Asphalt milling has a rich history. It is mainly a process of removing thin layers of asphalt (typically up to one inch in depth) from the roadway…
Why Asphalt Micro-Milling and Scarification Improves Bridge Decks
Topics: Bridge Deck Preparation
500th Anniversary of Italian Explorer, Giovanni de Verrazzano’s Discovery of the New York Bay
The Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge – Redecking with Rosphalt
In 1524, Giovanni de Verrazzano was the first European explorer to enter New York Harbor and the…
Topics: Bridge and Highway
Methods for Improving Asphalt Mix With Balanced Mix Design
Superpave (Superior Performing Asphalt Pavements) has been the basis for mix design systems developed in the United States since the 1990s and have…
Topics: balanced mix design
6 Ways Volumetric Properties Impact Balanced Superpave Mix Design
Superpave (Superior Performing Asphalt Pavements) is a mix design system developed in the United States in the 1990s to produce asphalt mixes that offer…
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