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Construction Technology
Hardware Challenges in Deploying a Wireless Sensor Network for Asphalt Monitoring
The main objective of WSNs is to stay ahead of time-consuming and costly repairs through effective forecasting.
June 3, 2023
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Sustainability
What the Government Doesn't Know Can Hurt You, and Other Reasons to File EPDs Now
For asphalt producers and road building contractors, now is a critical time to gather data and file Environmental Product Declarations as U.S. federal agencies will use them to set rules and guidance nationwide.
May 31, 2023
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Sustainability
What Contractors Really Think About EPDs
We spoke to five producers who have already completed Environmental Product Declarations, in an effort to gauge the truth about the process, benefits, and what it looks like from the other side.
May 18, 2023
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Quality Control
The Benefits of Ground Penetrating Radar Technology in Paving
Geophysical Survey Systems (GSSI)
A Case Study from the Minnesota Department of Transportation.
May 13, 2023
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Mix Design
An Argument for Increased RAP Percentages Nationwide
While the demand for stricter environmental standards grows, piles of reclaimed asphalt pavement (RAP) do too. Policy changes are needed before state and federal projects can accept the higher mix percentages.
May 11, 2023
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Concrete
Florida Legislators Pass Law to Allow Radioactive Waste in Road Pavement
The Republican controlled legislature in the state of Florida challenged a 30 year rule kept by the EPA that disallows phosphogypsum, a radioactive byproduct of the fertilizer industry, as a material for road pavement mixes.
May 10, 2023
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Mix Design
How To Make Pavement Cooler Through Reflectivity
BioSpan Technologies Inc.
Conventional dark pavements contribute to urban heat islands as they absorb 80–95% of sunlight and warm the local air. Cool pavements are made with different materials to increase albedo, thereby reducing heat transfer to the surface.
May 6, 2023
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Plants
How Wear Protection Improves Asphalt Sustainability
Castolin Eutectic
Operators of asphalt mixing plant and route equipment can substantially reduce their maintenance costs and downtime by taking advantage of the latest wearfacing technologies.
April 8, 2023
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Material Processing & Debris Handling
What Everyone in the Asphalt Industry Needs to Know About EPDs
National Asphalt Pavement Association (NAPA)
If you are a producer, paver, or even a maintenance professional, NAPA's Director of Sustainable Pavements, Joseph Shacat wants you to be ahead of the curve when it comes to Environmental Product Declarations.
February 21, 2023
At center, Joseph Shacat, NAPA Director of Sustainable Pavements, during the Sustainability Committee at NAPA Annual 2023
Plants
How to Improve Asphalt Plant Emissions and Efficiency
It can be a difficult task to navigate the complexity of emissions science as experts, manufacturers, and the regulatory side of the industry pushes for ever stricter standards.
February 9, 2023
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Asphalt, Pavement Pros Look Ahead to NAPA, ConEXPO
Both the roadbuilders and the maintenance contractors have things to look forward to in the coming months. NAPA's annual conference and ConEXPO will be here before you know it.
February 4, 2023
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Seal Coating
Enhancing the Science of Pavement Preservation
In Minnesota’s most densely populated county, the public works department works hand in hand with the state DOT to expand research on pavement preservation.
January 21, 2023
Asphalt Testing Solutions & Engineering are analyzing both control and treated core samples. Additional core samples will be taken and studied over the next two years.
Plants
Frequently Overlooked Plant Maintenance
Making sure your offseason maintenance is up-to-par is a ket to keeping in-season operations running smoothly and without costly downtime interruptions.
January 16, 2023
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Plants
How to Improve Your Asphalt Plant's Energy Consumption
Process Heating Co.
Get current with efficient and cleaner heat sources at your plant.
January 14, 2023
When choosing energy for asphalt heating, it’s important to look at the entire picture. Cost-per-unit of energy to heat asphalt and oil is certainly part of the puzzle — but it is not the only cost. Also important is the heater’s thermal efficiency. A small difference in efficiency can make a big difference in how much fuel a heater burns over its lifetime.
Business
4 Ways to Grow Your Small Business Utilizing Risk
Entrepreneurs know that the work of managing a business is a constant balancing act between risk and reward.
January 12, 2023
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Expert Columns
How To Build More Sustainable, Greener Roads
Coast Pavement Services
Using bio-based binders and rejuvenators to lessen our dependence on petroleum, lengthen the lifespan of our pavement, and protect our planet.
December 31, 2022
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Plants
Versatility Meets Production for CA Langford
The Alabama-based producer partnered with ALmix on a new batch plant to meet customer needs
December 6, 2022
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Construction Technology
The Tech to Maximize Your RAP Usage
Ammann America Inc.
Some step-by-step ways to help any asphalt contractor or plant manager take their RAP percentages to the next level.
November 14, 2022
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