Higher Recycled Pavements are Coming to Wisconsin
In the Fall 2013 issue [PDF] of Wisconsin Asphalt News, we discussed the benefits of asphalt mixes with increased levels of reclaimed asphalt pavement (RAP) and recycled asphalt shingles (RAS). The message: With the right engineering and attention, neighboring states are making this technology work. We can now report that exciting developments are happening here … Read more
Earlier Maintenance with Thin Layers Pays Off
Thin asphalt overlays are generating a lot of excitement nationally. The article Thinlays for Pavement Preservation in the March/April 2014 issue of NAPA’s Asphalt Pavement magazine spells out the strategies for extending pavement life through the use of thin asphalt overlays. The article explains that these thin overlays are “specifically engineered for preservation [and] can … Read more
At-the-Site Recycling Delivers the Three E’s
Asphalt is already the most recycled product in the world, and one particularly green technique allows it to be reused on the spot. Cold in-place recycling (CIR) is a rehabilitation technique where existing pavement is incorporated straight into a new pavement. With CIR, an old pavement is converted to RAP by milling, planing or crushing. … Read more
New WAPA Director of Engineering Deb Schwerman
WAPA welcomes Deb Schwerman as our new Director of Engineering. Schwerman brings more than 20 years of experience to the position, having worked both for state government and in industry. She brings a wealth of technical knowledge on asphalt pavement materials, mechanistic design, construction processes, and specifications and will be a great asset in the … Read more
54th WAPA Conference – Presentations are Online
General session presentations from WAPA’s most recent annual conference are now online. WAPA thanks all presenters for taking the time and effort to share their expertise.
Wisconsin Asphalt News – Fall 2013
In the Fall 2013 WAPA newsletter: 2013 Conference to Feature Professional Development Hours Gearing Up for High-RAP Asphalt. Asphalt Maintenance Requires Proper Planning and Execution. Performance Testing Helps Advance Pavement Innovation. Featured Member: Pavement Technology, Inc. Roll Out the Welcome Mat for Lawmakers.
Wisconsin Asphalt News – Spring 2013
In the Spring 2013 WAPA newsletter: Need a Stormwater Plan? Look to Porous Pavement. Q&A: NAPA’s Chief Technical Expert on Asphalt Trends. Contractors’ Survey on Asphalt Technology. Putting Low-Volume Roads on High Alert. Better, Greener Asphalt with Rubber. Expert Advice on Longitudinal Joints. Training Opportunity: Asphalt Inspection. New Website: AsphaltCareers.org.
Wisconsin Asphalt News – Winter 2013
In the Winter 2013 WAPA newsletter: Infrared Thermal Imaging Stops Segregation Cold. A Conversation with NAPA’s Environmental Expert. The “Full Mat” Philosophy: Intelligent Compaction and IR Thermal Imaging. FHWA Weighs In on IC. Funding Spotlight: Highway Funding After the Election. Battling Silica Dust: Wisconsin Leadership on a National Effort. APA Campaign Delivers “Just the Facts”. … Read more