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Advances in US paving machines and material feedersPaving machines vary considerably in North America compared with those units used elsewhere. On a worldwide basis, pavers with tamper bar screeds are popular having been developed in Europe and also...
Further new European pavers were launched at bauma 2013Earlier this year several manufacturers announced new European asphalt pavers being launched at bauma 2013, but more surprises were in store at the show - Mike Woof writes. At the beginning of 2013 a...
Using aspahlt testing equipment improves efficiencyFrom density tests on a Mongolian gold mine project to an all-singing, all-dancing asphalt tester, Kristina Smith reports on some of the latest new products in materials testing. Perhaps...
Machine control technology shortens road contractThe use of sophisticated machine control technology has helped halve the schedule required for a road contract Jeff Winke. By using the latest machine control systems on the equipment fleet, a US...
Improvements to China's first desert expresswayThe latest asphalt paving technology is now available and being utilised in novel ways to build and improve roads, often in challenging applications. Tough working environments, strict project...
Extreme climates pose tough duty cycles and challenges for testing proceduresThis month we look at how pavement testing technology is responding to extremes of temperature, showcase concrete testing in Doha and look at how water drops could help identify delaminated bridge...
Asphalt paving is seeing innovative new technologyWith new machines coming to market, the asphalt paving sector is seeing an array of sophisticated technology now available - Mike Woof reports European, US and now Chinese manufacturers are now...
CONTROLS has developed a new business strategyWith the European economy in crisis and continuing shifts in the world order, manufacturers must re-think their business strategies if they are to succeed. Seasoned survivor Pasquale di Iorio, CEO of...
Key advances in asphalt compaction technologyA wide range of new models is being introduced for the asphalt equipment compaction market Mike Woof reports. The asphalt compaction equipment market is seeing the introduction of new machines from...
Durability is crucial while warm mix technology can help disaster recoveryWhy durability is crucial for both emerging and developed economies, and how warm mix technology can help disaster recovery - Kristina Smith reports. When CORE Construction, a 100% owned Ghanaian...
Advances in rubber tyre machine marketOne market segment where there have been notable developments has been for rubber tyred asphalt rollers. Several models have been introduced, and the Chinese market has played a key role in this...
New M90 surfacing in the UK gain praiseEarly evaluation of surfacing work on the M90 at Rosyth the first major application of Scotland's new TS2010 specification has earned positive praise. Transport Scotland's determination to obtain...