Question

5. Determine the quantity (in units of tons) of Base Course, Hot mix asphalt (HMA) and Prime Coat needed to pave a 1,200' by 1,200' parking lot. The Base Course must

be 6" thick, the layers of HMA must be 0.25" thick (combined total) and 0.15 gallons of Prime Coat can cover 1 square yard. The density of the Base Course is 2.1 tons per cubic yard (2.1 T/CY). The density of the HMA is 2.0 tons per cubic yard (2.0 T/CY). The density of the Prime Coat is 8.1 pounds per gallon (8.1 lbs/GAL).

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