NIGHT PAVING

This article discusses the advantages and disadvantages of night paving. The problem of maintaining the riding quality and repairs without unduly inconveniencing the traveling public can be solved by night paving. The advantages of night paving include the following: less traffic, better physical waking conditions, total hot mix plant output, better lay down production, and less longitudinal joints. The disadvantages include the following: weather, safety, repair and maintenance of equipment, liquid asphalt and aggregate supply, lighting, working crews, working hours, communication, layout, cost, and EPA.

• Corporate Authors:

  National Asphalt Pavement Association (NAPA)

  5100 Forbes Boulevard
  Lanham, Maryland  United States  20706
• Authors:
  • Abbott, W J
• Publication Date: 1978-6

Media Info

• Pagination: p. 9-11
• Serial:
  • Paving Forum

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Asphalt plants; Costs; Environmental protection; Equipment maintenance; Highway safety; Hours of labor; Lighting; Liquid asphalt; Longitudinal joints; Night; Paving; Riding qualities; Traffic volume; Weather
• Subject Areas: Construction; Environment; Finance; Highways; Maintenance and Preservation;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00183145
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Dec 3 1978 12:00AM