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Environmental
Asphalt Millings or RAP as a Clean Fill?
According to research done by the Heritage Research Group, in a report titled "Evaluation of RAP for use as a clean fill" authored by Anthony J. Kriech. The report suggests, based on a representative group of RAP samples, the use of RAP as a clean fill should not be a concern. To view the entire report, visit the Asphalt Institute web site by clicking the title above. From the home page, click on the environmental tab. On the environmental page you can view this report and many other related environmental reports which cover this and other subjects.
 APAO Members Earn Diamond Achievement Commendation
The following APAO members have earned NAPA's Diamond Achievement Commendation for Excellence in Hot Mix Asphalt Plant/Site Operations. The Commendation is designed to recognize Hot Mix Asphalt (HMA) production facilities that operate in an exemplary manner. More . . .
Porous Asphalt Pavement with Recharge Beds
There is rapidly increasing interest in the use of porous pavements to reduce runoff from roadways and parking facilities. However, at present, there seems to be more questions than answers for this technology. This article will help clear up some of those questions. Dr. Wesley R. Horner, Principal Planner, Cahill Associates came to Oregon in March and gave a presentation on this subject at the 9th Annual Oregon Asphalt Conference
Tuning the Burner Should Be a Top Plant Maintenance Priority
Keeping your plant's burner tuned should always be a top priority. Letting it go untuned can cause a host of problems, not to mention cost you money in wasted fuel and the cost of repairs to other plant parts. But you must also make sure that your burner is being tuned properly. The damage that can be caused by an improperly tuned burner is almost as great as that of a totally untuned burner. Click the Title to read more.
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