The use of recycled material in new product is on the rise, both for cost and environmental reasons. It’s a natural fit for the asphalt production industry where there is such a constant demand for ...

Given roads are everywhere and involve some carbon-intensive processes to build, scientists are investigating how alternative materials could make the whole process more sustainable. We've seen how ...

Rubber tracked asphalt pavers distribute, shape, and compacts “asphaltic concrete”—a material that includes various formulations that combine graded aggregate, liquid asphalt, and sometimes additives ...

Scientists have improved the ability of asphalt-derived porous carbon to capture carbon dioxide from natural gas. A Rice University laboratory has improved its method to turn plain asphalt into a ...

For failed pavements, full-depth reclamation (FDR) reclaims and treats an entire road structure – including underlying materials – to produce a stabilized base course ready for overlay. With FDR, an ...

SINCE the advent of the motor-car the use of bituminous materials in road-making has become more and more widespread, and a definite knowledge of the chemical and physical characters of these ...

There’s a method to my pavement material testing for both summer and winter extremes. Zhanping You uses models, material testing and construction projects to show that a road is not all it’s cracked ...

Raw natural gas contains carbon dioxide and other gases that must be removed before the fuel can be transported through a pipeline. A new porous material, derived from asphalt, could help perform that ...

Your roof is perhaps the most important part of your home. It not only provides structural support and weather protection, but it also improves energy efficiency and boosts curb appeal. Because your ...