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Compaction Equipment
What Roller Should I Use?
Selecting the proper roller for the application, and using it correctly, will ensure optimal surface compaction on your construction projects
August 2, 2022
Consider the material being compacted when choosing a roller, whether asphalt, sand or gravel.
Equipment
Nominations Close July 5 for Equipment Today's Contractors’ Top New Products Award
The Contractors’ Top New Products award highlights the best new product introductions and enhancements in the construction industry.
May 23, 2022
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Construction Technology
Towards Completely Autonomous Construction Equipment
Where Trimble Has Been and Where it Gould go Next in the Journey Towards Autonomous Construction Equipment
February 2, 2022
Trimble's launch of automated steering for soil compactors is just one more step towards fully autonomous construction equipment.
Compaction Equipment
How Operator Training Impacts Compaction Performance
Proper performance by your crew on the asphalt roller can help maximize mat quality
September 29, 2021
Roller operators need to understand their important role in the paving process, as compaction is the last step in laying down a quality pavement
Construction Technology
Benefits of Measuring Asphalt Density in Real-Time
Asphalt contractors with real-time density calculations at their fingertips have the added advantage of a proven correlation to core densities as compared to other systems
August 23, 2021
With traditional rolling efforts, some areas of the asphalt mat do not receive total coverage. Intelligent compaction (IC) was used during the construction of the Sitka Airpirty to ensure the entire asphalt mat received the correct amount of compaction effort.
Compaction Equipment
BOMAG’s BOMAP Connect Offers Next Step in Intelligent Compaction's Evolution
BOMAG Americas Inc.
BOMAP Connect builds on the benefits of the BOMAP app by collecting compaction progress results from all rollers and compiling them into a real-time pass map for the entire site.
July 8, 2021
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Compaction Equipment
Consider Safety When Selecting Compaction Equipment
Road Widener LLC
These are a few standout features for a safer, more efficient compaction roller
May 11, 2021
Relocating the compaction drum to an offset arm attachment maximizes safety. An operator can now drive the host machine on flat ground while the arm extends to the furthest, steepest edge of sloping road shoulders and ditches, while still being able to compact flat surfaces, too.
Compaction Equipment
3 Tips to Maintain Vibratory Rollers and Keep Them on the Asphalt Mat
Don't let your asphalt rollers take a pounding. These quick tips can help keep them on the move and on the mat.
May 10, 2021
The water system is an essential component of asphalt rollers. Regularly inspect filters and check to make sure water is getting where it’s needed.
Compaction Equipment
Choosing the Right Soil Compaction Equipment
Having the right equipment on hand will ensure you're laying a solid base for your project
March 30, 2021
Rammers deliver a high impact force making them an excellent choice for cohesive and semi-cohesive soils.
Equipment
Friday Flashback: 5 Articles to Help You Choose the Right Tools for the Task
Check out the week's top trending equipment-related articles from the archives of ForConstructionPros.com.
October 30, 2020
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Equipment
Friday Flashback: 5 Articles to Help You Spec, Match and Maintain Equipment
Check out the week's top trending construction equipment-related articles from the archives of ForConstructionPros.com.
October 2, 2020
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Compaction Equipment
What's New with Pneumatic Rollers?
These versatile rubber-tired asphalt rollers have seen improvements over the years making them an ideal addition to any asphalt paving fleet
September 2, 2020
Pneumatic rollers are typically used in an intermediate roller position in an asphalt paving train, and are well suited for obtaining compaction in the tender zone.
Compaction Equipment
Asphalt Goes Autonomous
Driverless equipment is being designed to help asphalt contractors deal with the growing skilled labor shortage while also keeping workers safe
May 20, 2020
Launched at bauma 2019, BOMAG introduced the ROBOMAG BW154, a fully autonomous tandem roller for asphalt compaction.
Compaction Equipment
Oscillating Rollers Well-Suited for Thin Asphalt Lifts
Thin lift pavements and abrasive aggregates are tough on rollers but oscillation technology, coupled with hard steel, make these rollers ideal for these applications
April 28, 2020
Oscillation rollers are particularly well suited for compacting asphalt when vibration should be minimized, for instance on thin asphalt lifts, bridge decks, near building foundations and concrete structures.
Compaction Equipment
Taking Command of Soil Compaction
New technology can help compaction equipment operators get to the desired compaction level faster, helping drive both productivity, quality and safety
February 26, 2020
Inefficiencies created during soil compaction can lead to inconsistent material across the foundation. This mainly occurs when there are materials pulled from different locations across the jobsite that may feature variable moisture contents. Technology like Cat Command can help.
Compaction Equipment
Precision & Planning Key to Racetrack Paving Success
Granite Construction completes complex asphalt paving project at Barber Motorsports Park in just 41 days
February 3, 2020
The 16-year-old pavement on the 2.38 mile Barber Motorsports Racetack was in desperate need of repair and the Granite Desert Cities crew stepped up to complete the work, but with no shortage of challenges ahead of them.
Compaction Equipment
Intelligent Compaction Still Key to Quality Asphalt Pavements
IC provides the technological means to ensure that compaction is performed consistently, thoroughly and accurately - and contractors should be using it to improve their results
December 3, 2019
The key benefit of intelligent compaction is greater control over the compaction results, which in turn provides better finished paved results.
Project Management
Why Tracking Temperatures is Key to Successful Asphalt Paving
Pavement Maintenance Information Source (PMIS)
Air, base and asphalt mat temperatures can be the key to successful compaction and building a reputation for laying down high-quality, long-lasting paving or patching job
November 20, 2019
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