Field report: cycle underpass at Weinheim

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Key facts: New coating for cycle underpass

Location
Weinheim
Completion
2015
Area
120 m²
Authorised Contractor
Fioretto road marking, Lampertheim

Cycle underpass Weinheim

At an underpass for cyclists and pedestrians under an S-Bahn stop in Weinheim; the asphalt pavement of the ramp was very cracked and sometimes extremely worn, such that cyclists ran the risk of slipping in wet conditions. This meant that a complete half of the underpass needed to be recoated and gritted to close the cracks and damage, improve grip and finally give the cyclist the safety they need again. After the city of Weinheim had explained the task to the contractor, they immediately turned to Triflex because they were absolutely convinced of the quality of the Triflex products. The solution was jointly developed and presented to the city. It was then implemented with the support of Triflex. The basis: Triflex Asphalt Repro.

Refurbishment requirements

  • Long-lasting durability
  • Resistance to frost and de-icing salt
  • Good adhesion
  • High surface grip
  • Easy to use

Refurbishment steps overview

  1. Cleaning and sweeping the entire surface
  2. Masking the middle for a half-sided blocking
  3. Repairing the coarse damaged areas with Triflex Asphalt Repro, attenuated with 30% hard grain abradur (chippings)
  4. Mixing Triflex Asphalt Repro with a mixing machine
  5. Pouring the finished mixture onto the surface to be coated
  6. Applying Triflex Asphalt Repro with a trowel
  7. Sprinkling with abradur
  8. Removing the adhesive tape
  9. Brushing off the entire surface

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