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From promise to practice In a previous article, high polymer-modified (HP) asphalt binders and mixtures were introduced through a fundamental question facing the pavement community: should these materials be used to design thinner pavement structures or to extend pavement service life? That discussion highlighted the potential of HP technologies and the range of strategies available […] The post…
Your pavement failedYour test didn’t see it coming Pull a core from a three-year-old pavement and find it falling apart in your hands, that is not how a pavement designed for 15-plus years of service is supposed to behave. That is exactly what the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission (PTC) found when they investigated premature rutting on […] The post Smart Asphalt: Rethinking moisture appeared first…
Asphalt shingle performance boils down to a few common factors: impact-resistant strength provided by asphalt coatings saturated on a fiberglass mat and high wind resistance. The next is a high-performance “sticky” modified asphalt sealant that adheres shingles to a roof and maintains that tack under high winds and cold temperatures. If the coating and sealant […] The post Testing the tests: A…
The Asphalt Roofing Manufacturers Association (ARMA) has completed its annual Accident Prevention Contest and is proud to recognize 82 asphalt roofing manufacturing facilities for their workplace safety, specifically low incident rates among workers. Facilities that entered the Accident Prevention Contest were judged on ARMA criteria derived from standards set by the U.S. Occupational Safety and…
Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics When you drive down a smooth highway or walk across a freshly paved sidewalk, you’re experiencing the finished result of how science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) are applied in the asphalt industry. Asphalt paving is more than just laying down blacktop — it’s a process that involves chemistry, engineering […] The post Asphalt…
In 1992, the U.S. government released a food pyramid intended to provide guidance to millions on how to make healthier choices. At the base of the pyramid was the recommendation to consume large quantities of grains (6-11 servings per day), while protein and fats from meats and dairy were placed near the top, signaling they […] The post The new asphalt pyramid appeared first on Asphalt magazine .
The Asphalt Institute Foundation is pleased to announce this year’s recipients of the Bill and Shireen Kirk Scholarship. The scholarships are awarded annually to third or fourth-year undergraduate, master’s or doctoral students studying civil engineering or another pavement infrastructure-focused major, with an emphasis on asphalt materials. Scholarship funds totaling $32,902 were awarded to this…
Many of us working in the asphalt world must travel. Whether we’re driving to visit customers, to attend a conference or simply going to another one of our plant locations – there can be a lot of windshield time! And listening to the news, true crime podcasts or music can get a bit boring over […] The post One for the road: Fantastic asphalt podcasts and where to find them appeared first on…
The Asphalt Pavement Alliance (APA) announced that 21 agencies earned a 2025 Perpetual Pavement Award for projects throughout the United States. “These award-winning projects demonstrate what’s possible when agencies commit to long-term performance, smart investment and quality construction,” said Mike Skinner, executive director of the Asphalt Pavement Alliance. “Perpetual Pavements represent a…
