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Cover of Asphalt Compaction
Asphalt Compaction
  • Publication no: AP-PWT12-10
  • Published: 1 November 2010

This Pavement Work Tips provides guidance on estimating the amount of time available to achieve effective compaction under various conditions.

Released: November 2010

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