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 Commonly used for parking lots and other light-duty applications, full-depth porous asphalt pavements are increasingly being used on roadways as part of efforts to mitigate flooding hazards, reduce hardscape, and improve sustainability. To help ensure these new porous asphalt roadways provide reliable performance under traffic, NAPA has published Structural Design Guidelines for Porous Asphalt Pavements.Written by Charles W. Schwartz, Ph.D., and Kevin D. Hall, Ph.D., P.E., with the support of the NAPA–SAPA Pavement Economics Committee's Pavement Design Task Group, Structural Design Guidelines for Porous Asphalt Pavements discusses the structural design procedure for porous asphalt and the required inputs using the AASHTO 93 design method.
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Insider Report
Members, Join VAA as We Host an Informal Session with Garrett Moore, Mohammad Mirshahi and District Engineers
VDOT is the single largest customer for the asphalt industry. More than five million tons of mix per year is provided for use on VDOT projects or to VDOT directly. Beyond this tonnage, VDOT specifications and guidelines impact most of the non-VDOT tonnage produced in the state. Since VDOT has such a big impact, both directly and indirectly, it is important that companies understand what VDOT wants and VDOT understands what companies can provide. Through formal and informal meetings, this exchange of information can strengthen the partnership between each entity. Seating is limited for this event, so register early.
Following the Discussion with the Department, on October 11, 2018, the Richmond region will host the last RJ Schreck Scholarship Tournament of the season at Birkdale Golf Club. Why not register for both events and strengthen partnerships in and out of the office? Complete information and registration available on the VAA website.
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Smoke Schools are designed to produce qualified observers who can make plume opacity determinations that are accurate and minimally affected by variable field conditions. You are required to retake the field test every six months to maintain Method 9 certification. For complete information and registration click here.
The Fall schools will be held:
Richmond, VA – September 5
Roanoke, VA – September 12
Abingdon, VA – September 15
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Spotlight on VECAT
Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/vaa-nwl/articles/index.asp?aid=515372&issueID=60740 to view the full article online.
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Below is a list of the VECAT staff available to answer your questions and help you through the class registration and testing process. Please feel free to reach out to any of these individuals for information pertaining to their area of expertise.
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Environmental Matters
DEQ is in the process of reissuing the General VPDES permit for industrial stormwater dischargers. Christine Vineski with Virginia Paving is the VAA representative on the Regulatory Advisory Panel (RAP) for the reissuance. Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/vaa-nwl/articles/index.asp?aid=516797&issueID=60740 to view the full article online.
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State & National News
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As a milestone in the procurement process for the Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel (HRBT) Expansion project, the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) has announced the project will move forward with the bored-tunnel construction method to deliver the next connection across the Hampton Roads harbor.
Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/vaa-nwl/articles/index.asp?aid=515213&issueID=60740 to view the full article online. |
Upcoming Events
REGISTRATION OPEN (members only)
October 10, 2018
Troutman Sanders Building
Downtown Richmond
12:00pm to 4:00pm
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 REGISTRATION OPEN EXHIBITORS
Virginia Asphalt Expo (open to all)
Richmond Marriott Downtown
December 5-6, 2018
Richmond, VA
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VAA Partners
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