The paving operation is a critical part of the construction of a high-quality and smooth asphalt pavement. It is important to understand the paving process, materials and how they affect the operation, proper operation of the equipment, and the use of best practices in order to obtain a durable, smooth-riding pavement that meets all the standards of quality construction.
Topics to be discussed are:
- Addressing deficiencies in the underlying material
- Tack coat best practices to ensure pavement layers are well bonded
- Paving equipment selection to adequately handle plant production
- Consistent and uniform flow of mixture to and through the paver
- Use of best practices to set up and operate the paver
- Placement without temperature or physical segregation
- Improving joint density