Tag: Reclaimed Asphalt Pavement

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NAPA: Use of recycled asphalt in paving reaches record high

More than 85 million tons of recycled materials were used in new asphalt mixtures in 2018, most of that being recycled asphalt pavement (RAP). Details here.

October 7, 2019

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NAPA survey to track use of recycled materials, warm mix asphalt in U.S.

The NAPA is looking for participation from every U.S. asphalt mix producer for its annual recycled materials and warm-mix asphalt survey. Details here.

January 25, 2019

Roadbuilding

Cargill, NCAT, MnROAD launch project to give states ‘real-world data’ on new design principles

Check out how MnDOT, NCAT, and Cargill are working together to collect real-world data to help contractors build and maintain better roads.

August 30, 2018

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Survey: 39% of asphalt pavement produced with energy-saving warm mix–nearly 79M tons of recycled materials used

Asphalt mix producers continue to make significant use of energy-saving warm-mix asphalt technologies, with more than 99 % of reclaimed asphalt pavement recycled.

July 19, 2018

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Asphalt recycling for paving rose 3% in 2016

The amount of reclaimed asphalt used on roads, parking lots and other paved surfaces continues to grow, according to a new survey by the National Asphalt Pavement Association. In 2016, 79.6 million tons of reclaimed asphalt pavement were recycled, the NAPA survey says. That’s up 3 percent from 74.2 million tons in 2015, and up […]

November 23, 2017

Roadbuilding

Asphalt Institute webinars planned for engineers, technicians

The Asphalt Institute is offering two 90-minute webinars to help technicians and engineers advance their knowledge and earn professional development hours. The first webinar, Basics of Asphalt Mix Design, will be November 21 at noon (EST). It is designed for engineers and technicians who are new to the profession and are interested in learning the […]

November 16, 2017

Roadbuilding

Reclaimed and recycled asphalt : Where is the payoff?

End users of reclaimed asphalt pavement (RAP) and recycled asphalt shingles (RAS) in asphalt mixes – both contractors and government agencies – are benefiting from the lower raw material prices that the bituminous and mineral reclaimed products bring to the table. Those components – which are 100 percent recyclable – replace virgin materials used in […]

September 21, 2015

Roadbuilding

Asphalt pavement mixes are greener, more sustainable than ever

Asphalt pavement mixes are more sustainable than ever thanks to the increased use of recycled materials and energy-saving warm-mix technologies. According to a survey of asphalt mix producers conducted by the National Asphalt Pavement Association (NAPA) in partnership with the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), 106.4 million tons of warm-mix asphalt was used during the 2013 […]

October 22, 2014

Roadbuilding

New NYC law permits 100 percent RAP on streets

Effective January 1, 2015, the New York City Department of Transportation will allow asphalt mixes containing 100 percent reclaimed asphalt pavement (RAP) to be used on city streets.

September 5, 2014

Roadbuilding

Plant Management of RAP/RCA

Processing and storage makes reclaimed asphalt and recycled concrete aggregate useful as aggregate.

November 6, 2013

Roadbuilding

Road Science

‘Gravel,’ stone-surfaced and dirt road preservation helped by new techniques, guidelines, RAP.

January 1, 2013

Roadbuilding

Better Roads 2012 Top Rollouts

Better Roads editors choose the year’s top products.

December 1, 2012