Expansion joints are narrow openings between sections of a concrete wall or two floor slabs. Such joints are designed to control thermal expansion and…
Expansion Joint Installation Practice for Water Treatment Facilities
Topics: Expansion Joints, Potable Water Tank, Water Treatment, Concrete Expansion Joints, Water Treatment Facility
How to Resolve the Issue of Slippage in asphalt pavements
Slippage of asphalt pavements is a significant repair and resolution cost to highway departments the world over. The following article addresses the…
Topics: Bridge and Highway, Bridge Preparation, Bridge Deck Preparation, Tac Coat, Wearing Course Slippage
Expansion Joints & Wastewater/Water Treatment Plants
A common focus in wastewater treatment facilities is the maintenance and protection of the tanks in these plants. The service lives of both steel and…
Topics: Expansion Joints, Wastewater Treatment Sludge, Water Treatment, Concrete Expansion Joints
A thin Hot-Mix Asphalt (HMA) overlay is commonly used to protect existing and new bridge deck structures. The addition of polymer-modified additives to…
Topics: Bridge and Highway, Bridge Deck Preparation, Tac Coat
What Does An Edge Seal Coating Do For Waterproofing?
The durability of a bridge deck is largely dependent on the effectiveness of the installed waterproofing system. For a bridge deck paved with an asphalt…
Topics: waterproofing, Edge Sealer, Bridge Preparation
Rutting & Shoving: Why is This a Problem for Bridge Decks and Roadways
Pavement distress manifests in various ways. We have all encountered potholes while driving. That sudden, sometimes unexpected bump is experienced daily…
Topics: Bridge and Highway, Rosphalt, Rutting & Shoving
Expansion joints are integral parts of our national infrastructure. From bridges to large concrete surfaces such as warehouse flooring, we travel over…
Topics: Expansion Joints
Planning & Surface Preparation of Expansion Joints on Bridges
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…
Topics: Bridge and Highway, Expansion Joints
Public-Private Partnerships Benefit Roads & Bridges
Many municipalities and other government agencies are turning to the use of partnerships with private companies to maintain or build roads and bridges.…
How to Produce a Top-Quality & Durable Asphalt Overlay
Many factors come into play regarding the performance of asphalt mixes. Characteristics such as aggregate size, gradation, angularity, absorption and…
Topics: Rosphalt, Asphalt Additive Mix