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Asphalt History FAQs

While there are an infinite number of questions that can be asked, we compiled a list of those questions that have been directed to us the most. These FAQs are categorized into the 12 subject areas shown below. We tried to keep both the questions and answers concise. Additional information related to the question and answer can be found in the references provided at the end of the answer.

If your company is a member of the Asphalt Institute, visit our MEMBERS ONLY section. Here, you may directly send us any specific question you may have, and we will reply as soon as we can.

You can also refer to our TECHNICAL PUBLICATIONS and WORLDWIDE HOT LINKS sections to find the information you need. We also recommend attending our technical seminars at sites throughout the country to obtain expert instruction on asphalt topics. You can obtain more information about these seminars, including schedules and registration, in our EVENTS section.

Note: Some questions are repeated. Whenever a question is appropriate for more than 1 subject area they have been put each applicable area.

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Asphalt Through The Ages (60 kb) A Very Brief History of the Use of Asphalt - From Summer 2000 Asphalt Magazine
Asphalt Through The Ages (325 kb)  Good Basics Are The Key - From Fall 2000 Asphalt Magazine
Asphalt Through The Ages (245 kb)  Pioneering With Asphalt - From Spring/Summer 2001 Asphalt Magazine
Asphalt Through The Ages (1.1 mb)  Horsepower - From Fall/Winter 2001 Asphalt Magazine
Asphalt Through The Ages (1.1 mb)  Road Oiling - From Spring 2002 Asphalt Magazine
Asphalt Through The Ages (730 kb)  Evolution of the Paver - From Fall 2002 Asphalt Magazine
Asphalt Through The Ages (195 kb)  Early Asphalt Pavement Testing Technology - From Spring 2003 Asphalt Magazine
Asphalt Through The Ages (925 kb)  Pavement Preservation - From Fall 2003 Asphalt Magazine
Asphalt Through The Ages (956 kb)  Building Long Lasting Asphalt Pavements - From Spring 2004 Asphalt Magazine
From Liquid Lake Asphalt To Superpave (5.5 mb)  The evolution of hot mix asphalt - From February 1999 Asphalt Contractor Magazine
An Interview with Vaughn Marker (1.1mb)  From Spring 2002 Asphalt Magazine
A Conversation with Ellis Williams (3.4 mb)  From Fall 2002 Asphalt Magazine
A Conversation with Vyt Puzinauskas (545 kb)  From Spring 2003 Asphalt Magazine
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