Are Recycled Roads the Future of Asphalt?
Highways made of recycled plastic? Recently a California company used recycled PET scrap in place of asphalt along a California highway. They used glycolysis to depolymerize PET scrap for use in an asphalt binder. The pavement it produces is stronger than...
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Asphalt Market Projected to Grow
Despite the economic crisis due to COVID-19, the asphalt market is projected to grow in 2020. Even with the novel coronavirus pandemic, the paving industry is projected to grow over 3.1% by the end of the year. This means...
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Moving to a Balanced Mix Design
The pavement industry is always looking for new ways to improve the roads we drive on every day. While asphalt is the most recycled product in the world, there are ways to improve it and the processes that are...
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There’s More Beneath the Surface
Unless you are in the pavement industry, a lot of thought doesn’t typically go into what’s underneath our roads. However, a solid foundation is going to give you a surface that performs well. One of the most important parts...
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The Base to a Solid Road
Having a road with a strong foundation start there, the foundation. A road that will be in for the long all, starts with a road that has been properly designed and a properly constructed baselayer. Pavement doesn’t simply get...
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10 Tips to Quality Pavement
For those of us who work with asphalt and concrete pavement on a daily basis, we know that there is a lot involved in quality road maintenance. Proper planning and maintenance will ensure that your road or parking lot...
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Asphalt Plant Owners Can Take These Small Steps to Improve Sustainability
From the noise to the pollution, asphalt plants get a bad rap. Many asphalt plants are looking to change this perception by becoming more sustainable and leaving a greener footprint. A recent article from ForConstructionPros.com states that while many plant...
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Five Legislative Changes Asphalt Contractors Face in 2019
Decisions made in Washington could impact the daily operations for many companies and contractors in the pavement world. From worker safety, to emissions, to funding there are a number of changes that Congress would like to implement this year....
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All About Recycled Tire Rubber & Modern Asphalt Pavements
The roads we drive on every day are the number one most recycled product on the planet. However, the tires that are cruising down these asphalt roads are starting to make an impact in the recycle area as well....
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