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In The December 2006 Issue
Features
Engineered Paving Mat Solves Thin Overlay Challenge
Thin hot mix asphalt overlay calls for interlayer solution to retard reflective cracking of new surface course.
Paving Products
Paving products for December 2006 include the Caterpillar AP-1000D, the Bomag BW190AD-4 AM Vibratory Roller, the LeeBoy 8816 Asphalt Paver and more.
Thin Surface Overlay Requires Fine-milling Preparation
Costly, time-consuming diamond-grinding prompts fine-tooth milling solution for President George Bush Turnpike project north of Dallas.
Preservation Products
Preservation products for December 2006 include the BOMAG Cold Planer Milling Machines, Process Heating Patch King, the Terex/CMI PR950 Roto-Mill and more.
RAP Preheating System Provides Economical Solution
The Shelly Company, an asphalt producer with 47 plants located throughout Ohio, puts new RapSaver technology to the test in an effort to economically increase the use of reclaimed asphalt pavement (RAP), while lowering emissions.
Plant Products
Plant products for December 2006 include Reliable Asphalt Products, Stansteel Asphalt Plant Products, the Grasan KRH1515 and more.
Product Showcase
Ingersoll Rand Introduces Milling Machine Product Line
Ingersoll Rand has entered the milling market with the introduction of two milling machines, the MW-500 and MT-2000.
Product Showcase
New items for December 2006 include the Hydronix Hydro-Probe II, the American Highway Products I.D. Locator, BLS TUFPADS Blues and more.
Cover Story
Scheduling Key to Successful I-10 Completion
New Orleans' Barriere Construction maintains aggressive project schedule to finish $24 million paving project 70 days ahead of contracted completion date.
Editor's Perspective
Proving RAP's Performance
Proof of performance will make road agencies feel confident that the higher RAP content of mix designs can and will perform as specified.
Hot Topics
Industry News
Voters support nearly $40 billion for transportation funding; Deere Marks 50th Anniversary; Ingersoll Rand Offers Reman Solutions.
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