Chase Corporation Bridge & Highway

6 Ways Volumetric Properties Impact Balanced Superpave Mix Design

Posted by David Fricke on Feb 23, 2024 11:27:34 AM

Superpave (Superior Performing Asphalt Pavements) is a mix design system developed in the United States in the 1990s to produce asphalt mixes that offer…

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Topics: Asphalt Additive Mix, balanced mix design

Solving the Impact of Temperature Change on Bridge Deck Expansion Joints

Posted by Ben Shterengarts on Jan 18, 2024 11:43:15 AM

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…

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Topics: Expansion Joints, Bridge Deck Preparation

Improving Superpave and Balanced Mix Design with Polymer Additives

Posted by David Fricke on Dec 4, 2023 10:03:38 AM

Polymer additives are frequently incorporated into asphalt mix designs to improve specific performance characteristics, like the pavement's flexural…

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Topics: Rosphalt, Asphalt Additive Mix, balanced mix design

How To Fix, Repair, and Patch Waterproof Membranes

Posted by Ben Shterengarts on Sep 11, 2023 3:27:14 PM

Bridges and highways are the lifelines of our transportation system. But beneath the concrete and asphalt, there's an essential layer of defense:

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Topics: waterproofing, Bridge membrane, waterproofing membranes

The 6 Most Common Questions On Expansion Joints and Bridge Deck Membranes

Posted by David Fricke on Jun 1, 2023 9:44:15 AM

We know our industry is a tricky one. There are seemingly limitless requirements and considerations to make for every job, especially with regard to

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Topics: Expansion Joints, Bridge Deck Preparation, Bridge membrane

5 Common Mistakes (and 8 Best Practices) for Bridge Deck Membranes

Posted by Ben Shterengarts on May 10, 2023 10:57:22 AM

The waterproofing sheet membrane system is a reliable and durable method of protecting bridge structures from moisture and chlorides. A properly installed…

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Topics: Bridge Deck Preparation, waterproofing membranes, sheet membrane, how to

Improving Expansion Joint Installation with Terrastrips

Posted by David Fricke on Apr 20, 2023 11:03:23 AM

Concrete is a unique construction material. In its initial state, concrete is viscous, and it can be shaped into many different forms. Once cured,…

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Topics: Concrete Expansion Joints, Terrastrips

Protecting Wastewater Treatment Plants with Expansion Joints

Posted by David Fricke on Feb 27, 2023 9:08:25 AM

The performance of an expansion joint in various service conditions depends, in large part, on the material composition of the expansion joint. The…

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Topics: Expansion Joints, Water Treatment Facility, wastewater utility

Protecting Underground Storage Tanks from Corrosion-Based Leaks

Posted by David Fricke on Jan 17, 2023 3:36:38 PM

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…

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Topics: Concrete Waterproofing, Rubberized Asphalt Membranes, Case Study

Protect Bridge Decks with Rosphalt®-Modified Asphalt Overlay

Posted by Ben Shterengarts on Sep 8, 2022 2:06:09 PM

Preservation of bridge decks from roadway salt and water penetration can be accomplished using various types of deck sealers: waterproofing membranes,…

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Topics: Rosphalt, Asphalt Additive Mix, Bridge Deck Preparation, HMA, Hot-Mix Asphalt, Rosphalt SG