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In addition to the customized information and training we can provide in our Black Bag Lunch & Learn Sessions, WAPA has a growing library of information and resources to support our members and their customers every step of the way in planning, designing, building and maintaining asphalt pavements.
WAPA publishes Technical Bulletins to provide guidence for all involved in specifying, designing and building Wisconsin’s asphalt pavements. Technical Bulletins help provide straightforward answers to common technical questions on specific topics of interest.
Technical Bulletin: Pavement Structure Design [PDF]
This document provides step-by-step guidance for pavement design based on subsoil quality and expected traffic. Easy-to-use charts derived from WisDOT’s design manual and AASHTO formulas help planners quickly determine the required layer thickness for alternative pavement designs.
Technical Bulletin: Life Cycle Cost Analysis for Pavement Selection [PDF]
This document explains the underlying concepts and the principles for using life cycle cost analysis for pavement selection. LCCA best practices and common missteps are a must-read for pavement planners and local and county agencies.
WAPA’s Asphalt Paving Design Guide [PDF] provides answers and assistance on pavement design, construction and rehabilitation. The guide covers a wide range of soil and traffic loading conditions, and contains examples of designs, procedures and applications that have been successful in Wisconsin. All hot mix asphalt mixtures provided in this publication are available throughout the state from WAPA members, who are experienced in producing and constructing quality HMA pavements.
To facilitate the construction of porous asphalts in Wisconsin, WAPA is pleased to provide Porous Asphalt Mix Design Specifications [PDF]. These environmentally friendly pavements provide a unique drainage solution. Read about the benefits of Porous Pavement [PDF].
WAPA has created a series of educational presentations on different topics in asphalt design and construction. Each of these covers everything you wanted to know about a specific asphalt-related topic: definitions (with pictures), the most important issues, how the operation works, and practical advice for builders and owners alike. Spend a little time with these and know what the professionals know. Presentations on four topics are currently available:
The HMA 101 materials cover the basics and much more.
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