Asphalt Pavements - Iamcivilengineer

Concrete Overlays for Flexible and Rigid Pavements

Published on: January 26, 2016 by Saad Iqbal

Cement Concrete both Plain and Reinforced overlays are used as a rehabilitation technique for both existing Rigid and asphaltic pavements. Concrete overlays have potential advantage over asphaltic overlays owing to :- Extended service life Increased structural capacity Reduced maintenance requirements Lower life-cycle costs When compared with hot-mix asphalt overlay alternatives Concrete overlays have been used … Read more

Asphalt that can slow down ice formation – self de-ice roads

Published on: January 1, 2016 by Saad Iqbal

Winter is now in full effect, and that means extra caution is to be taken. Inclement weather conditions are not a force to be reckoned with, especially when it comes to the road. The US Department of Transportation points out that from 2004 to 2013, icy roads are about 3% of car crashes. Now if … Read more