World of Asphalt features over 350 exhibitors that offer a broad array of the newest products, technologies and services. Check out the following pages and make note of the booth numbers of products and companies that interest you.
Be sure to visit Asphalt Contractor in Booth 2723 while you're at the show. Be spotted wearing an Asphalt Contractor vest and you could win $100! Pick up your vest in the LeeBoy Booth # # 2748.
Session We’re Attending - Everything You Need to Know about Chip Seals and Fog Seals
Session #133510: Wed. March 7, 9:30 to 11:00 a.m.
Chip seals and fog seals are important pavement preservation tools that are available to the industry. This session will provide a broad understanding of all the issues involved in production and placement of chip seals and the proper application of fog seals. Aggregates, binder products and construction practices for the chip seal application are critical to achieving high performance chip seal systems. The second topic of the session will present proper materials selection and application of fog seals.
In this session you will:
1. Learn how different aggregates relate to performance, safety and economy of chip seal applications
2. Learn how binder properties affect chip seal performance
3. Understand fog seal materials and construction practices
Houston’s Livestock Show & Rodeo is the Largest in the World!
For more than 80 years, the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo has offered entertainment, education and charitable opportunities to all guests. As the world’s largest livestock show and rodeo, this event is a spectacle unlike any other. The star entertainers perform after the last rodeo event is completed and the stage is set so actual start times for the concert can vary day to day due to the varying number of rodeo competitors and other production elements.
Here's who is in Houston the week of World of Asphalt:
Monday, March 5th: Rascal Flatts
Tuesday, March 6th: Jason Aldean
Wednesday, March 7th: Thomas Rhett
Thursday, March 8th: Luke Bryan
Weekday rodeo performances start at 6:45 p.m. Concert entertainer performs at approximately 8:45 p.m. and tickets start at just $18. Visit http://www.rodeohouston.com/Buy-Tickets to learn more.
Session We’re Attending - Quality Starts at the Pre-Paving Meeting
Session #133461: Tue. March 6, 7:30 to 9:00 a.m.
Long before the plant produces mix, key elements of quality for the project are determined. The development of the quality control plan and the relationships established at the pre-paving meeting are critical to the overall success of the project. This session provides a comprehensive look at pre-paving meetings and the quality control plans necessary to construct quality pavements.
In this session you will:
1. Learn the critical importance of communication as tool for a successful project.
2. Discover the five critical sections for building a quality control plan.
3. Establish the critical areas of the pre-paving meeting.
Food for Thought
Houston’s restaurant scene is well known and highly praised with over 10,000 restaurants. In fact, Houston was named the “newest capital of great food” by Food & Wine and the country’s most exciting food city by Tasting Table magazine. VisitHouston.com has 15 iconic meals to try while you're here: https://www.visithoustontexas.com/restaurants/15-iconic-houston-meals/
We're personally excited to try the Pansoti at Tony's Restaurant and of course a margarita at Hugo's.
Session We’re Attending - Complying with OSHA's Silica Rule at Asphalt Plants and During Road Construction Activities
Session #133471: Tue. March 6, 9:30 AM to 11:00 a.m.
OSHA's Silica Rule or Permissible Exposure Limit (PEL) was finalized in 2016 and implemented for the construction industry in 2017. The rule goes into effect in June 2018 for general industry which includes asphalt pavement mix facilities. The asphalt pavement industry has been proactive in understanding and implementing the necessary control equipment for road construction activities and has been reviewing the types of controls that are needed at a mix facility. Learn what steps are needed to ensure compliance with the Silica Rule at asphalt mix facilities.
In this session you will:
1. Understand what is required under OSHA's Silica PEL for both road construction activities and at an asphalt mix facility.
2. Identify what industry workplace activities have the potential for silica exposure
3. Review how the industry is addressing identification and control of potential silica exposure.
Session We’re Attending - Paving Smoother - Using IRI to Evaluate Paving Operations
Session #133517: Wed. March 7, 2:00 to 3:30 p.m.
More than any other pavement property, the traveling public wants a smooth surface on which to drive. The importance cannot be understated: longer lasting roads, improved fuel economy, driver comfort and ultimately, financial incentives for the contractor. This session will focus on using the IRI data to help the contractor do a better job of paving.
In this session you will:
1. Learn how the IRI test results can be used to identify paving issues such as take-off joints, rolling patterns and paver dynamics.
2. Understand the electronic controls for achieving smoothness
3. Using ProVal to pinpoint paving issues and enhance paving operations.
NASA Space Center
NASA’s Space Center Houston has been one of Houston’s premier stops for visitors since it opened in 1992. Whether it’s your first time or your 500th, you’ll be sure to enjoy your visit. Tickets for the space center are available at https://spacecenter.org/
Session We’re Attending - Energy Efficiency through Best Practices at the Plant
Session #133490: Thu. March 8, 9:30 to 11:00 a.m.
Energy costs are driving most asphalt operations today. One of the best ways to cope with volatile energy costs is to reduce consumption at the plant. This session is designed to assist the HMA producer to reduce energy costs by employing best practices in plant operations.
In this session you will:
1. Identify potential areas for improvements in energy efficiency
2. How to accomplish the improvements
3. How to measure the effect of the improvements
Take in the Zoo
The Houston Zoo is an exciting live animal adventure that provides a unique educational and conservation resource serving more than 1.9 million guests annually. Set in a 55-acre lush tropical landscape, the zoo is home to more than 6,000 exotic animals representing more than 800 species.
Visitors can experience the wonders of Africa at The African Forest, the new 6.5 acre, $40 million addition featuring chimps, rhinos and giraffes. Operated by the not-for-profit Houston Zoo Inc., the zoo is dedicated to the conservation of endangered species, the provision of engaging educational opportunities and the creation of stimulating exhibits that broaden the experiences of guests and encourage their curiosity.
