Roadway durability has always been a key consideration for departments of transportation and municipalities initiating development or revitalization projects. However, existing road conditions continue to miss the mark as surfaces deteriorate over time. In the United States, 39% of major roads are considered to be in poor to mediocre condition, leading to costs for both DOTs and consumers [...]
From plants to roadway development projects, Sripath champions safety practices for the asphalt paving industry all year round. For the month of June, Sripath is putting an extra spotlight on these efforts in observance of National Safety Month in the United States. Studies have shown that personnel who work with paving, surfacing, and tamping equipment are tasked [...]
Sustainability has become a central topic of focus across all sectors of the asphalt paving industry. Local governments and departments of transportation are considering how updated specifications can lead toward meeting broader net zero emissions goals. Producers and contractors are looking for different technologies that can help meet performance requirements while lowering their own [...]
Using reclaimed asphalt pavement (RAP) offers several key benefits to producers and mix designers looking to trim costs from their mixes while delivering performance/specification requirements. Importantly, increasing the amount of RAP in a mix can reduce the need for virgin bitumen and aggregates. Using RAP also helps to reduce waste and, and durable, RAP-based [...]
