Apr 24, 2019
FORTA’s new Surface-EXT fiber additive can extend the life of slurry seals and micro surfacing treatments by three years.
Apr 24, 2019
What you need to know about new material standards, design standards and construction guides from AASHTO’s Emulsion Task Force. What impact will the specifications have on pavement preservation treatments, including chip seal, micro surfacing and fog seal, as well as tack coats and cold recycled mixtures?
Dec 27, 2018
WisDOT has implemented an approach known as “regressed air voids” as they work to improve pavement durability and cracking resistance by increasing the amount of binder in their asphalt mixtures.
Aug 26, 2018
A well designed and implemented process control program should improve quality, prevent failures, reduce cost, and add value to HMA plant customers.
Jun 26, 2018
The National Center for Asphalt Technology (NCAT) and Jiangsu Sinyue Asphalt Co. of China have established a 10-year research and development agreement focused on advancing cost-effective and sustainable asphalt pavement practices in China and throughout the world.
May 25, 2018
Rubber modified asphalts (RMA) have been around for decades to offer excellent performance with environmental and cost benefits. Despite real-world experience, RMA still constitutes less than 20 percent of modified asphalts. We see two primary drivers for this: limited application field and processability. Here, Tom Rosenmayer shares his vision of the future of rubber modified asphalts.
May 25, 2018
NCAT offers pressure aging vessel tips and tricks for your new lab tech to age the binder properly for testing.