Texas Asphalt Pavement Association

Everyday Asphalt

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Join the Asphalt Pavement EXchange, host Jim Warren, and an all-star lineup of outstanding industry professionals for practical, lively discussions about asphalt pavement materials, design, construction, and maintenance.

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Texas Asphalt Pavement Association

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Episode 16: How 1.7-Miles of Alabama Asphalt Impacts Texas Roads 16.05.2024 1:11:06

Are you curious how a 1.7-mile oval track in Alabama influences Texas roads? Join Jim Warren and special guest Buzz Powell, former NCAT Test Track associate director, to discover the answer. NCAT's research has driven significant advancements in pavement performance nationwide. Learn what insights will shape the future of Texas roads during this edition of Everyday Asphalt! Watch us on YouTub...

Episode 15: A Multifaceted Approach to Quality Asphalt Pavement 18.04.2024 45:37

This episode of Everyday Asphalt examines how one TxDOT District evaluates pavements for resurfacing and rehabilitation. Creating a cost-effective, long-lasting, smooth-riding asphalt pavement takes a multi-faceted approach. Come along as we travel to the Atlanta District to meet with TxDOT’s Lacy Peters for a technical plunge into designing quality pavements. Watch us on YouTube!

Episode 14: Contractor's Perspective: What it Takes to Build Quality Asphalt Pavement 21.03.2024 46:56

This edition of Everyday Asphalt takes us to Northeast Texas for an interview with David Madden of Madden Contracting/Longview Asphalt. The conversation focuses on construction as David offers his perspective as a contractor on what it takes to estimate, bid, manage, and construct a smooth, high-quality asphalt pavement. David shares his years of experience and wisdom as we take you on a road trip...

Episode 13: Targeting Ride Quality During the Design Phase 15.02.2024 34:39

Hit the road with Jim Warren and special guest, 2024 TXAPA President Glen Dvorak (Hunter Industries Ltd.), as they delve into achieving quality asphalt pavement by targeting a smooth ride during the design phase. It starts with setting a target at design and using the proper tools to prepare the pavement for resurfacing. What target? Listen and find out! Watch us on YouTube!

Episode 12: Troubleshooting Asphalt Mix Designs with Bill Pine 18.01.2024 47:18

In this first edition of Everyday Asphalt for 2024, we explore the subject of Troubleshooting Asphalt Mix Designs with Bill Pine, who serves as the Quality Control Director of Asphalt Technology at Heritage Construction & Materials, Inc. Join us for a practical and strategic examination of mix designs. Learn how to analyze a mix, including the essential information required before adjusting, a...

Episode 11: Everyday Asphalt's Year-in-Review 03.01.2024 37:44

As Everyday Asphalt winds up its 2023 season, hit the road with Chuck Fuller and Jim Warren as they test drive one of our new formats for 2024. Our year-in-review episode revisits the best of what we learned about Design, Materials, Construction, and Maintenance as it applies to real-world pavements. Buckle up for a fantastic voyage. Watch us on YouTube!