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Asphalt content of the asphalt mix. |
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| 2. |
Film thickness of the asphalt cement around the particle. |
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| 3. |
Characteristics
of a paving aggregate and gradation. The importance
of the amount of -200 material and its effect on
the asphalt film thickness and on the ability of the
compacted mix to resist raveling. |
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| 4. |
The
interaction of asphalt and aggregate, compaction
of the mix, and workability of the paving mix. |
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| 5. |
Chemistry
and molecular structure of asphalt cement and how
oxidation in the laboratory and in service affects
both the chemistry and the molecular structure. |
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| 6. |
An
extensive discussion of the origin of asphalt from
dark crude and where these crude oils come from.
In addition, how do these crude oils differ from
each other and how the chemistry and molecular
structure can be used to predict the source of the
crude oil? |
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| 7. |
The
reasons and dynamics of pavement cracking, i.e.
longitudinal, transverse and alligator cracking. |
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| 8. |
The reasons and dynamics of pothole formation. |
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| 9. |
Reflective cracking of asphalt concrete pavements. |
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| 10. |
Desirable characteristics of paving aggregate. |
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| 11. |
Pavement
maintenance practices and the varying success or
lack there of. |
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| 12. |
Stock
consulting report will be in the form of technical
report and technical papers. |
