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ASPHALT TECHNICAL RESOURCES
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HIGH PERFORMANCE INTERSECTIONSLearn how sturdy new asphalt mixes are perfectly suited for intersections and other applications with heavy truck traffic, stopping, turing and other stresses. Click HERE to download a FREE copy of the publication in PDF format. |
PERPETUAL ASPHALT PAVEMENTSRoadways that last for 30 or 40 years or more? Read about Long-life (perpetual) asphalt pavements in this informative booklet. Click HERE to download a FREE copy of this publication in PDF format. |
SMOOTHNESS MATTERSDoes pavement smoothness matter? Absolutely? Learn about how pavement smoothness is viewed by motorists, and its impact on pavement life and fuel economy. Click HERE to download a FREE copy of this brochure in PDF format. |
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JOBS IN THE ASPHALT PAVEMENT INDUSTRYA very informative publication to educate elected officials and others about the importance of infrastructure funding to our economy and quality of life. Click HERE to download a FREE copy of this publication in PDF format. |
PAVEMENT TYPE SELECTIONSeparate fact from fiction in this detailed white paper directed at engineers, designers, public works officials and others who want the straight scoop on choosing the right kind of pavement. Click HERE to download a FREE copy of the publication in PDF format. |
CARBON FOOTPRINTA clear-eyed analysis of asphalt as it relates to calculating carbon footprint. Click HERE to download a FREE copy of this publication in PDF format. |
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THE ROLE OF ASPHALT IN LIVEABLE COMMUNITIESThere are many different ways that asphalt contributes to the quality of life in our communities. Most past slogans and misinformation with this very readable report. Click HERE to download a FREE copy of the publication in PDF format. |
CLEANER WATER WITH ASPHALT PAVEMENTSFor improved stormater management, clean drinking water and reduced roadside pollution, asphalt pavements are clean and environmentally beneficial. Click HERE to download a FREE copy of the publication in PDF format. |
AMERICA RIDES ON USAsphalt has always been and continues to be the pavement |
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SMOOTH ASPHALT SAVES FUEL: A number of studies have concluded that pavement roughness, not pavement type, is responsible for differences in fuel mileage. A 2000 study conducted at the Westrack Test Facility in Nevada concluded that trucks running on a smooth pavement could save 4.5% on fuel consumption. Smoothness also means that truck tires don’t bounce on the pavement and deliver the kind of impact loading they would on a rougher pavement. The Federal Highway Administration has published information that increasing pavement smoothness by 25 percent results in a 10% increase in the life of the pavement. Also, the Missouri DOT published a study of the results of their Smooth Roads Initiative. It indicates a 2.46 percent fuel saving on roads that have been smoothed out with an asphalt overlay.
Asphalt Technical Resources Flash Drive
CAPA has compiled several documents and created the
"Asphalt Technical Resources Flash Drive "
This inclusive Flash Drive includes guidelines for:
Guideling for the Design and Use of Asphalt Pavement for Colorado Roadways
Guide Contract Documents & Specifications for Hot Mix Asphalt Construction on Colorado Roadways
A Guideline for the Design and Construction of Asphalt Parking Lots in Colorado
A guideline for Designing High Performance Asphalt Intersections for Colorado Roadways
A guideline for the Design and Construction of Asphalt Pavements for Colorado Trails and Paths
Life Cycle Cost Analysis - Strategy Selection and Alternative Analysis
Guideline Agenda for Asphalt Pavement Pre-Paving Meetings
Copies of this Flash Drive are available by contacting the CAPA Office or
by calling 303-741-6150.
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