Abstract: Joint and crack sealants exposed to cold climates experience high tensile stresses. Sealants should have the ability to dissipate these stresses to perform their function properly. In cold climates, the state of sealing ...

Abstract: Joint sealants are used widely in Canada to protect pavements from infiltration of water and incompressible materials. Sealants are typically selected based on field studies, which are commonly repeated on a 10-year cycle. ...