Dust Control on Low Volume Roads: A Review of Techniques and Chemicals Used

Federal Highway Administration2001PDFTech ReportMahoney, Joe P.Lunsford, Gregory B.United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Highway AdministrationUniversity of WashingtonUnited States. Department of Transportation. Federal Highway AdministrationUnited StatesLow volume roadsDustDust controlMaintenanceSaltsAggregatesEmulsionsStress tests (Equipment)Low volume roadsdustmaintenancesaltsaggregatesemulsionssuppressantsdistressFHWA-LT-01-002This document is a reprint of the August 1998 report unnumbered.In the United States nearly 40 percent of officially designated roads are earth or gravel surfaced. This report is intended to serve as a practical dust control guide for such roads.Traditional dust suppressants along with nonstandard stabilizers are reviewed and conclusions drawn as to their benefits.96