalt-bound intermediate layer has to be installed prior to installation work. BEBIT must be installed on leveled base surface. If required, a bituminous equalizing layer shall be installed before to ensure full-surface contact to BEBIT. A bituminous emulsion according to our installation guidelines will ensure a solid adhesive compound between the covering layers. Bituminous emulsions and adhesive tack coats present themselves as environmentfriendly and praxis-oriented solutions. The installation of BEBIT is ordinarily performed manually (with the assistance of rolloff devices) or with adequate vehicles. Pre-stressing of the asphalt reinforcing grid, including full-surface xing by connection with bolts, is not required with type BEBIT G plus.
Detailed installation instructions can be taken from the current BEBIT installation guidelines and shall be available to the personnel performing the work at the construction site and those persons who are responsible. The rules and regulations applicable for the installation of asphalt layers will keep their validity with the installation of BEBIT asphalt reinforcing grids.

07

BEBIT

Technical Data
Unit Type Raw material Mass per unit area Maximum tensile strength warp weft Elongation at break warp weft Delivery form
Special dimensions on request

BEBIT G 50 BEBIT G 100 grid Glass

BEBIT G 50 plus

BEBIT G 100 plus

glass grid with glass mesh-lling Glass/Glass 400 255 500

g/m2

215

kN/m

60 60

150 150

60 60

110 110

3,0 3,0

3,0 3,0

3,0 3,0 1,10 X 100 2,20 X 100 4,40 X 100

3,0 3,0

All data are average values resulting from standard testing which are subject to the usual production uctuations. The right of changes without prior notice is reserved.

Bermller & Co. GmbH 90451 Nrnberg Rotterdamer Str. 7 Germany Phone +49 (0)911 / 64 200-0 Fax +49 (0)911 / 64 200-51 www.beco-bermueller.de

Oktober 2008