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This is a useful guide to all facets of asphalt technology as applied to the construction and maintenance of highways and reflects the very best of UK asphalt and pavement technology. It covers all aspects of fully flexible road construction from foundation design through to surface treatment. The book also covers new materials.

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Assessing aggregates for use in asphalts Bitumens Functions and properties of road layers Design and maintenance of asphalt pavements Production: processing raw materials to mixed materials Surfacing plant Good surfacing practice Compaction of asphalts Standards for testing Specialist surface treatments Failures in asphalts and how to avoid them

Asphalts in Road Construction

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    A Hardback by Robert N Hunter

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      Published 1 September 2000
      ISBN-13 9780727727800
      978-0727727800
      ISBN-10 072772780X

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      This is a useful guide to all facets of asphalt technology as applied to the construction and maintenance of highways and reflects the very best of UK asphalt and pavement technology. It covers all aspects of fully flexible road construction from foundation design through to surface treatment. The book also covers new materials.

      Table of Contents
      Assessing aggregates for use in asphalts Bitumens Functions and properties of road layers Design and maintenance of asphalt pavements Production: processing raw materials to mixed materials Surfacing plant Good surfacing practice Compaction of asphalts Standards for testing Specialist surface treatments Failures in asphalts and how to avoid them

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