Use of lower temperature asphalt in pavement construction: demonstration site construction, in service performance and specification
Project Report PPR742
Document Status
Current
Supplement
Civil & Structural Supplement
Series
Project Report
Abstract
Presents the findings of collaborative research by the TRL, Mineral Products Association (MPA) and Refined Bitumen Association (RBA) into lower temperature asphalt (LTA) on the UK strategic road network (SRN). The research covers a comparison of hot mix asphalt (HMA) and LTA in a live demonstration, site assessment of performance and exploration of international projects in USA and Scandinavia.
Author
Wayman, M., Nicholls, J. and Carswell, I.
History
Version 1.0 published 2/04/15.
Subjects
- Streetworks/road maintenance
- Roads
- Civil engineering, infrastructure and public utilities
- Transport facilities
Publisher History
The Transport Research Laboratory (TRL) is an internationally recognised organisation providing research, consultancy, testing and certification for all aspects of transport.
Information
NBS
NBS has produced specification systems and information products for construction industry professionals for more than 40 years. The National Building Specification is the recognised UK national standard and is used by over 5,000 organisations. NBS is part of RIBA Enterprises Ltd.
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