RECLAIMERS CUT COSTS FOR MICHIGAN COUNTIES

Old asphalt pavements in many Michigan counties are being recycled using reclaimer-stabilizer machines, cutting the cost of road improvements by more than half. One of three processes is typically used to reclaim road bases in-situ: 1) pulverization plus emulsion; 2) pulverization plus liquid asphalt cement; and 3) pulverization plus calcium chloride. County officials across the state are extremely enthusiastic about reclamation work because it is a low-cost alternative to complete road reconstruction, which can be reserved for worst-case roads. This article describes the recycling process, the reclaimer-stabilizer equipment, and the cost advantages of using the reclamation technology.

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• Corporate Authors:

  Scranton Gillette Communications

  380 E Northwest Highway, Suite 200
  Des Planes, IL  United States  60016-2282
• Authors:
  • Brown, D C
• Publication Date: 1996-10

Language

• English

Media Info

• Features: Photos;
• Pagination: p. 28-30
• Serial:
  • Roads & Bridges
  • Volume: 34
  • Issue Number: 10
  • Publisher: Scranton Gillette Communications
  • ISSN: 8750-9229
  • Serial URL: http://www.roadsbridges.com/rb/

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Calcium chloride; Comminution; Construction equipment; Cost control; Emulsions; Land reclamation; Liquid asphalt; Pavement base course; Pavements; Paving; Recycling; Stabilized materials; Technological innovations
• Uncontrolled Terms: Cost savings
• Geographic Terms: Michigan
• Old TRIS Terms: Pavement recycling; Reclamation
• Subject Areas: Construction; Highways; Maintenance and Preservation; Pavements; Vehicles and Equipment; I52: Construction of Pavements and Surfacings; I61: Equipment and Maintenance Methods;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00734990
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Mar 3 1997 12:00AM