For Construction Pros

Volvo Density Direct Shows Real-time Density Measurements On the Roll

The theme of World of Asphalt 2015 is "Lay a Base for Innovation" and that is what Volvo Construction Equipment hopes to help contractors accomplish with their new Intelligent Compaction system with ...
For Construction Pros

The Fundamentals of Compaction — and the Compactor’s ‘Roll’ in It

Exploring the fundamentals of compaction and one key machine that makes the final pass: a HAMM roller. From versatility to ...
AZOM

Analyzing the Density of Asphalt through Helium Pycnometry

The accurate measurement of asphalt density is vital when it comes to ensuring the performance and quality of pavement construction. The BetterPyc 380 offers a hands-free solution for measuring ...
AZOM

GSSI and Hamm AG present Real Time Density Scan for Asphalt

GSSI and Hamm AG present RealTime Density Scan for Asphalt GSSI, the world’s leading manufacturer of ground penetrating radar (GPR) equipment, has reached a long-term agreement with Hamm AG, the world ...
Engineering News-Record

Core-Swap Claim Costs Contractor $8 M to Settle

Thanks to a whistleblower, an Indiana contractor that fraudulently fattened up tests on asphalt content of its roadwork to receive higher compensation is now paying up. Gohmann Asphalt and ...
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Improving road quality and lifetime through the use of ground penetrating radar

This article demonstrates how Maine DOT is using GSSI's ground-penetrating radar products in order to improve the quality of ...