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Roadbuilding
Longitudinal grooving touted as an economical means of improving traction
Departments of Transportation across the United States are always exploring new ways of improving traction to enhance wet-weather safety while trying to contain rising costs – and longitudinal diamond grooving is one way to do it, according to a nonprofit trade group. The group, the International Grooving and Grinding Association (IGGA), says longitudinal diamond grooving is […]
April 10, 2018
Roadbuilding
To counter damage from freeze-thaw cycles, Minneapolis is using a progressive concrete pavement preservation strategy
With the inevitable freeze-thaw cycles in Minneapolis leading to pavement damage every winter, drivers are vocal about their desire for the city to fix potholes and maintain roads, according to the International Grooving & Grinding Association (IGGA), a non-profit trade association. Every spring in Minneapolis, drivers find themselves trying to avoid the worst of the […]
April 5, 2018
Roadbuilding
Improvements planned for I-40 in N.C.
Repaving 16 miles of Interstate 40 is scheduled to occur this winter near Interstate 40’s intersection with I-95 in Johnston County, North Carolina. Penhall Co. of Los Angeles won the $10.2 million contract for the work, which also includes replacing the decks on 10 overpass bridges with more durable concrete, and sandblasting and painting four […]
November 7, 2017
Roadbuilding
Diamond grinding and grooving get boost from changing ride specs, increased preservation needs
Pavement preservation techniques, such as diamond grinding and grooving, have taken on larger roadbuilding roles, in part because state and local governments needed to make the most of their existing roadways. But even with a five-year federal highway bill now in place, the need for this type of work is still strong, says Scott Elkin, owner […]
October 24, 2016
Roadbuilding
Diamond Road Smoother features all-in-one diamond tooth grinding system
Diamond Road this summer plans to launch its Diamond Road Smoother all-in-one machine that includes a profiler, computer system, water tank, cutting machine, brooms, vacuum system and directional arrow board on a trailer that can be towed. Features include: Long averaging arms with multiple pivoting wheels designed to smooth individual humps and dips, according to […]
June 28, 2016
Roadbuilding
Maintaining America’s most historic tourist routes
Americans love to explore the countryside in their cars, and many regions have obliged by designating special scenic travel routes. But few roads have been as deliberately designed to appeal to the sensibilities of travelers as Iron Mountain Road in South Dakota. Iron Mountain Road is the north-south leg of the historic route 16A, which […]
December 18, 2014
Roadbuilding
PAVEMENT PRESERVATION: Highlight on high-volume
The Federal Highway Administration and its allies among the state Departments of Transportation (DOTs) are leading a new emphasis on pavement preservation for high-volume, high-level highways like dual-lane federal routes and interstates. With a goal of extending service life of high-traffic volume highways, and identifying suitable techniques and methods – buttressed by active research from […]
December 7, 2014
Roadbuilding
In the Groove with Diamond Grooving and Grinding
Diamond grooving and grinding are being used to restore rough or polished concrete pavements to ultrasmooth conditions and quell noise — but at a price.
July 2, 2014
Roadbuilding
Minnesota’s new solutions for aging pavement
Using myriad concrete pavement restoration techniques, this state DOT minimized cost and traffic disruption while maximizing longevity and optimizing results.
June 5, 2014
Roadbuilding
Diamond saw cut surface textures improve pavement performance
Increasingly, specifiers around the world are recognizing the benefits of diamond grinding and other diamond saw cut textures for their pavement and bridge deck surfaces. While most properly designed and constructed Portland cement concrete pavements (PCCP) can last for 30 to 40 years with minimal structural damage, functional issues such as ride quality, noise and […]
November 15, 2013
Roadbuilding
Special Transportation Research Board 2013 Report
‘Bio-Binder’ Green Modifiers star at TRB.
April 3, 2013
Roadbuilding
Pavement Preservation Coded in MAP-21
For the first time, pavement preservation is part of national surface transportation reauthorization legislation.
February 7, 2013
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