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From Lab to Road: How Asphalt Becomes a Durable Surface

Asphalt paving doesn’t start when trucks arrive on site — it begins weeks earlier in the materials laboratory. Each step, from mix design to compaction, plays a crucial role in determining whether the finished pavement will perform for years or fail prematurely. 1️⃣ It Starts in the Materials Lab Before any asphalt reaches the road,… Read More From Lab to Road: How Asphalt Becomes a Durable Surface

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Field Insights: Conducting Density Tests After Rainfall – A Real-World Scenario

During the construction of a 1.2 km roadway, we reached a key milestone — the placement, grading, and compaction of a 150 mm thick limestone base course. The material had a specified Maximum Dry Density (MDD) of 2153 kg/m³, with an Optimum Moisture Content (OMC) of 8%. As preparations were made to carry out density… Read More Field Insights: Conducting Density Tests After Rainfall – A Real-World Scenario

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