What makes an asphalt pavement a durable asphalt pavement? The answer to this question really is a combination of factors – all of which can contribute to success or early failure. The purpose of this four-part webinar series is to provide the attendee with a holistic understanding of the various factors that can impact the durability of an asphalt pavement from the selection of materials and pre-construction decisions to preservation of the pavement after it has been built and opened to traffic.
- Part 1: Materials: The properties of aggregates and asphalt binder can impact the durability of an asphalt mixture in service in positive and negative ways.
- Part 2: Design: Thickness design, designing Perpetual Pavements, and proper mix design work with good materials to provide a great start on the path to becoming a durable asphalt pavement.
- Part 3: Production and Construction: Great materials and proper design practices may not matter if the asphalt mixture is not properly produced and constructed.
- Part 4: Preservation: Preserving the asset of a well-designed, well-constructed asphalt pavement will allow it to fully achieve the title of “durable asphalt pavement.