Chase Corporation Bridge & Highway

Why Asphalt Micro-Milling and Scarification Improves Bridge Decks

Posted by Ben Shterengarts on Jul 17, 2024 11:05:29 AM

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…

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Topics: Bridge Deck Preparation

500th Anniversary of Italian Explorer, Giovanni de Verrazzano’s Discovery of the New York Bay

Posted by Maribeth Taylor on Jun 5, 2024 9:38:55 AM

The Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge – Redecking with Rosphalt

In 1524, Giovanni de Verrazzano was the first European explorer to enter New York Harbor and the…

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Topics: Bridge and Highway

Methods for Improving Asphalt Mix With Balanced Mix Design

Posted by David Fricke on Apr 9, 2024 11:44:51 AM

Superpave (Superior Performing Asphalt Pavements) has been the basis for mix design systems developed in the United States since the 1990s and have…

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Topics: balanced mix design

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