It can be termed as the building block of the pavements without which all the pavement materials would behave independently and thus will be deemed useless. Almost ninety percent of bitumen is used in ...

As sealcoating contractors begin their season many of them, particularly those accustomed to using refined coal tar sealer, wonder what the season will hold for their favorite product. Already sealer ...

Safer roads begin with safer materials. For paving projects using asphalt chip seal, lightweight aggregate made from expanded shale, clay or slate (ESCS) has a greater bond strength and skid ...

Demanding requirements of transporting dry bitumen in the 12-in. OD MacKay River Pipeline in Alberta led to development of an innovative coating system. Material selection considered ...

Explore the inner workings of a modern asphalt plant. Discover how raw aggregates are transformed into high-quality asphalt ...

(MENAFN- IMARC Group) Asphalt, also known as bitumen, is a dark, sticky, and highly viscous material derived from crude oil or found in natural deposits. It is primarily used in road construction, ...