ASTM D5078/D5078M
Standard Specification for Crack Filler, Hot-Applied, for Asphalt Concrete and Portland Cement Concrete Pavements
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ASTM D5078/D5078M is the ASTM standard for crack filler, hot-applied, used on asphalt concrete and Portland cement concrete pavements. It provides a clear technical reference for evaluating a hot-applied material intended to help seal pavement cracks and support maintenance work. By defining the product category and application context, ASTM D5078/D5078M helps buyers, specifiers, and quality teams compare materials more consistently and align procurement with a recognized standard.
Purpose of ASTM D5078/D5078M
The purpose of ASTM D5078/D5078M is to establish a specification for hot-applied crack filler used in pavement maintenance. The standard gives a common basis for identifying and reviewing materials intended for cracks in asphalt concrete and Portland cement concrete pavements. In practice, this kind of ASTM standard supports more consistent product selection, quality control, and performance expectations by focusing attention on the material type and its intended use rather than on brand-specific claims.
Common use cases of ASTM D5078/D5078M
ASTM D5078/D5078M is commonly used when specifying or purchasing hot-applied crack filler for pavement repair and maintenance programs. It is relevant to roadway and surface maintenance workflows where cracks in asphalt concrete or Portland cement concrete pavements need a filler product that fits a recognized specification. The standard is also useful for product review, submittal checks, and contract language when a project calls for a defined crack filler standard rather than a general material description.
Why ASTM D5078/D5078M matters
ASTM D5078/D5078M matters because it helps create consistency in how hot-applied crack filler products are described, selected, and evaluated. For procurement teams and engineers, a clear ASTM reference can reduce ambiguity and support more reliable comparison between materials. It may also assist with compliance efforts, quality control, and documentation by tying the product to a recognized technical specification. For pavement maintenance work, that consistency can help limit risk during material selection and application planning.
- Hot-applied crack filler specification
- Asphalt concrete pavement use
- Portland cement concrete pavement use
- Material selection and procurement
- Quality control and compliance reference
- Publication Date: 2021-05-06
- Publisher: ASTM
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