The widespread use of petroleum-based asphalt binders in the construction industry is accompanied by high material costs due to the volatility of the petroleum market and negative environmental ...

This report presents the findings from an evaluation study conducted by TRB to assess the development process and potential economic impact of the Asphalt Binder Quality Tester (ABQT). The ABQT is a ...

Snow and ice can damage paved surfaces, leading to frost heaves and potholes. These become potential hazards for drivers and pedestrians and are expensive to fix. Now, researchers propose in ACS ...

For failed pavements, full-depth reclamation (FDR) reclaims and treats an entire road structure – including underlying materials – to produce a stabilized base course ready for overlay. With FDR, an ...

Asphalt road surfacing materials include composite materials used to create a smooth surface for roads and airport runways. All asphalt road materials use asphalt—a naturally-occurring viscous liquid ...