What Is Hot Mix Asphalt? Historically hot mix asphalt has been a combination of two major components: liquid asphalt binder and aggregates. The asphalt binder coats the various aggregates in the mix and acts as the adhesive which holds the asphalt mix together. The aggregates in the mix help to…
Optimizing Mix Design
What you need to know to maximize quality and bonuses. As part of TXAPA’s Specification Education initiative, Optimizing Mix Design for Quality and Bonuses, covers SS 3077 Mix Designs for 2020 specification changes. Jimmy Whited of Austin Materials and Ryan Barborak of TxDOT join TXAPA’s Jim Warren and Chuck Fuller…