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  • September 1997

    • September 1997

    Trucks

    Changes May Affect Vocational Models

    Dec. 28, 2000
    Navistar International Corp. has taken a new approach to supplying the construction industry with its Paystar severe service trucks and tractors. The most visible change saw production...
    Asphalt

    Battling Segregation in Asphalt Paving

    Dec. 28, 2000
    Segregation of hot-mix asphalt (HMA) is a problem facing road builders. When the aggregate becomes segregated prior to laydown, weak spots can form in the road. This will eventually...
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    Software Aids Linear Scheduling

    Dec. 28, 2000
    In several previous columns, I have advocated that contractors and state DOTs use the linear scheduling method for highway construction projects because it visually aids the scheduler...
    Excavators

    The Scoop on Excavators

    Dec. 28, 2000
    Value is important to a consumer. Getting the most from your dollar has influenced people's buying habits on a wide range of purchases, whether it be peanut butter or a new car...
    Asphalt

    New Plant Springs From Regional Growth

    Dec. 28, 2000
    In southern Colorado, the city of Pueblo, and Pueblo County are experiencing growth, which is good news for contractors and construction material suppliers. Western Mobile Southern...

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    Futurama Realized

    Dec. 28, 2000
    In early August, this editor had the opportunity to represent ROADS & BRIDGES at a demonstration of automated highway system (AHS) technologies in San Diego. More than 3,500 individuals...
    Asphalt

    How To Choose The Right Asphalt Plant

    Dec. 28, 2000
    So, after years of buying hot mix from the local supplier you've decided to purchase an asphalt plant and start producing it for yourself, and perhaps sell it commercially. Important...