Snow and ice can damage paved surfaces, leading to frost heaves and potholes. These become potential hazards for drivers and pedestrians and are expensive to fix. Now, researchers propose in ACS ...

For failed pavements, full-depth reclamation (FDR) reclaims and treats an entire road structure – including underlying materials – to produce a stabilized base course ready for overlay. With FDR, an ...

Laying asphalt is normally a time consuming task, particularly on a new road or full depth reconstruction where at least three layers have to be laid and carefully compacted separately. However, an ...

Researchers have developed a bio-based asphalt binder made from algae that significantly improves pavement durability in freezing conditions while reducing carbon emissions. Image Credit: ...

In summer 2012 the emphasis was on high-performance asphalt mixes and placement as crews of Austin Industries – under terrific deadline pressure – laid three courses of critical pavement at the new ...

A dramatic oil spill, such as the Deepwater Horizon accident in the Gulf of Mexico a decade ago, can dominate headlines for months while scientists, policymakers and the public fret over what happens ...