Chase Corporation Bridge & Highway

When using concrete as a building material, there are some very important things to consider. As the seasons and weather change, the structure will expand…

Many factors come into play regarding the performance of asphalt mixes. Characteristics such as aggregate size, gradation, angularity, absorption and…

It is well known in the asphalt-paving industry that the correct temperature of a finished asphalt mixture is vital to achieving a high-quality,…

Oftentimes when people think of road construction safety, they think of hard hats, reflective vests, cones, barrels and concrete barricades. While all of…

Expansion joints are vital to the life of a bridge itself and must be correctly installed and maintained in order to function properly. The two major…

Often, preparing an asphalt mixture is compared to baking a cake. A contractor needs to make sure he/she has an accurate recipe and proper ingredients and…

Tack Coat: The Bond That Promotes Optimal Performance

 A vital but often overlooked part of an asphalt pavement is the bond strength between the layers…

When looking at our nation’s infrastructure, it is not difficult to see there are many bridges in desperate need of rehabilitation. According to the…