Hot mix asphalt mixtures that have tender characteristics still have to be compacted to a minimum level of density or a maximum level of air void content. Because of the lack of internal stability in ...

While the industry has shifted focus to how different mix designs can improve the life of a pavement, one thing remains constant: the level of compaction any asphalt mix receives directly impacts the ...

It’s been a rocky road for an unusual asphalt compactor design that once showed clear signs of outperforming traditional compactors. The Ministry of Transportation Ontario had been very keen on the ...

Laying asphalt is normally a time consuming task, particularly on a new road or full depth reconstruction where at least three layers have to be laid and carefully compacted separately. However, an ...

Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) has unveiled its CX01 single-drum asphalt compactor concept at The Utility Expo in Louisville, Kentucky, US. The CX01 concept utilises one vibratory asphalt ...

Relaunched compact line of asphalt rollers have been upgraded with new Kubota engines. Models include HD 8 VV, with a drum width of 31.5 inches; the 39-inch HD 10 VV and the slightly smaller HD 10 C ...

Thought LeadersDave Cist, Roger Roberts & Rob SommerfeldtCTO, Senior Software Engineer & Business Development ManagerGeophysical Survey Systems Inc. In this interview, AZoM talks to Dave Cist, Roger ...