CSIR-CRRI Demonstrates MSS+ Road Surfacing Technology

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CSIR-CRRI Demonstrates MSS+ Road Surfacing Technology

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CSIR-CRRI Demonstrates MSS+ Road Surfacing Technology

CSIR demonstrates its indigenously developed Modified Mix Seal Surfacing Plus (MSS+) road surfacing technology at Jaipur. The technology is developed by CSIR-Central Road Research Institute and is reported as implemented on roads in Uttar Pradesh.

Modified Mix Seal Surfacing Plus Road Surfacing Technology:

Dimension Key Details
Developer MSS+ is developed by CSIR-Central Road Research Institute (CSIR-CRRI).
Purpose MSS+ applies to road construction and maintenance for low to medium volume traffic roads.
Implementation status MSS+ is implemented on more than 100 kms of roads in Uttar Pradesh.
Composition MSS+ comprises crushed natural aggregate, customized modified bitumen emulsion, and mineral admixture.
Environmental feature MSS+ provides for preparation at ambient temperatures, and eliminates the need to pre-heat as compared to conventional hot mix asphalt.
Reported benefits MSS+ provides for cost-effectiveness, high durability, all-weather flexibility, and enhanced skid resistance.
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With reference to MSS+, consider the following statements:

1. It is positioned for low to medium volume traffic roads.
2. It eliminates the need to pre-heat compared to conventional hot mix asphalt.
3. It uses customized modified bitumen emulsion.

Which of the statements given above are correct?