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OverviewThis book is an essential guide to all facets of asphalt technology as applied to the construction and maintenance of highways and reflects the very best of UK asphalt and pavement technology. Written by an international team of leading experts, it covers all aspects of fully flexible road construction from foundation design through to surface treatment. In recent years, asphalt technology has made significant advances, and this comprehensive work on the subject will be welcome to all in his field. Asphalts in Road Construction details all the major recent innovations but does so without neglecting the fundamental elements of the subject. The book also covers new materials such as stone mastic asphalt and thin surfacings, as well as environmental issues such as spray and noise reduction. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Robert N HunterPublisher: Emerald Publishing Limited Imprint: Thomas Telford Ltd Dimensions: Width: 15.60cm , Height: 4.10cm , Length: 23.40cm Weight: 1.076kg ISBN: 9780727727800ISBN 10: 072772780 Pages: 568 Publication Date: 01 September 2000 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print ![]() This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsAssessing aggregates for use in asphalts Bitumens Functions and properties of road layers Design and maintenance of asphalt pavements Production: processing raw materials to mixed materials Surfacing plant Good surfacing practice Compaction of asphalts Standards for testing Specialist surface treatments Failures in asphalts and how to avoid themReviewsAuthor InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |