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Asphalt Compaction
This Pavement Work Tips provides guidance on estimating the amount of time available to achieve effective compaction under various conditions.
Asphalt Riding Quality
This Pavement Work Tip discusses some of the factors that affect riding quality, and how to ensure a smooth riding asphalt pavement.
Temperature Characteristics of Binders in Asphalt
This Pavement Work Tip outlines the influence of temperature and binder viscosity on handling properties of asphalt using different binders.
Storage and Handling Bituminous Emulsions
This Pavement Work Tip provides some suggested dos and don’ts for safe and proper storage and handling of bituminous emulsions.
Laboratory Study on Relationships Between Binder Properties and Asphalt Rutting
A major study was undertaken to determine relationships between binder rheological properties and the rut resistance of asphalt mixes, as indicated by the laboratory wheel tracking test. Twelve binders, including three bitumens, a Multigrade binder…
Review of the Environmental Aspects of Warm Mix Asphalt

The use of warm mix asphalt (WMA) appears to be increasing throughout the developed world in place of conventional hot mix asphalt (HMA). Acceptance depends upon confirmation of the environmental benefits and that on-road performance is at least…

Asphalt and Seal Life Prediction Models based on Bitumen Hardening
This report documents the surface life prediction models that have evolved from the long term sampling of the bitumen in sprayed seals and thin asphalt surfaces. The estimation of surface life is predicated on the basis of the mechanism of bitumen…
Future Asset Management Issues No. 2: Impacts of Peak Oil with Increases in Bitumen and Fuel Costs on Road Use and Asset Management Funding
This discussion paper examines the consequences of 'peak oil' for road asset management and identified several key issues as the potential subject of future research to assist asset managers in managing the consequences of 'peak oil'. This paper is…