Asphalt roads wear more than concrete roads, but many countries are replacing concrete roads with asphalt because it is cheaper, despite concrete roads having some major advantages. Learn about the advantages and disadvantages of the different road paving surfaces in this article. If you have travelled from Pune to Mumbai by road then you might have noticed…
Using ground-up recycled tires improves asphalt pavement while utilizing an unwanted waste by-product of the transportation industry. RMAC is recognized as a biddable product by many government agencies, using over 1800 scrap tires per lane mile of pavement. Welcome to the Rubber Road? When I was much younger a humorous schtick on television had an excited professor…
Ever hit a pothole at 70mph? To paraphrase Ben Franklin, do a little preventive work now and save a lot of curative work later. Applied to roads and highways, this philosophy is increasingly important in light of changes in infrastructure budgets. Expecting the Unexpected Anyone who drives a road vehicle knows how vital a good…
Highway road project management is not an easy task. It is a demanding job that requires good communication skills, knowledge in geometric design, experience, working knowledge of AASHTO guidelines, dealing with local authorities, labor and material management. Highway Road Project Management Highway road project management can be defined as the discipline of planning, organizing, securing, and managing resources to…
Geometric design of highways and roadways refers to road engineering design features, notably horizontal and vertical alignment. Its main purpose is to provide safe and smooth traffic operations. The geometric design of roadways and highways is heavily influenced by the speed of the vehicle. Geometric Design of Highways and Roadways Starting out, it’s best to…
Road Construction Methods have changed a lot since the first roads were built in about 4000 BC. Read on to learn more about road construction methods and procedures. In ancient times, river transport was much faster and easier than road transport. The Romans were one of the first to build stone paved roads in North…
Construction of roads over swamps require special attention. Either the soil has to be removed or otherwise,it has to be strengthened by suitable means after ascertaining the properties of the soil. Building Roads Over Swamps Building roads in challenging terrain and swamps or bogs requires special attention compared to construction in ordinary soil. Swampy or marshy lands…
Though earthquakes can produce devastating damages to life and property, modern technologies of seismic vibration control such as building elevation control, elevated building foundations, and the use of dampers and springs can assist in minimizing earthquake damage. What Is Seismic Performance Seismic performance is the ability of a structure or a building to maintain its…
Excavators are vehicles that are used on construction sites to move material. Excavators: Also Known as Diggers and Backhoes An excavator uses hydraulics or a wire rope pulley system to dig holes or trenches and is, therefore, often called a digger. Excavators are also called bobcats and backhoes. An excavator has a long boom arm…
Ever hit a pothole at 70mph? To paraphrase Ben Franklin, do a little preventive work now and save a lot of curative work later. Applied to roads and highways, this philosophy is increasingly important in light of changes in infrastructure budgets. Expecting the Unexpected Anyone who drives a road vehicle knows how vital a good…