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
NCAT offers pressure aging vessel tips and tricks for your new lab tech to age the binder properly for testing.
Jan 25, 2018
In the January 2018 issue, Courtney Jones and Mike Heitzman from the National Center for Asphalt Technology (NCAT) at Auburn, shared “Michigan Tests Friction Aggregates” from their contribution to the […]
Jan 25, 2018
We all know that in our industry, what works for one climate may not work for another, and low gyration mix designs are no exception. “We have a similar mix […]
Dec 27, 2017
Editor’s Note: Read the February issue for findings from the Florida Department of Transportation’s experience with HFSTs over time. High friction surface treatments (HFST) provide enhanced pavement friction in critical […]
Nov 25, 2017
How cubical do the aggregate particles used in Stone Matrix Asphalt (SMA) need to be to achieve acceptable performance? European specifications require SMA aggregates to have no more than 30 […]
Oct 25, 2016
Researchers at the National Center for Asphalt Technology (NCAT) at Auburn University in Alabama study failed as well as successful experimental sections on their pavement test track. The latest three-year […]