More Articles for Asphalt
Contributed Story: Robust Roads
Expanded clay lightweight aggregate used in chip seal surface treatments provided cost savings and a high friction score for Louisiana Highway 3147.
(Photo: Big River Industries)
Daily rains, high tides and south winds of hurricane caliber had taken their toll on ... Read More...
California researchers promote new pavements to cool cities
In an effort to combat the sunlight absorption and heat radiation resulting from the typical black asphalt pavement, researchers at the University of California’s Lawrence Berkeley Lab are showcasing some cooler alternatives, according to Fast Company.
The Heat Island Group, part ... Read More...
The Ghosts of Ingersoll Rand: Volvo road equipment moves forward at World of Asphalt
Volvo gave World of Asphalt attendees a sneak peak at the DD110B roller. It begins shipping in 45 days.
If any industry sews nostalgia into every stitch of its fabric, it's ours.
Equipment from days gone by is still part of ... Read More...
Volvo introduces DD110B asphalt compactor at World of Asphalt 2013
Volvo introduced its DD110B asphalt compactor at World of Asphalt today.
The DD110B will start shipping in 45 days.
The DD110B compactor, which is replacing DD90, features larger drums, more amplitude, higher frequency, increased centrifugal force and more water storage (made possible ... Read More...
Mafia involved in potential asphalt shortage in Montreal
Our sister publication, Equipment World, shared an interesting story about a possible asphalt shortage in Montreal, Canada.
The city, which has numerous potholes, will have to sign a $5.2 million contract to avoid running out of asphalt, but city officials worry ... Read More...
Guest blog: Asphalt is an economically and environmentally sustainable solution
by John Keating
At NAPA’s recent Annual Meeting, keynote speaker Jim Collins emphasized that we all need to face “the brutal facts” as we make decisions about our businesses. He spoke of explorers in Antarctica whose choices make the difference between ... Read More...
Kirk Landers, Editor Emeritus
Redeemed by Green Roads
Back in the mid-’70s, my personal profile was a cursed brew of idealism, pragmatism and acts of sheer self-indulgence.
My burden was especially heavy in matters of environment and ecology. I could see the need for clean air, ... Read More...
ACPA Section
What About Overlays?
Agencies looking for dollar value balanced with road quality are looking at concrete overlays
By Daniel C. Brown
More than ever before, state departments of transportation (DOTs) and other roadbuilding agencies are choosing concrete overlays as a way to rehabilitate ... Read More...
Martin Marietta Q2 results: Net sales were $426.7 million, down from $442.8 million in Q2 2010
Martin Marietta Materials, Inc. (MMM) announced results on Aug. 2 for the second quarter and six months ended June 30, 2011.
Ward Nye, president and CEO of Martin Marietta Materials, says in the MMM earnings report that "despite a continuing difficult ... Read More...
Highway Contractor
Weighing the Options
‘Back to gravel’ doesn’t have to be the only choice for a failing road … even if funds are scarce.
By Mike Anderson
Ken Skorseth isn’t down on asphalt; he’s up on options for cash-strapped agencies facing expiring or deteriorating ... Read More...
One II One
A NEW SERIES: ONE II ONE WITH SOME OF THE MOST INTERESTING PEOPLE IN THE BUSINESS
Dr. Don Brock
talks to John Latta, Editor-In-Chief
Dr. Brock, a Ph.D. in mechanical engineering from Georgia Tech where he once taught thermodynamics, is chairman of the ... Read More...
Highway Contractor
Half and Half
One year later, a mat with 50-percent RAP looks really good.
by P. Michael Harnsberger,
Western Research Institute
All photos courtesy of Western Research Institute.
A stretch of asphalt in Canada, laid down in September 2009, is beginning to reveal its secrets.
Initial ... Read More...
