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There have been many advancements in Intelligent Compaction (IC) over the past few years aimed at reducing the guesswork in the paving process. In fact, the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) ...

Proper asphalt compaction is the key to ensuring the life of roads, and finding new ways to measure that compaction is seen as the key to improving infrastructure construction. To extend the life of ...

Pairing Trimble Roadworks with GSSI delivers pass-by-pass compaction data that helps crews monitor asphalt density as work happens and standardize results across a paving train. Trimble Roadworks is a ...

When it comes to asphalt, measuring pavement density is key to building longer-lasting roads. Paving contractors must ensure that the pavement is compacted enough to ensure long-term asphalt health.

All photos provided by Vögele Products. Today’s highway asphalt pavers are being designed less for raw production and more for precision. Contractors still need tonnage, but the industry’s priorities ...

Pneumatic-tire rollers may not be the most visible machine on the asphalt or soil compaction job site, but they are more versatile than one might think, and manufacturers continue to offer units with ...

The accurate measurement of asphalt density is vital when it comes to ensuring the performance and quality of pavement construction. The BetterPyc 380 offers a hands-free solution for measuring ...

Thought LeadersDave Cist, Roger Roberts & Rob SommerfeldtCTO, Senior Software Engineer & Business Development ManagerGeophysical Survey Systems Inc. In this interview, AZoM talks to Dave Cist, Roger ...

The practices and methods listed were compiled from information found on the DOT’s website or from a document or documents on their website. AASHTO standard specifications begin with an “M,” practices ...