One of our innovative clients, WSP, was looking for a way to assess the thickness of asphalt layers during the construction process and easily report their findings. They wanted to do this non-destructively and in a manner that seamlessly integrated with the...
Have you noticed an increase in the number of questions relating to modulus based testing for soils? We certainly have. We are now wondering how soon this trend will gather pace in Australia and New Zealand for asphalt. It’s already well underway in Europe and...
Since the earliest trials of Intelligent Compaction (IC) in Australia nearly 10 years ago, we have recognised that a well-developed local knowledge base will be critical for the successful implementation of IC. IC is a major aid to attain high compaction quality and...
We find our clients are increasingly demanding more accurate and more representative results that provide better insight on what’s going on below the surface when they are designing or constructing projects so they can make well-informed decisions in a timely manner....
One of the challenges our asphalting contractor clients and their consultants have been struggling with is how to test the gravel base before laying asphalt on top to make sure you have compaction. They have been aware of the problem of non uniform compaction and soft...
