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MODULE 3-4. COLD MILLING INSTRUCTIONAL OBJECTIVES This module describes the basic techniques for a process commonly referred to as cold milling. Developed originally as an effective means for mass removal of HMA surface material, the cold milling process has also evolved into an effective technique for surface leveling, rut removal and restoration the frictional resistance of the existing pavement surface. Upon completion, the participant will be able to accomplish the following: Describe the cold milling process. Describe the characteristics of typical milling equipment. Describe typical applications of cold milling and where it is best applied. Describe design and construction issues. INTRODUCTION Modern cold milling equipment was developed as a replacement for earlier less productive methods of HMA surface removal that included sheepsfoot rollers and front-end loaders. The equipment came into routine use in the late 1970s and has become increasingly popular. Cold milling, along with diamond grinding, are the most basic forms of pavement surface restoration that are used to remove a variety of surface distresses. Each of these techniques addresses a specific pavement shortcoming and is commonly used in conjunction with other pavement restoration techniques as part of a comprehensive pavement restoration program. In certain circumstances, it may be justified to use one of these techniques as the sole restoration technique in a pavement rehabilitation project. Only cold milling will be covered in any detail in this module. Diamond grinding and grooving are covered in module 3-5 of NHI Course 131062, PCC Pavement Evaluation and Rehabilitation. DEFINITIONS Cold milling is generally performed only on HMA pavements, although it is being increasingly used on PCC pavements for partial-depth repairs. Cold milling operations use drum-mounted carbide steel cutting bits to chip off the surface of the pavement. This technique is often used to correct rutting or oth