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Asphalt & Paving

Understanding the Different Types of Asphalt Mix Types and When to Use Each

November 16, 2023 Equipment & Contracting Comments Off on Understanding the Different Types of Asphalt Mix Types and When to Use Each

View the complete article here. An asphalt mix—often referred to as asphalt concrete—is a composite material commonly used to surface roads, parking lots, airports, and the core of embankment dams. It consists primarily of aggregates, […]

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Common Challenges in Asphalt Paving and How to Overcome Them

August 24, 2023 Equipment & Contracting Comments Off on Common Challenges in Asphalt Paving and How to Overcome Them

View the complete article here. Although asphalt is known for its durability, resilience, and ease of application—like any construction method—it comes with its set of challenges. Temperature Fluctuations Challenge Asphalt is temperature-sensitive. If the material […]

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Types of Hot-Mix Asphalt Plants  

October 11, 2021 Equipment & Contracting Comments Off on Types of Hot-Mix Asphalt Plants  

View the complete article here. Asphalt is used in many public spaces. From roads and parking lots to playgrounds and basketball courts. This so-called “perpetual pavement” is smooth, skid-resistant, flexible, and with proper maintenance can […]

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Concrete Transformation: From Plastic to Solid

July 3, 2018 Equipment & Contracting Comments Off on Concrete Transformation: From Plastic to Solid

Several compounds are needed to create concrete: aggregates, cementitious materials, water, and chemical admixtures. Alone, each of these ingredients isn’t sufficient to form a hardened slab. But, the solid concrete is created when everything is […]

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