ASPHALT RECLAIMING `EXPLODES' ONTO SCENE IN TWIN CITIES SUBURBS

Reclaimed asphalt pavement (RAP) is replacing virgin aggregates as pavement base material in Minnesota's suburbs. RAP has been shown to be cost effective when compared to virgin aggregates and the material meets state specifications. This article describes the reclaiming process and the equipment used to pulverize and reclaim the material. RAP projects in Oak Park Heights, Minnesota, and Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, are highlighted.

• Availability:
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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
• Publication Date: 1995-10

Language

• English

Media Info

• Features: Photos;
• Pagination: p. 38
• Serial:
  • Roads & Bridges
  • Volume: 33
  • Issue Number: 10
  • Publisher: Scranton Gillette Communications
  • ISSN: 8750-9229
  • Serial URL: http://www.roadsbridges.com/rb/

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Aggregates; Alternatives analysis; Asphalt pavements; Base course (Pavements); Cost effectiveness; Land reclamation; Recycled materials; Specifications
• Old TRIS Terms: Asphalt pavement specifications; Reclamation
• Subject Areas: Construction; Geotechnology; Highways; I52: Construction of Pavements and Surfacings;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00715298
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Jan 4 1996 12:00AM