An asphalt paver is really three systems in one. A tractor powers the paver, a material handling system moves hot mix from the hopper to the screed, and the screed "levels and profiles" the material.

From delivery of HMA at a site to finish rolling, every asphalt paving project involves a choreographed sequence of responsibilities. Given that the time available for compaction (TAC) can be as ...

Rubblized PCC pavement is seated by unique Z-grid on the drum of a Bomag R-14 single-drum base compactor on I-70 near Casey, Ill.Photo: Illinois Asphalt Pavement Association Coarse, well-draining ...

With pressure on contractors to complete road projects faster while maintaining or improving quality, there is a lot to be said for researching the latest technology available on the market. For ...

The Shoulder Wedge Maker (SWM) shapes the edge of an HMA mat on shoulderless roads. It mounts on the screed extension face against the end gate of any asphalt paver and develops a 30-degree slope off ...

The installation of asphalt pavement overlay on US 290 in Hays County, TX, recently incorporated the use of underseal, an innovative process designed to prevent slippage between new and old pavement.