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Earth DayInaiana Department Press Release More >> Thursday, April 22, 2010
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Hot Asphalt - Better Energy Collector than Solar PanelsResearchers in Massachusetts are working on a technique to turn heat gathered by asphalt into useable energy via water pipes. Their paper, released this week at the International Symposium on Asphalt Pavements and Environment in Zurich, posits that asphalt roads could be better than solar panels in gathering energy. More >> Tuesday, June 16, 2009
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NAPA's Roadway Safety Awareness ProgramThe Roadway Safety Awareness Program was developed for workers on foot in a roadway work zone. Its purpose is to orient new workers and returning workers to common hazards and enhance their safety on the job. The program contents are available in English, Spanish, and Portuguese. More >> Wednesday, June 03, 2009
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Potts Named to Hall of FameCharles F. Potts, CEO of Heritage Construction & Materials, Indiana, has been named to The Hot-Mix Asphalt Hall of Fame. The Hall of Fame was established to honor those individuals who have made significant contributions of regional and/or national importance to the industry. More >> Monday, May 25, 2009
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Porous Asphalt PavementsPorous asphalt pavements allow for land development plans that are more thoughtful, harmonious with natural processes, and sustainable. They conserve water, reduce runoff, promote infiltration which cleanses stormwater, replenish aquifers, and protect streams. More >> Monday, May 25, 2009
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RAP Summit Draws Agency and Industry Leaders to NCATThirty-eight representatives of state highway and tollway agencies and 24 representatives of state asphalt pavement associations and contractors participated in the RAP Summit held at the National Center for Asphalt Technology in Auburn, Ala.. More >> Wednesday, June 03, 2009
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The State of HMA Recycling in the U.S.Hot-mix asphalt (HMA) is by far the most recycled product in the nation, with 80 percent of the HMA that is taken up each year finding its way back into roadways. While this is laudable from both an environmental and economic point of view, when one considers the amount used in producing new hot mix, it is obvious that more can and should be done to promote recycling of HMA back into HMA as its best and highest use. More >> Wednesday, June 03, 2009
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Porous Friction Course in Indiana: Durable and QuietOpen graded friction courses (OGFC) got a bad rap in some parts of the country in the 1980s although they performed well in other areas, especially in the South. Designed with 10 to 15 percent air voids, OGFCs proved to be rut resistant, and their open texture provided good friction and reduced splash and spray. But in more northern climates, these surfaces had a tendency to clog with road grime and the abrasives used for snow and ice control. More >> Wednesday, June 03, 2009
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Paving Through Thick and ThinTo be considered a top-notch paving contractor, a company must build quality roads, on time, and on budget. That’s a given. Brooks Construction, of Fort Wayne, Ind. far exceeded just the basics in 2008, shouldering innovative jobs and showing it could take on every challenge thrown its way. More >> Wednesday, June 03, 2009
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