Pavement

Cover of Guide to Pavement Technology Part 4B: Asphalt
Guide to Pavement Technology Part 4B: Asphalt
  • Publication no: AGPT04B-14
  • ISBN: 978-1-925037-67-8
  • Published: 6 June 2014
  • Edition: 2

The Guide to Pavement Technology Part 4B: Asphalt provides an introduction to the nature of asphalt as a material and its application in road pavements.

Asphalt is widely used in the construction and surfacing of roads in Australasia. The properties of asphalt are complex and its performance requirements vary considerably with the application. Engineers designing works incorporating asphalt need to understand its properties, appropriate use, application specifications and construction requirements.

Other parts of the Guide to Pavement Technology provide supporting detail for placing asphalt and the selection of materials for particular applications.

Edition 2.0 of the Guide includes major structural changes and the outcomes of a thorough review of asphalt mix designs and design methods.