World of Asphalt (WOA), an exhibition and educational resource for the asphalt pavement industry, and the co-located AGG1 Aggregates Academy & Expo, will be held March 17-19 at the Baltimore Convention Center in Baltimore, MD.
The show draws asphalt producers, paving contractors, fleet managers, highway contractors, traffic safety professionals, public works, and department of transportation officials and related personnel from across the United States and around the world.
The last show, held in 2013, was the largest in show history, drawing over 6,000 industry professionals from around the world.
Education programs feature learning opportunities with leading industry experts to discuss the latest safety, management/leadership, plant, paving, pavement preservation, renewable energy and technological issues affecting the asphalt industry.
Education is a cornerstone of the AGG1 and World of Asphalt show experience, and program planning revolves around strong industry input. Whether you’re new to the industry or just looking to improve your day to day operations, plan to attend this show. Designed for paving contractors of all sizes, the People, Plants and Paving Training Track tackles the latest industry innovations in safety, recycling, maintenance and plant production. Sessions also address management and leadership skills crucial for successful business operations. Below are a few sessions from this track:
Paving & Compaction:
This is the bread and butter of your business. Learn what’s new in the industry and how you can stay ahead of your competition with the help of these sessions and many more.
A Practical Approach to Managing Density: #T24
Tue. March 17 from 7:30 AM - 9:00 AM in Room 310
Meeting and exceeding density specifications is critical to success on today's paving jobs. However, managing the rolling and compaction operation continues to be the most misunderstood aspect of the paving operation. Contractors often "chase density" without understanding and fixing the root cause(s) of why density is not being consistently achieved. It doesn't have to work this way and Todd Mansell from Caterpillar, Inc. shows attendees the why and how in this session.
Using ThinLay Asphalt Applictions to Increase Pavement Life: #W15
Wed. March 18 from 7:30 AM - 9:00 AM in Room 307
Pavement owners want to have alternatives to major rehabilitation in their pavement management toolbox. The use of thin asphalt overlays (ThinLays) has proven to be a method of extending the life of pavement structures that are still in serviceable condition. ThinLays are generally 1.5 inches or less in thickness with small nominal maximum aggregate size. This session will provide attendees with the background of ThinLay applications, materials required and a contractor perspective about the production and placement operation. Presenters are Chuck Fuller from Ramming Paving and John Hickey from Asphalt Pavement Association of Oregon.
What's the Latest on Intelligent Compaction: #W14
Wed. March 18 from 7:30 AM - 9:00 AM in Room 308
This session will begin with a presentation by two industry members of the FHWA Intelligent Compaction task force who will provide background on progress in the technology. What are the elements of Intelligent Compaction? What is the difference between Intelligent Compaction for GPS on rollers and real time density measurements? What benefit to the contractor does Intelligent Compaction bring to the industry? A group of representatives from equipment manufacturers will participate in a panel discussion to answer questions from the audience.
On hand to facilitate discussion will be:
Manfred Darscheid: Bomag
Todd Mansell: Caterpillar
Ed Conlin: Sakai
Kevin Garcia: Trimble
Mark Eckert: Volvo
Tim Kowalski: Wirtgen
Best Practices for Construction of Longitudinal Joints: #W34
Wed. March 18 from 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM in Room 307 | Thu. March 19 from 7:30 AM - 9:00 AM in Room 307
Longitudinal joints are an inherent weak spot in an asphalt pavement. Where two passes of the paver intersect creates an area of lower density due to paving operations. The life of the pavement can be significantly compromised if the joint is not constructed properly. This session from Greg Harder with The Asphalt Institute, offers state-of-the-practice recommendations for constructing high quality longitudinal joints.
Compaction 101: Getting the Roller Pattern Right and Staying Consistent: #W35
Wed. March 18 from 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM in Room 314 |Thu. March 19 from 7:30 AM - 9:00 AM in Room 314
Compaction is the last key step in asphalt pavement construction and is a critical element in asphalt pavement performance. Compaction not only affects performance but often determines how much or if the contractor will get paid for the work. Chuck Deahl from Fat Boy Roller Company, shows attendees in this best practices in order to achieve quality pavements profitably.
Black is Green:
Whether you like it or not, customers want to know that your operations are friendly to the environment. These sessions will help you reduce your carbon footprint as a paving contractor.
State-of-the-Practice for Porous Pavements: #T14
Tue. March 17 from 7:30 AM - 9:00 AM in Room 315
Porous asphalt pavements are being used by many owners to construct asphalt pavements that become part of the stormwater solution, reducing runoff, improving infiltration and saving land. The performance of these pavements depends on proper design and construction. In this session you Jeff Graf from Maryland Paving and Kent Hansen from NAPA give attendees a thorough understanding of porous pavement design, the latest in construction practices and insight on how to market porous pavements.
Understanding the Tier 4 Diesel Requirements: #T15
Tue. March 17 from 7:30 AM - 9:00 AM in Room 308
This session will begin with a presentation on the background of EPA Tier 4 Diesel Engine regulations development. What does Tier 4 mean? What technologies and approaches have the near zero emissions of Tier 4 Final brought to the diesel engine? What have been the desired goals of the engine development process? Four different equipment manufacturers will each have an opportunity to describe the impact expected for the customer. Finally a panel discussion will open the experts to questions from the audience.
Panel members:
Matthew Deizell: Caterpillar
Bruce Farrar: Cummins
Eric Baker: RoadTec
Brodie Hutchins: Wirtgen
The Warm Mix Revolution: #T25
Tue. March 17 from 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM in Room 310
Warm Mix Asphalt (WMA) technologies have created a revolution in the way we approach the production, placement and compaction of asphalt mixtures. No longer is hotter necessarily better when it comes to addressing issues with workability and compaction of mixes. This session will briefly review the history of WMA development, describe how different technologies work to produce mixes at lower temperatures, discuss the latest developments in testing and performance, and provide a glimpse of the future for WMA. Speakers are David Morton from APAC Texas and Larry Shively from the Shelly Co.
Managing Asphalt Plant Odors and Emissions: #BC
Tue. March 17 from 10:15 AM - 12:15 PM in Rooms 325 & 326
Community concerns often focus on asphalt plant odors. This session will identify technologies and methodologies used to reduce asphalt plant odors, mitigate "blue smoke", and control fugitive emissions. In this session you will:
• Understand technologies and methodologies used to reduce/mitigate asphalt plant odors.
• Learn how to control emissions during load out.
• Recognize the differences between odor control, odor elimination, and odor masking.
SPEAKERS
Catherine Sutton-Choate: Astec Industries
Dr. Laura Haupert: Ecosorb – OMI
Speaker to be announced: Texas DOT
[Improving Plant Performance:]
You wouldn’t be able to get through a day if your plant was not operating properly. These sessions can help you ensure your plant operations are operating at their peak performance:
Key Metrics for Monitoring Performance at Asphalt Plants: #T12
Tue. March 17 from 7:30 AM - 9:00 AM in Room 309
Asphalt plants are complex mechanical systems. In order to get optimum performance from the Plant, it is imperative that proper monitoring of key performance metrics is performed. This session, presented by Ron Sines from Oldcastle Materials, will provide key performance metrics to ensure top plant performance.
Proactive Plant Maintenance to Improve Operations and Enhance Profitability: #T22
Tue. March 17 from 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM in Room 314
A well-designed and properly-executed proactive maintenance strategy will enhance the profitability of your Asphalt plant. Proper maintenance of plant equipment can significantly reduce overall operating costs, boost productivity and increase safety. Rather than simply viewing maintenance as an expense, it can actually contribute to profits through performance. Steve Elam from Stansteel presents this focused perspective called “proactive maintenance” that concentrates on the monitoring and correction of the root causes of equipment failures and implementing thoughtful replacement for improved performance. Extend the useful age of your equipment by mastering operational precision.
Understanding Materials and Plant Operations to Use High RAP Content: #W32
Wed. March 18 from 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM in Room 315
RAP Engineering is a critical part of the asphalt industry's ability to use this important material in asphalt mixes. The RAP must be handled and processed properly and the properties of the mix must be adjusted to account for the presence of the RAP. Plant Operations must be modified in order to accommodate the high percentage of RAP. In this session, Geoff Rowe from Abatech International and TJ Young from the Technical Training and Advisory Services Company will address both the materials and plant handling to achieve high RAP content.
For more information, including a full session program for AGG1 and World of Asphalt, visit www.agg1.org and www.worldofasphalt.com.
Be sure to stop by the Asphalt Contractor Booth while you're there. You can find us in #1002.
