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Infrared Ovens Make Quick Work of Asphalt Testing

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Michael D. Wheeler

No one likes driving on a road pitted with ruts and potholes. One way to ensure smooth roads is to use good asphalt, and the key to high-quality asphalt is achieving the proper proportions of aggregate, air and binder. Too much of any ingredient and the asphalt is liable to break down easily. A team at the University of Arkansas has determined that infrared ignition ovens test the binder content of asphalt blends as effectively as standard ovens. Stacy Williams, supervisor of the university's asphalt laboratory, and her colleague, Kevin Hall, compared the performance of a standard...Read full article

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