Chase Corporation Bridge & Highway

Expansion joints are primarily designed to facilitate the movement in structures caused by temperature induced expansion and contraction. They also help…

One of the critical elements in a successful paving project is the asphalt mix design. Another term for mix design is the “job mix formula” or “JMF”. The…

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…

When completed in 2018, the new twin span Tappan Zee (re-named the Governor Mario M. Cuomo) Bridge will have cost $3.9 billion dollars. The Bridge will…

Asphalt has been used on bridge decks for over 100 years with the intent of providing an effective road surface area for traffic and limited…