In a method of and an apparatus for improving the quality of an asphalt pavement, the asphalt is charged in a supply arrangement (2) adapted to be fitted in an inlet space (11) of a road finishing machine (1). The supply arrangement comprises a rotary vessel (3) having a top inlet (30) for receiving the asphalt and a bottom outlet (31) for discharging the asphalt, the bottom outlet (31) being smaller than the top inlet (30); a frame (4) supporting the rotary vessel (3); a bearing arrangement (7) carried by the frame (4) and carrying the vessel (3) rotatably; a motor (6) carried by the frame (4) for enabling rotation of the rotary vessel (3); and a transmission (5) for transmitting a rotation provided by the motor (6) to the rotary vessel (3), and further by providing said rotary vessel (3) with a feeding member (300) comprising at least one pushing member (301) with a feeding surface (301A) attached to the inner surface (304) of the rotary vessel (3).
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