Of all the aspects of the hot mix asphalt paving process, compaction plays the most important role in determining the useful life of the finished pavement -- even more than the mix itself. Whether ...

Over 500 million tons of HMA are placed in the United States each year so it's important that the material be properly sampled and tested during construction to ensure satisfactory performance. When ...

Belt scales with weigh idlers and variable-speed drives in the weigh bridge for this portable roller-compacted concrete plant adjust the production rate to precisely blend aggregate. Astec officially ...

This week I am discussing hardcore – a subject that is rarely covered in the technical press, but can often cause problems for contractors, and not just if they have tried googling it on the office ...