Superpave (Superior Performing Asphalt Pavements) is a mix design system developed in the United States in the 1990s to produce asphalt mixes that offer…
6 Ways Volumetric Properties Impact Balanced Superpave Mix Design
Topics: Asphalt Additive Mix, balanced mix design
Solving the Impact of Temperature Change on Bridge Deck Expansion Joints
When designing and building a bridge, it's essential to consider how temperature changes will affect the joint movement—which is the opening or closing…
Topics: Expansion Joints, Bridge Deck Preparation
Improving Superpave and Balanced Mix Design with Polymer Additives
Polymer additives are frequently incorporated into asphalt mix designs to improve specific performance characteristics, like the pavement's flexural…
Topics: Rosphalt, Asphalt Additive Mix, balanced mix design
How To Fix, Repair, and Patch Waterproof Membranes
Bridges and highways are the lifelines of our transportation system. But beneath the concrete and asphalt, there's an essential layer of defense: …
Topics: waterproofing, Bridge membrane, waterproofing membranes
The 6 Most Common Questions On Expansion Joints and Bridge Deck Membranes
We know our industry is a tricky one. There are seemingly limitless requirements and considerations to make for every job, especially with regard to …
Topics: Expansion Joints, Bridge Deck Preparation, Bridge membrane
5 Common Mistakes (and 8 Best Practices) for Bridge Deck Membranes
The waterproofing sheet membrane system is a reliable and durable method of protecting bridge structures from moisture and chlorides. A properly installed…
Topics: Bridge Deck Preparation, waterproofing membranes, sheet membrane, how to
Improving Expansion Joint Installation with Terrastrips
Concrete is a unique construction material. In its initial state, concrete is viscous, and it can be shaped into many different forms. Once cured,…
Topics: Concrete Expansion Joints, Terrastrips
Protecting Wastewater Treatment Plants with Expansion Joints
The performance of an expansion joint in various service conditions depends, in large part, on the material composition of the expansion joint. The…
Topics: Expansion Joints, Water Treatment Facility, wastewater utility
Protecting Underground Storage Tanks from Corrosion-Based Leaks
The SX Tank Farm, in Hanford, Washington, is a part of the now-decommissioned World War II production facility. This particular Tank Farm consists of…
Topics: Concrete Waterproofing, Rubberized Asphalt Membranes, Case Study
Protect Bridge Decks with Rosphalt®-Modified Asphalt Overlay
Preservation of bridge decks from roadway salt and water penetration can be accomplished using various types of deck sealers: waterproofing membranes,…
Topics: Rosphalt, Asphalt Additive Mix, Bridge Deck Preparation, HMA, Hot-Mix Asphalt, Rosphalt SG