Cold Plant Mix Recycling
AAPTP Project 05-01 Cold plant mix recycling, the less common of the two cold recycling methods, involves mixing RAP with […]
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Jointed Reinforced Concrete Pavement
Jointed reinforced concrete pavement (JRCP, see Figure 1) uses contraction joints and reinforcing steel to control cracking. Transverse joint spacing […]
Reinforcing Steel
Reinforcing steel can also be used to provide load transfer. When reinforcing steel is used, transverse contraction joints are often […]
Sam Hill
Sam the Man Good roads are more than my hobby; they are my religion. – Sam Hill Sam Hill, 1857-1931, […]
Pavement History
Introduction A brief view of how pavement design, construction and performance has evolved should help provide perspective on present and, […]
Continuously Reinforced Concrete Pavement
Continuously reinforced concrete pavement (CRCP, see Figure 1) does not require any contraction joints. Transverse cracks are allowed to form […]
Mix Selection Guidance
The National Asphalt Pavement Association (NAPA) has published some general rules Based for HMA mix type use, which are summarized […]
Recycled HMA
HMA is one of the most recycled products in the U.S. As much as 100 million tons of HMA are […]
Dowel Bars
Dowel bars are short steel bars that provide a mechanical connection between slabs without restricting horizontal joint movement. They increase […]
HMA Recycling
HMA is one of the most recycled products in the U.S. It is estimated that about 90 million tons of […]