Advancements and improvements in technologies are continual in the asphalt pavement industry. Understanding and effectively implementing these changes can be a challenge. A careful Asphalt Pavement and Materials Technology Review (APMTR) with an experienced pavement engineer can provide guidance in assessing improvements and advancements that are applicable to a specific municipality. An APMTR first involves an evaluation of typical pavement condition in the area and determining the current state-of-the-practice of pavement projects in a municipality. This includes thorough assessment of the current specifications, submittals from contractors, construction testing results, laboratory testing results that cover the span of multiple recent years, acceptance, and follow ups. With this information it is possible to identify practices that are working effectively and highlight areas where improvements or changes are required. Methods for implementing changes within the municipality and to local consultants and contractors are then recommended. The APMTR concludes with the development of a clear system that can be routinely applied to asphalt pavement projects within the municipality. The improvements to the quality of future projects using this system should be monitored and advanced upon over time. This paper will briefly present two recent APMTRs that have been completed by Golder Associates Ltd.
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